Thursday Trends and Indexes 03/22

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Trends and Indexes
Thursday, March 22

Good Luck on day #81 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 Thursday

We're looking at a different major league team each day this month, as baseball season approaches. Today, we look at the Texas Rangers........

-- Rangers hit 77 less home runs last year than in 2005.

-- Texas hit 183 homers but had 357 doubles, most ever by Texas, and T6th all-time.

-- Rangers are 11th big league team for Kenny Lofton.

-- Vicente Padilla has hit 66 batters with pitches over last five years, most in MLB. Jeff Weaver (64) is next.

-- Brandon McCarthy gives up lot of fly balls; can he keep them in the park in Arlington?

-- Over last four years, Michael Young has hit .393 with two outs and runners in scoring position.

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Thursday's list of 13: Random Thursday facts...............

13) Houston Texans made big move Wednesday, trading 2nd round pick to Falcons for backup QB Matt Schaub, paving the way for David Carr to be traded. Interesting move........

12) Falcons are also going to bigger offensive line and away from the Alex Gibbs/Broncos style/quicker line. It will take a while for them to accomplish that totally.

11) Over last five years, 30 of 85 NFL overtime games ended on the first drive of OT (35.3%); from 1974-2001, only 27.4% of overtime games ended on the first drive. some folks would like to see the NFL guarantee both sides one possession in an overtime, which seems reasonable.

10) Not like Peyton Manning needs more TV exposure, but he is hosting Saturday Night Live this week.

9) Winona State (emphasis on WIN) brought its 55-game win streak into the national quarterfinals of Division II tourney in Springfield. Winona beat Bentley 64-51, in what was virtually a home game for Bentley, as 20 busloads of Falcon fans made the 83-mile ride from Waltham to Springfield.

8) Red Sox will wear green uniforms on April 12, to honor Red Auerbach, the late coach/president of the Celtics.

7) I had no idea the top-ranked college baseball team in whole country is at Vanderbilt. With Commodores in Sweet 16 and having top-ranked baseball team, will more colleges go to the Vanderbily model of not having formal athletic department?

6) Red flag for Tampa Bay import Iwamura; an American who is pitching in Japan says he had little trouble getting Iwamura out because he busted him inside with fastballs, and not lot of Japanese pitchers do that. Uh-oh........

5) I wonder how much money Red Sox have recouped already in apparel sales from the Matsuzaka signing?

4) Appalachian State has basketball player named Ty Webb, whose parents must have been Caddyshack fans, as Chevy Chase's character in that classic movie was named Ty Webb.

3) Dr Tom Davis is retiring from coaching after 32 years as a head coach, with a record of 598-355; his son Keno is Drake's new head coach.

2) Princeton's Joe Scott, Iowa's Steve Alford are both leaving their job for lesser profile programs, after having subpar years in programs used to better. Both would have been squarely on the hot seat had they not changed jobs.

1) Thad Matta's father coached ball in Hoopesville, IL, good place for a future basketball coach to grow up.

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NCAAB
Tips and trends


Sweet 16


Thursday, March 22

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San Jose, CA

West - #4 Southern Illnois vs. #1 Kansas (7:10 PM ET)
Southern Illinois allows just 56.1 points per game this season, which led the Missouri Valley Conference and ranks No. 3 in the nation out of 336 Division I teams. EDGE: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS & UNDER
The Salukis have never played a No. 1 seed before, as MVC teams are 0-5 versus top seeds in the tournament. EDGE: KANSAS
Kansas came into the NCAA Tournament ranked #2 in the country, which could prove problematic for a Southern Illinois club that has a 10-39 all-time record against ranked teams. EDGE: KANSAS
Southern Illinois set a school-record with its 29 victories in 2006-07. EDGE: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Salukis average 29.9 rebounds per game and are 17-1 when they outrebound opponents but will undoubtedly run into major trouble on the glass versus a Jayhawks' team that averages almost 40 rebounds per game. BIG EDGE: KANSAS
Kansas has averaged 84 points per game during their current 13-game winning streak, while allowing just 64 points per game. BIG EDGE: KANSAS
The Salukis are 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus the Big 12.
The OVER is 12-1 in the Jayhawks last 13 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.




West - #3 Pittsburgh vs. #2 UCLA (9:40 PM ET)
The main storyline concerning this matchup is Pitt facing former Panthers head coach Ben Howland. The game marks the first time in school history that a former Pitt coach will ace the Panthers. Howland accumulated an 89-40 record in four seasons and was the mentor of current coach Jamie Dixon. EDGE: UCLA
Pitt advances to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the fourth time in the last six seasons. The Panthers are one of five teams to advance to the Sweet 16 in at least four of the last six seasons. EDGE: PITT
Dixon needs just three wins to set the all-time record for most wins after the first four seasons of a coaching career. EDGE: PITT
This is the seventh meeting between UCLA and Pitt with the Bruins leading the series 5-1. EDGE: UCLA
UCLA has an all-time winning percentage of .736 in the NCAA Tournament with a record of 92-33. BIG EDGE: UCLA
The Panthers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as an underdog.
The Bruins are 1-5 ATS in their last six games versus the Big East.




San Antonio, TX

South - #3 Texas A&M vs. #2 Memphis (7:27 PM ET)
Texas A&M's last five losses were by a combined 10 points, including a three-point loss at then-top-ranked UCLA in December. The Aggies' four conference losses were each by only two points. EDGE: TEXAS A&M
The Aggies rank second nationally in defensive field-goal percentage (.373), third in three-point percentage defense (.294) and 15th in scoring defense (59.3). EDGE: TEXAS A&M
Memphis enters the Sweet 16 with the nation's longest winning streak of 24 straight victories. The Tigers are the only team in the nation to have 30 or more wins entering NCAA Tournament play each of the last two years. BIG EDGE: MEMPHIS
The Aggies are 7-1 ATS in their last eight neutral site games.
The Tigers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games as underdogs.




South - #5 Tennessee vs. #1 Ohio State (9:57 PM ET)
Tennessee has just two victories in the NCAA Tournament over a higher-seeded team, picking up one of those victories over fourth-seeded Virginia in the second round. EDGE: OHIO STATE
Volunteers head coach Bruce Pearl is 9-4 against ranked teams while at Tennessee, including their last four meetings against ranked opponents. EDGE: TENNESSEE
In the last seven games, Tennessee has recorded 79 steals on 137 opponent turnovers. Thirty-eight of those turnovers have come on inbounds plays. EDGE: TENNESSEE
The Buckeyes are 3-0 versus Tennessee in the all-time series and 26-23 versus current members of the SEC. EDGE: OHIO STATE
The Volunteers are 1-7 ATS in their last eight neutral site games as underdogs.
The Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last four games versus the SEC.

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St. Louis, MO

Midwest - #5 Butler vs. #1 Florida (7:10 PM ET)
Butler leads the NCAA Division I in fewest turnovers per game (9.4 per game). The Bulldogs have committed less than 10 turnovers in 13 of the past 19 contests. EDGE: BUTLER
The Bulldogs became the first team in Horizon League history to lead the conference in both scoring offense (69.4) and scoring defense (54.9) in league games. EDGE: BUTLER
Florida is on a six-game winning streak and 18-1 in postseason play the last three years and 20-1 in March over that time. BIG EDGE: FLORIDA
Florida's nine consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances represents not only the best stretch in school history, but the Gators are also tied for the third longest streak in SEC history. EDGE: FLORIDA
The teams have met only once before in Florida's thrilling 69-68 overtime win in the first round of the 2000 NCAA Tournament. EDGE: BUTLER
The Bulldogs are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games as underdogs.
The Gators are 7-1 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games.





Midwest - #7 UNLV vs. #3 Oregon (9:40 PM ET)
UNLV has an all-time record of 32-13 (.711) in the Big Dance, which ranks third all-time for the highest NCAA Tournament winning percentage for all schools. EDGE: UNLV
The Runnin' Rebels are 7-2 this season versus teams that made up the 65-team NCAA Tournament field. EDGE: UNLV
UNLV head coach Lon Kruger has an all-time Sweet 16 record of 2-0 (Kansas State 1988 and Florida 1994). EDGE: UNLV
Oregon has five players averaging in double figures and is led by senior guard Aaron Brooks with 17.8 points per game. EDGE: OREGON
UNLV is 25-20 all-time against teams from the Pac-10 Conference. SLIGHT EDGE: UNLV
The Runnin' Rebels are 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus the Pac-10.
The Ducks are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine neutral site games.
The UNDER is 10-2-1 in the Runnin' Rebels last 13 games as underdogs.




East Rutherford, NJ

East - #6 Vanderbilt vs. #2 Georgetown (7:27 PM ET)
Georgetown handed Vanderbilt one of its three home losses this year in the Commodores' season opener on November 15th, 86-70. EDGE: GEORGETOWN
Vanderbilt's 77-44 victory over George Washington in the first round marked the largest margin of victory by a No. 6 seed in the tournament since it expanded to as many as 64 teams in 1985. EDGE: VANDERBILT
Vanderbilt is 1-3 all-time in regional semifinal contests, losing three consecutive since an 83-78 overtime win against DePaul in 1985. EDGE: GEORGETOWN
Georgetown has won six straight games and 17 of their last 18 overall. The Hoyas rank No. 4 in the country in scoring defense, allowing only 56.9 points per game and are No. 4 nationally in field goal percentage offensively - connecting on 50.5 percent of its shots. BIG EDGE: GEORGETOWN
The Commodores are 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus the Big East.
The Hoyas are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 neutral site games.




East - #5 USC vs. #1 North Carolina (9:57 PM ET)
Last season, USC handed Carolina the largest margin of defeat in its four seasons under head coach Roy Williams, 74-59 in Los Angeles. BIG EDGE: USC
USC's defeat of No. 11 Texas on Sunday gives the Trojans an 8-4 record versus Top 25 teams this season. EDGE: USC
The Trojans have held 20 of 36 opponents this season to under 40 percent shooting, and USC has held the opposition to a 39 percent shooting percentage in 2007. EDGE: UNDER
North Carolina has reached the Sweet 16 for the 15th time in its last 23 NCAA Tournament appearances. EDGE: UNC
The Tar Heels are 7-1 all-time in the series, winning the first seven meetings before losing at USC last season. Williams went 8-3 against Trojans head coach Tim Floyd when Floyd was at Iowa State. EDGE: UNC
The Trojans are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog.
The Tar Heels are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games versus the Pac-10.

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NBA
Tips and trends


Thursday, March 22

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Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks (7:30 PM ET)
New York is 1-2 on a four-game homestand but has won three straight home games over Portland and six of seven in the series at Madison Square Garden. EDGE: KNICKS
New York, which beat Portland 99-81 on January 3rd, has not swept a season series from the Blazers since 1999-2000. SLIGHT EDGE: BLAZERS
Portland has lost eight of 10 and will be without leading scorer Zach Randolph due to a bereavement leave. EDGE: KNICKS
The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings.




Los Angeles Lakers at Memphis Grizzlies (8 PM ET)
Los Angeles guard Kobe Bryant is averaging a league-leading 30 points and appears to have the Lakers back on track after a seven-game losing streak. EDGE: LAKERS
Lakers forward Luke Walton had 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 36 minutes Sunday in just his second appearance in 24 games. Lamar Odom had his best effort in three games since missing four with a shoulder injury, scoring 16 points with nine rebounds and eight assists. EDGE: LAKERS
Memphis has won six of the last seven home games against the Lakers. BIG EDGE: GRIZZLIES
The OVER is 15-2-1 in the Grizzlies last 18 home games versus a team with a losing road record.




Denver Nuggets at Chicago Bulls (8:30 PM ET)
Denver has won five games in a row for the third time this season, allowing fewer than 100 points in three games during the run. EDGE: NUGGETS & UNDER
The Chicago Bulls are still 25-9 at the United Center this season despite a 103-89 loss to Los Angeles on Tuesday. EDGE: BULLS
The Nuggets beat Chicago 113-109 at home November 21st and have won 10 of the last 13 meetings. BIG EDGE: NUGGETS
The Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.
The OVER is 38-13-1 in the Bulls' last 52 games following a double-digit loss at home.




Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets (8:30 PM ET)
Detroit fell 92-88 to Dallas at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Sunday but has won six straight and 10 of its last 11 away from home. EDGE: PISTONS
Houston continued its hot play since Yao Ming re-entered the lineup, beating Indiana 86-76 on Tuesday night for its fourth straight victory. The Rockets have won seven of nine since Yao returned after missing 32 games with a broken leg. EDGE: ROCKETS
The Pistons beat the Rockets 104-92 at home on November 18th for their sixth straight win in the series. Detroit has won nine of the last 11 between the teams, including two in a row in Houston. BIG EDGE: PISTONS
The UNDER is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

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NHL
Tips and trends


Thursday, March 22

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San Jose Sharks at Atlanta Thrashers (7 PM ET)
The Sharks are 23-3-2 in their last 28 games versus the Eastern Conference.
The Thrashers are 2-8 in their last 10 games versus the Western Conference.




New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning (7:30 PM ET)
Tampa Bay hopes to take advantage of playing six of its final eight games at home. The Lightning have split their only two home games this month, but are 7-2-1 at the St. Pete Times Forum since the start of February. EDGE: LIGHTNING
Lightning goaltender Johan Holmqvist is 13-4-1 with a 2.37 goals-against-average at home and has been in net for each game versus the Devils this season. He's led Tampa Bay to a 2-1-0 record against them while posting a 1.30 GAA. EDGE: LIGHTNING
New Jersey goaltender Martin Brodeur has posted a 1.96 GAA against the Lightning this season, but has only one win. EDGE: DEVILS & UNDER
The Devils are 9-1 in their last 10 games as road underdogs.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sweet 16

Thursday, March 22

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TEXAS A&M (27 - 6) vs. MEMPHIS (32 - 3) - 3/22/2007, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 168-129 ATS (+26.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 168-129 ATS (+26.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 124-84 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 76-43 ATS (+28.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS A&M is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS A&M is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
TEXAS A&M is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
TEXAS A&M is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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




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TENNESSEE (24 - 10) vs. OHIO ST (32 - 3) - 3/22/2007, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
TENNESSEE is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.

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




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S ILLINOIS (29 - 6) vs. KANSAS (32 - 4) - 3/22/2007, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
S ILLINOIS is 60-40 ATS (+16.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
S ILLINOIS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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




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PITTSBURGH (29 - 7) vs. UCLA (28 - 5) - 3/22/2007, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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




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Friday, March 23

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VANDERBILT (22 - 11) vs. GEORGETOWN (28 - 6) - 3/23/2007, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGETOWN is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
VANDERBILT is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
VANDERBILT is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
VANDERBILT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 1-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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USC (25 - 11) vs. N CAROLINA (30 - 6) - 3/23/2007, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
N CAROLINA is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games this season.
USC is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
USC is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
USC is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in March games since 1997.
USC is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
USC is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
USC is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus USC over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 1-1 straight up against USC 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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UNLV (30 - 6) vs. OREGON (28 - 7) - 3/23/2007, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
UNLV is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
UNLV is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UNLV is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
UNLV is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in March games this season.
UNLV is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
UNLV is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
UNLV is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.

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




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BUTLER (29 - 6) vs. FLORIDA (31 - 5) - 3/23/2007, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 17-2 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
BUTLER is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
BUTLER is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
BUTLER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.

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




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Long Sheet


Thursday, March 22

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PORTLAND (27 - 40) at NEW YORK (30 - 37) - 3/22/2007, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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




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LA LAKERS (35 - 32) at MEMPHIS (17 - 51) - 3/22/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 7-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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DENVER (34 - 31) at CHICAGO (39 - 30) - 3/22/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 62-42 ATS (+15.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 29-10 ATS (+18.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 52-34 ATS (+14.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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 (43 - 23) at HOUSTON (43 - 25) - 3/22/2007, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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SACRAMENTO (29 - 38) at PHOENIX (51 - 16) - 3/22/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 28-37 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 91-75 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
SACRAMENTO is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-53 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 6-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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[pm530]

NHL
Long Sheet


Thursday, March 22

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SAN JOSE (44-25-0-4, 92 pts.) at ATLANTA (39-25-0-10, 88 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 3-12 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 13-2 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 16-2 ATS (+12.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

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




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WASHINGTON (26-34-0-13, 65 pts.) at CAROLINA (36-29-0-8, 80 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 36-37 ATS (+80.1 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 36-37 ATS (-12.9 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 36-37 ATS (+36.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 18-18 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 18-18 ATS (+18.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 18-18 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 7-11 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 8-15 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
CAROLINA is 92-84 ATS (-45.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CAROLINA is 43-43 ATS (-39.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-9 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 9-6-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.0 Units)




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MONTREAL (37-31-0-6, 80 pts.) at BOSTON (34-33-0-5, 73 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 16-10 ATS (+30.9 Units) after a division game this season.
BOSTON is 22-52 ATS (+80.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 10-4 (+5.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 10-4-0 straight up against BOSTON 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)




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OTTAWA (43-23-0-8, 94 pts.) at FLORIDA (31-29-0-13, 75 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 100-66 ATS (-40.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 100-66 ATS (-40.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 100-66 ATS (-40.2 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 52-38 ATS (-36.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 16-18 ATS (-14.4 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 43-28 ATS (-29.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-31 ATS (+46.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-31 ATS (+46.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 46-31 ATS (+46.0 Units) in home games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-8 ATS (+24.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 24-13 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-15 ATS (+41.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 210-297 ATS (+210.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 65-103 ATS (+194.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 76-118 ATS (-42.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 5-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)




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NEW JERSEY (43-22-0-8, 94 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (40-30-0-4, 84 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 22-13 ATS (+3.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 12-4 ATS (+7.4 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 42-29 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 27-12 ATS (+12.0 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
TAMPA BAY is 4-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 4-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)




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PITTSBURGH (41-23-0-9, 91 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (34-27-0-11, 79 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-3 ATS (+11.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-32 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-32 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-32 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-11 ATS (+12.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 19-11 ATS (+7.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-4 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 8-7 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 8-7-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS 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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COLUMBUS (29-37-0-7, 65 pts.) at DETROIT (45-19-0-9, 99 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 13-1 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 37-39 ATS (+97.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 15-18 ATS (+48.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 20-19 ATS (+55.9 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
DETROIT is 10-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)




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ST LOUIS (30-30-0-12, 72 pts.) at MINNESOTA (43-24-0-7, 93 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 43-31 ATS (+94.6 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-31 ATS (+5.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
MINNESOTA is 43-31 ATS (+43.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
MINNESOTA is 23-12 ATS (+3.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-13 ATS (+3.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 18-16 ATS (+40.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 57-42 ATS (+100.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 12-9 ATS (+25.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 11-8 ATS (+24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)




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NASHVILLE (47-20-0-6, 100 pts.) at CALGARY (38-25-0-10, 86 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 29-9 ATS (+29.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 29-9 ATS (+29.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 29-9 ATS (+29.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 38-35 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 38-35 ATS (-15.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 38-35 ATS (+38.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 17-24 ATS (-11.6 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
NASHVILLE is 7-0 (+8.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 7-0-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)




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ANAHEIM (43-18-0-12, 98 pts.) at PHOENIX (28-41-0-4, 60 pts.) - 3/22/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 15-17 ATS (-16.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 19-17 ATS (-21.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ANAHEIM is 7-8 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 12-24 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 13-2 (+10.1 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 13-2-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)




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[pm530]

NCAAB
Write-up


Thursday, March 22

NCAA Regional Semifinals

Kansas won its first two NCAA games 107-67/88-76; they made 23-38 from arc in two games, now face defensive wizards from Carbondale, who held Holy Cross, Va Tech to 33.3/41.3% from floor, 4-32 from arc. Jayhawks are athletic, have many options; #1 seeds are 18-3 SU last six years, 13-8 vs spread. Salukis are 14-1 in last 15 games; they're 5-2 vs spread as an underdog this season, with losses by 8ot,10,5,7,6 points. Kansas won its last thirteen games (9-4 vs spread). Southern Illinois lost to the two most athletic teams they played, Arkansas and Indiana.

Texas A&M should have crowd edge, unless Tennessee fans join up with Memphis people (they usually despise each other) in Alamodome. Dome setting doesn't favor teams that shoot lot of 3's; Memphis took 307 more treys than A&M; 35.5% of the shots Tigers took are 3's, compared to only 28.3% for Aggies. Memphis hasn't lost since Dec 20 at Arizona, last time they've been an underdog. Tigers beat Oklahoma of Big 12 in Maui on Nov 20, 77-65. A&M is 8-3 vs spread last 11 tries as favorite.

Pitt beat an 11 seed, 14 seed to get to this point., now they are way up in class vs UCLA and Howland, who coached Pitt and turned program around, before turning program over to Dixon. Pitt is 1-5 vs spread as underdog this season, failing to cover last three tries. Bruins won seven of last eight games, beating a 15,10 seed to get here; they are 7-5 vs pointspread as a favorite vs non-league foes. Four of last five games between 2-3 seeds in this round have been decided by four or less points.

Ohio State beat Tennessee 68-66 in Columbus Jan 13 (-10), the first game of Buckeyes' 19-game winning streak; Vols made 7 of 31 treys, not very good, but were +12 in turnovers (20-8) as the Buckeyes struggled with pressure. 40.7% of Tennessee's shots attempted this season have been 3's; they've made 865 treys, 147 more than Buckeyes, so dome setting favors OSU. 5 seeds are 8-5 vs spread in this round the last eight years. Vols only have one senior, so Buckeyes are actually more experienced.

[Kaptain]

thanks pm530----the Old Kapt remembers way back when he asked you to start posting, and you got hold of the Dunkel lines, and started posting em daily.....you've progressed to all the daily trends, and more.......*It is indeed a good thing you have done for thios Forum, and I, for one, appreciate all your hard work....

It's at a point now, you have us spoiled, and we actually expect to see it here........

You've become an intricate, but silent poster here.....Glad to have you aboard........Thanks for all your efforts, on a daily, and timely fashion.............kapt

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


UCLA vs. Pittsburgh
Pitt and UCLA are mirror images of each other, which is no surprise considering Ben Howland has employed the same grind-it-out style at both stops. The storyline of this game will be the familiarity between Howland and Pitt coach Jamie Dixon, as will the suffocating defense that each team plays. That should lead to another common denominator: lack of offense. UCLA managed just 54 points in a second-round win over Indiana; Pitt scored just 42 in losing to Georgetown in the Big East final. There doesn't look to be much pull-away strength in either team right now, which should help the underdog Panthers hang around, as will the presence of 7-footer Aaron Gray, who has averaged 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in the first two games of the tourney. This game will likely resemble a typical Big East affair making the Panthers a good underdog pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Pittsburgh favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 661-662: Texas A&M vs. Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 74.012; Memphis 74.131
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+3 1/2)

Game 663-664: Tennessee vs. Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 69.331; Ohio State 76.211
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 7
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-4 1/2)

Game 665-666: Southern Illinois vs. Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 68.506; Kansas 82.354
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 14
Vegas Line: Kansas by 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-9)

Game 667-668: Pittsburgh vs. UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 71.569; UCLA 70.343
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1
Vegas Line: UCLA by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+3 1/2)

FRIDAY, MARCH 23
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST (3/22)

Game 825-826: Vanderbilt vs. Georgetown
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 67.664; Georgetown 76.313
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 7
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-7)

Game 827-828: USC vs. North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: USC 72.517; North Carolina 77.108
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: USC (+8 1/2)

Game 829-830: UNLV vs. Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 71.919; Oregon 69.501
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Oregon by 3
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+3)

Game 831-832: Butler vs. Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 64.986; Florida 77.386
Dunkel Line: Florida by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-10 1/2)

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Denver at Chicago
Denver's winning ways at home carried over to the road as the Nuggets opened a five-game road trip with a 94-90 win at New Jersey on Tuesday. It was Denver's fifth straight win and more surprisingly their third game during the stretch in which they've allowed fewer than 100 points. The combination of solid defense with the high-scoring combo of Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson has been a winning formula for George Karl's team in recent weeks. The same can't be said for Chicago, which followed up a loss to league-worst Memphis (104-103) on Saturday with an ugly 103-89 home loss to the Clippers on Tuesday. The Nuggets look like a dangerous road underdog (+3 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has Denver favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Denver (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST

Game 651-652: Portland at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 113.862; New York 116.851
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 3; 181
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 653-654: LA Lakers at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 112.052; Memphis 111.553
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1; 219 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5; 212
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+5); Over

Game 655-656: Denver at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 123.347; Chicago 121.137
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 3 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+3 1/2); Under

Game 657-658: Detroit at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 127.050; Houston 125.043
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 176
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 659-660: Sacramento at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.123; Phoenix 120.839
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 8 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 13; 217 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+13); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


San Jose at Atlanta
The Thrashers are making a strong move in the East thanks to the acquisitions of Keith Tkachuk and Alexei Zhitnik, who have sparked Atlanta to a seven-game home winning streak. Tkachuk helped extend that streak with a game-winner in overtime against East-leading Buffalo (4-3) on Sunday. While the Thrashers passed that test, another tough one looms against San Jose tonight. The Sharks are coming off a 4-1 win over Chicago last night for their fifth win in six games and ninth straight contest with at least a point. San Jose has also benefited from the acquisition of Tkachuk's former St. Louis teammate, Bill Guerin, who has five goals and an assist in 11 games with the Sharks. A playoff-level matchup, the Sharks look like a good underdog pick according to Dunkel, which has San Jose favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22
Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: San Jose at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 14.222; Atlanta 13.121
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+1 1/2); Under

Game 53-54: Washington at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.181; Carolina 12.773
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 55-56: Montreal at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.873; Boston 11.720
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+1 1/2); Under

Game 57-58: Ottawa at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 13.128; Florida 13.298
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+1 1/2); Over

Game 59-60: New Jersey at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.900; Tampa Bay 11.604
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+1 1/2); Under

Game 61-62: Pittsburgh at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 13.344; NY Islanders 11.641
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+1 1/2); Under

Game 63-64: Columbus at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.685; Detroit 13.286
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 65-66: St. Louis at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.964; Minnesota 14.031
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-1 1/2); Under

Game 67-68: Nashville at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.926; Calgary 12.480
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+1 1/2); Under

Game 69-70: Anaheim at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 13.137; Phoenix 11.212
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-1 1/2); Over

[pm530]

Good Morning Kaptain!

Thanks for the appreciation.

I do have to credit my partner "Udog" for making this a coordinated effort. We really like to have this information in one place to help figure out our prognostications in the games.

Together, we are trying to make it an even more timely and helpful thread.

Best of luck to you and all of the "trends and indexes" fans!

pm