Tuesday Trends and Indexes 01/29

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NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, January 29


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PITTSBURGH (27-18-0-4, 58 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (28-18-0-3, 59 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 34-59 ATS (-27.4 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 5-12 ATS (-8.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-22 ATS (+69.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 13-7 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 13-7-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.9 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (24-21-0-6, 54 pts.) at CAROLINA (24-24-0-4, 52 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 24-27 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 12-22 ATS (-15.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 64-70 ATS (-64.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 4-9 ATS (-12.1 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 23-29 ATS (-21.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 0-5 ATS (-5.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest this season.
CAROLINA is 46-44 ATS (-38.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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OTTAWA (31-15-0-4, 66 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (24-20-0-6, 54 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 76-54 ATS (-36.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 61-42 ATS (-39.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-16 ATS (+26.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 1-8 ATS (-8.6 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 40-71 ATS (-40.0 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 16-35 ATS (-31.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 9-2 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 9-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (21-21-0-6, 48 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (20-25-0-5, 45 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 21-27 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 2-9 ATS (-7.0 Units) in January games this season.
BUFFALO is 2-9 ATS (-7.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-19 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 8-1 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 8-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (20-29-0-2, 42 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (27-16-0-5, 59 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 12-34 ATS (+48.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-30 ATS (-19.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-12 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-12 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-39 ATS (-28.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-14 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (25-20-0-5, 55 pts.) at BOSTON (25-19-0-5, 55 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (26-21-0-2, 54 pts.) at COLUMBUS (25-20-0-6, 56 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 21-17 ATS (+38.3 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 48-49 ATS (+124.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 29-19 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 22-18 ATS (+45.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 37-29 ATS (+83.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 31-34 ATS (+73.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 25-25 ATS (+67.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 26-23 ATS (+56.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 16-10 ATS (+27.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 4-0 ATS (+4.0 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
PHOENIX is 137-108 ATS (+24.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 6-4 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 6-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.7 Units)

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ST LOUIS (22-19-0-7, 51 pts.) at TORONTO (20-23-0-8, 48 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 0-7 ATS (+7.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
ST LOUIS is 6-11 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 0-5 ATS (+5.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
TORONTO is 20-31 ATS (-32.7 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
TORONTO is 24-32 ATS (+57.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 1-0-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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WASHINGTON (23-22-0-5, 51 pts.) at MONTREAL (26-15-0-8, 60 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 12-7 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTREAL is 4-10 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 1-7 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-6 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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SAN JOSE (27-15-0-7, 61 pts.) at EDMONTON (23-24-0-5, 51 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 7-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
SAN JOSE is 11-4 ATS (+6.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 54-28 ATS (+19.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 21-5 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-11 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 10-5 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 10-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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DALLAS (28-20-0-5, 61 pts.) at VANCOUVER (26-19-0-5, 57 pts.) - 1/29/2008, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 8-8-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.5 Units)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, January 29


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DETROIT (31 - 13) at INDIANA (19 - 26) - 1/29/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-3 straight up against INDIANA 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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TORONTO (24 - 19) at WASHINGTON (23 - 19) - 1/29/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 73-55 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 61-41 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (34 - 8) at MIAMI (9 - 34) - 1/29/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-4 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (18 - 27) at NEW JERSEY (18 - 26) - 1/29/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (8 - 35) at CHICAGO (17 - 26) - 1/29/2008, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (27 - 18) at HOUSTON (24 - 20) - 1/29/2008, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (19 - 22) at PHOENIX (32 - 13) - 1/29/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 172-217 ATS (-66.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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SAN ANTONIO (28 - 15) at SEATTLE (9 - 35) - 1/29/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in January games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 434-372 ATS (+24.8 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 92-61 ATS (+24.9 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (14 - 29) at LA LAKERS (27 - 15) - 1/29/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, January 29th

Detroit at Indiana, 7:05 EST
Detroit: 11-1 ATS off BB covers as favorite
Indiana: 1-6 ATS vs. division opponents

Toronto at Washington, 7:05 EST
Toronto: 27-10 Under Away after scoring 105+ points
Washington: 12-4 ATS as home favorite

Boston at Miami, 7:35 EST NBATV
Boston: 5-2 ATS off SU loss
Miami: 1-7 ATS off SU win

Milwaukee at New Jersey, 7:35 EST
Milwaukee: 8-2 Over after a win by 6 points or less
New Jersey: 5-16 ATS in home games

Minnesota at Chicago, 8:35 EST
Minnesota: 8-23 ATS off BB non-conference games
Chicago: 2-13 ATS vs. Western Conference

Golden State at Houston, 8:35 EST
Golden State: 16-4 Over off 3+ home games
Houston: 5-15 ATS as home underdog

Atlanta at Phoenix, 9:05 EST
Atlanta: 1-11 ATS Away after a loss by 3 points or less
Phoenix: 14-6 Over vs. Eastern Conference

San Antonio at Seattle, 10:05 EST
San Antonio: 3-11 ATS in January
Seattle: 30-15 Under at home revenging home loss

New York at LA Lakers, 10:35 EST
New York: 9-19 ATS off BB SU losses
LA Lakers: 11-3 Under off road loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, January 29th

Ohio State at Penn State, 7:00 EST ESPN
Ohio State: 11-3 ATS Away vs. conference opponents
Penn State: 8-0 Under after a combined score of 115 points or less

Western Michigan at Buffalo, 7:00 EST
Western Michigan: 6-0 Under off SU loss
Buffalo: 2-10 ATS off road conference loss

Miami FL at Wake Forest, 7:00 EST
Miami FL: 7-1 ATS off SU/ATS win
Wake Forest: 6-0 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5

Virginia Commonwealth at George Mason, 7:00 EST ESPN2
VA Commonwealth: 12-1 ATS when the total is 129.5 or less
George Mason: 10-1 Over after playing last game as a road favorite

Central Michigan at Ohio U, 7:00 EST
Central Michigan: 0-6 ATS Away off conference win
Ohio U: 6-0 ATS off a home game

Colorado at Iowa State, 8:00 EST
Colorado: 0-7 ATS playing only their 3rd game in a week
Iowa State: 6-0 Under at home off conference loss

South Florida at Marquette, 8:00 EST
South Florida: 1-8 ATS as an underdog
Marquette: 18-8 Over in conference play

Evansville at Southern Illinois, 8:00 EST
Evansville: 13-2 ATS off SU win as home underdog
Southern Illinois: 20-40 ATS as DD home favorite

Florida State at Virginia Tech, 9:00 EST
Florida State: 0-6 ATS in January
Virginia Tech: 12-2 Under as home favorite

Missouri State at Wichita State, 9:00 EST ESPNU
Missouri State: 0-7 ATS in road games
Wichita State: 1-7 ATS vs. conference opponents

San Diego State at Colorado State, 9:00 EST
San Diego State: 8-2 Under as favorite
Colorado State: 4-14 ATS off BB losses

Tennessee at Alabama, 9:00 EST ESPN
Tennessee: 6-0 Under after playing last game as a home favorite
Alabama: 3-16 ATS off home win


Added Games:

Austin Peay at SE Missouri State, 7:00 EST ESPNU
Austin Peay: 4-13 ATS in lined games
SE Missouri State: 7-0 ATS at home off loss by 3 points or less

Tennessee Tech at Morehead State, 7:30 EST
Tennessee Tech: 3-0 Under when the line is +3 to -3
Morehead State: 9-1 Under at home off BB road games

Samford at Murray State, 8:00 EST
Samford: 7-1 Under in road games
Murray State: 0-8 ATS at home off 6+ SU wins

Eastern Kentucky at Tennessee Martin, 8:00 EST
Eastern Kentucky: 17-7 ATS off SU win
Tenn Martin: 1-8 ATS playing with same season revenge

Jacksonville State at Tennessee State, 8:30 EST
Jacksonville State: 9-2 ATS off home loss
Tennessee State: 0-7 ATS at home off road win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Tuesday, January 29th

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7:05 EST
Pittsburgh: 5-12 SU vs. division opponents
New Jersey: 37-12 SU after scoring 3+ goals 3 straight games

NY Rangers at Carolina, 7:05 EST
NY Rangers: 0-7 SU Away after allowing 1 goal or less
Carolina: 19-3 SU after scoring 3+ goals 3 straight games

Ottawa at NY Islanders, 7:05 EST
Ottawa: 13-4 SU when the money line is -100 to -150
NY Islanders: 1-8 SU at home in January L2 seasons

Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:05 EST VER
Buffalo: 8-1 SU vs. Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay: 2-10 SU off home loss

Los Angeles at Philadelphia, 7:05 EST
Los Angeles: 0-8 SU off a division win by 2+ goals
Philadelphia: 9-0 Over after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

Nashville at Boston, 7:05 EST
Nashville: 13-32 Away off a SU loss
Boston: 6-0 Under at home after scoring 4+ goals

Phoenix at Columbus, 7:05 EST
Phoenix: 5-0 SU off 3+ home games
Columbus: 6-0 Under off road win

St. Louis at Toronto, 7:35 EST
St. Louis: 4-27 SU off 5+ SU losses
Toronto: 5-0 Over after scoring 1 goal or less

Washington at Montreal, 7:35 EST
Washington: 16-4 Over off a home win by 1 goal
Montreal: 0-7 SU off a road win by 1 goal

San Jose at Edmonton, 9:35 EST VER
San Jose: 16-7 SU in road games
Edmonton: 4-11 SU at home playing with 3+ days rest

Dallas at Vancouver, 10:05 EST
Dallas: n/a
Vancouver: n/a

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Pick 'n' roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards (-2.5, 193)

It's tough to say why the scoreboard virtually blows up every time these two teams get together, but for some reason the last seven games between the Raptors and Wizards have played over the total.

The strange part of that statistic is that neither defense is all that bad. Toronto allows just 95.1 points per game and Washington isn't far behind with 97.2. But when they hook up, none of that seems to matter.

In the last meeting back in December, both teams were missing their top scorers but they still managed to combine for 198 points largely thanks to a combined 21 three-pointers. Don't be surprised if it's raining three-balls again in the Verizon Center because the Raptors, the best three-point shooting team in the NBA, have been shooting better than 50 percent from beyond the arc over their last five games.

Pick: Over


Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers (+7 1/2, 192 1/2)

Things are bad in Indy right now. Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley are out. The Pacers are coming off three straight losses to Chicago, Milwaukee and Miami - teams which have a combined record of 44-86). And even though they're back at home after playing nine of their last 11 games on the road, their 9-10 record in Indianapolis isn't all that comforting.

The most worrying thing for the Pacers is the tendency they've shown to fall apart on offense when their perimeter shooting fails. They gave up scoring runs of 16 points to Philadelphia, 17 to Chicago, 12 to Milwaukee and 11 to Miami, which killed their confidence and shifted the momentum in those games. That doesn't bode well against a tough, disciplined team like Detroit. This game could easily get out of hand if the Pacers' shooting goes cold again.

Pick: Detroit


New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers (-9, 206)

The Lakers haven't just lost three straight games - they've also failed to cover in six of their last eight outings.

Maybe they got too much love at the sportsbooks for the surprising success that has them in the running for the lead in the Pacific division. The opposite has been true for the Knicks. They were long ago labeled as hopeless losers but they've still covered in six of their last eight games and even a cross-country trek couldn't slow them down on Sunday when they played a close 104-106 thriller at Golden State as 10-point dogs.

It will be a tougher test at the Staples Center, where the Lakers are 16-7 straight-up and 13-9 ATS, but those pesky Knicks just might be able to pull off another cover if the Lakers don?t take them seriously.

Pick: Knicks

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