Sunday Trends and Indexes 02/24

[Kaptain]

Wire Alerts Up Dates

02/24/08
11:08 AM Lineup Alert
CBB
North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson (ankle) is NOT in today's probable starting lineup.

02/24/08
11:03 AM Injuries
NBA
Suns G Leandro Barbosa (16.6 ppg) has been cleared to play today against the Pistons after taking 3 stitches above his eye during Friday's game.


02/24/08
10:50 AM Key Result
Boxing
Wladimir Klitschko unified the IBF and WBO heavyweight titles by scoring a unanimous decision over Sultan Ibragimov Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.


02/24/08
10:45 AM Injuries
NBA
Clippers C Chris Kaman missed Saturday's game with a stiff back and is listed as "very questionable" for Monday's game against the Celtics.

02/24/08
10:44 AM Injuries
NBA
Clippers point guard Sam Cassell (wrist) remains day-to-day and is close to demanding a buyout from the team so he can sign elsewhere.

02/24/08
10:41 AM Injuries
NBA
Cleveland F Anderson Varejao has been upgraded to questionable for today's game, meaning he could return from a severely sprained ankle.

[Chado1]

Thanks guys and good luck today!!!

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Sunday, February 24th

Detroit at Phoenix, 2:30 EST ABC
Detroit: 15-3 ATS Away off DD home win
Phoenix: 11-3 Over at home off Under

New York at Toronto, 6:05 EST
New York: 5-18 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
Toronto: 15-7 ATS off SU loss

Memphis at Cleveland, 6:05 EST
Memphis: 11-2 ATS off BB DD losses
Cleveland: 8-18 ATS in home games

Boston at Portland, 6:05 EST
Boston: 20-4 ATS Away if the total is between 180 and 189.5
Portland: 1-9 ATS in February

Sacramento at Orlando, 6:05 EST
Sacramento: 24-12 ATS as an underdog
Orlando: 9-1 Over off win by 15+ points

Dallas at Minnesota, 6:35 EST
Dallas: 1-10 ATS off a road win
Minnesota: 13-5 Under off home loss

Chicago at Houston, 8:05 EST ESPN
Chicago: 8-2 Over at Houston
Houston: 0-5 ATS on Sundays

LA Lakers at Seattle, 9:05 EST
LA Lakers: 10-1 ATS in February
Seattle: 21-8 Under at home vs. Pacific Division

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, February 24th

Calgary at Minnesota, 2:05 EST
Calgary: 5-0 SU Away off 3+ wins
Minnesota: 9-0 Under at home playing with double revenge

New Jersey at Washington, 3:05 EST
New Jersey: 33-7 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 4 straight games
Washington: 1-4 SU at home vs. New Jersey

San Jose at Pittsburgh, 3:05 EST
San Jose: 1-7 SU off road win by 2+ goals
Pittsburgh: 17-9 SU off a loss

Florida at NY Rangers, 7:05 EST
Florida: 6-26 SU Away playing on back-to-back days
NY Rangers: 3-10 SU playing with revenge

St. Louis at Phoenix, 8:05 EST
St. Louis: 20-45 SU playing their 8th game in 14 days
Phoenix: 16-10 SU at home off BB losses

Colorado at Edmonton, 8:05 EST
Colorado: 6-1 SU Away off BB away games
Edmonton: 32-11 SU off 4+ Overs

Chicago at Anaheim, 8:05 EST
Chicago: 1-9 SU vs. Anaheim
Anaheim: 14-4 SU off BB home games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Dennis14072]

Thanks as always Guys, much appreciated, good luck today!

[pm530]

National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Sunday, February 24

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Pistons won eight of last nine home games.
-- Knicks are 10-3 vs spread in last thirteen road games.
-- Orlando won three of its last four games. Kings won three in a row, covered five of last seven games.
-- Bulls covered seven of their last nine games. Rockets won 11 games in row, covering eight of last nine.
-- Lakers won, covered their last six games. Seattle covered five of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Suns are 2-6-1 vs spread in last nine games; they're 4-4 SU in last eight road games.
-- Raptors are 2-3 in their last five home games.
-- Cavaliers are 0-5 vs spread in last five home games. Memphis lost four in row, ten of last eleven games.
-- Portland lost 10 of last 14 games (0-6 vs spread in last six). Celtics lost three games in row for first time this year.
-- Dallas is 5-13-1 vs spread in last nineteen games. Minnesota lost six of its last seven games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Knicks beat Raptors 103-99 at MSG Friday night; they're 1-1 against Toronto this season.
-- Cavaliers (-1.5) won 132-124 in OT at Memphis Jan 15.
-- Blazers (+9) lost 100-90 in Boston back on Jan 16.
-- Magic (-7) lost 104-100 in Sacramento Jan 8.
-- Mavericks are 2-0 vs Minnesota this year, winning by 23-6.
-- Rockets (-1.5) won 116-98 in Chicago back on Dec 22.
-- Lakers beat Seattle twice this season, by 7-2 points.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Last six New York games all went over the total.
-- Under is 12-4 in last sixteen Memphis games.
-- Six of last seven Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 8-3 in Orlando's last eleven games.
-- Five of last seven Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Chicago games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Laker games went over the total, but under is 5-1 in Seattle's last six games.

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[pm530]

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Sunday, February 24

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Flames won last three games, allowing three goals.
-- Devils won last four games, outscoring foes 15-7.
-- Pemguins won six of their last nine games.
-- Rangers won three of their last four games.
-- Blackhawks won five of their last six games. Anaheim is 8-1 in its last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Minnesota lost last two games, scoring total of two goals.
-- Capitals lost four of their last five games.
-- Sharks lost five of their last six games.
-- Panthers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Coyotes lost six of their last nine games. Blues lost three of last four road games.
-- Avalanche lost five of their last six games. Edmonton lost its last three games, allowing 14 goals.

Series Records
-- Flames won five of last six against Minnesota.
-- Devils won eight of last ten against Washington.
-- Penguins lost 3-2 in San Jose LY, in last series meeting.
-- Florida lost four of last five games at the Rangers.
-- Coyotes won last four games against St Louis.
-- Avalanche won four in row, eight of last 10 vs Edmonton.
-- Ducks won nine of last ten against Chicago.

Totals
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Minnesota games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five New Jersey games.
-- Under is 2-0-2 in last four San Jose games.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Florida games.
-- Last three Phoenix games stayed under the total; Blues' last three games all went over.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Colorado games.
-- Under is 7-2-2 in last eleven Anaheim games.

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[pm530]

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends (Updated)

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 has dropped 3 in a row to Western Conference opponents after going 16-0 prior to the start of the team's 5-game road trip. The Celtics are coming off their worst offensive effort Friday night at Phoenix, scoring just 77 points on 38.5 percent shooting. EDGE: BLAZERS
Portland has dropped 6 of 7 following a 99-87 loss to Seattle on Friday. The Blazers never led that game and did not score a basket in the last 6 minutes. Leading scorer Brandon Roy is mired in a shooting slump, making just 37.5 of his shots in 5 games since returning from a 2-game absence due to a death in the family. BIG EDGE: CELTICS
The Blazers have not beaten a team with a winning record since January 9th as part of a 17-1 stretch, and they have dropped the last 5 meetings with the Celtics, who have covered the last 6 games between the teams. EDGE: CELTICS
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)

Houston will be going for its 12th straight victory, with most of the team's previous wins coming against teams with losing records. Chicago also fits this criteria, and the Rockets are coming off their biggest win during the streak after beating the Western Conference-leading Hornets by 20 points on Friday. They are 9-2 ATS during the streak. BIG EDGE: ROCKETS
The Bulls are coming off their best offensive effort in more than 16 years after making a blockbuster trade with Cleveland on Thursday that sent Ben Wallace and Joe Smith to the Cavs for Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes, who will both be available in this game. “I think the most important thing tonight is just being happy in this locker room,” Chicago rookie center Joakim Noah said. “We haven’t done that too much this year.” EDGE: BULLS
The Rockets have won 9 of the last 10 meetings with the Bulls, including the last 4. They are 7-3 ATS in those games. EDGE: ROCKETS
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)

LA is going for its longest road winning streak in nearly 8 years. The Lakers have won 6 straight road games and 10 of 12 while also winning 7 in a row overall, averaging 115.6 points with an average margin of victory of 14.4 points. BIG EDGE: LAKERS
Seattle is coming off a split of a home-and-home series with Portland and has won back-to-back games just 4 times this season. The Sonics are 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings with LA despite winning just once during that stretch. SLIGHT EDGE: SONICS
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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College Basketball - Tips & Trends (Updated)

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 will be looking to beat a Top 5 team for the second time in as many games after topping Duke 86-73 a week ago. The Demon Deacons are in the middle of a tough 3-game stretch that ends Friday at Maryland and likely need one more statement win to solidify their chances of making the Big Dance. EDGE: WAKE FOREST
The status of North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson remains up in the air after missing the last 6 games with a sprained ankle. However, Tyler Hansbrough has certainly picked up the scoring load, averaging 29 points in the last 5. SLIGHT EDGE: NORTH CAROLINA
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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[pm530]

Six-pack for Sunday

-- Manny Ramirez, in final year of his contract with Boston, has hired scumweasel agent Scott Boras as his new rep, in same week that Gary Sheffield ripped Boras. Stay tuned.

-- Eldrick Woods vs Stewart Cink, 36 holes for Match Play championship Sunday in Arizona.

-- Sandy Koufax was in Mets' camp Saturday; he was high school buddy of Mets' owner Fred Wilpon. He is advising Mets' pitchers this spring- they could have used him last September, if not for advice, then to toss an inning or two.

-- Zach Thomas signed contract with Cowboys, returning to the state where he went to college.

-- Bad news for Phillies Saturday, as Brad Lidge limped off field, injuring same knee that was operated on last fall.

-- Nationwide car race was washed out Saturday night out in California; they're going to run it Sunday night, after the main event NASCAR race is run. Long day for those guys who are driving in both races, unless it keeps raining.

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[pm530]

Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college hoop Saturday

13) Indiana showed up in Evanston to play Northwestern in first game after Kelvin Sampson took the money and ran; the Hoosiers struggled with 0-13 Northwestern, but survived for an 85-82 win, not exactly an impressive showing, but a win.

12) Oklahoma State upset Kansas 61-60, excellent win for the Cowboys and Sean Sutton, who ended 19-game losing streak on road last week. Aren't many easy wins in the Big 12.

11) Drake probably cemented their spot in NCAA's with a win at Hinkle Fieldhouse against Butler; not sure if MVC will get another team in NCAA's, if Drake wins conference tourney.

10) High drama in South Carolina, where Ben Hansbrough, an older brother of North Carolina's star player, sunk three shots from foul line, with 0:01.1 left, forcing OT, where Miss State beat the Gamecocks 61-56.

9) Hansbrough's heroics were set up when kid on Carolina hit one of two foul shots to give Gamecocks three-point lead; for the kid, Baniulis, they were his first foul shots of the season, in over 400 minutes of playing time. Thats hard to believe.

8) Whomever takes over the Oregon State job has a huge job ahead of them; flipped on Beaver-USC game Saturday, and the score was already 37-9, Trojans. OSU simply isn't competitive in a tough league where the other nine teams are all good.

7) Michael Beasley had 44 points for K-State, but Wildcats lost fourth straight road game, in part because their team has zero offensive balance. Beasley and Bill Walker combined to shoot 27-46 (58.7%) but rest of the team was a feeble 3-18 (16.7%).

6) Cornell made 11-22 treys, rallied from 33-31 halftime deficit and beat Brown 74-65, virtually clinching the Ivy League title.

5) Miami beat Duke, Maryland this week, is now in contention for NCAA bid; 'canes and Wake Forest are surging in ACC.

4) If you bet underdog in all 10 games involving MAAC teams, you would have gone 9-1; Marist didn't cover at Cleveland St, only game of the ten where the favorite covered spread.

3) There don't seem to be any overwhelming trends as far as the Bracket Busters go, they do such a good job of matching teams up, but home court seems to mean little less than in the conference games. Maybe because fans are unfamiliar with the visiting teams. Whatever the reason, visitors seem to do OK.

2) Peyton and Eli Manning, Priscilla Presley, Kenny Chesney and Penny Hardaway were all in the house as Tennessee and Memphis hooked up Saturday night; with Vols taking over as #1 team in country after a 66-62 win over the Tigers.

1) Now the question is, does the loss take pressure off, or does it create issues for Memphis? I think it lets them focus more on what is important, and that it winning C-USA tournament, and getting top seed in NCAA's. It isn't the worst thing in world.

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