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**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:09 AM

Six-Pack for Wednesday

We're looking at major league teams all month, before the season starts. Tonight, its the Minnesota Twins.

-- Michael Cuddyer knocked in 67 more runs last year than he did in 2005.

-- Last year was first time in 19 years a Twin hit 30+ homers.

-- Twins were sixth team since '62 to have MVP, guy that won batting title and Cy Young award on same team; Twins are only team of the six to have it be three different guys.

-- Joe Mauer is first catcher since 1942 to win batting title.

-- Liriano was 12-3, 2.16 last year, but won'tpitch this year, so Twins have to replace both him and Brad Radke (retired).

-- Twins had first place to themselves for one day last year, the only day it matters, the last day of the season.

**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:10 AM

Wednesday's list of 13: Knowledge about Matsuzaka

Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci wrote an interesting article in baseball preview issue about Boston's $103M pitcher. Here is some knowledge about Matsuzaka and Japanese baseball

13) In Japanese baseball, hurlers throw 90 pitches in bullpen, the day before a start. Try asking Carl Pavano to do that.

12) The whole American philosophy of coddling pitchers is going to be under scrutiny if Matsuzaka is as good as he is supposed to be. He once threw 54 innings in 11 days, back in his high school days, throwing 250-pitch, 17-inning complete game, then tossing a no-hitter in championship game

11) Dice-K threw 189 pitches on Opening Day in 2003, 160 in his second start in '05, and 145 in another start. Any pitching coach in pro ball in this country who let a pitcher throw 130+ pitches in April would be fired immediately.

10) Eight times last yr, Matsuzaka threw 130+ pitches in game.

9) He threw 13 complete games last year, more than 29 of the 30 major league teams.

8) Japanese starting pitchers work once a week, as opposed to every fifth day here; last season, 24 of his 25 starts came with six days' rest. This year, he is being asked to make 35 or so starts, almost all with four days' rest.

7) Japanese pitchers rarely give in to hitters, so you get lot of deep counts; he didn't allow a hit in five innings vs Reds on Monday, but walked six and threw over 100 pitches.

6) There are 150 Japanese journalists in Florida covering this spectacle; so much so that Red Sox expanded the press box in Fenway Park during the offseason.

5) Matsuzaka has never put ice on his arm, never been taken out of a game due to a pitch count, and yet, MRI of his right shoulder was clean.

4) The Royals are optimistic because their payroll is now up $13M from last year, to the $60M level. Boston paid $103M to sign one freakin' guy................think about that.

3) Matsuzak throws eight pitches, and only 55% fastballs; on average, American pitchers throw 66% fastballs.

2) Dice-K is only 5-11; rigthanded pitchers under 6-feet tall in this country often get shunned by scouts.

1) Red Sox coaches expect Matsuzaka to get better movement on his pitches, because American baseballs are bigger than Japanese baseballs, with slightly higher seams. We'll see.

**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:14 AM

Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, March 28

Hot Teams
-- Bobcats are 6-2 vs spread in their last eight games.
-- 76ers won ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Miami won eleven of its last fourteen games, but is 2-3 in its last five. Toronto won five of last six at home.
-- Orlando won three of last four games, allowing 86.5 ppg.
-- Cavaliers won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Hornets are 5-1 vs spread in game following last six losses. Spurs won last four games, by 18,1,41,37 points.
-- Dallas won seven in row, 24 of last 26 games.
-- Nuggets covered eight of their last nine games. Seattle is 5-1 vs spread in its last six road games.
-- Jazz won three of last four games, but is 0-9 vs spread last 9.
-- Rockets won nine of their last eleven games. Clippers won and covered their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Hawks lost four in row, six of last seven games.
-- Wizards lost three in row, seven of last ten games.
-- Celtics lost three of their last four games.
-- Knicks lost last four games, by 15,6,22,5 points.
-- Pacers lost fifteen of last seventeen games. Nets are 7-11 in their last eighteen games.
-- Milwaukee lost last three games, by 1,26,19 points.
-- Minnesota lost thirteen of last eighteen games.

Series Records
-- Bobcats are 2-1 vs Atlanta this season: 90-99/96-75/104-85.
-- Wizards are 2-0 vs Philly this season: 92-85/113-98.
-- Toronto lost 99-77 in Miami December 11th.
-- Orlando is 2-0 vs Celtics this season: 87-79/92-89.
-- Cavaliers are 2-1 vs New York this year: 102-90/98-101/90-68.
-- Nets are 2-0 vs Indiana this season: 100-91/105-95.
-- Spurs are 3-0 vs Hornets this season: 103-77/112-77/99-86.
-- Dallas won 99-93 in Milwaukee Feb 13th.
-- Nuggets are 2-0 vs Seattle this season: 112-98/117-112.
-- Jazz is 2-0 vs Minnesota this season: 106-91/103-110/109-83.
-- Rockets are 2-1 vs Clippers this season, with all three games decided by five or less points.

Back-to-Back Situations
-- Cavaliers are 5-11-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Pacers are 0-4-1 vs spread last five times they played a game the night before.
-- Hornets are 11-1 vs spread last 12 times they played a game the night before.
-- Dallas is 10-3 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Seattle is 5-3 vs spread last eight times they played the night before.
-- Minnesota is 8-5 vs spread last 13 times they played a game the night before.

Totals
-- Over is 8-2 in Atlanta's last ten games.
-- Six of last eight Washington games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-4 in last fifteen Miami games.
-- Five of last six Orlando games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Knick games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in Hornets' last six games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Mavericks' last nine games.
-- Six of last nine Denver games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-2 in Utah's last ten games.
-- Over is 6-1-2 in last nine Clipper games.
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**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:15 AM

Hockey – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Wednesday, March 28

Hot Teams
-- Devils are 10-3 in last thirteen road games. Buffalo is 4-3 in its last six games, winning last two at home.
-- Carolina won three of last four games.
-- Florida is 9-5 in its last fourteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Philly lost last four games, scoring total of six goals.
-- Thrashers lost last two games, scoring one goal in each.
-- Anaheim lost three of last four games, scoring seven goals.
-- Chicago lost last five games, scoring total of eight goals.

Series Records
-- Devils are 2-1 vs Buffalo this season, all 3-2 games.
-- Carolina is 2-1 vs Flyers this season: 3-2/2-1/2-5.
-- Thrashers are 6-1 against Florida this season.
-- Anaheim is 2-1 vs Chicago this season: 3-0/3-4/5-2.

Back-to-Back Situations
-- Devils are 9-4 last 13 times they played the night before.
-- Carolina is 5-8 if they played the night before.
-- Atlanta failed to cover front end of last four back/backs.
-- Anaheim is 9-4 on front end of back/back.

Totals
-- Under is 8-4 in Devils' last dozen road games.
-- Last four Carolina games went over the total, but seven of last eight Flyer games stayed under.
-- Under is 10-4-4 in last eighteen Atlanta games.
-- Last three Anaheim games stayed under the total.
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**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:17 AM

Pro Basketball – Long Sheet

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 28

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PHILADELPHIA (28 - 42) at WASHINGTON (37 - 32) - 3/28/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-4 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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MIAMI (38 - 32) at TORONTO (38 - 32) - 3/28/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
MIAMI is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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ATLANTA (27 - 45) at CHARLOTTE (26 - 45) - 3/28/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 8-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 8-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (42 - 28) at NEW YORK (30 - 40) - 3/28/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 88-73 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-4 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (33 - 38) at BOSTON (21 - 49) - 3/28/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 40-61 ATS (- 27.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 185-235 ATS (-73.5 Units) in road games since 1996.
ORLANDO is 42-60 ATS (-24.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
BOSTON is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (31 - 38) at NEW JERSEY (32 - 38) - 3/28/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 211-161 ATS (+33.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-7 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-6 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (32 - 38) at SAN ANTONIO (50 - 20) - 3/28/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 100-67 ATS (+26.3 Units) in March games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 39-30 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (25 - 44) at DALLAS (58 - 11) - 3/28/2007, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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MINNESOTA (30 - 39) at UTAH (46 - 24) - 3/28/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 18-28 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-5 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-5 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (27 - 42) at DENVER (35 - 34) - 3/28/2007, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-4 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-4 straight up against SEATTLE 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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HOUSTON (45 - 26) at LA CLIPPERS (34 - 36) - 3/28/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 110-145 ATS (-49.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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** · 03-28-2007, 03:20 AM

Hockey – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 28

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NEW JERSEY (44-23-0-8, 96 pts.) at BUFFALO (48-20-0-7, 103 pts.) - 3/28/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 111-64 ATS (+31.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 111-64 ATS (+19.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 111-64 ATS (+111.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 42-20 ATS (+15.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 128-80 ATS (+29.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 49-35 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 136-114 ATS (+262.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 13-5 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 42-30 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 27-13 ATS (+10.9 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
NEW JERSEY is 5-2 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.2 Units)

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CAROLINA (38-29-0-8, 84 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (20-44-0-11, 51 pts.) - 3/28/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-55 ATS (-73.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-55 ATS (+106.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-55 ATS (+20.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-28 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-28 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-28 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-26 ATS (+5.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-25 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-12 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-38 ATS (+66.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-31 ATS (+58.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-11 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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ATLANTA (39-27-0-10, 88 pts.) at FLORIDA (31-30-0-14, 76 pts.) - 3/28/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 24-15 ATS (+5.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 14-7 ATS (+22.1 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.
FLORIDA is 210-299 ATS (+210.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 182-213 ATS (+182.0 Units) in home games against the puck line since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 11-4 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 11-4-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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ANAHEIM (44-20-0-12, 100 pts.) at CHICAGO (27-39-0-9, 63 pts.) - 3/28/2007, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 16-19 ATS (-18.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 19-18 ATS (-23.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ANAHEIM is 7-9 ATS (-15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 15-5 ATS (+9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 132-183 ATS (+132.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line since 1996.
CHICAGO is 3-16 ATS (+3.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CHICAGO is 4-14 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 21-62 ATS (+123.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-14 ATS (+25.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-1 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:22 AM

Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends

Wednesday, March 28

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Miami Heat at Toronto Raptors (7 PM ET)
Miami center Shaquille O'Neal has averaged 27.4 points in 20 career meetings with Toronto. EDGE: HEAT
The Raptors have won 14 of their last 17 home games and are 25-10 at the Air Canada Centre this season. BIG EDGE: RAPTORS
Since January 1st, the Raptors have posted a 25-14 record, the second-best mark among Eastern Conference teams. EDGE: RAPTORS
The UNDER is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

Atlanta Hawks at Charlotte Bobcats (7 PM ET)
Atlanta has lost four games in a row and 12 of 17, including a 106-89 defeat to Miami on Monday. The Hawks have also lost eight in a row on the road. EDGE: BOBCATS
Charlotte has won eight of the 11 all-time meetings with Atlanta, including four of five at home. EDGE: BOBCATS
The Bobcats are in the middle of a three-game homestand and have lost 12 of their past 16 games. EDGE: HAWKS
The OVER is 4-1 in the last five meetings.

Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards (7 PM ET)
Washington led at the break in all five games of their road trip, but were outscored by an average of 9.2 points after halftime to finish the road swing 1-4. EDGE: 76ERS
The Wizards have won six of its last eight at home and four of its last five there against the 76ers. EDGE: WIZARDS
Washington has won the first two games - both on the road - over Philadelphia this season by an average of 11 points. The Wizards have not swept the season series since winning four games in 1971-72. EDGE: WIZARDS
The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Washington.

Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics (7:30 PM ET)
Orlando has won four of their last six games, including two of three on the road. EDGE: MAGIC
Magic forward Grant Hill is second on the team in scoring at 13.9 points per game this season and is averaging 19.5 in two games against the Celtics this season. EDGE: MAGIC
Boston became the last team in the NBA to win 10 home games with Monday's 95-87 victory over Toronto. The Celtics are a league-worst 10-25 at home. EDGE: MAGIC
The favorite is 18-4 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
The Magic are 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Boston.

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers (ESPN | 10 PM ET)
Houston has the fifth-best record in the Western Conference and has won nine of 11 since center Yao Ming returned from the leg injury that sidelined him for 32 games. EDGE: ROCKETS
The Rockets have won 13 of the last 16 games in the series. EDGE: ROCKETS
Los Angeles has won five of six following a five-game skid and are averaging 105.5 points on 50 percent shooting during their winning streak. EDGE: CLIPPERS & OVER
The Rockets are 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Los Angeles.
The OVER is 6-0 in the last six meetings.

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**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:26 AM

NCAAB
Final Four - Long Sheet

Saturday, March 31

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GEORGETOWN (30 - 6) vs. OHIO ST (34 - 3) - 3/31/2007, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all tournament games this season.
OHIO ST is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
OHIO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
GEORGETOWN is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Saturday games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGETOWN is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 13-0 ATS (+13.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 1-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 1-0 straight up against OHIO ST 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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UCLA (30 - 5) vs. FLORIDA (33 - 5) - 3/31/2007, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 18-3 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 1-0 straight up against UCLA 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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**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:26 AM

NCAAB
Final Four - Short Sheet

Saturday, March 31st

NCAA Tournament
Final Four Round
Atlanta, Georgia

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Georgetown vs. Ohio State, 6:05 EST

Georgetown:
11-26 ATS after allowing 80+ points
5-15 ATS off 3+ games committing 14 or less turnovers

Ohio State:
8-2 ATS in tournament games
6-0 ATS off a combined score of 155+ points

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UCLA vs. Florida, 8:45 EST

UCLA:
7-0 Under away playing with 5 or 6 days rest
12-2 Under in the NCAA Tournament when seeded #4 or lower

Florida:
18-3 ATS in tournament games
15-4 ATS off 3+ non-conference games

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**pm530** · 03-28-2007, 03:29 AM

NCAAB
Final Four - Tips and trends

Saturday, March 31

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#1 Ohio State vs. #2 Georgetown (6:05 PM ET)
There has not been a center matchup like this in the Final Four since 1985 when Georgetown's Patrick Ewing met Houston's Akeem Olajuwon. The Hoyas are led in the middle by 7-foot-2 center Roy Hibbert while the Buckeyes feature 7-foot freshman phenom Greg Oden, who is considered the top NBA draft prospect in the country. Insiders believe Oden could struggle inside against Hibbert, who prides himself on defense and has much more experience against other players his size. SLIGHT EDGE: GEORGETOWN
Another key individual matchup will be Georgetown's Jeff Green against Ohio State's Ron Lewis, each team's best player so far in the tournament. The 6-foot-4 Lewis has made 12-of-26 shots from 3-point range (46 percent) in the first four games while averaging nearly 22 points. Meanwhile, Green has gone to the free-throw line just 11 times in the entire tourney and taken just six 3-point shots, instead concentrating more on defense. Insiders believe the 6-9 Green will need to become more aggressive in the Final Four and revert back to his MVP form from during the Big East Tournament, when he made 20-of-24 free throws in the last two games en route to the title. SLIGHT EDGE: GEORGETOWN
The Hoyas are 20-6-2 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
The Buckeyes are 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus the Big East.
The UNDER is 5-0 in the Hoyas' last five games versus the Big 10.
The UNDER is 7-1 in the Buckeyes' last eight games versus the Big East.

#1 Florida vs. #2 UCLA (8:45 PM ET)
Florida is on an eight-game winning streak and 20-1 in postseason play the last three years, going 22-1 in March over that time. BIG EDGE: FLORIDA
Florida has won six straight games at the Georgia Dome and is 8-1 in its last three appearances in the building. EDGE: FLORIDA
The Gators' five starters each average in double figures, yet do so by sharing the ball, as all average within 2.4 shots of one another and none average as many as 10 shots. EDGE: FLORIDA
Florida head coach Billy Donovan is one of only nine active coaches to reach three or more Final Fours. EDGE: FLORIDA
UCLA has an all-time winning percentage of .738 in the NCAA Tournament with a record of 93-33. EDGE: UCLA
The Bruins are allowing just 50 points per game over the first four games of the NCAA Tournament, with each game going UNDER the total. EDGE: UNDER
UCLA is 11-1 this year against ranked opponents and 17-2 against teams in the 2007 NCAA Tournament. BIG EDGE: UCLA
Florida defeated UCLA 73-57 in last year's national championship game. EDGE: FLORIDA
The Bruins are 21-6-1 ATS in their last 28 games as underdogs.
The Gators are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 NCAA Tournament games.
The UNDER is 14-3 in the Bruins' last 17 NCAA Tournament games.
The OVER is 4-1 in the Gators' last five NCAA Tournament games.

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**Udog** · 03-28-2007, 08:21 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Houston at LA Clippers
Houston comes in hot after winning eight of its last 10. But the Clippers have put together a solid streak as well with four wins in their last five games. Los Angeles has also posted a 4-1 record against the spread, including covering the last two at home against Washington (111-105) and Utah (104-72). Houston is just 2-2 against the spread in its last four road games with the wins coming against Eastern Conference teams (Philadelphia and Toronto) while losing to the Western teams (New Orleans and Phoenix). With the Clippers playing some of their best ball of the season right now, L.A. looks like a good underdog pick at home (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored straight up by 4. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 501-502: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 117.411; Washington 119.007
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 7; 206
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+7); Under

Game 503-504: Miami at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 120.358; Toronto 120.188
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 184 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 3; 189
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+3); Under

Game 505-506: Atlanta at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 112.813; Charlotte 119.711
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 7; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 507-508: Cleveland at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 124.722; New York 115.729
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 9; 171
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-3 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Orlando at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 116.874; Boston 120.955
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 4; 180 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+2); Under

Game 511-512: Indiana at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 114.546; New Jersey 117.433
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 3; 180
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 6 1/2; 183
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+6 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: New Orleans at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 117.406; San Antonio 127.859
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+12 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Milwaukee at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.431; Dallas 133.150
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 17 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 517-518: Minnesota at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.941; Utah 119.711
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 8; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 10; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+10); Under

Game 519-520: Seattle at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 115.799; Denver 126.477
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 10 1/2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11 1/2; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+11 1/2); Under

Game 521-522: Houston at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 122.501; LA Clippers 126.696
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4; 179 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+2 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 03-28-2007, 08:33 AM

NBA
Additional

Wednesday, March 28

NBA (Wednesday) Play On NBA teams when the line is +3 to -3 revenging a loss where opponent scored 100+ points after a home game where each team scored 100+ points.
(65-26 ATS last 5 seasons.) (71.4%) PLAY: LA Clippers +2.5

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at Washington Wizards by 6.5 Philadelphia 76ers O/U 206.0
Philadelphia 76ers are 0-7-0 ATS After 2 Wins (6 -> 7.5)
Philadelphia 76ers are 7-0-0 O/U After 2 Wins (6 -> 7.5)
Philadelphia 76ers are 11-28-0 ATS After 2 ATS Wins (All Lines)
Philadelphia 76ers are 0-6-0 ATS After 2 ATS Wins (6 -> 7.5)

at Toronto Raptors by 3.5 Miami Heat O/U 188.0
Toronto Raptors are 69-42-4 ATS After 1 Away (All Lines)

at Charlotte Bobcats by NL Atlanta Hawks O/U NL
Charlotte Bobcats are 65-44-3 ATS After 2 Losses (All Lines)
Charlotte Bobcats are 26-7-1 ATS After 2 ATS Loss (All Lines)
Atlanta Hawks are 133-101-2 O/U All Games (All Lines)

Cleveland Cavaliers by 3.5 at New York Knicks O/U 183.0
New York Knicks are 9-24-0 ATS As Dog (2 -> 3.5)
New York Knicks are 14-5-0 O/U As Home Dog (2 -> 3.5)
New York Knicks are 1-8-0 ATS After 4 Losses (2 -> 3.5)

Orlando Magic by 1.5 at Boston Celtics O/U 185.5
Orlando Magic are 41-63-1 ATS As Favorite (All Lines)
Boston Celtics are 45-72-4 ATS As Home (All Lines)
Boston Celtics are 35-61-3 ATS After 1 Wins (All Lines)

at New Jersey Nets by 5.5 Indiana Pacers O/U 183.0
New Jersey Nets are 12-3-0 O/U vs. Indiana (All Lines)
Indiana Pacers are 12-3-0 O/U vs. New Jersey (All Lines)

at San Antonio Spurs by 12.0 OKC/New Orleans Hornets O/U 187.5
San Antonio Spurs are 50-80-3 O/U As Home (All Lines)
San Antonio Spurs are 50-80-3 O/U As Home Favorite (All Lines)

at Utah Jazz by 10.0 Minnesota Timberwolves O/U 190.0
Utah Jazz are 41-63-3 ATS After 1 Unders (All Lines)
Minnesota Timberwolves are 99-131-2 ATS All Games (All Lines)
Minnesota Timberwolves are 12-26-0 ATS After 3 ATS Loss (All Lines)
Minnesota Timberwolves are 16-32-0 ATS After 2 Home (All Lines)

at Denver Nuggets by 11.5 Seattle SuperSonics O/U 204.5
Denver Nuggets are 71-49-2 ATS After 1 Overs (All Lines)

Houston Rockets by 2.5 at Los Angeles (Cl) Clippers O/U 187.5
Houston Rockets are 71-45-3 ATS As Away (All Lines)
Houston Rockets are 26-11-0 ATS As Away (2 -> 3.5)
Houston Rockets are 21-9-1 ATS After 1 Wins (2 -> 3.5)
Houston Rockets are 19-8-0 ATS After 1 Unders (2 -> 3.5)

**Udog** · 03-28-2007, 08:50 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Atlanta at Florida
The Thrashers are looking to make the playoffs for the first time in the franchise's history, while Florida is all but out of the running. But the Panthers showed they still had some fight last night with a 5-2 road win at Tampa Bay that improved their record to 3-1-1 in the past five games. Atlanta has been a little shaky of late, especially on the road where the Thrashers have lost seven of their last 10. Florida looks like a good home underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
Time Posted: 8:30 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: New Jersey at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.833; Buffalo 12.794
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+1 1/2); Over

Game 53-54: Carolina at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.912; Philadelphia 10.858
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-1 1/2); Under

Game 55-56: Atlanta at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 12.467; Florida 12.975
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+1 1/2); Over

Game 57-58: Anaheim at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.814; Chicago 11.073
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-1 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 03-28-2007, 11:49 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, March 28th

Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 EST
Philadelphia: 0-8 ATS Away off an Away win
Washington: 24-8 Over off an ATS win

Miami at Toronto, 7:05 EST
Miami: 17-5 ATS off a road loss
Toronto: 18-9 Over as a road underdog

Atlanta at Charlotte, 7:05 EST
Atlanta: 2-10 ATS off 3+ Overs
Charlotte: 10-3 Over off a home ATS win/SU loss

Cleveland at New York, 7:35 EST
Cleveland: 7-0 Under Away off an Away win
New York: 19-8 ATS revenging a DD loss

Orlando at Boston, 7:35 EST
Orlando: 12-2 Under off BB ATS wins
Boston: 11-2 ATS off BB home games

Indiana at New Jersey, 7:35 EST
Indiana: 43-24 ATS revenging a road loss
New Jersey: 11-3 Over vs. Indiana

New Orleans at San Antonio, 8:05 EST
New Orleans: 19-7 ATS Away playing with triple revenge
San Antonio: 4-15 ATS at home vs. division opponents

Milwaukee at Dallas, 8:35 EST
Milwaukee: 3-11 ATS revenging a home loss
Dallas: 10-3 Under playing on BB days

Minnesota at Utah, 9:05 EST
Minnesota: 16-7 Over after allowing 105+ points
Utah: 9-18 ATS off a home win

Seattle at Denver, 9:05 EST
Seattle: 10-2 ATS after scoring 110+ points
Denver: 12-1 Over after a loss by 6 points or less

Houston at LA Clippers, 10:05 EST ESPN
Houston: 13-22 ATS off an ATS win
LA Clippers: 18-3 Over at home with a total between 190 and 194.5 points

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