Friday Trends and Indexes 04/27

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Trends and Indexes
Friday, April 27

Good Luck on day #117 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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Friday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but................

13) ESPN.com's Buster Olney must have written half a dozen articles last year, saying how the A's were going to trade the free agent-to-be, Barry Zito. Of course, this never happened, but now Olney is at it again, saying the A's should trade Rich Harden. Does the Bronx baseball team pay this guy's salary?

12) Speaking of which, Suzyn Waldman, the worst analyst in the history of major league baseball (she does Bronx games on the radio) cracked me up last night. After Jason Giambi got thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double, play/play guy John Sterling asked Waldman if she thought that Giambi should have tried for second

Waldman tersely replied, "No, he's too slow." Sterling, never at a loss for words, almost got caught speechless. Waldman is probablly only analyst in country who doesn't do play-by-play, forcing Sterling do all nine innings of every game.

11) I have Philip Hughes on my fantasy team, so watched his debut with certain amount of interest; the kid couldn't get a curve over, but you can tell he's going to be good, just not in 2007. He did strike out five guys in 4.1 IP, though.

10) Jake Peavy has struck out 16 batters in game twice in his career, but Padres lost both games, 3-2/3-1.

9) Can you believe NFL draft prospects don't have their eyes tested at the Combine? Isn't this information you would want, whether a kid can see or not? They give them every obscure test you can think of, but not eyesight. Brilliant!!!!

8) Rams grabbed kick returner deluxe Dante Hall for a draft pick (5th round) this week; superior personnel move. Not too many kids taken in fifth round will have impact that a guy like Hall can have.

7) Lookalikes: 2005 World Series of Poker champion Joseph Hachem and English actor Ian MacShane.

6) Rarity in baseball Tuesday; both Seattle's Washburn and Oakland's Blanton threw complete games in the same game.

5) The webbing of Devil Rays' 3B Akinori Iwamura's glove is made from alligator skin, because Iwamura read that there are lot of gators in Florida, so as a tribute, he had the glove made.

4) Tampa Bay's Opening Day lineup, averaging 24.79 years of age, was youngest in major leagues since the '83 Twins.

3) Lousy week for the Orioles, who went 0-4 at home, losing three close games, in addition to one of their broadcasters saying that Curt Schilling's bloody sock was fake. Bad week.

2) Saint Louis is trying to hammer out deal with Rick Majerus to be its new basketball coach, which would make him, by far, the Billikens' highest-profile coach ever.

If I were athletic director, I couldn't hire Majerus as my hoop coach; the guy has health issues, and he is always wavering on whether he wants to coach or broadcast. I'd want a guy who is in with both feet, and thats not Majerus, even though he is a superior tactician.

1) The perfect job for Majerus? Olympic coach; he could still broadcast, and he's smart enough that we'd start winning in these international tournaments again. His health wouldn't be as taxed, since it wouldn't take up as much time.

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Baseball – Write up

MLB
Write-up


Friday, April 27

Hot Pitchers
-- Perez is 2-1, 3.31 in three starts this season.
-- Snell is 1-1, 2.00 in four starts this season.
-- Sanchez is 2-0, 3.94 in his last three starts.
-- Oswalt is 3-1, 3.34 in five starts this season. Milwaukee is 4-0 in Capuano starts, scoring 29 runs (3-0, 5.73).
-- Marquis is 2-1, 2.25 in four starts this season.
-- Zito is 2-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (13.1 IP).
-- Hendrickson allowed one run in 5.2 IP in his only '07 start.

-- Pettitte is 1-0, 1.86 in last three starts. Matsuzaka is 1-1, 2.07 in pair of road starts this season.
-- Robertson is 2-1, 2.73 in four starts this season. Ramon Ortiz is 3-1, 2.48 in four starts this season.
-- Tejeda is 2-1, 3.55 in four starts this season.
-- de la Rosa is 2-1, 4.05 in four starts this season.
-- Gaudin is 1-0, 1.85 in four starts this season.

Cold Pitchers
-- Chico is 1-2, 7.85 in four starts this season.
-- Milton is 0-3, 5.40 in three starts this season.
-- Garcia is 1-1, 4.66 in two starts this season.
-- Reyes is 0-3, 5.63 in three starts this season.
-- Davis is 1-2, 5.32 in four starts this season.
-- James is 0-2, 7.84 in his last two starts. Francis is 0-2, 10.64 in his last two starts.
-- Hensley is 1-3, 10.35 in four starts this season.

-- Westbrook is 0-2, 10.07 in four starts this season. Trachsel is 0-1, 7.84 in pair of road starts this season.
-- Towers is 1-2, 5.89 in three starts this season.
-- Contreras is 1-2, 7.58 in four starts this season.
-- Angels are 2-7 in last nine Santana road starts.
-- Ramirez is 1-1, 9.64 in three starts this season.
-- Shields is 1-1, 4.82 in four starts this season.

Totals
-- Over is 5-2 in Mets' last seven road games.
-- Under is 6-1 in Pittsburgh home games.
-- Seven of last eight Florida games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in Houston home games.
-- Four of last five Cub road games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Atlanta road games went over the total, but in last six games at Coors Field, under is 5-1. .
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Arizona home games.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Dodger games.


-- Under is 10-1 in Red Sox road games.
-- Four of last five Baltimore road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-1 in last seven Toronto home games.
-- Six of last seven White Sox home games stayed under.
-- Last five Seattle home games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in Oakland home games, but over is 9-1 in last ten Tampa Bay games.


Hot Teams
-- Mets are 7-2 on road, 4-0 in road series openers.
-- Pirates won last four games, allowing total of eleven runs.
-- Phillies won five of last six games, scoring 41 runs. Florida won four of its last five games.
-- Milwaukee won six of its last eight games.
-- Cardinals won three of their last four games.
-- Atlanta is 5-0 in game after its last five losses.
-- Giants won last eight games, allowing 21 runs. Arizona won last two games, allowing six runs.

-- Red Sox won last four road games, by combined score of 20-7.
-- Indians won six of their last seven games. Detroit won three of their last four games.
-- Toronto won last three games, scoring 23 runs.
-- White Sox won six of last eight games. Angels won six of last seven games, scoring 55 runs.
-- Seattle won its last three games, allowing six runs.
-- Tampa Bay is 6-1 in game after its last seven losses.

Cold Teams
-- Washington is 3-8 at home this season.
-- Astros lost last six games, allowing 33 runs.
-- Cincinnati lost six of its last eight games.
-- Nationals lost five of their last seven games.
-- Cubs lost six of their last nine games.
-- Colorado lost five of last seven games.
-- Dodgers lost their last four games, 7-5/5-3/6-4/5-4.. Padres lost three of their last four games.

-- Bronx lost their last six games, allowing 43 runs.
-- Orioles lost last four games, scoring ten runs.
-- Minnesota lost four of its last five games.
-- Rangers are 3-8 in their last eleven games, allowing 22 runs in last three games, all losses. .
-- Royals are 6-15 in their last twenty-one games.
-- Oakland lost last two games, scoring two runs. Devil Rays are 0-4 in road series openers.

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Pro Basketball – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Friday, April 27

Nets led both games in Toronto at half, but Big 3 of Jefferson, Kiss, Carter combined to shoot 17-54 (31.5%) in Game 2 loss; in Game 1 win, Nets took 26 foul shots, 12 more than in next game. Raptors struggling on offense, shooting 41.3/40.8 in first two games, but they held Nets to just 83 points in win, after giving up 96 in Game 1.

Defending champ Heat down 0-2, after Bulls shot 55.1% from floor in Game 2 romp; two of three teams down 0-2 won Game 3 at home last night, we'll see how much Miami has in tank after pair of losses in Chicago, when they trailed by 3 at half in each game. Wade is playing hurt, but Wallace's defense is giving the Bulls added dimension they haven't had previously.

Golden State lost poise in Game 2, getting pair of guys tossed; they have avid fanbase eager for first playoff game in 13 years after Warriors split pair in Dallas. Golden State scored 97,99 in first two games, but Dallas scored 85, 112, shooting 48.7% from floor in Game 2, 35.3% in Game 1. Mavs were just 1-16 from arc in last game, still won going away.

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Hockey – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Friday, April 27

Rangers played fast-paced game in opener, getting outshot by 37-34 margin in 5-2 loss, and Sabres were just 1-8 on power play but still scored five times. Buffalo won 15 of 23 faceoffs in their defensive zone, but still yielded 36 shots, not good. Sabres now 5-0 vs Rangers this season, winning three games on this ice by 7-4/4-3/5-2 scores.

Anaheim won 18 of 22 faceoffs in offensive zone in 5-1 Game 1 win over tired Vancouver team coming off Game 7 win just two nights earlier. Game also ended streak of six games where the Canucks allowed two or less goals. Anaheim is 4-0 in playoffs at home this spring, allowing five goals in the four games.

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Arena Football League – Write up

AFL
Write-up


Friday, April 27

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Colorado (5-3) @ Kansas City (4-3)-- Visiting Crush won three of last four games; they're 1-2 on road, winning 49-48 at New York, losing at Philly (71-47), San Jose (72-44). KC had three-game win streak snapped last week; they're 3-1 at home, losing to Dallas, but winning other three by 13,2,11 points. Five of last six Crush games went over total, five of seven KC games stayed under.

Georgia (7-1) @ New Orleans (4-4)-- Georgia handed Dallas first loss last week; they're 3-1 on road, losing by point at Columbus, winning other three by 4,14,8 points. Seven of their eight games went over total, as did three of last four Voodooo games. NO is 3-0 vs spread in game following a loss this season; they're 3-1 on home field, losing to LA, winning by 7,3,13 points.

Nashville (4-4) @ Dallas (7-1) -- Dallas coming off first loss; they are 4-0 at home, winning by 19,4,2,10 points- over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Kats have gone LLWWLLWW so far this year they're 2-1 on road, losing by 17 at Colorado, but winning by 7 at Austin, 26 at Arizona. Neither team has had bye yet. Kats are 1-4 if they don't win the turnover battle.

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Baseball - Tips & Trends

MLB
Tips and Trends


Friday, April 27

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Baltimore Orioles at Cleveland Indians (7:05 PM ET)
Baltimore starter Steve Trachsel has been solid at home this season, posting a 1-0 record with a 1.46 ERA in two starts. He picked up his first win last time out, throwing 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a 7-3 victory over Toronto. EDGE: ORIOLES
Cleveland starter Jake Westbrook is certainly a different animal at Jacobs Field than on the road. He's posted a 30-23 record and 4.09 ERA at home in 84 appearances. EDGE: INDIANS
The OVER is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings.




Florida Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies (7:05 PM ET)
Florida starter Anibal Sanchez certainly got roughed up in his only career start against Philadelphia, surrendering eight runs in 4 1/3 innings - issuing a career-high eight walks in the process. EDGE: PHILLIES
Phillies right-hander Freddy Garcia picked up his first victory of the season with a 9-3 win over Cincinnati on the road. He pitched the minimum in that contest, but he struggled in his only home start this season - giving up three runs and eight hits in just 4 2/3 innings against the Mets. SLIGHT EDGE: MARLINS
The OVER is 25-9 in the last 34 meetings in Philadelphia.




Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers (7:05 PM ET)
Twins starter Ramon Ortiz has pitched brilliantly in his first year with the Twins, going 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA in four starts so far. He's walked just two batters through 29 innings this season. EDGE: TWINS
Detroit right-hander Justin Verlander has come back strong from an impressive rookie campaign, posting a 1-0 record and 2.08 ERA in four starts this season. His lone win this year came in a 12-5 home victory against the Kansas City Royals two starts back. EDGE: TIGERS
The UNDER is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Detroit.




Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
Boston starter Daisuke Matsuzaka surrendered a season-high six runs and eight hits in a 7-6 victory over the Yankees just five days ago. EDGE: OVER
Matsuzaka has had great success in striking out batters on the road, combining for 20 strikeouts in two starts. EDGE: RED SOX
New York starter Andy Pettitte has been dynamite in his career against the Red Sox. The left-hander is 13-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 24 appearances against them. EDGE: YANKEES
The Red Sox are 5-0 in the last five meetings.




Milwaukee Brewers at Houston Astros (8:05 PM ET)
Milwaukee starter Chris Capuano picked up his third victory of the year against the Astros last Saturday despite allowing four runs and issuing six walks in six innings of work. He's an even 3-3 with a 4.19 ERA in seven career starts against them. SLIGHT EDGE: BREWERS & OVER
Houston ace Roy Oswalt has thoroughly dominated the Brewers in his career with a 10-5 record and 2.67 ERA in 19 starts. He picked up a no-decision in his first start against the Brewers last time out, hurling 7 2/3 innings and allowing just a single run and five hits. BIG EDGE: ASTROS
The Astros are 6-0 in Oswalt's last six home starts versus the Brewers.




Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals (8:10 PM ET)
Cubs starter Jason Marquis pitched seven shutout innings against the Cardinals en route to a 6-0 win last Saturday. He's now 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA in four career games against his former team. Marquis might also be extra motivated here after former teammate Albert Pujols was quoted as saying he "gets lucky" in certain situations after the loss. EDGE: CUBS
St. Louis right-hander Anthony Reyes has suffered three straight losses to open the season, allowing 10 runs and 18 hits in 16 innings. EDGE: CUBS
The Cubs are 2-10 in their last 12 road games versus teams with a losing record.
The Cubs are 1-6 in the last seven meetings.




Los Angeles Angeles at Chicago White Sox (8:11 PM ET)
Los Angeles starter Ervin Santana has struggled mightily on the road in his career, and nothing has changed this season. He's 0-2 on the season and has given up 13 runs and 14 hits in just 8 1/3 innings. EDGE: WHITE SOX & OVER
White Sox right-hander Jon Garland has found the Angels to be an extremely difficult team to confront over his career, posting a dismal 2-6 record and 5.07 ERA against him. EDGE: ANGELS & OVER
The OVER is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Chicago.




San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks (9:40 PM ET)
San Francisco's Barry Zito has been sensational over his past two starts, throwing 13 1/3 shutout innings in picking up his first two victories of the season. BIG EDGE: GIANTS & UNDER
Arizona starter Doug Davis is 1-0 with a 4.91 ERA in two home starts this season. He's been fighting control issues the entire season so far, issuing 14 free passes in 22 innings. SLIGHT EDGE: D-BACKS & OVER
The Giants are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Arizona.
The UNDER is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings.

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Pro Basketball – Tips and Trends

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Tips and trends



Friday, April 27

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#3 Toronto Raptors at #6 New Jersey Nets
Game 3 - Friday, April 27th, 7 p.m. Eastern (ESPN2)


New Jersey's Vince Carter should be primed for a big game after two sub-par efforts to open the series in Toronto. Carter made just 13-of-43 shots (30 percent) in those games, and even the Raptors know he will be ready to go in Game 3. "I don't anticipate him shooting 8-for-24 again, but we said that last game, too," Toronto's Anthony Parker said. "He'll be at home and probably be a little more comfortable." BIG EDGE: NETS
The Raptors were an outstanding home team but were below average on the road, going 17-24 during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Nets won their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents by an average of 12 points. EDGE: NETS
Both teams struggled with their shooting in Game 3, each making just 31-of-76 shots (41 percent). The Nets shot 46 percent at home during the regular season while Toronto allowed opponents to shoot over 47 percent on the road, which also favors the host. EDGE: NETS
UNDER is 12-3 in Toronto's last 14 vs. Atlantic Division opponents.
UNDER is 7-1 in New Jersey's last 8 vs. Atlantic Division opponents.
UNDER is 22-6 in the last 28 meetings.

Head-to-Head Recaps
FIRST-ROUND RESULTS (HOME team in CAPS)

Series tied 1-1 SU & ATS
UNDER 2-0

4/24/07 - Game 2: TORONTO 89, New Jersey 83 (ATS winner: Toronto -5.5 | UNDER 193.5)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: The OVER in this game was virtually killed at the end of the first quarter with Toronto up 14-12. The Nets held an 83-82 lead with 46 seconds left and then Bostjan Nachbar missed a 3-pointer with eight seconds left that would have tied it. Anthony Parker then sealed the deal for the Ratpors and their backers by making three straight free throws to earn a win and cover, tying up the series at a game apiece.

4/21/07 - Game 1: New Jersey 96, TORONTO 91 (ATS winner: New Jersey +4.5 | UNDER 194)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: The Nets came out firing on all cylinders and took advantage of some first-half foul trouble by Toronto's Chris Bosh. Experience definitely looked to be the difference early on as New Jersey built a 51-41 halftime lead. T.J. Ford kept the Raptors in the game with 21 points and then backup Jose Calderon ignited a 17-5 run to open the fourth quarter and pull Toronto within 84-83. However, former Raptor Vince Carter overcame a poor 5-for-19 shooting day by making some key free throws down the stretch as the Nets held off the home team.

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Series tied 2-2 SU & ATS
UNDER 3-1

2/14/07 - TORONTO 120, New Jersey 109 (ATS winner: Toronto -9.5 | OVER 190)
1/9/07 - NEW JERSEY 101, Toronto 86 (ATS winner: New Jersey -3.5 | UNDER 194.5)
12/15/06 - TORONTO 90, New Jersey 78 (ATS winner: Toronto +2.5 | UNDER 193)
11/1/06 - NEW JERSEY 102, Toronto 92 (ATS winner: New Jersey -7 | UNDER 202)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: This could very well be the best matchup in the first round since each team won two home games en route to splitting the season series. Both meetings in Toronto had players missing for each team, as Chris Bosh missed the first meeting there and Richard Jefferson and Jason Kidd sat out the second. The key could very well be former Raptor Vince Carter, who is a free agent at the end of the year and would love nothing more than to stick it to his former team. However, Carter averaged just 14.5 points in Toronto this season on poor 28 percent shooting. Bosh gives the Raptors a serious advantage inside though and could have a coming-out party in his first playoffs similar to Amare Stoudemire a couple years ago.


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#5 Chicago Bulls at #4 Miami Heat
Game 3 - Friday, April 27th, 8 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)


Experts believe Miami center Shaquille O'Neal will be a much bigger factor at home than he was in the first two games at Chicago. O'Neal fouled out in Game 1 and had a relatively quiet 17 points and eight rebounds in Game 2. "I have been around a long time and I've been in all these situations before," O'Neal said. "Basically, the Bulls did what they're supposed to do and protect their home court. We have to play smarter basketball. We got to come with a lot more energy and play with a lot more effort and a lot more passion." EDGE: HEAT
The Bulls went 3-2-1 ATS against the Heat in last year's first-round playoff series, as Miami failed to cover its first two home games. The difference of course was that the Heat opened up a 2-0 lead in that series and were not faced with an 0-2 deficit. Insiders expect Miami to be much more aggressive offensively in Game 3 with the team's back against the wall. Look for 2006 NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade to come through with his best performance of the series, which should include more than the six trips he took to the free-throw line in Game 2. EDGE: HEAT
Chicago is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games.
Chicago is 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings with Miami.
Miami is 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 games.
OVER is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings in Miami.

Head-to-Head Recaps
FIRST-ROUND RESULTS (HOME team in CAPS)

Chicago leads 2-0 SU & 1-0-1 ATS
OVER 2-0

4/24/07 - Game 2: CHICAGO 107, Miami 89 (ATS winner: Chicago -3.5 | OVER 183.5)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: The Bulls used the 3-point shot to bail them out whenever they got into trouble - hitting 11-of-17 from beyond the arc - while Luol Deng again came up big when they needed him the most. Deng followed up a career-best playoff effort in Game 1 by scoring 26 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Ben Gordon led Chicago with 27 points, hitting five 3-pointers. Miami was challenged defensively by head coach Pat Rliey before Game 2 and remains defensively-challenged.

4/21/07 - Game 1: CHICAGO 96, Miami 91 (ATS winner: PUSH -5 | OVER 182.5)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: The Heat got off to a strong start in Game 1 behind 10 first-quarter points from Shaquille O'Neal, who scored just nine the rest of the way as he battled foul trouble throughout. O'Neal and Dwyane Wade both headed to the bench just 3 1/2 minutes into the fourth quarter with five fouls apiece, but the Heat still rallied back to pull within 92-91 with 38 seconds left. That comeback came despite O'Neal fouling out, and Chicago's Ben Gordon nailed some late free throws to force the push.

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Chicago wins 3-1 SU (2-2 ATS)
OVER/UNDER 2-2

3/7/07 - MIAMI 103, Chicago 70 (ATS winner: Miami +1 | UNDER 184)
1/27/07 - CHICAGO 100, Miami 97 (ATS winner: Miami +7 | OVER 191.5)
12/27/06 - CHICAGO 109, Miami 103 (ATS winner: Chicago -5.5 | OVER 192.5)
10/31/06 - Chicago 108, MIAMI 66 (ATS winner: Chicago +4.5 | UNDER 187)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: Both games in Miami were blowouts, with Chicago spoiling the Heat's ring ceremony by handing a defending NBA champion its worst season-opening loss ever. Miami then returned the favor in the last meeting despite playing without Dwyane Wade. The two meetings in Chicago saw Ben Gordon score a combined 74 points and show just what a difference maker he can be. Gordon totaled just 14 points in the last meeting and needs to be a major factor offensively in order for the Bulls to have any shot at dethroning the champs. Meanwhile, Wade averages just 17.3 points per game lifetime vs. Chicago, and whether or not he can be as aggressive against Kirk Hinrich this time around will be the key to Miami's chances after his return from a serious shoulder injury.


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#1 Dallas Mavericks at #8 Golden State Warriors
Game 3 - Friday, April 27th, 9:30 p.m. Eastern (TNT)


Golden State's Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson need to simply keep their cool in order for their team to have a good chance to pull off another upset. Jackson is infamous for his temper and can't afford to get into trouble in Game 3 or else he might face a suspension. Davis is the team's heart and soul and was clearly the difference in the Game 1 victory. Playing in front of the home fans should help both players stay in line and perform to the best of their abilities. EDGE: WARRIORS
The Warriors were one of the best home teams in the NBA during the regular season, going 30-11 SU and 25-16 ATS. They average nearly four more points per game there and will be hosting their first home playoff game since 1994. They are also an outstanding 23-14-1 ATS when playing on one day of rest. BIG EDGE: WARRIORS
The Mavericks continue to have trouble with Golden State's smaller, quicker lineup, as they have failed to take advantage of a signifcant edge inside. Erick Dampier started at center and had just two points and two rebounds while star 7-footer Dirk Nowitzki has made just 11-of-31 shots (35 percent). The Warriors have played 6-9 Al Harrington at center, and he has made only 4-of-22 (18 percent) of his shots and totaling 12 points in the first two games combined. Nowitzki is due for a big game and will need to have one here if the Mavs are to win. SLIGHT EDGE: MAVS
Golden State is 18-6-2 ATS in its last 26 meetings.
UNDER is 8-3 in Dallas' last 11 games.
OVER is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings.

Head-to-Head Recaps
FIRST-ROUND RESULTS (HOME team in CAPS)

Series tied 1-1 SU & ATS
OVER/UNDER 1-1

4/25/07 - Game 2: DALLAS 112, Golden State 99 (ATS winner: Dallas -9.5 | OVER 210)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: The Mavs weren't able to pull away in this one until the Warriors were without starters Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson, who were both ejected late in the game. Davis was assessed his second technical at the end of the third quarter and tossed for arguing with an official while Jackson was booted with 4:34 left in the game. Golden State again played Dallas tough, leading by two at the end of the first quarter and trailing by two at halftime. The game was fast-paced in the first and third quarters and did not go OVER the total until Kelenna Azubuike made two free throws with eight seconds left. Azubuike helped the Warriors go on a 7-0 run to end the game, but it wasn't enough to cover the spread.

4/22/07 - Game 1: Golden State 97, DALLAS 85 (ATS winner: Golden State +10.5 | UNDER 213.5)
Recap | Boxscore
SUMMARY: Golden State held Dallas to just 17 points in the first quarter and held MVP candidate Dirk Nowitzki to one of his worst playoff games ever to fuel a low-scoring yet dominant victory. Nowitzki totaled just 14 points on 4-of-16 shooting, and the Mavs shot just 35 percent as a team. Dallas did rally to tie the game at halftime by holding the Warriors to 15 points in the second quarter, but Golden State's Baron Davis scored 19 of his game-high 33 points in the third to re-establish the lead. Another sub 20-point quarter in the fourth ensured the total would go UNDER and secured a Warriors win.

REGULAR-SEASON RESULTS

Golden State wins 3-0 SU & ATS
OVER 3-1

4/17/07 - GOLDEN STATE 111, Dallas 82 (ATS winner: GS -10 | UNDER 215)
3/12/07 - GOLDEN STATE 117, Dallas 100 (ATS winner: GS +7.5 | OVER 206)
11/6/06 - Golden State 107, DALLAS 104 (ATS winner: GS +9.5 | OVER 197)

REGULAR-SEASON SERIES RECAP: Not to make excuses for the league's best team during the regular season, but the first meeting came during a four-game losing streak to start the 2006-07 campaign. The Mavs then proceeded to win 12 straight games after that loss and went on a 61-8 run, including a 17-game winning streak that was snapped by Golden State. The final meeting was meaningless for Dallas and very meaningful for the the Warriors, who needed to win to hold off the Clippers for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Needless to say, Dallas will have no excuses here and will need to show up against a hungry but inexperienced Golden State team that is making its first playoff appearance since 1994.

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MLB
Long Sheet


Friday, April 27


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NY METS (13 - 7) at WASHINGTON (7 - 15) - 7:05 PM
OLIVER PEREZ (L) vs. MATT CHICO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 116-76 (+21.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 59-33 (+15.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 56-38 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 24-10 (+14.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 16-6 (+10.0 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 46-33 (+15.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 114-75 (+20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 7-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+1.2 Units) against NY METS this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

OLIVER PEREZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PEREZ is 1-1 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.54 and a WHIP of 1.615.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

MATT CHICO vs. NY METS since 1997
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CINCINNATI (10 - 12) at PITTSBURGH (10 - 10) - 7:05 PM
ERIC MILTON (L) vs. IAN SNELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 35-22 (+16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SNELL is 20-16 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 20-16 (+9.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 18-10 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 114-123 (+31.6 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 389-430 (+62.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 21-8 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 329-379 (+45.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 245-273 (+32.7 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 295-324 (+48.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
MILTON is 136-126 (+23.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 71-59 (+31.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 27-15 (+15.0 Units) against the money line in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 33-18 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 90-76 (+27.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MILTON is 42-37 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 16-37 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

ERIC MILTON vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MILTON is 1-5 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 7.27 and a WHIP of 1.635.
His team's record is 4-7 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-5. (-0.7 units)

IAN SNELL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SNELL is 1-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.722.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)




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FLORIDA (10 - 11) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 12) - 7:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. FREDDY GARCIA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SANCHEZ is 12-4 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 45-46 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-26 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-17 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 45-46 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 58-60 (-23.4 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-24 (-15.3 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.1 Units)

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 0-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 16.63 and a WHIP of 2.309.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

FREDDY GARCIA vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.




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MILWAUKEE (13 - 8) at HOUSTON (9 - 12) - 8:05 PM
CHRIS CAPUANO (L) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 33-58 (-19.4 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 33-55 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-45 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 33-52 (-25.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CAPUANO is 28-15 (+15.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 92-92 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 92-92 (-14.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against HOUSTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.1 Units)

CHRIS CAPUANO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
CAPUANO is 3-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.474.
His team's record is 4-3 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
OSWALT is 11-7 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.110.
His team's record is 14-7 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (+0.4 units)




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CHICAGO CUBS (8 - 13) at ST LOUIS (10 - 11) - 8:10 PM
JASON MARQUIS (R) vs. ANTHONY REYES (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-109 (-32.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 75-106 (-29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-78 (-23.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-46 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 33-52 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUIS is 67-77 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 64-72 (-33.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 36-51 (-35.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 18-25 (-17.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MARQUIS is 14-25 (-20.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 57-71 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 106-99 (-28.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+1.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

JASON MARQUIS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
MARQUIS is 2-0 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 0.69 and a WHIP of 1.154.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

ANTHONY REYES vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
REYES is 0-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)




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ATLANTA (13 - 8) at COLORADO (9 - 13) - 9:05 PM
CHUCK JAMES (L) vs. JEFF FRANCIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 90-90 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 61-66 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-26 (+24.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
ATLANTA is 218-143 (+39.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss since 1997.

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

CHUCK JAMES vs. COLORADO since 1997
JAMES is 0-0 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 10.80 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

JEFF FRANCIS vs. ATLANTA since 1997
FRANCIS is 2-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 8.40 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-2. (-2.4 units)




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SAN FRANCISCO (12 - 8) at ARIZONA (12 - 11) - 9:40 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. DOUG DAVIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ZITO is 3-11 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DAVIS is 14-3 (+13.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 144-119 (+30.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 569-442 (+96.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 405-371 (+50.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ZITO is 45-20 (+22.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 14-5 (+10.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ZITO is 18-8 (+10.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 400-354 (-68.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
ARIZONA is 56-62 (-33.0 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Friday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 400-354 (-68.5 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against ARIZONA this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. ARIZONA since 1997
ZITO is 2-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.82 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

DOUG DAVIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DAVIS is 2-2 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.523.
His team's record is 3-4 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-2. (+2.8 units)




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LA DODGERS (13 - 9) at SAN DIEGO (12 - 10) - 10:05 PM
MARK HENDRICKSON (L) vs. CLAY HENSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 21-8 (+12.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.0 Units)

MARK HENDRICKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
HENDRICKSON is 1-2 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.75 and a WHIP of 1.068.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

CLAY HENSLEY vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HENSLEY is 0-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)




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BOSTON (14 - 7) at NY YANKEES (8 - 12) - 7:05 PM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. ANDY PETTITTE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 240-228 (-49.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BOSTON is 15-23 (-15.4 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 201-150 (-41.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 31-36 (-25.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 27-30 (-19.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 2-9 (-12.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
PETTITTE is 2-8 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+3.2 Units)

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 1-0 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 7.71 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. BOSTON since 1997
PETTITTE is 14-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.39 and a WHIP of 1.312.
His team's record is 14-7 (+7.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 9-11. (-2.5 units)




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BALTIMORE (11 - 11) at CLEVELAND (12 - 7) - 7:05 PM
STEVE TRACHSEL (R) vs. JAKE WESTBROOK (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 101-188 (-84.2 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 36-67 (-22.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TRACHSEL is 4-21 (-16.5 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 278-313 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
CLEVELAND is 57-67 (-16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

STEVE TRACHSEL vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
TRACHSEL is 2-3 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 7.01 and a WHIP of 1.675.
His team's record is 2-3 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.3 units)

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
WESTBROOK is 2-1 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 4.89 and a WHIP of 1.293.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.6 units)




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MINNESOTA (12 - 10) at DETROIT (12 - 9) - 7:05 PM
RAMON ORTIZ (R) vs. JUSTIN VERLANDER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 116-81 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 106-70 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 78-46 (+23.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 71-43 (+18.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 77-52 (+16.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 70-46 (+18.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

RAMON ORTIZ vs. DETROIT since 1997
ORTIZ is 3-1 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 6.44 and a WHIP of 1.707.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-0. (+6.0 units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
VERLANDER is 3-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)




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TEXAS (8 - 13) at TORONTO (11 - 10) - 7:05 PM
ROBINSON TEJEDA (R) vs. JOSH TOWERS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 123-100 (+29.2 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 126-151 (-54.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 10 to 10.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 44-53 (-18.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-21 (-15.6 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
TOWERS is 7-16 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOWERS is 7-16 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TOWERS is 3-14 (-13.4 Units) against the money line in home games after a win 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.

ROBINSON TEJEDA vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH TOWERS vs. TEXAS since 1997
TOWERS is 0-3 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 7.90 and a WHIP of 1.647.
His team's record is 0-5 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)




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LA ANGELS (12 - 10) at CHI WHITE SOX (11 - 9) - 8:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. JON GARLAND (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 212-144 (+33.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 45-23 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 153-87 (+46.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 102-75 (+22.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 152-112 (+36.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 82-66 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.

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

ERVIN SANTANA vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
SANTANA is 2-1 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.32 and a WHIP of 0.990.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-3. (-1.4 units)

JON GARLAND vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
GARLAND is 3-5 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 4.19 and a WHIP of 1.413.
His team's record is 5-6 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.5 units)




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KANSAS CITY (7 - 15) at SEATTLE (8 - 9) - 10:05 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. HORACIO RAMIREZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 18-51 (-24.2 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 16-14 (+15.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Friday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 55-75 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 572-543 (-85.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 69-65 (-32.0 Units) against the money line in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.

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

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

HORACIO RAMIREZ vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.




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TAMPA BAY (9 - 13) at OAKLAND (11 - 11) - 10:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. CHAD GAUDIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 24-69 (-29.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 19-57 (-26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 14-51 (-28.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 107-84 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 99-75 (+18.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 79-61 (+14.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
GAUDIN is 9-2 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
OAKLAND is 21-30 (-20.1 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -150 over the last 3 seasons.

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

JAMES SHIELDS vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SHIELDS is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 14.71 and a WHIP of 2.997.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.2 units)

CHAD GAUDIN vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
No recent starts.




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[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, April 27



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TORONTO (48 - 36) at NEW JERSEY (42 - 42) - 4/27/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 141-100 ATS (+31.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-6 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-6 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CHICAGO (51 - 33) at MIAMI (44 - 40) - 4/27/2007, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest this season.
CHICAGO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 46-33 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-8 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 10-9 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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DALLAS (68 - 16) at GOLDEN STATE (43 - 41) - 4/27/2007, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 9-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, April 27




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NY RANGERS (46-31-0-10, 102 pts.) at BUFFALO (58-23-0-7, 123 pts.) - 4/27/2007, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 5-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 17-31 ATS (+49.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 121-67 ATS (+190.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 121-67 ATS (+21.1 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 121-67 ATS (+121.0 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 59-25 ATS (+20.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 52-36 ATS (-2.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 32-23 ATS (+7.4 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
BUFFALO is 7-2 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-2-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)




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VANCOUVER (53-29-0-8, 114 pts.) at ANAHEIM (53-21-0-14, 120 pts.) - 4/27/2007, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 15-5 ATS (+20.8 Units) when leading in a playoff series since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 28-16 ATS (-1.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 53-37 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 53-37 ATS (+10.4 Units) as an underdog or pick on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 53-37 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 25-20 ATS (+49.2 Units) as a road underdog of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 25-20 ATS (+49.2 Units) as a road favorite of a half goal or even on the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 25-20 ATS (+49.2 Units) in road games against the puck line this season.
VANCOUVER is 33-18 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 30-18 ATS (+50.1 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 26-24 ATS (+53.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 17-12 ATS (+29.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-2 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)




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AFL
Long Sheet


Friday, April 27


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COLORADO (5 - 3) at KANSAS CITY (4 - 3) - 4/27/2007, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 2-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-0 straight up against KANSAS CITY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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GEORGIA (7 - 1) at NEW ORLEANS (4 - 4) - 4/27/2007, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) versus division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 2-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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NASHVILLE (4 - 4) at DALLAS (7 - 1) - 4/27/2007, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 0-0 straight up against NASHVILLE 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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MLB
Dunkel


Milwaukee at Houston
After winning the first three games of an eight-game road trip, the Astros hit a wall and have lost five straight. They'll try to regroup tonight at home with Roy Oswalt on the mound. But while Oswalt has pitched well, Houston is just 3-2 in his starts and as a team only 3-6 when coming in as a Vegas favorite. Meanwhile Milwaukee is a perfect 4-0 when Chris Capuano pitches and 6-2 in its last eight games overall. The Brewers look like a good underdog pick (+160) according to Dunkel, which has Milwaukee favored straight up by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+160). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Game 901-902: NY Mets at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Perez) 17.194; Washington (Chico) 13.596
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 3 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (-200); Under

Game 903-904: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Milton) 13.455; Pittsburgh (Snell) 16.511
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 3; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-158); 8
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-158); Under

Game 905-906: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Sanchez) 16.687; Philadelphia (Garcia) 16.879
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-140); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-140); Over

Game 907-908: Milwaukee at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Capuano) 18.515; Houston (Oswalt) 15.872
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 2 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Houston (-160); 8
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+160); Over

Game 909-910: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago Cubs (Marquis) 16.515; St. Louis (Reyes) 13.161
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 3 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-112); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (+112); Over

Game 911-912: Atlanta at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (James) 16.192; Colorado (Francis) 15.085
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 11
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120); Over

Game 913-914: San Francisco at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 18.162; Arizona (Davis) 15.193
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 3; 10
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-120); Over

Game 915-916: LA Dodgers at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Hendrickson) 16.988; San Diego (Hensley) 16.096
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-114); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+114); Over

Game 917-918: Boston at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Matsuzaka) 16.148; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 15.953
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+130); Under

Game 919-920: Baltimore at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Trachsel) 15.409; Cleveland (Westbrook) 15.749
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-135); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-135); Under

Game 921-922: Minnesota at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Ortiz) 16.199; Detroit (Robertson) 16.532
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-155); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-155); Over

Game 923-924: Texas at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Tejeda) 14.818; Toronto (Towers) 16.544
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Toronto (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-135); Under

Game 925-926: LA Angels at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 15.442; White Sox (Contreras) 16.355
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-130); 9
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (-130); Under

Game 927-928: Kansas City at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (De La Rosa) 15.294; Seattle (Ramirez) 15.740
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Seattle (-130); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-130); Over

Game 929-930: Tampa Bay at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 15.816; Oakland (Gaudin) 16.588
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-145); Under

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NBA
Dunkel


Dallas at Golden State
Golden State's meltdown that included the ejections of Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson shouldn't overshadow a productive start to the series that saw the eighth seed steal Game One in Dallas. Now the attention turns to Oracle Arena for Game Three where the Warriors were 30-11 straight up during the regular season and and even better 35-6 against the spread. And Don Nelson's team still has the confidence in knowing they've beaten the Mavericks in six of the last seven. Golden State looks like a good underdog pick (+4 1/2) in this one according to Dunkel, which has the Warriors favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Game 507-508: Toronto at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.856; New Jersey 124.781
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 7; 181
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Chicago at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 122.637; Miami 120.599
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+6); Over

Game 511-512: Dallas at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 124.630; Golden State 126.757
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 4 1/2; 211
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+4 1/2); Under

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NHL
Dunkel


NY Rangers at Buffalo
The Rangers were thoroughly outplayed in a Game One loss (5-2) and may have suffered from overconfidence after sweeping Atlanta. Four penalties in the first period and six through the first two didn't help as the Sabres' attack wore down the New York defense. The five goals given up by the Rangers were one shy of the total given up in the entire Atlanta series. But while the loss put a halt to the Rangers' run, it doesn't erase the fact that New York remains a dangerous team that went 17-3-4 in its previous 24 games. New York looks like a good underdog pick in Game Two according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

Game 9-10: NY Rangers at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 13.907; Buffalo 13.175
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+1 1/2); Over

Game 11-12: Vancouver at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.361; Anaheim 14.378
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-1 1/2); Under