Saturday Trends and Indexes 03/24

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Trends and Indexes
Saturday, March 24

Good Luck on day #83 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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College Basketball – Tips and Trends

NCAAB
Tips and trends


Saturday, March 24

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#1 Ohio State vs. #2 Memphis (4:40 PM ET)
Ohio State is 11-3 all-time versus current Conference USA members. EDGE: OHIO STATE
The Buckeyes have won a school-record 33 games this season, increasing the school record for wins in a season. The 1961 and 1991 teams each had 27 wins to hold the previous record. EDGE: OHIO STATE
Ohio State is 10-1 when playing on CBS this year, including wins in the last five games and eight of the last 10. EDGE: OHIO STATE
Memphis leading scorer Chris Douglas-Roberts came up big on Thursday night, scoring 15 points despite playing with an injured left ankle that many speculated would limit him against Texas A&M. EDGE: MEMPHIS
The Tigers' are 11-1 overall in 12 NCAA Tournament games played in the state of Texas, winning 11 straight. BIG EDGE: MEMPHIS
In NCAA history, 26 teams have entered the NCAA Tournament with 30 wins. Memphis head coach John Calipari has coached three of those teams. EDGE: MEMPHIS
Memphis enters the South Regional championship with the nation's longest winning streak of 25 games. BIG EDGE: MEMPHIS
The Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
The Buckeyes are 1-6 ATS in their last seven NCAA Tournament games as favorites.




#1 Kansas vs. #2 UCLA (7:05 PM ET)
Kansas averages 79 points per game and is giving up just 61.5. In three NCAA Tournament wins, the Jayhawks are outscoring foes 85.3 to 67. EDGE: KANSAS
The Jayhawks have won four of the last five meetings with UCLA, yet the Bruins hold a 9-4 all-time series advantage. In the NCAA Tournament, Kansas and UCLA have played four times, with the Bruins winning all four meetings. SLIGHT EDGE: UCLA
Kansas is now 3-0 in NCAA games played in the state of California and the Jayhawks are 10-0 in neutral court games this season. BIG EDGE: KANSAS
The Jayhawks are 17-6 all-time as a No. 1 seed and have advanced to the Final Four twice (1986 and 2002). Kansas is 4-1 against the No. 2 seed in the tournament. EDGE: KANSAS
UCLA has an all-time winning percentage of .736 in the NCAA Tournament with a record of 93-33. EDGE: UCLA
The UNDER is 13-3 in the Bruins' last 16 NCAA Tournament games.
The UNDER is 6-0 in the Jayhawks' last six games versus the Pac-10 conference.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Saturday, March 24

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New Jersey Nets at Charlotte Bobcats (7 PM ET)
New Jersey is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games.
Road team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
UNDER is 8-0 in Charlotte's last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.


Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat (7:30 PM ET)
Miami has dropped two of three both SU & ATS following a 9-game winning streak. SLIGHT EDGE: 76ERS
The Heat had won 13 straight at home before suffering a 97-83 loss to Orlando last Sunday. Miami was 10-1 ATS in its previous 11 home games before that loss. EDGE: HEAT
UNDER is 7-1 in Miami's last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.


Memphis Grizzlies at Utah Jazz (9 PM ET)
Memphis is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings with Utah.
Utah is 0-6-1 ATS in its last seven games.
OVER is 7-0 in Memphis' last seven games overall.
UNDER is 8-0 in Utah's last eight games.


Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 PM ET)
LA is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games.
OVER is 7-1 in Washington's last eight games vs. Pacific Division opponents.
OVER is 5-1 in Washington's last six games overall.
OVER is 6-1-1 in LA's last eight games.

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Hockey – Tips and Trends

NHL
Tips and trends


Saturday, March 24

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Atlanta Thrashers at Pittsburgh Penguins (1 PM ET)
Pittsburgh had won five in a row overall before losing consecutive road games to the New York Rangers and New York Islanders this week. The Penguins have not lost three straight since January 7-10 and haven't gone three consecutive games without recording a point since December 1-5. EDGE: PENGUINS
The Thrashers had won eight of 10 overall before losing 5-1 to San Jose on Thursday. Atlanta is 8-3-0 since acquiring Keith Tkachuk from St. Louis at the trade deadline. EDGE: THRASHERS
Atlanta is 2-0-1 against Pittsburgh this season and have won five of six in the sereis. EDGE: THRASHERS
The OVER is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings.


San Jose Sharks at Carolina Hurricanes (7 PM ET)
San Jose has outscored opponents 38-10 in going 8-0-2 since March 4. BIG EDGE: SHARKS
Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov is 6-0-2 with a 1.12 goals-against average and three shutouts since March 4. Nabokov has also had success in his career against Carolina, going 5-1-0 with a 1.74 GAA and a shutout. EDGE: SHARKS
The Carolina Hurricanes are among a handful of teams battling for the final three playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Hurricanes goaltender John Grahame is 3-0-0 with a 1.67 GAA against them. EDGE: HURRICANES
The Sharks are 24-3-2 in their last 29 games versus the Eastern Conference.
The home team is 6-0 in the last six meetings.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


Saturday, March 24

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MEMPHIS (33 - 3) vs. OHIO ST (33 - 3) - 3/24/2007, 4:40 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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UCLA (29 - 5) vs. KANSAS (33 - 4) - 3/24/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog 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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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Saturday, March 24

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Memphis vs. Ohio State, 4:40 EST

Memphis:
3-10 ATS off BB Unders
5-1 Under on a neutral court

Ohio State:
24-11 Under off an Over
6-1 ATS off BB ATS losses

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UCLA vs. Kansas, 7:05 EST

UCLA:
11-3 ATS as an underdog
22-9 Under playing with one or less days rest

Kansas:
23-7 Under off BB non-conference games
36-19 Under playing only their 3rd game in a week

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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, March 24

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NEW JERSEY (31 - 37) at CHARLOTTE (26 - 43) - 3/24/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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PHILADELPHIA (26 - 42) at MIAMI (37 - 30) - 3/24/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 39-27 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Saturday games this season.
MIAMI is 65-47 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

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




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MEMPHIS (17 - 52) at UTAH (44 - 23) - 3/24/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 7-3 straight up against UTAH 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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WASHINGTON (37 - 29) at LA CLIPPERS (32 - 36) - 3/24/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 101-134 ATS (-46.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 29-39 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, March 24

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ATLANTA (39-26-0-10, 88 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (41-24-0-9, 91 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 0-9 ATS (-9.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ATLANTA is 9-19 ATS (-14.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-33 ATS (+78.3 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-33 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 41-33 ATS (+41.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-12 ATS (+8.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 7-2 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-2 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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NY RANGERS (37-28-0-9, 83 pts.) at BOSTON (34-34-0-5, 73 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 27-36 ATS (-20.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-11 ATS (+29.5 Units) after a division game this season.
BOSTON is 17-28 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-53 ATS (+81.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-0-0 straight up against BOSTON 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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NY ISLANDERS (35-27-0-11, 81 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (20-43-0-11, 51 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-6 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 8-6-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.9 Units)




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ST LOUIS (30-31-0-12, 72 pts.) at DETROIT (45-19-0-10, 100 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 46-11 ATS (+19.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-17 ATS (+41.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 11-9 ATS (+26.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)




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WASHINGTON (26-36-0-13, 65 pts.) at MONTREAL (38-31-0-6, 82 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 2-16 ATS (+34.1 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 8-16 ATS (+27.6 Units) on Saturday games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-4 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)




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BUFFALO (47-19-0-7, 101 pts.) at TORONTO (35-28-0-10, 80 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 9-13 ATS (-11.9 Units) on Saturday games this season.
BUFFALO is 111-63 ATS (+20.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 111-63 ATS (+20.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 111-63 ATS (+20.8 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-34 ATS (+18.2 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-34 ATS (+18.2 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-34 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 50-32 ATS (+17.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 42-24 ATS (+11.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 12-3 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games after a division game this season.
BUFFALO is 13-2 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 27-9 ATS (+11.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TORONTO is 13-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
TORONTO is 4-10 ATS (-7.3 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 7-13 ATS (-9.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TORONTO is 7-13 ATS (-6.4 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 11-4 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 11-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)




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SAN JOSE (46-25-0-4, 96 pts.) at CAROLINA (37-29-0-8, 82 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 17-2 ATS (+13.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 37-37 ATS (-27.4 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 37-37 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 37-37 ATS (+37.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 8-11 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 46-55 ATS (-37.1 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA 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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OTTAWA (44-23-0-8, 96 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (41-30-0-4, 86 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 101-66 ATS (-39.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 101-66 ATS (-39.0 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 101-66 ATS (-39.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 53-38 ATS (-35.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 27-25 ATS (-21.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 23-13 ATS (+4.2 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 9-3 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 9-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)




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NEW JERSEY (43-23-0-8, 94 pts.) at FLORIDA (31-30-0-13, 75 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 10-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-9 ATS (+25.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 24-14 ATS (+6.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 14-6 ATS (+21.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 12-5 ATS (+6.3 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 210-298 ATS (+210.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 182-212 ATS (+182.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 68-84 ATS (+68.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-2 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)




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LOS ANGELES (25-35-0-14, 64 pts.) at MINNESOTA (44-24-0-7, 95 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 44-31 ATS (+106.1 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-31 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
MINNESOTA is 44-31 ATS (+44.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-12 ATS (+4.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-3 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)




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DALLAS (44-24-0-5, 93 pts.) at PHOENIX (29-41-0-4, 62 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 23-9 ATS (+10.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-8 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-8 ATS (+10.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 100-122 ATS (-70.4 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 5-16 ATS (+32.0 Units) on Saturday games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-4 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 10-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)




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NASHVILLE (47-21-0-7, 101 pts.) at EDMONTON (30-37-0-7, 67 pts.) - 3/24/2007, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 16-27 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 27-7 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 31-44 ATS (-74.4 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 31-44 ATS (-15.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
EDMONTON is 31-44 ATS (+31.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)




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NCAAB
Additional

Guys,
Here's some very good stuff that GoldenGreek posted in All Sports Discussion.


Elite 8 Round ---THIS IS OVER THE LAST 9 YEARS:



The Elite 8 round had historically produced the biggest percentage of blowout games, most often won by the better seeds. However, all that has changed the last two years as lower seeds have swept this round against the spread and have produced some otherwise thrilling games. In addition, the Elite 8 round has also produced some higher scoring games, with the total average points per game of 148.2 being the highest on any round, with 20 of the 31 totaled games going OVER:



- 24 of the 36 games in the round have involved #1 seeds. They are just 13-11 SU and 7-15-2 ATS (31.8%). In fact, heading into 2007 play, #1 seeds have won just four of their last 11 games in the Elite Eight and are 2-9 ATS in that span. PLAY AGAINST NC, KANSAS, FLORIDA, OHIO ST.----BUT VERY LOW SPREADS THIS YEAR COMPARING THE S/U AND ATS RECORDS OF YEARS PAST


- The #3 seeds own a 5-2 SU & 6-1 ATS mark when matched against #1’s but just 2-2 SU & 1-3 ATS otherwise.---TAKE OREGON


- #5 and #8 seeds have combined for a 5-2 SU & 6-1 ATS record in Elite 8 action. The only two teams to not advance to the final four from this group were Rhode Island, a # 5 seed in ’98 who fell 2 points shy of Stanford, and Alabama in ’04, who lost to eventual champion Connecticut by 16.----NONE


- The only one of the eight favorites of more than 8.5-points to lose straight up was Arizona in ’98, who lost to Utah by 25 points. That game marks the second “easiest” ATS wager over the past five years as the 35-1/2 point differential from the game spread fell just shy of the 38-1/2 point difference in UCLA’s 105-70 second round upset over Maryland in 2000.----NONE


- The ACC & Big Ten have made the most of their Elite 8 opportunities. The ACC is 9-1 SU & 5-4-1 ATS, while the Big Ten is 8-4 SU & 7-4-1 ATS since ’98.


- Lower seeds have held a large advantage in this round since 1998, going 24-10-2 ATS. Those less than 7-point underdogs or playing as favorites have been an almost sure-fire bet, going 16-6 ATS (72.7%) --MEMPHIS, UCLA, OREGON( IF THEY STAY UNDER 7) GEORGETOWN


- OVERs hold a significant 31 to 20 edge vs. UNDERs in this round. More notably though, in games with totals of 142 or less, the OVER has been spectacular, going 13-4, a conversion rate of 76.5%. In this case, what looks to be a low scoring game has in fact been quite the opposite. In fact, the Connecticut-George Mason game of 2006 blew away its total by 34 points.


- For those looking for a nice parlay in the Elite Eight round, take note that in the 10 games that the favorite has covered in this round, the OVER is 8-1-1.

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Dunkel


UCLA vs. Kansas
The high-octane Jayhawks proved they could survive a physical, grind-it-out style when they knocked off Southern Illinois in the Sweet 16 despite scoring only 61 points (61-58). They'll get a chance to do that again today when Kansas faces a UCLA team that has slugged its way to the Elite 8 despite ongoing offensive struggles. The Jayhawks don't get much credit for their defense, but they actually held opponents to a lower shooting percentage (37.3 to 42.6) than the Bruins. Throw in the scoring potential of Brandon Rush, Julian Wright and Mario Chalmers, and the Jayhawks should take advantage of UCLA's scoring woes. Kansas looks like a good pick to cover the Vegas line (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Jayhawks favored straight up by 8. Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-1). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24
Time Posted: 9:30 a.m. EST

Game 509-510: Memphis vs Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 73.283; Ohio State 76.061
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 3
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-1 1/2)

Game 511-512: UCLA vs. Kansas
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 72.480; Kansas 80.408
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 8
Vegas Line: Kansas by 1
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-1)

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NBA
Dunkel


New Jersey at Charlotte
The Nets have lost eight of their last 11, including a 90-82 setback to Orlando last night, to fall behind the Magic and Indiana for the final playoff spot in the East. They'll try to get it back tonight in Charlotte where the Nets have never lost. But the Bobcats have won two of their last three, including a home win over higher-rated Cleveland on March 20. Overall Charlotte has won three of its last four at Bobcats Arena. The Bobcats look like a decent underdog pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+4). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24
Time Posted: 9:30 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: New Jersey at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 115.449; Charlotte 115.794
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 198
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 4; 193
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+4); Over

Game 503-504: Philadelphia at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.282; Miami 126.292
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 11; 175
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 8 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-8 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Memphis at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 111.253; Utah 128.673
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 17 1/2; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 11 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-11 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Washington at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 116.138; LA Clippers 122.387
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6; 206
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers 4; 204
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-4); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, March 24th

New Jersey at Charlotte, 7:05 EST
New Jersey: 5-0 SU at Charlotte
Charlotte: 13-24 SU as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points

Philadelphia at Miami, 7:35 EST
Philadelphia: 9-21 ATS Away off a SU win
Miami: 8-1 SU on Saturdays

Memphis at Utah, 9:05 EST NBATV
Memphis: 7-0 Over L7 games
Utah: 0-8 ATS after a loss by 20+ points

Washington at LA Clippers, 10:35 EST
Washington: 3-14 ATS playing their 3rd game in 4 days
LA Clippers: 14-3 Under at home off 3+ ATS wins

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, March 24th

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 1:05 EST
Atlanta: 0-9 SU after a non-conference game
Pittsburgh: 10-1 Under at home after a loss by 2+ goals

NY Rangers at Boston, 1:05 EST
NY Rangers: 7-0 SU vs. Boston
Boston: 17-45 SU playing with same season revenge

NY Islanders at Philadelphia, 1:05 EST
NY Islanders: 9-1 Under after allowing 1 goal or less
Philadelphia: 1-20 SU revenging a road loss

St. Louis at Detroit, 2:05 EST
St. Louis: 9-26 SU at Detroit
Detroit: 32-5 SU at home off a division loss

Washington at Montreal, 7:05 EST
Washington: 2-16 SU Away 2nd half of season
Montreal: 13-2 Under at home off BB wins

Buffalo at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Buffalo: 13-2 SU Away after allowing 4+ goals
Toronto: 5-11 SU at home revenging a road loss

San Jose at Carolina, 7:05 EST
San Jose: 17-2 SU vs. Eastern Conference
Carolina: 2-6 SU at home off a home win

Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:35 EST
Ottawa: 9-2 Under Away playing 6+ games in 10 days
Tampa Bay: 11-4 Under at home 2nd half of season

New Jersey at Florida, 7:35 EST
New Jersey: 30-9 SU after having lost 4 of their last 5 games
Florida: 5-15 SU at home vs. New Jersey

Los Angeles at Minnesota, 8:05 EST
Los Angeles: 0-11 SU off a road win
Minnesota: 14-4 Under after scoring 3+ goals BB Games

Dallas at Phoenix, 10:05 EST
Dallas: 21-8 SU vs. division opponents
Phoenix: 8-27 SU off a home game

Nashville at Edmonton, 10:05 EST
Nashville: 0-5 SU Away after a close loss by 1 goal
Edmonton: 19-9 SU off BB division games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Additional


New Jersey Nets by 4.5 at Charlotte Bobcats O/U 194.0
Charlotte Bobcats are 90-65-5 ATS After 1 Losses (All Lines)
Charlotte Bobcats are 62-34-3 ATS After 1 ATS Loss (All Lines)



at Miami Heat by 8.5 Philadelphia 76ers O/U 183.5
Philadelphia 76ers are 78-109-7 ATS After 1 Wins (All Lines)
Philadelphia 76ers are 71-110-6 ATS After 1 ATS Wins (All Lines)



at Utah Jazz by 11.5 Memphis Grizzlies O/U 207.5
Utah Jazz are 2-9-0 O/U As Home Favorite (10 -> 11.5)



at Los Angeles (Cl) Clippers by 4.0 Washington Wizards O/U 202.0
Washington Wizards are 93-123-4 ATS As Dog (All Lines)