Tuesdays Trends and Indexes 04/03

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, April 3

Good Luck on day #93 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 Tuesday

Random facts on college mascots.......courtesy of a strange TV show that was on Animal Planet, with Lee Corso........

-- The horned frog is actually a type of lizard.

-- Dam building by beavers helps to naturally restore our wetlands.

-- There are 17 different species of penguins.

-- Nova Southeastern is only school with nickname Sharks.

-- Gatorade was originally developed in the mid-60's to help hydrate the Florida Gator football team.

-- Temple's mascot is the owl, partly because the school originally had mostly night classes.

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Tuesday's list of 13: Thoughts on best Monday of the year

13) Obviously, there are 52 Mondays in a year, but this is, by far, the best one every year. Florida joined a select group by beating Ohio State for its second consecutive national title.

12) Gators are first team EVER to win consecutive national titles, with the same starting lineup both seasons. It was a pleasure to watch their unselfish style of play.

11) How did Lee Humphrey get away from Tennessee? He is from same town that Vols football coach Philip Fulmer lives in

10) Someone asked Billy Donovan about Kentucky, but he deftly dodged the issue-- he'll have to address it soon. he did, as news conference went on, make couple of references to next year's Gator squad. I'm shocked if he leaves Florida.

9) Greg Oden clinched first pick in draft Monday night, if he wants to come out. Tough decision for an 18-year old.

8) We can now safely assume that Florida fans are spoiled.

7) Coaching carousel starts spinning again:
Butler's Todd Lickliter to Iowa
Creighton's Dana Altman to Arkansas
Former Arkansas coach Stan Heath to South Florida.
Altman is best hire of those three.

6) The GM of Devil Rays was on ESPN before Monday's loss in the Bronx; he looks like a little kid. Of course, an astute kid would have known enough to get a better bullpen this winter.

5) Jose Contreras had an ugly start to season, allowing seven runs in less than two innings.

4) Gil Meche is a hero in Kansas City, if only for a day, as the Royals win opener behind their expensive new pitcher.

3) Why is there such a shortage of pitching?

2) Minnesota just never loses when Santana pitches at home.

1) Baseball is such a long season, so many games, we tend to overreact to the first couple games, but if Bobby Crosby does not start playing better for the A's, they need to use Scutaro. Crosby is always hurt, and he had the worst game I've ever seen a big league shortstop have Monday night. Awful.

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Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, April 3

Hot Teams
-- Charlotte is 8-3 vs spread in its last eleven games.
-- Detroit is 11-3 vs spread in its last fourteen games.
-- Toronto won, covered five of its last six games.
-- Cavaliers are 10-1 vs spread in game after their last 11 losses.
-- Spurs won six of their last seven games. Seattle won three of its last four games.
-- Suns won five of last seven games, but lost last three on road
-- Mavericks won nine of their last ten games.
-- Lakers won six of their last eight games.
-- Hornets covered eight of their last twelve games.

Cold Teams
-- Wizards are 5-8 in last 13 games, now Butler is hurt (hand).
-- Pacers lost seventeen of last twenty games.
-- Miami is 3-5 in its last eight games.
-- Minnesota lost fifteen of its last twenty-one games.
-- Memphis is 5-17 in last 22 games, 9-5-2 vs spread in last 16.
-- Sacramento lost ten of last twelve games.
-- Nuggets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Milwaukee lost its last six games (1-5 vs spread).

Series Records
-- Wizards are 2-0 vs Charlotte this season: 114-107/121-109.
-- Pacers won two of three against the Pistons this season.
-- Home side won both Miami-Toronto games this season.
-- Minnesota lost 92-76 at Cleveland Nov 17 (+8).
-- Spurs are 3-0 vs Seattle this season:102-71/98-78/120-79.
-- Suns are 3-0 vs Memphis this season: 137-122/96-87/105-87.
-- Dallas is 3-0 vs Kings this season: 106-104/109-91/109-90.
-- Home side won both Denver-Laker games this season.
-- Bucks lost 109-101 at New Orleans Feb 8th.

Back-to-Back Situations
-- Wizards are 1-5 vs spread on front end of last six back/backs.
-- Detroit is 4-6 vs spread on front end of last 10 back/backs.
-- Raptors are 1-7 vs spread on front end of last 8 back/backs.
-- Seattle is 9-7 vs spread on front end of back/back.
-- Denver covered front end on four of last five back/backs.
-- Hornets are 8-5 vs spread on front end of last 13 back/backs.

Totals
-- Nine of last 11 Washington games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-3 in Miami's last eleven games.
-- Last four Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Five of last six San Antonio games went over the total.
-- Over is 10-3 in last thirteen Memphis games.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Sacramento games.
-- Five of last seven Denver games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight New Orleans games.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Tuesday, April 3

Once season gets underway a bit, we'll have lists of hot teams, cold teams, totals, umpires, hot and cold pitchers. The first week we're gathering info and using last year's pitching stats as point of reference. Enjoy the season, and good luck.

Peavy was 0-3, 6.62 in last three starts vs Giants, after being 2-0, 1.80 in his first two '06 starts vs SF; over is 5-1-2 in his last eight road starts. Zito makes Giant debut; A's lost four of his first five starts last season, but he was 1-1, 2.08 in his last three '06 starts.

Olsen was 0-3, 5.17 in his last five '06 starts, 1-1, 4.15 vs Nats in '06 (three starts); eight of his last dozen starts went over total. Hill was 1-3, 4.86 in six starts (Washington was 1-5 in those six games). Hill didn't pitch against the Marlins last season.

Wolf came back from injury last year, was 4-0, 5.95 in 12 starts for Philly (Phils were 9-3, scoring 7.4 rpg); Phils were 6-1 in his road starts last year. Capuano won one game after making the All-Star team; he was 0-4,6.25 in his last seven starts, 0-1, 3.21 in two starts against Dodgers last year. Under is 9-3 in his last 12.

Lidge blew another save for Astros, as Garner loses faith in his bullpen after bad 2006. Jennings makes debut after coming over from Colorado; Rockies were 6-17 in his starts if they gave him less than six runs. Snell was 1-2, 7.45 against the Astros in '06.

Kip Wells was 2-5, 6.75 in nine big league starts last year, split between Pirates/Rangers; he is on better team now; he lost 5-0 to Mets LY at Shea, allowing five runs in six IP. Hernandez is 3-2, 2.17 in his last six starts, with five of six staying under the total.

Livan Hernandez was 3-1, 2.65 in his last five starts last year, 1-1, 7.82 in two starts vs Colorado; he was better in game at Denver. Seven of his last eight starts stayed under the total. Colorado was 9-2 in last 11 Francis starts in '06, scoring 65 runs in last 7. Francis was 1-1, 4.01 in four '06 starts vs Arizona.

Cabrera was 2-0, 2.13 vs Twins last year; he finished season 2-0, 2.30 in his last two starts. Nine of his last eleven starts went over the total. Bonser beat Orioles Aug 24 at Camden Yards, allowing two runs in 6.2 IP; he had 2.66 RA in his last seven starts in '06.

Blanton had 7.28 RA in last five '06 starts; he had bad year that got disguised by generous run support. Blanton was 4-0, 1.55 vs Seattle last year, as almost all his good work came vs M's. Last year, Washburn was 0-2, 6.50 in three starts vs A's last season, but Oakland got dismal infield defense in Monday loss to M's.

Escobar was 0-3, 11.68 vs Texas last year; his last eleven starts all stayed under total, as Angels scored total of 14 runs for him in last seven starts. Padilla was 2-0, 4.65 in four starts vs Halos last year, but had 6.06 RA in his last six starts overall; six of his last eight starts went under total.

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Hockey – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Tuesday, April 3

Hot Teams
-- Penguins won four of last five games.
-- Panthers won three of last four games; four of their last five games went into OT.
-- Toronto is 6-1 in game after its last seven losses.
-- Montreal won eight of last ten games.
-- Senators won eight oflast ten games. Devils won four of last five games, but still fired their coach Monday.
-- Rangers won seven of their last eight games.
-- Detroit won three of last four games, allowing six goals.
-- Blackhawks won last two games, allowing two goals.
-- Colorado is 12-3 in its last fifteen games. Flames won last six games, allowing total of nine goals.
-- Vancouver won six of its last eight games.

Cold Teams
-- Sabres lost their last three road games.
-- Flyers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Bruins lost three in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Islanders lost last four games, outscored 16-9.
-- Carolina lost three of its last four games. Lightning is just 4-5 in last nine home games.
-- Columbus lost last three games, scoring four goals.
-- Oilers lost four in row, sixteen of last seventeen games. Wild lost last three games (0-1/2-4/1-2).
-- Predators lost six of their last nine games.
-- Blues lost ten of their last fourteen games.
-- Coyotes lost four in row, eight of last nine games. Blues are 5-10 in their last fifteen games.
-- Kings lost last four games, outscored 17-6.

Series Records
-- Penguins won two of three vs Buffalo so far this season.
-- Panthers are 5-2 vs Washington this season.
-- Leafs are 3-0 vs Philly this season: 5-2/4-1/4-2.
-- Canadiens are 4-3 against the Bruins this season.
-- Devils are 2-1 vs Ottawa this season: 1-8/3-2/3-2.
-- Rangers won last three games vs Islanders, all by 2-1 scores.
-- Visitor is 5-2 in Carolina-Tampa games this season.
-- Red Wings are 4-3 against Columbus this season.
-- Minnesota is 4-2 against Edmonton this season.
-- Viditor is 5-2 in Chicago-Nashville games this season.
-- Colorado is 1-2 in Calgary this season: 2-5/7-5/2-5.
-- Phoenix is 3-0 vs St Louis this season: 2-1/5-4/5-2.
-- Home side is 0-3 in LA-Vancouver games this season.

Back-to-Back Situations
-- Washington is 3-15 on front end of back/back.
-- Blues lost six of last seven if they played night before.

Totals
-- Eight of last ten Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in last dozen Philadelphia games.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Bruin games.
-- Over is 14-4-3 in last 21 Ottawa games.
-- Eight of last eleven Islander games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-0-2 in last seven Carolina games.
-- Five of last six Columbus games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-3-3 in last sixteen Edmonton games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Nashville games.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Calgary games.
-- Under is 6-1-3 in last ten St Louis games.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Vancouver games.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

NBA
Tips and trends


Tuesday, April 3

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Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers (7 PM ET)
Indiana Pacers forward Jermaine O'Neal is averaging a team-high 19.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, has missed five of the last 13 games with a leg injury, but coach Rick Carlisle said Indiana isn't considering shutting him down for the season. EDGE: PISTONS
The Pistons lost two the first two meetings between these teams this season before Richard Hamilton led the way with 21 points in a 98-86 win on January 28th. O'Neal scored 26 points in that game for Indiana. SLIGHT EDGE: PACERS
The Pistons are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
The UNDER is 16-3 in the last 19 meetings in Indiana.


Toronto Raptors at Miami Heat (7:30 PM ET)
Toronto has won five of its last six games to guarantee at least a .500 finish for the first time since 2001-02. NBA insiders note the Raptors could come in flat after clinching their first playoff berth in five years two nights ago. SLIGHT EDGE: RAPTORS
The Heat won only four of their first 12 games this season, but have gone 26-15 since Jan. 7 to move into sixth place in the East. EDGE: HEAT
Miami has a four-game winning streak against Toronto snapped in its 96-83 loss last Wednesday. SLIGHT EDGE: HEAT
The Raptors are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
The UNDER is 5-0 in the last five meetings.


Phoenix Suns at Memphis Grizzlies (8 PM ET)
Phoenix is poised to complete a four-game sweep of Memphis this season. The league-worst Grizzlies are allowing opponents to shoot an NBA-high 48.6 percent. EDGE: SUNS
Suns All-Star Amare Stoudemire has been virtually unstoppable against the Grizzlies this season, averaging 31.3 points on an unbelievable 71.2 percent shooting. EDGE: SUNS
The Suns are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Memphis.
The road team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings.
The UNDER is 6-0 in the last six meetings.


Seattle SuperSonics at San Antonio Spurs (8 PM ET)
San Antonio is 3-0 against Seattle this season, winning by an average margin of more than 30 points. BIG EDGE: SPURS
The Sonics have dropped seven straight games at San Antonio, including two playoff games. Only one of those games was decided by less than 10 points. EDGE: SPURS
Seattle is seeking to win four straight on the road for the first time since March 1-15, 2005. SLIGHT EDGE: SONICS
The home team is 10-2-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings.


Dallas Mavericks at Sacramento Kings (10 PM ET)
Dallas' magic number to clinch the best record in the NBA remains at four after a 126-104 defeat to Phoenix, although its magic number to capture the division as reduced to one when San Antonio lost at Indiana on Sunday. EDGE: MAVS
Sacramento guard Mike Bibby is averaging 10.3 points on 36.4 percent shooting while missing all seven 3-pointers in the Kings three losses to Dallas this season. EDGE: MAVS
The favorite is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings.


Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 PM ET)
Los Angeles shot a season-high 61.7 percent to win for the sixth time in eight games with a 126-103 victory over Sacramento on Sunday. EDGE: OVER
Denver coach George Karl may miss Tuesday's contest and Wednesday's home game against Sacramento to be with his son Coby, who underwent surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes on Monday in Boise, Idaho. EDGE: LAKERS
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant had only eight points in the Lakers' win on Jan. 5, his lowest output in a full game since also scoring eight against Sacramento on April 11, 2004. EDGE: NUGGETS
The home team is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

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Baseball - Tips and Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Tuesday, April 3

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants (4:35 PM ET)
Barry Zito will make his Giants' debut on Tuesday, after going 102-63 with a 3.55 ERA in seven seasons with Oakland. EDGE: GIANTS
San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy will make his managerial debut against his former team to open the season on Tuesday. He won 951 games in San Diego, nearly tripling the victory total of second-place Dick Williams (337). EDGE: GIANTS
San Diego starter Jake Peavy is 8-6 with a 3.62 ERA in 18 career starts against the Giants. EDGE: PADRES
The Giants took 12 of 19 meetings in last season's series between these clubs, including five of nine in San Francisco. EDGE: GIANTS


Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers (8:05 PM ET)
Milwaukee looks to open 2-0 for the fourth consecutive year when they continue their three game set with the Dodgers, after picking up a 7-1 victory at Miller Park on Monday. EDGE: BREWERS
Brewers starter Chris Capuano went 0-4 in his final seven outings last season, but went 2-2 with a 2.61 ERA in seven appearances - including six starts versus the Dodgers. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS
Los Angeles starter Randy Wolf has won nine straight decisions over 19 starts since his last loss on May 4th, 2005. EDGE: DODGERS
The UNDER is 12-3 in Capuano's last 15 home starts.


New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals (8:10 PM ET)
Cardinals right-hander Kip Wells seeks a fresh start after he made a total of nine starts for Pittsburgh and Texas last season due to a blood clot. He is 2-3 with a 4.45 ERA in five starts against the Mets. EDGE: OVER
Jose Reyes is 4-for-6 and Carlos Beltran is .455 (5-for-11) with a homer and three RBIs against Wells. EDGE: METS
The Cardinals are 8-0 in their last eight games following a loss.
The road team is 7-0 in umpire Lance Barksdale's last seven games behind home plate versus St. Louis.

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Hockey – Tips and Trends

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Tips and trends


Tuesday, April 3

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Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins (7 PM ET)
Buffalo leads the Eastern Conference with 107 points, five ahead of Atlantic Division-leading New Jersey and Ottawa. EDGE: SABRES
Pittsburgh center Sidney Crosby is the league's top scorer with 117 points. EDGE: PENGUINS
The Penguins have won the last two matchups with Buffalo after losing the season series opener 4-2 on Nov. 17. EDGE: PENGUINS
The Sabres are 28-6 in their last 34 games playing on 2 days rest.


Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning (7:30 PM ET)
Tampa Bay leads the season series with Carolina 4-3-0. The Lightning have won three straight against the Hurricanes - all at the RBC Center - and nine of the last 12 meetings at Tampa. EDGE: LIGHTNING
The defending champion Hurricanes could move into a tie for eighth place or be eliminated from the playoff race if they lose and Montreal defeats Boston. SLIGHT EDGE: HURRICANES
The OVER is 11-4-3 in the last 18 meetings.

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NBA
Dunkel Index


TUESDAY, APRIL 3

Denver at LA Lakers
While the Nuggets are just 5-5 in their last 10 games straight up, they are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven on the road and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 overall. The Lakers have a better record straight up over that period (6-4), but are just 2-8 ATS and 1-6 at home. Denver looks like a good underdog pick (+2 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored straight up by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Denver (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

Game 501-502: Washington at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.937; Charlotte 121.216
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 1/2; 209 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2); Under

Game 503-504: Detroit at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 126.041; Indiana 114.915
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 11; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Toronto at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 120.999; Miami 119.048
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 180 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+5); Under

Game 507-508: Cleveland at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 123.388; Minnesota 113.889
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 9 1/2; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Seattle at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 118.312; San Antonio 129.206
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 11; 203 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 14 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+14 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Phoenix at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 120.748; Memphis 115.920
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; 221
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 9 1/2; 226
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+9 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Dallas at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 127.653; Sacramento 113.437
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 14; 212 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Denver at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.952; LA Lakers 116.428
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 220
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+2 1/2); Under

Game 517-518: New Orleans at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 119.006; Milwaukee 115.359
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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Dunkel


LA Dodgers at Milwaukee
The Dodgers ran into the strong pitching yesterday of Ben Sheets, who threw the Brewers' first complete-game victory on opening day since Mike Caldwell in 1979. It doesn't get much easier today for L.A. as the Dodgers face Chris Capuano, who tied Roy Oswalt with a league-leading 25 quality starts last year. But Capuano struggled at the end with an 0-4 record in his final seven starts. Meanwhile Dodger starter, Randy Wolf, went 4-0 with the Phillies after coming back from elbow surgery in July. The Dodgers look like a decent underdog pick (+138) in this one according to Dunkel, which has L.A. favored straight up by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+138).. Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 901-902: San Diego at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Peavy) 17.203; San Francisco (Zito) 15.719
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+120); Over

Game 903-904: Florida at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Olsen) 16.707; Washington (Hill) 15.631
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-140); Over

Game 905-906: LA Dodgers at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Wolf) 17.549; Milwaukee (Capuano) 16.892
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-138); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+138); Over

Game 907-908: Pittsburgh at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Snell) 16.488; Houston (Jennings) 16.949
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-180); Under

Game 909-910: NY Mets at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Hernandez) 17.758; St. Louis (Wells) 16.109
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-110); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-110); Under

Game 911-912: Arizona at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Hernandez) 16.694; Colorado (Francis) 16.431
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: Colorado (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+135); Over

Game 913-914: Baltimore at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Cabrera) 16.268; Minnesota (Bonser) 18.995
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-140); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-140); Over

Game 915-916: Oakland at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Blanton) 17.282; Seattle (Washburn) 16.845
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+125); Under

Game 917-918: Texas at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Padilla) 17.014; LA Angels (Escobar) 18.187
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-160); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (-160); Under

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Dunkel


Ottawa at New Jersey
Despite winning four of its last five, the Devils fired head coach Claude Julien and replaced him with general manager Lou Lamoriello. Lamoriello's first game behind the bench will be against an Ottawa team that has won eight of its last 10 and four straight on the road. The Senators look like a good underdog pick in this one according to Dunkel, which has Ottawa favored straight up by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Florida at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 12.487; Washington 11.060
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Neutral; Under

Game 53-54: Buffalo at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 12.732; Pittsburgh 13.471
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 7
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+1 1/2); Under

Game 55-56: Carolina at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.449; Tampa Bay 11.661
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+1 1/2); Over

Game 57-58: Boston at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.148; Montreal 13.117
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-1 1/2); Under

Game 59-60: Ottawa at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 13.897; New Jersey 12.143
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1 1/2); Over

Game 61-62: NY Rangers at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 13.909; NY Islanders 11.390
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 63-64: Philadelphia at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.124; Toronto 12.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-1 1/2); Under

Game 65-66: Columbus at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.409; Detroit 13.141
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-1 1/2); Under

Game 67-68: Chicago at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.098; Nashville 13.289
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-1 1/2); Over

Game 69-70: Edmonton at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.185; Minnesota 13.916
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 4; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-1 1/2); Under

Game 71-72: Colorado at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 13.741; Calgary 13.038
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+1 1/2); Over

Game 73-74: St. Louis at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.273; Phoenix 11.202
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+1 1/2); Over

Game 75-76: Los Angeles at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.485; Vancouver 14.061
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-1 1/2); Under

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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 3


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WASHINGTON (39 - 33) at CHARLOTTE (28 - 46) - 4/3/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 98-130 ATS (-45.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 103-136 ATS (-46.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 61-47 ATS (+9.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-1 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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DETROIT (47 - 26) at INDIANA (32 - 41) - 4/3/2007, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-8 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-7 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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TORONTO (41 - 32) at MIAMI (39 - 34) - 4/3/2007, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 43-29 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-3 straight up against TORONTO 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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CLEVELAND (44 - 30) at MINNESOTA (31 - 42) - 4/3/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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SEATTLE (30 - 43) at SAN ANTONIO (52 - 21) - 4/3/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 87-57 ATS (+24.3 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 109-77 ATS (+24.3 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SEATTLE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 9-7 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 11-5 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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PHOENIX (55 - 18) at MEMPHIS (19 - 56) - 4/3/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 40-31 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 76-61 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 49-35 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 30-19 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-6 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 10-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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DALLAS (61 - 12) at SACRAMENTO (30 - 42) - 4/3/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 76-56 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
DALLAS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 121-89 ATS (+23.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 29-41 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.

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



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DENVER (36 - 36) at LA LAKERS (39 - 34) - 4/3/2007, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
LA LAKERS are 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA LAKERS are 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 119-155 ATS (-51.5 Units) after a division game since 1996.

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




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NEW ORLEANS (33 - 40) at MILWAUKEE (25 - 47) - 4/3/2007, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 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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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 3


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SAN DIEGO (0 - 0) at SAN FRANCISCO (0 - 0) - 4:05 PM
JAKE PEAVY (R) vs. BARRY ZITO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 20-12 (+10.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 46-37 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 19-10 (+10.9 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 46-37 (+13.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ZITO is 1-9 (-9.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JAKE PEAVY vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
PEAVY is 8-6 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.62 and a WHIP of 1.268.
His team's record is 9-9 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-0.6 units)

BARRY ZITO vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
ZITO is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.853.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)




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FLORIDA (1 - 0) at WASHINGTON (0 - 1) - 7:05 PM
SCOTT OLSEN (L) vs. SHAWN HILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 71-60 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games when playing on Tuesday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
OLSEN is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.60 and a WHIP of 1.616.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

SHAWN HILL vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.




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LA DODGERS (0 - 1) at MILWAUKEE (1 - 0) - 8:05 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. CHRIS CAPUANO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 116-136 (-48.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CAPUANO is 7-0 (+8.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
WOLF is 4-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.84 and a WHIP of 1.266.
His team's record is 10-2 (+7.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-8. (-4.8 units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
CAPUANO is 2-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.189.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.5 units)




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PITTSBURGH (1 - 0) at HOUSTON (0 - 1) - 8:05 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. JASON JENNINGS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 25-57 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 7-27 (-17.2 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 25-57 (-19.2 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
JENNINGS is 46-28 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
JENNINGS is 46-28 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
JENNINGS is 30-16 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 54-60 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SNELL is 16-9 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 250-240 (-52.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+2.1 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SNELL is 2-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.584.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

JASON JENNINGS vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
JENNINGS is 1-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 6.11 and a WHIP of 1.698.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)




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NY METS (1 - 0) at ST LOUIS (0 - 1) - 8:10 PM
ORLANDO HERNANDEZ (R) vs. KIP WELLS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 104-69 (+19.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 52-29 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 16-8 (+9.1 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 50-36 (+11.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 20-9 (+11.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 102-68 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 79-48 (+21.1 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 54-64 (-26.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ORLANDO HERNANDEZ vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

KIP WELLS vs. NY METS since 1997
WELLS is 2-3 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 4.45 and a WHIP of 1.253.
His team's record is 2-3 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)




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ARIZONA (1 - 0) at COLORADO (0 - 1) - 8:35 PM
LIVAN HERNANDEZ (R) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 103-122 (-37.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
COLORADO is 53-35 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

LIVAN HERNANDEZ vs. COLORADO since 1997
HERNANDEZ is 6-8 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.504.
His team's record is 7-12 (-7.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-9. (-1.3 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. ARIZONA since 1997
FRANCIS is 6-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.74 and a WHIP of 1.246.
His team's record is 7-4 (+2.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-7. (-3.8 units)




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BALTIMORE (0 - 1) at MINNESOTA (1 - 0) - 8:10 PM
DANIEL CABRERA (R) vs. BOOF BONSER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 97-69 (+19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 70-45 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-36 (+19.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 275-311 (+30.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CABRERA is 5-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 3.25 and a WHIP of 1.308.
His team's record is 5-2 (+3.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.6 units)

BOOF BONSER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BONSER is 1-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.70 and a WHIP of 1.199.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)




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OAKLAND (0 - 1) at SEATTLE (1 - 0) - 10:05 PM
JOE BLANTON (R) vs. JARROD WASHBURN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 96-74 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 55-36 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 89-80 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 35-24 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 88-65 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 20-38 (-19.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 568-537 (-83.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JOE BLANTON vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BLANTON is 6-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.056.
His team's record is 7-1 (+6.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-5. (-2.0 units)

JARROD WASHBURN vs. OAKLAND since 1997
WASHBURN is 7-12 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 4.11 and a WHIP of 1.341.
His team's record is 11-16 (-5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 12-14. (-3.7 units)




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TEXAS (0 - 1) at LA ANGELS (1 - 0) - 10:05 PM
VICENTE PADILLA (R) vs. KELVIM ESCOBAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 65-70 (-47.5 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
ESCOBAR is 4-11 (-13.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 4-10 (-12.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 4-14 (-15.9 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 11-17 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ESCOBAR is 6-13 (-13.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

VICENTE PADILLA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
PADILLA is 3-0 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.90 and a WHIP of 1.433.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.7 units)

KELVIM ESCOBAR vs. TEXAS since 1997
ESCOBAR is 2-7 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.240.
His team's record is 3-8 (-8.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-2. (+6.7 units)


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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 3


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FLORIDA (34-30-0-15, 83 pts.) at WASHINGTON (26-39-0-14, 66 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 213-300 ATS (+516.9 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line since 1996.
FLORIDA is 177-200 ATS (-68.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 83-110 ATS (-57.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 26-53 ATS (-42.7 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-53 ATS (+101.8 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
WASHINGTON is 26-53 ATS (+26.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-30 ATS (+10.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-24 ATS (+42.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 12-3 (+7.4 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 12-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)




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BUFFALO (50-21-0-7, 107 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (45-24-0-10, 100 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 45-34 ATS (+1.7 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 45-34 ATS (+7.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 45-34 ATS (+45.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-13 ATS (+29.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-11 ATS (+11.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BUFFALO is 113-65 ATS (+19.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 113-65 ATS (+19.6 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 113-65 ATS (+19.6 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-36 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-36 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 53-36 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games against the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 50-34 ATS (+14.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 18-3 ATS (+13.4 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 24-6 ATS (+15.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 12-4 ATS (+7.1 Units) in road games after a division game this season.
BUFFALO is 13-4 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 50-36 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 137-115 ATS (+252.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 5-2 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 5-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)




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CAROLINA (39-32-0-8, 86 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (43-32-0-4, 90 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 39-40 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 39-40 ATS (-14.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
CAROLINA is 39-40 ATS (-14.4 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
TAMPA BAY is 25-15 ATS (+25.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-21 ATS (-12.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-6 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 9-6-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.4 Units)




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BOSTON (35-38-0-6, 76 pts.) at MONTREAL (41-32-0-6, 88 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 23-56 ATS (+94.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-6 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 11-4 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 11-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)




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OTTAWA (47-24-0-8, 102 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (47-24-0-8, 102 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 104-67 ATS (-38.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 104-67 ATS (-38.2 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 104-67 ATS (-38.2 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 56-39 ATS (-34.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 28-25 ATS (-20.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-0 ATS (+14.0 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 42-31 ATS (-0.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 27-14 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.
OTTAWA is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 6-10 ATS (-7.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-3 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 4-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)




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NY RANGERS (41-29-0-9, 91 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (36-30-0-12, 84 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 7-8 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 8-7-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)




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PHILADELPHIA (21-46-0-11, 53 pts.) at TORONTO (38-30-0-11, 87 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-57 ATS (+111.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-57 ATS (+111.5 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-57 ATS (+111.5 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-39 ATS (+74.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-31 ATS (+57.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-31 ATS (+51.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-28 ATS (+46.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 58-38 ATS (-4.1 Units) in April games since 1996.
TORONTO is 12-18 ATS (+33.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-1 (+7.6 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)




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COLUMBUS (32-40-0-7, 71 pts.) at DETROIT (48-19-0-12, 108 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 26-62 ATS (+110.3 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
DETROIT is 47-13 ATS (+15.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 40-42 ATS (+104.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 36-39 ATS (+96.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 70-70 ATS (+161.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 16-20 ATS (+53.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 21-21 ATS (+60.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 51-60 ATS (-67.1 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 194-163 ATS (-142.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 26-17 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-9 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)




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CHICAGO (29-40-0-9, 67 pts.) at NASHVILLE (49-23-0-7, 105 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 7-32 ATS (+69.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-63 ATS (+127.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 12-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NASHVILLE is 29-7 ATS (+17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 79-83 ATS (+191.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 10-5 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 10-5-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)




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EDMONTON (31-41-0-7, 69 pts.) at MINNESOTA (45-26-0-8, 98 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 31-48 ATS (+79.1 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 31-48 ATS (+79.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
EDMONTON is 31-48 ATS (+79.1 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
EDMONTON is 10-20 ATS (-11.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-28 ATS (+50.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 56-42 ATS (+98.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 86-67 ATS (+164.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 26-13 ATS (+42.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 15-3 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 55-47 ATS (+113.1 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-4 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 10-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON 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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COLORADO (41-30-0-7, 89 pts.) at CALGARY (43-25-0-10, 96 pts.) - 4/3/2007, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 11-17 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 30-9 ATS (+30.0 Units) as a home underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 30-9 ATS (+30.0 Units) as a home favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 30-9 ATS (+30.0 Units) in home games against the puck line this season.
CALGARY is 29-9 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-18 ATS (+43.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 8-6 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 8-6-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.4 Units)



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