Sunday Trends and Indexes 02/24

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, February 24

Good Luck on day #55 of 2008!

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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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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Sunday, February 24

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Detroit Pistons at Phoenix Suns (ABC | 2:30 PM ET)

Phoenix power forward Amare Stoudemire has averaged 30.7 points in the last 6 games, totaling 65 in 2 games since Shaquille O'Neal joined the team. O'Neal has called Stoudemire "the best big man in the game right now - period." Stoudemire believes O'Neal's presence has helped him tremendously. “(The acquisition of O’Neal has) helped me a lot,” Stoudemire said. “It’s just allowed me to play basketball. I don’t have to battle so much with the big guys and get in foul trouble, things like that." BIG EDGE: SUNS
Detroit starts a 4-game West Coast road trip in Phoenix, all against Western Conference teams. The Pistons are just 5-5 away from home against the West. However, they have won 3 of the last 4 meetings, including 2 straight at Phoenix. SLIGHT EDGE: PISTONS
Detroit is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 road games.
Detroit is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 17-4 in Phoenix's last 21 games vs. Eastern Conference.
The OVER is 20-8 in Phoenix's last 28 games vs. Central Division.
The OVER is 26-12 in Phoenix's last 38 Sunday games.


Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers (6 PM ET)

Boston is 36-16-1 ATS in its last 53 road games.
Portland is 0-8 ATS in its last 8 home games.
Portland is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games overall.
Portland is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games vs. Atlantic Division.
Road team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
The OVER is 24-5 in Boston's last 29 games vs. Northwest Division.
The OVER is 10-4 in Boston's last 14 games vs. Western Conference.


Chicago Bulls at Houston Rockets (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

Chicago is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
Houston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
Houston is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games vs. Central Division.
The OVER is 22-10-1 in Chicago's last 33 games vs. Southwest Division.
The UNDER is 12-3 in Houston's last 15 games vs. Central Division.


Los Angeles Lakers at Seattle SuperSonics (9 PM ET)

Lakers are 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 road games.
Lakers are 25-10-1 ATS in their last 36 games overall.
Lakers are 3-7 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Seattle.
The OVER is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
The OVER is 6-2 in LA's last 8 games vs. Northwest Division.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Seattle's last 8 games vs. Western Conference.
The UNDER is 21-6 in Seattle's last 27 games vs. Pacific Division.

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

NBA
Gameday


Sunday, February 24

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Sunday NBA Gameday

East meets West in three top-notch NBA matchups on Sunday when Detroit visits Phoenix, Boston travels to Portland, and Chicago challenges Houston.

Detroit at Phoenix

The Pistons snapped a short two-game losing streak on Friday night after they routed Milwaukee 127-100 as a 13-point favorite. Chauncey Billups led the Pistons with 21 points and 12 assists, while Rasheed Wallace and Richard Hamilton each had 16 points in the easy victory. The dominating victory made up for a surprising upset loss at the hands of the Bucks only two nights earlier.

The Suns burned Boston 85-77 as a 1-point favorite on Friday night. Amare Stoudemire led the Suns with 28 points, while Steve Nash added 18 points and five assists. In his second game with Phoenix Shaquille O’Neal was held to only four points, but he was a monster on the glass with 14 rebounds.

The Pistons and Suns haven’t met up since last season when Detroit routed Phoenix 105-83 as a 5.5-point road underdog.

Boston at Portland

The Celtics lost their third straight on Friday night after falling to Phoenix as a road underdog. Kevin Garnett scored a team-high 19 points, but Boston’s other big two both struggled in the loss. Paul Pierce shot a miserable 2-for-13 from the floor for eight points, while Ray Allen hit only 3-of-12 for 11 points. Boston also lost the battle on the glass, as the Suns out-rebounded the Celtics 50-32.

The Trail Blazers played Seattle in a home-and-home series on back-to-back nights Thursday and Friday. On Thursday Portland defeated Seattle 92-88 as a 9-point favorite. Back in Seattle on Friday night it was a different story. In the rematch Portland was a 2-point favorite, but was hammered 99-87. La Marcus Aldridge led the Blazers with 23 points and eight rebounds, while Brandon Roy shot a disappointing 6-for-19 for 19 points with six rebounds and five assists. The loss was Portland’s sixth in their last seven games.

Boston and Portland collided back in January when the Celtics dumped the Blazers 100-90 as an 8-point home favorite. Ray Allen poured in 35 points in the win, while Kevin Garnett had 26 points. Roy led Portland with 22 points and six assists.

Chicago at Houston

The Bulls played shorthanded against Denver on Friday night, but still came away with a 135-121 win as a 4.5-point underdog. Ben Gordon scored a game-high 37 points off the bench for Chicago, while Andres Nocioni delivered 21 points. Kirk Hinrich chipped in with 16 points and 14 assists. A day after Chicago shipped Ben Wallace and Joe Smith out of town Joakim Noah and Tyrus Thomas cracked the starting lineup. Noah responded with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Thomas had 18 points and 11 rebounds. The two youngsters may not stay in the starting five once the Bulls' new acquisitions arrive; Chicago acquired Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes, Cedric Simmons, and Shannon Brown at the deadline, but none of them suited up on Friday night.

The Rockets extended their winning streak to 11 games on Friday night after upsetting New Orleans 100-80 as a 4-point road underdog. Tracy McGrady threw down 34 points on the Hornets, while Yao Ming also had a big night with 28 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Rafer Alston just missed a double-double with nine points and 11 assists. Houston did not have Bobby Jackson in the lineup Friday night after he was acquired from New Orleans in a trade a day earlier. He is expected to make his debut in a Houston uniform on Sunday.

The Rockets defeated the Bulls in Chicago back in December 116-98 as a 1.5-point favorite. Tracy McGrady netted 20 points for Houston and Luis Scola chipped in with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Kirk Hinrich had 22 points for Chicago and Luol Deng delivered 21 points.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 24

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LOUISVILLE (21 - 6) at PITTSBURGH (19 - 7) - 2/24/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in February games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOUISVILLE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WISCONSIN (22 - 4) at OHIO ST (17 - 9) - 2/24/2008, 12:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-2 straight up against WISCONSIN 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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LASALLE (12 - 13) at DUQUESNE (16 - 9) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
LASALLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games this season.
LASALLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
LASALLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUQUESNE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 3-2 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 3-2 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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PENN ST (12 - 13) at MINNESOTA (16 - 9) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PENN ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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SYRACUSE (17 - 10) at NOTRE DAME (20 - 5) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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XAVIER (23 - 4) at DAYTON (17 - 8) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DAYTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
DAYTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 4-2 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 5-1 straight up against DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ST BONAVENTURE (7 - 18) at MASSACHUSETTS (17 - 9) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 71-99 ATS (-37.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 40-66 ATS (-32.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-0 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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ALABAMA (14 - 12) at AUBURN (13 - 11) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing with 7 or more days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 3-2 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 3-2 straight up against AUBURN 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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ST JOSEPHS (16 - 8) at RHODE ISLAND (20 - 7) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 47-73 ATS (-33.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 47-73 ATS (-33.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 28-53 ATS (-30.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 1-1 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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NC STATE (15 - 11) at VIRGINIA (12 - 12) - 2/24/2008, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games this season.
NC STATE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 76-103 ATS (-37.3 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 2-2 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 2-2 straight up against NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (17 - 10) at DENVER (11 - 15) - 2/24/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
DENVER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
DENVER is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.
DENVER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 straight up against DENVER 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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WAKE FOREST (16 - 8) at N CAROLINA (25 - 2) - 2/24/2008, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 132-167 ATS (-51.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 132-167 ATS (-51.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 44-65 ATS (-27.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
N CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
N CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
N CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
N CAROLINA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAKE FOREST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
WAKE FOREST is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WAKE FOREST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 3-0 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 3-0 straight up against WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CALIFORNIA (15 - 9) at STANFORD (21 - 4) - 2/24/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 115-85 ATS (+21.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 4-1 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 3-2 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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MONTANA (12 - 14) at IDAHO ST (10 - 16) - 2/24/2008, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 74-101 ATS (-37.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 74-101 ATS (-37.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 4-2 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO ST is 3-3 straight up against MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TENNESSEE ST (12 - 15) at N ILLINOIS (6 - 17) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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WRIGHT ST (20 - 6) at ILLINOIS ST (19 - 8) - 2/24/2008, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
ILLINOIS ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

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

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Sunday, February 24

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-- Louisville won, covered its last six games, with road wins at Marquette, DePaul, Providence- Georgetown is only one of its last six foes that shot over 37%. Pitt lost last two games, both on road- they're 5-1 at home, losing only to Rutgers.

-- Wisconsin won three in row, six of last seven games; they're 12-0 against teams other than Purdue. Ohio State won five of six Big 11 home games, losing only to Indiana; they've been off for week, while Badgers played at Illinois Wednesday.

-- Duquesne shot 55.6% from floor in 101-84 win at LaSalle Feb 9 (-2.5), but they lost last two games, scoring 57 ppg in losses to Richmond, Xavier. Dukes are 2-3 as home favorite. Explorers won three of last four games, are 5-0 as A-14 road underdog.

-- Minnesota (+1.5) won 76-73 at Penn State Jan 12; both sides shot 50% from floor, but Lions were just 17-36 from line. PSU is 2-9 in last 11 games, losing last five road games by 16-15-14-5- 37 pts. Gophers covered four of last five tries as a favorite.

-- Notre Dame won six of last seven games; they're 4-3 as a Big East home favorite, winning home games by 13-6-17-7-9-3-12. Syracuse lost three of last four games; they lost five of seven Big East games (2-2 as road dog) losing by 8-20-2-11-11 pts.

-- Xavier won last nine games; they crushed Dayton 69-43 in first meeting (-11), making 11-23 treys, holding Flyers to 30.4% from floor. Dayton lost seven of last 10 games, but won three of last four at home- they shot 50%+ in five of last seven tilts.

-- St Bonaventure is 1-10 in A-14, losing last four games; they are 2-3 as road dog, losing road games by 15-11-16-12-23 pts. UMass is 1-4 vs spread as home favorite, winning at home by 7-2-11 pts- they've lost three conference home games.

-- Auburn (+7.5) lost 97-77 at Alabama Jan 26; Tide made 12-25 from arc, had only four turnovers for game; they're 0-5 on road in SEC, losing away games by 4-7-7-10-2 points. Auburn lost six of last seven games; they're 1-4 in SEC home games.

-- Rhode Island lost last three games, allowing 90.3 ppg; they are 1-4 vs spread as A-14 home favorite. St Joe's lost three of last four games; they are 2-0 as A-14 road dog- dogs are 5-0-1 vs spread in their conference road games.

-- NC State lost last four games; they're 1-5 as ACC road dog, losing away games by 31-16-20-14-17 pts. Wolfpack is 13 for 52 from arc over last three games. Virginia lost seven of last eight games- their last game in Atlanta was cancelled (leaky roof).

-- Denver lost last game for first time in its eight Sun Belt home games; they've lost last three games overall, scoring 51.3 ppg- their only road win in seven tries was 65-49 at New Orleans on Jan 9. UNO is 4-2 in its last six Sun Belt road contests.

-- Wake Forest upset Duke in its last game a week ago- they're 4-1 as ACC road dog, losing away games by 39-7-5-2 pts. UNC won its last four games; they're 4-2 as ACC home favorite, with wins in Deandome by 31-22-10-39 pts, with two home losses.

-- Stanford (-1) won 82-77 in Berkeley Jan 26, holding Bears to 37% from floor. Cardinal won last five home games, are 2-2-1 as home favorite, with home wins by 6-4-15-29-15 pts. Cal covered four of last five as Pac-10 road dog, winning four games SU.

-- Idaho State (+13) won 56-54 at Montana Jan 17, making 52% of shots; they won four of last five home games, but are 1-3 in last four games overall. Montana allowed 78 ppg in losing last two games; they're 3-4 on Big Sky road, losing by 16-8-2-9 pts.

-- Wright State won last ten games, with eight of ten by four or less points (four by one point); they lost at home to Bradley in OT, in only game vs MVC foe this season. Illinois State is 7-1 at home in MVC, losing only to drake; they're 3-5 as home fave.

-- Tennessee State-Northern Illinois games was cancelled, due to the period of mourning in DeKalb after the campus shootings.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Sunday, February 24

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Syracuse at #21 Notre Dame (CBS | 2 PM ET)

Notre Dame carries a 35-game Joyce Center winning streak into today's matchup, including 16 consecutive in Big East play. BIG EDGE: NOTRE DAME
Syracuse leads the all-time series 21-17 and is 10-3 overall intheir 13 all-time appearances at the Joyce Center. Irish head coach Mike Brey is 4-9 all-time against Syracuse and has only been victorious once against the Orange at the Joyce Center. EDGE: SYRACUSE
The Irish own a decisive advantage from the charity stripe over their opponents. Notre Dame has outscored its opponents 417-216 from the line in 25 games in 2007-08 and 236-120 against Big East foes. EDGE: NOTRE DAME
Road team is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Underdog is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The OVER is 14-3 in Notre Dame's last 17 games vs. Big East.
The OVER is 13-3 in Notre Dame's last 16 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Syracuse's last 12 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Syracuse's last 12 games vs. Big East.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Syracuse's last 8 road games.


Alabama at Auburn (CBS | 2 PM ET)

Alabama is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games vs. SEC.
Alabama is 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Auburn.
The OVER is 12-3 in Auburn's last 15 games vs. SEC.
The OVER is 8-2 in Auburn's last 10 home games.
The OVER is 7-2 in Auburn's last 9 games overall.


#11 Wisconsin at Ohio State (CBS | 4 PM ET)

Wisconsin is the only team in the Big Ten with four players averaging at least 10 points per game. A fifth player, sophomore guard Jason Bohanon, is averaging 14.5 points over the last 4 games and averages 8.6 point in conference action. EDGE: WISCONSIN
The Badgers are 9-4 against the Buckeyes under head coach Bo Ryan, including 3-2 at Columbus. Since the start of the 2001 Big Ten season, the Badgers have won 80 conference games under Ryan - the most of any conference team. EDGE: WISCONSIN
Ohio State leads the all-time series 79-61, including a 50-20 advantage in games played at Columbus. The Buckeyes have won the last 2 meetings, including a 49-48 victory over the No. 1-ranked Badgers to end the regular season last year in Columbus. EDGE: OHIO STATE
Wisconsin is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 road games.
Wisconsin is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 Sunday games.
The UNDER is 13-3 in OHIOS last 16 Sunday games.
The UNDER is 7-2 in OHIOS last 9 home games.


North Carolina State at Virgina (FSN | 4:30 PM ET)

North Carolina State is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
The OVER is 13-3 in North Carolina State's last 16 road games.
The OVER is 13-3 in North Carolina State's last 16 games vs. ACC.
The OVER is 12-3 in North Carolina State's last 15 games overall.
The UNDER is 11-5 in Virginia's last 16 Sunday games.


Wake Forest at #3 North Carolina (FSN | 6:30 PM ET)

Wake Forest is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
North Carolina is 39-17 ATS in its last 56 games overall.
Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Road team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
The OVER is 8-2 in North Carolina's last 10 Sunday games.
The OVER is 9-4 in North Carolina's last 13 games vs. ACC.


California at #9 Stanford (FSN | 9 PM ET)

Stanford is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
Stanford is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games vs. Pacific-10.
California is 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 9-0 in California last 9 games vs. Pacific-10.
The OVER is 20-8-1 in California's last 29 games overall.
The UNDER is 10-2 in Stanford's last 12 home games.
The UNDER is 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.

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Hockey – Long Sheet

NHL
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 24

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CALGARY (32-22-0-8, 72 pts.) at MINNESOTA (34-22-0-5, 73 pts.) - 2/24/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 17-41 ATS (+71.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 95-72 ATS (+186.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CALGARY is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
CALGARY is 8-2 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 15-6 (+9.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 15-6-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (35-21-0-5, 75 pts.) at WASHINGTON (28-26-0-7, 63 pts.) - 2/24/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 14-8 ATS (+3.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 21-11 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-2 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (32-21-0-8, 72 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (35-21-0-5, 75 pts.) - 2/24/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 9-14 ATS (-13.3 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 13-23 ATS (-16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 83-65 ATS (+1.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 18-12 ATS (+3.9 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-8 ATS (+6.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 33-29 ATS (+64.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-11 ATS (+33.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 47-65 ATS (+113.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-0-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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FLORIDA (27-28-0-8, 62 pts.) at NY RANGERS (30-24-0-8, 68 pts.) - 2/24/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 190-219 ATS (-75.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 87-118 ATS (-61.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 30-32 ATS (+64.7 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 104-128 ATS (-70.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 12-15 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 6-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 6-4-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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ST LOUIS (28-23-0-10, 66 pts.) at PHOENIX (31-26-0-5, 67 pts.) - 2/24/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 31-31 ATS (-2.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 43-74 ATS (-58.4 Units) in February games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 109-131 ATS (-91.5 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-2 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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COLORADO (31-25-0-6, 68 pts.) at EDMONTON (27-30-0-5, 59 pts.) - 2/24/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 5-15 ATS (+21.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 10-5 ATS (+16.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-14 ATS (+37.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 12-8 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 12-8-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.3 Units)

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CHICAGO (28-26-0-6, 62 pts.) at ANAHEIM (35-23-0-7, 77 pts.) - 2/24/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 15-11 ATS (+30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 38-31 ATS (-2.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 9-1 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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[Kaptain]

Early PreGame wire alerts

will have more later on...

02/23/08
08:32 PM Injuries
CBB
North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson (ankle) remains day-to-day for Sunday's game against Wake Forest after missing the last 5 games.

02/23/08
08:26 PM Injuries
NBA
Grizzlies forward Mike Miller (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavs.

02/23/08
08:25 PM Injuries
NBA
Rockets center Yao Ming (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

02/23/08
08:23 PM News Alert
NFL
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly targeted former Carolina RB DeShaun Foster to be their starter next season.

02/23/08
08:22 PM Injuries
MLB
Cubs utilityman Mark DeRosa was taken to a hospital today due to an irregular heartbeat, and it is not viewed as serious.

02/23/08
08:19 PM Injuries
NFL
Chargers TE Antonio Gates will have foot surgery next week and miss 4-6 months to recover.

02/23/08
08:18 PM News Alert
Golf
Tiger Woods will play Stewart Cink in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Sunday.

02/23/08
08:15 PM Injury Alert
NBA
Bobcats leading scorer Gerald Wallace (20.6 ppg) is expected to miss at least 2 weeks due to a severe concussion suffered on Friday.

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 24


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DETROIT (40 - 15) at PHOENIX (38 - 17) - 2/24/2008, 2:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 32-23 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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NEW YORK (17 - 38) at TORONTO (29 - 24) - 2/24/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 78-60 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 63-40 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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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MEMPHIS (14 - 41) at CLEVELAND (31 - 24) - 2/24/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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BOSTON (41 - 12) at PORTLAND (29 - 26) - 2/24/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 44-21 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in February games this season.
PORTLAND is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-0 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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SACRAMENTO (26 - 28) at ORLANDO (35 - 22) - 2/24/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
SACRAMENTO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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DALLAS (36 - 19) at MINNESOTA (11 - 42) - 2/24/2008, 6:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 58-74 ATS (-23.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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CHICAGO (22 - 32) at HOUSTON (35 - 20) - 2/24/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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LA LAKERS (38 - 17) at SEATTLE (15 - 39) - 2/24/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA LAKERS are 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games this season.
LA LAKERS are 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in February games this season.
LA LAKERS are 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA LAKERS are 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-2 straight up against SEATTLE 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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[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Wisconsin at Ohio State
The Buckeyes badly need a win after dropping three of their last five. But they should get a stiff challenge today from a Wisconsin team that has won four straight conference games on the road. The Badgers are the pick according to Dunkel, which has Wisconsin favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin. Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 517-518: Louisville at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 74.651; Pittsburgh 71.505
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 3
Vegas Line: Louisville by 1
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-1)

Game 519-520: Wisconsin at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Wisconsin 71.644; Ohio State 68.733
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin

Game 521-522: LaSalle at Duquesne
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 55.676; Duquesne 66.539
Dunkel Line: Duquesne by 11
Vegas Line: Duquesne by 9
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (-9)

Game 523-524: Penn State at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 56.505; Minnesota 68.244
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 12
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 11
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-11)

Game 525-526: Syracuse at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 64.779; Notre Dame 73.976
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 9
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 6
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-6)

Game 527-528: Xavier at Dayton
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 70.842; Dayton 64.648
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 6
Vegas Line: Xavier by 5
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-5)


Game 529-530: St. Bonaventure at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 49.254; Massachusetts 65.716
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 18 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+18 1/2)

Game 531-532: Alabama at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 62.857; Auburn 63.509
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 1
Vegas Line: Alabama by 1
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+1)

Game 533-534: St. Joseph's at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 65.355; Rhode Island 65.726
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (+2 1/2)

Game 535-536: NC State at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 59.933; Virginia 64.056
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 4
Vegas Line: Virginia by 6
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+6)

Game 537-538: New Orleans at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 50.744; Denver 50.841
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Denver by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+1 1/2)

Game 539-540: Wake Forest at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 67.541; North Carolina 80.746
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 13
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+15 1/2)

Game 541-542: California at Stanford
Dunkel Ratings: California 62.849; Stanford 75.341
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Stanford by 10
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (-10)

Game 543-544: Montana at Idaho State
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 52.248; Idaho State 52.394
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Montana by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (+3 1/2)

Game 545-546: Tennessee State at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 47.879; Northern Illinois 53.582
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 547-548: Wright State at Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Wright State 57.342; Illinois State 65.178
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 8
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (+9 1/2)

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Sacramento at Orlando
The Kings started their five-game road swing with a tough win over lower-rated Charlotte (116-115) on Friday. The road doesn't get any easier today in Orlando against a Magic team that has won three of its last four. Orlando is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Magic favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 501-502: Detroit at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 123.835; Phoenix 124.468
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+2); Over

Game 503-504: New York at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: New York 114.427; Toronto 125.147
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 10 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 11 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: New York (+11 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Memphis at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 110.989; Cleveland 120.771
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 10; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 11 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+11 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Boston at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 122.959; Portland 115.083
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 8; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 5 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-5 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Sacramento at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 118.356; Orlando 126.387
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 8; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6 1/2; 216
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Dallas at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 121.231; Minnesota 115.832
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 5 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 191
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7); Under

Game 513-514: Chicago at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 116.699; Houston 129.748
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 13; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 515-516: LA Lakers at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.304; Seattle 117.448
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 218 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 9; 215
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+9); Over

[Udog]

NHL
Hot Lines


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Ice Picks: Sunday's best NHL bets
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San Jose at Pittsburgh (+105, 5.5)

It seems like every game the Penguins have played lately has been huge. They've had no trouble stepping up to the challenge, but games like the 5-4 comeback win over Montreal on Thursday are the kind that can leave a team drained. It doesn't help that they traveled back home to face first-place Ottawa last night and now have to face a well-rested San Jose squad without a day off to recover. Pittsburgh is 4-7 on zero days rest.

Pick: Sharks


Florida at New York Rangers (-191, 5.5)

Maybe the Panthers are just squeamish. It be that the sight of Richard Zednik's blood spilled all over the ice last Thursday was too much for the team. Maybe that's why they've lost three of their four games since the incident. But more likely it's because they've been making due without Zednik, Sephen Weiss and Josef Stumpel - three forwards who have accounted for a combined 27 goals on what was already a pretty toothless offense. And as the losses pile up, morale is getting worse. The Rangers have scored 13 goals in their last three games and shouldn't have trouble potting a few more against a rapidly regressing Panthers team.

Pick: Rangers


Colorado at Edmonton (+100, 5.5)

In a city where hockey is all that matters, the good people of Edmonton must be feeling a little more cheery since their Oilers finally started collecting a few home wins. Although their overall record at Rexall Place is only slightly above .500, they've won their last three home games in convincing fashion, outscoring their visitors by a combined 13-3. It must be nice to be home after dropping three games in their recent four-game road trip, but they have to face a rejuvenated Avalanche team. Colorado was struggling to find the net with some of their top goal-scorers out of the lineup, but the return of Paul Stasny, who scored his 18th goal of the season in his first game back, will help. Colorado has beaten the Oilers in five of their last six trips to Edmonton.

Pick: Avalanche

[Udog]

NBA
Hot Lines


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Pick 'n' roll: Sunday's best NBA bets
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Detroit at Phoenix (-2, 199)

Shaq's second game for Phoenix was an 85-77 win over the Boston Celtics, which may have proved some of his doubters wrong. The veteran had a game-high 14 rebounds as the Suns held the Celts to a season-low 77 points.

But the real story of the night was another excellent outing from Amare Stoudemire. The 6-foot-10 forward scored 28 points against the Celtics and is averaging 30.2 over his last five games. His teammates believe the addition of Shaq will help him get even better.

"He's doing what great players do," Grant Hill told the Associated Press. "It was happening before, but it's really happening now that Shaq has come."

If the Suns can recreate that performance on Sunday, then the Pistons could be in for a long day. They have looked far from convincing on the road of late, covering the spread just once in their last eight games away from home.

Pick: Suns


Memphis at Cleveland (-11 1/2, 196)

The Cavs got a hard-fought 90-89 win over Washington in their last game, but thanks to that much talked-about deadline trade they will have a completely revamped lineup against Memphis. Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West are all eligible to make their Cleveland debuts on Sunday night.

Wallace and Smith arrived from the Bulls, while Szczerbiak and West were with Seattle and the quartet was acquired with the sole purpose of giving LeBron James some help on offense.

The Cavs star player has averaged a league-high 30.2 points per game with limited help this season. Those numbers might go down with his new supporting cast, but the idea is that the team gets better as a whole. Memphis has lost four straight to Cleveland, covering just once, and will struggle against the new-look Cavs.

Pick: Memphis


Boston at Portland (6 1/2, 186)

The Celtics' Western road trip is not quite a disaster yet, but it's quickly getting there. They were 16-0 against the West going into this week's action, but have already lost to Denver, Golden State and Phoenix.

That's their first three-game losing streak and against Phoenix on Friday they were held to a season-low 77 points. Kevin Garnett led the Celts with 19 points in that loss, but Paul Pierce and Ray Allen combined to make only two of their first 21 shots. They finished with eight and 11 points respectively.

With that said, it's still hard to see Boston dropping a fourth straight on Sunday. It has won and covered in five consecutive games against Portland - a team that has lost six of its last seven games overall.

Pick: Trail Blazers

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Chicago at Anaheim
The Ducks have won three straight at home, but look to face a tough challenge today from the surging Blackhawks, who have won five of their last six. Chicago is the underdog pick (+190) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+190). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 51-52: Calgary at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 12.104; Minnesota 11.039
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+135); Over

Game 53-54: New Jersey at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.170; Washington 10.712
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-125); Over

Game 55-56: San Jose at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.089; Pittsburgh 11.641
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+100); Over

Game 57-58: Florida at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.040; NY Rangers 11.916
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-200) 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-200); Over

Game 59-60: St. Louis at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.523; Phoenix 10.968
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: :Phoenix (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+110); Under

Game 61-62: Colorado at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.750; Edmonton 10.978
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-105); Under

Game 63-64: Chicago at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.126; Anaheim 11.725
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-230); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+190); Under

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Sunday, February 24th

Louisville at Pittsburgh, 12:00 EST
Louisville: 8-1 ATS as road favorite
Pittsburgh: 13-4 Under as underdog

(TC) Wisconsin at Ohio State, 4:00 EST CBS
Wisconsin: 1-5 ATS off a road win
Ohio State: 6-0 Under off SU loss

La Salle at Duquesne, 2:00 EST
La Salle: 6-0 ATS as road underdog
Duquesne: 1-9 ATS at home in February

Penn State at Minnesota, 2:00 EST
Penn State: 11-22 ATS as underdog
Minnesota: 8-2 ATS as favorite

Syracuse at Notre Dame, 2:00 EST CBS
Syracuse: 6-3 ATS at Notre Dame
Notre Dame: 10-3 Over vs. conference

Xavier at Dayton, 2:00 EST CSTV
Xavier: 6-1 ATS off home win by 20+ points
Dayton: 2-8 ATS off BB conference games

St Bonaventure at Massachusetts, 2:00 EST
St Bonaventure: 11-29 ATS off home conference loss
Massachusetts: 9-24 ATS as DD home favorite

Alabama at Auburn, 2:00 EST CBS
Alabama: 0-8 ATS playing with 7+ days rest
Auburn: 15-3 ATS off ATS loss

St Joseph's at Rhode Island, 4:00 EST
St Joseph's: 6-0 ATS off SU Loss
Rhode Island: 0-6 ATS at home off BB ATS losses

North Carolina State at Virginia, 4:30 EST FSN
North Carolina State: 0-6 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
Virginia: 19-8 ATS at home off conference win

New Orleans at Denver U, 6:00 EST
New Orleans: 4-13 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
Denver U: 7-1 ATS as home favorite

Wake Forest at North Carolina, 6:30 EST FSN
Wake Forest: 1-8 ATS after scoring 85+ points
North Carolina: 11-3 ATS as DD favorite

California at Stanford, 9:00 EST FSN
California: 19-8 ATS Away vs. conference
Stanford: 9-2 Under in home games

Added Game

Montana at Idaho State, 4:00 EST
Montana: 0-6 ATS off Away conference loss
Idaho State: 11-24 ATS off conference win

Bracket Buster Games

Tennessee St. at Northern Illinois, 2:00 EST
Tennessee St.: 7-3 ATS in road games
Northern Illinois: 1-6 ATS off SU win as a dog

Wright State at Illinois State, 6:30 EST ESPNU
Wright State: 0-6 ATS off a home win by 3 points or less
Illinois State: 7-0 ATS at home vs. non-conference

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