Tuesday Trends and Indexes 02/26

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, February 26

Good Luck on day #57 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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Six-pack for Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles' top six minor league prospects........

6) Brandon Snyder 1B/3B-- Came back from surgery on his rotator cuff in '06 to hit .283 LY; was drafted as catcher, but was moved to infield. His dad pitched in big leagues.

5) Bill Rowell, 3B-- Hit .283 in his first 547 minor league ABs; was first position player taken in '06 draft. Defense still needs work, so he could move to 1B or OF.

4) Nolan Reimold, OF-- Hit 17 HRs in just 292 ABs LY, but is hampered by nagging injuries. Has strong throwing arm, but at age 24, needs to show more durability.

3) Troy Patton, P-- Acquired from Houston in Tejada trade, he has just 49 IP in AAA, 12 with Houston-- AAA hitters hit .247, big league hitters just .213 against him.

2) Radhames Liz, P-- Allowed 48 baserunners in 24 IP in his awful major league debut LY; skipped AAA for an unknown reason. Could use a season there to work on mechanics.

1) Matt Wieters, C-- Big catcher (6-5, 230) out of the Georgia Tech program; got $6M bonus from Orioles. Was also closer for Yellow Jackets, throwing as hard as 96 mph.

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Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) Bonds-Piazza-Lofton are all still free agents; I think Lofton is the most attractive option of the three, but he's already been on just about every team. After watching Piazza last year with the A's, I'm convinced he is washed up. When he got hurt and Jack Cust became the A's DH, Cust looked lot like the Immortal Babe after watching Piazza for five or six weeks.

12) As for Bonds, there are rumors the Tampa Rays are having discussions about signing him; they traded Dukes and Young, have gone out of their way to create a more likeable team-- it wouldn't be smart to bring Bonds in. He's not likeable.

11) Mets are being touted as easy winner in NL East, but they have Moises Alou in LF, who has been on DL 16 times in his career, five times in last three years- he is 41. Ryan Church had a terrific year LY (15 HR, 70 RBI, 43 doubles) but why did the Nationals trade him? Did they think last year was a fluke? He hit .229 with one homer in 113 AB against lefty pitchers.

10) Not to beat a dead horse, but Memphis was 8-17 from foul line Saturday night, 1-6 in last 6:00; when you get into March, and those close tournament games, a 58% foul shooting team is going to have sweaty palms down the stretch.

9) Missouri Valley Conference was thought to be having down year, but they went 8-2 in Bracket Busters; if Drake wins in the MVC tourney, not sure if they'll get second team into NCAA's (Illinois State or Creighton might have best shot).

8) Before Saturday's win over Colorado, Missouri's last three opponents had taken 101 free throws; earlier in Big 12 season, they had three-game stretch where opponents took remarkable 132 foul shots, so it was weird Saturday to see that Buffaloes didn't take a single free throw in the whole game.

7) If I'm the athletic director at South Carolina, I'm going after Anthony Grant of VCU as my next basketball coach. He would be the coach at Florida, had Billy Donovan gone to the NBA.

6) Monday night was Senior Night at Villanova, but they don't have any senior players, so coach Jay Wright spoke to crowd of students before game and thanked the seniors in student body for their support over the last four years. Good guy.

5) Why isn't Northwestern ever good in basketball? Stanford, Vanderbilt and Duke are all really good schools, and they have terrific basketball teams, why can't Wildcats ever be good?

4) As we head into March, #125 on the PGA Money List in the immortal Craig Kanada, with $76,571 in earnings. 11 guys have already earned $1M+ so far this season.

3) Starbucks are closing for half day tomorrow, to re-train their people for quality reasons; Dunkin' Donuts stepped up and is offering lattes for 99 cents from 1-10pm. The guy that owns all the Starbucks is so rich he owned the Seattle SuperSonics, so lot of money in all that fancy coffee stuff.

2) Kansas State lost to Texas Monday; they're struggling real badly; Bill Walker was 0-14 for night. He's way too good to be having nights like that. Ever since he was benched during loss at Nebraska, he hasn't been same player.

1) Fran Fraschilla is best college basketball analyst, during the Texas-K-State game, he got exasperated watching K-State jack 3's, instead of giving ball to Michael Beasley, and said to Ron Franklin, his partner, "This is why I got out of coaching." You could sense his frustration with K-State's lack of hoop IQ.

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National Basketball Association - Dunkel Index

NBA
Dunkel Index

Utah at Minnesota
The Jazz have dropped two of their last three road games, but look to turn that around tonight against a Minnesota team that has lost six of its last seven home games. Utah is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Game 501-502: Sacramento at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 116.803; Miami 111.569
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-2); Under

Game 503-504: Orlando at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 123.383; New Jersey 118.523
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 4; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-4); Over

Game 505-506: Utah at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 126.038; Minnesota 116.867
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 9; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7; 199
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7); Over

Game 507-508: Cleveland at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 118.045; Milwaukee 116.113
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+2 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Phoenix at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 117.834; Memphis 112.244
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 5 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 9 1/2; 213
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+9 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Washington at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 115.530; Houston 126.334
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 11; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 12; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+12); Under

Game 513-514: Seattle at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 111.842; Golden State 125.141
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 13 1/2; 227
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 515-516: Portland at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 112.689; LA Lakers 130.056
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 17 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 15 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-15 1/2); Over

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, February 26

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Kings won three of their last four games.
-- Nets won five of their last seven games. Magic won four of their last five games.
-- Jazz won 17 of their last 20 games.
-- Cavaliers won last three games, allowing average of 91.7 ppg.
-- Rockets won 12 games in row (10-2 vs spread). Wizards won last two games, covered six of last seven.
-- Warriors are 15-1 (12-4 vs spread) in game after last 16 losses. Sonics covered five of last seven games.
-- Lakers won nine of ten games since acquiring Gasol.

Cold Teams
-- Miami is 0-7 since trading Shaq (2-5 vs spread).
-- Timberwolves lost seven of last eight games.
-- Bucks lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Grizzlies lost five in row, nine of ten since trading Gasol. Suns are 1-2 with Shaq, 2-7-1 vs spread in last ten games.
-- Blazers lost seven of last eight games (0-7 vs spread last 7).

Previous meetings this season
-- Magic won two of three against Nets this season, winning by 25 in only visit to Swamp (95-70).
-- Cavaliers, Bucks split couple of close games in Cleveland.
-- Rockets (+2.5) won 92-84 in Washington Jan 8.
-- Warriors (-6) won 109-96 in Seattle Dec 2.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1 in last four games for both Kings, Heat.
-- Over is 8-4 in last dozen Orlando games.
-- Under is 8-3 in last eleven Minnesota games.
-- Seven of last eight Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-5 in last seventeen Memphis games.
-- Under is 7-3 in last ten Houston games.
-- Over is 13-3 in last sixteen Golden State games; in Seattle's last 13 games, under is 10-2-1.
-- Six of last eight Portland games stayed under the total.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Tuesday, February 26

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Orlando Magic at New Jersey Nets (NBA | 7:30 PM ET)

The New Jersey Nets have won 5 of 7 games after dropping 12 of the previous 14, including 2 out of 3 since trading guard Jason Kidd. EDGE: NETS
Nets forward Jason Richardson is averaging 31 points per game while shooting 56 percent from the field in 3 games since the All-Star Break. Kidd's replacement Marcus Williams also scored a season-high 25 points against the Bulls last week. EDGE: NETS
New Jersey has won 4 straight at home and has been playing much better at the Izod Center lately. The Nets are outscoring their opponents by an average of 11 points during this home winning streak. EDGE: NETS
The Orlando Magic enter this contest winning 4 of their last 5 games, with Dwight Howard leading the way. Howard is averaging 29 with 14 rebounds while shooting 78 percent from the field in his last 3 games. EDGE: MAGIC
The Magic have defeated the Nets twice this season by an average of 20 points. Howard is averaging 18 points and 15 rebounds against New Jersey this season. EDGE: MAGIC
Magic are 25-10-2 ATS in their last 37 road games.
Nets are 8-17-1 ATS in their last 26 home games.
The OVER is 12-5 in Orlando's last 17 games vs. Atlantic Division.


Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks (8 PM ET)

Cavs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Cavs are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 games vs. Central Division.
Bucks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games vs. Central Division.
The OVER is 7-3 in Milwaukee's last 10 Tuesday games.
The OVER is 14-5-1 in Cleveland's last 20 Tuesday games.
The OVER is 9-3 in Milwaukee's last 12 games vs. Central Division.
The UNDER is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.


Washington Wizards at Houston Rockets (8:30 PM ET)

Rockets are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games overall.
The OVER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
The OVER is 8-2 in Washington's last 10 road games.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Houston's last 10 games overall.


Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers (10:30 PM ET)

Lakers are 37-18-1 ATS in their last 56 games overall.
Blazers are 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
Blazers are 4-17 ATS in their last 21 games overall.
Underdog is 18-4 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
The OVER is 8-3 in Portland's last 11 Tuesday games.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Portland's last 8 games overall.

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College Basketball - Dunkel Index

NCAAB
Dunkel Index

Southern Illinois at Bradley
The Salukis come in riding a four-game winning streak, but run into an equally hot Bradley team that has won six straight at home. The Braves are the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has Bradley favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Bradley (-1). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Game 517-518: Seton Hall at South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 60.151; South Florida 64.133
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 4
Vegas Line: South Florida by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (-3 1/2)

Game 519-520: Boston College at Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 61.445; Virginia Tech 67.308
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 6
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-5 1/2)

Game 521-522: Ohio State at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 64.924; Indiana 73.905
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 9
Vegas Line: Indiana by 8
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-8)

Game 523-524: Southern Illinois at Bradley
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 66.187; Bradley 68.880
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Bradley by 1
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (-1)

Game 525-526: Connecticut at Rutgers
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 69.643; Rutgers 60.819
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 9
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rutgers (+9 1/2)

Game 527-528: Evansville at Wichita State
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 52.904; Wichita State 61.897
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 9
Vegas Line: Wichita State by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (-8 1/2)

Game 529-530: Drake at Missouri State
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 65.707; Missouri State 62.921
Dunkel Line: Drake by 3
Vegas Line: Drake by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drake (-1 1/2)

Game 531-532: Oklahoma State at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 61.950; Missouri 70.678
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-5 1/2)

Game 533-534: Tennessee at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 75.038; Vanderbilt 73.599
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (+2)

Game 535-536: Northwestern at Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 54.462; Michigan 66.373
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 12
Vegas Line: Michigan by 9
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-9)

Game 537-538: San Diego State at UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego State 61.338; UNLV 66.316
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 5
Vegas Line: UNLV by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (+7 1/2)

Game 539-540: BYU at New Mexico
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 66.103; New Mexico 71.295
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 5
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (-4 1/2)

Game 541-542: Western Michigan at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 62.390; Northern Illinois 53.582
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 9
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 8
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-8)

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, February 26

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SETON HALL (16 - 11) at S FLORIDA (11 - 16) - 2/26/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 3-1 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 4-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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BOSTON COLLEGE (13 - 12) at VIRGINIA TECH (16 - 11) - 2/26/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 68-37 ATS (+27.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 68-37 ATS (+27.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 64-38 ATS (+22.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 62-37 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 75-49 ATS (+21.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 4-1 against the spread versus BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 3-2 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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OHIO ST (17 - 10) at INDIANA (23 - 4) - 2/26/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
OHIO ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
OHIO ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-2 straight up against OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S ILLINOIS (16 - 12) at BRADLEY (17 - 12) - 2/26/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BRADLEY is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
BRADLEY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
BRADLEY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
S ILLINOIS is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S ILLINOIS is 4-3 against the spread versus BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 5-2 straight up against BRADLEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (21 - 6) at RUTGERS (10 - 18) - 2/26/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
RUTGERS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.


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

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EVANSVILLE (9 - 18) at WICHITA ST (10 - 18) - 2/26/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WICHITA ST is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DRAKE (24 - 3) at MISSOURI ST (14 - 15) - 2/26/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DRAKE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
DRAKE is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DRAKE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
DRAKE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
DRAKE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MISSOURI ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI ST is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
MISSOURI ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI ST is 4-1 against the spread versus DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI ST is 4-1 straight up against DRAKE 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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OKLAHOMA ST (14 - 12) at MISSOURI (15 - 12) - 2/26/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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TENNESSEE (25 - 2) at VANDERBILT (23 - 4) - 2/26/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
TENNESSEE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 27-50 ATS (-28.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NORTHWESTERN (7 - 18) at MICHIGAN (9 - 18) - 2/26/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 3-0 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 3-0 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN DIEGO ST (18 - 9) at UNLV (20 - 6) - 2/26/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 58-36 ATS (+18.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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BYU (21 - 6) at NEW MEXICO (22 - 6) - 2/26/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 44-70 ATS (-33.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
BYU is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
BYU is 32-68 ATS (-42.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BYU is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
BYU is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW MEXICO is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all home games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in February games since 1997.
BYU is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 5-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 5-0 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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W MICHIGAN (16 - 10) at N ILLINOIS (6 - 17) - 2/26/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 4-2 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 3-3 straight up against W MICHIGAN 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Tuesday, February 26

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-- South Florida (+5) lost 74-64 at Seton Hall in January; Bulls were 7-17 from line, Hall 22-32. USF lost 12 of last 13 games, is 2-5 at home in Big East, beating Rutgers, Syracuse. Pirates are 1-5 in last six games, lost five of seven on Big East road.

-- Virginia Tech (+5) won 81-73 in OT at Boston College Jan 26, holding BC to 37.5% from field; Tech won last two games, has won four of six at home in ACC. Eagles lost eight of their last nine games; they're 3-3 as road dog, losing by 18-22-22-10-3.

-- Indiana (+2.5) won 59-53 at Ohio State Feb 10; lot changed in last 16 days, as Dakich is coaching first home game tonight as interim coach. Hoosiers are 3-4 as Big 11 home favorite. Ohio State lost three of last four games; they're 3-4 on Big 11 road.

-- Bradley won nine of last 11 games, winning last five in row at home, by 1-1-19-12-28 points. Braves (+11) lost 77-64 Jan 8th at Southern Illinois; they were down 18 at half. Salukis won last four games, are 2-6 on MVC road; they're 2-3 as a road dog.

-- UConn had 10-game win streak snapped in Philly Saturday; they're last five road games were decided by a total of nine pts. Rutgers lost last seven games (2-5 vs spread); they're 3-3 as a home dog, with losses at home by 12-15-13ot-7-4-3 points.

-- Wichita State (-2) lost 64-56 at Evansville Feb 6, turning ball over 18 times (Aces were 26-32 from foul line). Shockers are 3-5 at home in MVC, lost four in row overall, dropping four in row overall. Evansville is 3-3 in last six games (5-1 vs spread).

-- Missouri State (+5) lost 65-54 at Drake Jan 12; Bears are 0-8 on MVC road (0-6 as road dog) losing away games by 8-11-15-19-8-12-12-21 points. Bulldogs are 5-3 as home favorite, taking home games by 10-25-11-6-4-10-12 points, losing to Bradley.

-- Underdogs are 5-1 vs spread in Missouri's Big 12 home tilts, with Tigers 0-2 as home favorite, winning home games by 13-3-7 points (3-3 SU). Oklahoma State beat Kansas Saturday, their third win row- they're 2-3 as Big 12 road underdog.

-- Tennessee is #1 in country for first time; they beat Vandy at home 80-60 Jan 17 (-10), forcing 21 turnovers- Vandy shot 37% from floor. Vols won last four road games, but are coming off a big win at Memphis. Vandy won its last six games in a row.

-- Michigan (+3.5) won 78-68 at Northwestern Jan 12, leading at half by 21; Wolverines won four of last five games, are 1-1 as a Big 11 favorite, with home wins by 5-10-6 pts. Northwestern is 5-2 as Big 11 road dog, losing by 19-11-12-33-12-15-2 points.

-- UNLV (+3) won 72-69 at San Diego State Jan 26, making 10 of 21 from arc- Rebels are 2-3 as MWC home favorite, winning at home by 29-7-19-17-7 points. Aztecs are 3-0 as road dog, going 3-3 SU, with road losses by 3-6-6 points.

-- BYU had 9-game win streak snapped in San Diego Saturday; they beat New Mexico 83-66 at home Jan 26 (-5.5), making 13 of 16 from arc in game they led 44-24 at half. Lobos won, covered their last isx games; they won, covered their last five at home.

-- Northern Illinois is playing for first time since shootings on campus- should be emotional. Huskies lost 86-69 at Northern Illinois Jan 5 (+16)- they lost last three home games. Western Michigan won six of its last seven games.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Tuesday, February 26

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Tips and Trends
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Ohio State at #12 Indiana (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

The Hoosiers had covered 4 of 5 before barely beating Northwestern on Saturday in the first game under interim head coach Dan Dakich. They trailed at halftime 37-35 before battling back for an 85-82 victory. Though very talented, the team's motivation is definitely under the microscope now without former head coach Kelvin Sampson around. As freshman Eric Gordon said: "He wasn't just like a coach. He was more like a father to us. We just miss him." EDGE: OHIO STATE
The Buckeyes have dropped 3 of 4 and are coming off a 58-53 home loss to Wisconsin on Sunday. That setback means it will be an uphill battle the rest of the way for the defending NCAA finalists, who got off to a promising 12-3 start but have gone 5-7 since then. EDGE: INDIANA
Indiana has covered 3 straight in the series despite losing twice SU. The Hoosiers had won 3 of the previous 4 meetings.
Ohio State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games overall.
The OVER is 6-1 in Indiana's last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-2 in Ohio State's last 11 games overall.


Southern Illinois at Bradley (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Southern Illinois is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 road games.
Bradley is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
Bradley is 37-16-3 ATS in its last 56 home games.
The OVER is 8-1-1 in Bradley's last 10 Tuesday games.


#1 Tennessee at #18 Vanderbilt (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Tennessee is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
Tennessee is 6-2 ATS in its last vs. SEC.
Tennessee is 9-4-1 ATS in its last 14 road games.
The OVER is 36-17 in Vanderbilt's last 53 home games.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Vanerbilt's last 12 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Vanderbilt's last 12 games vs. SEC.

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National Hockey League - Dunkel Index

NHL
Dunkel Index

Ottawa at Boston
The Senators have dropped five of their last seven, including a 5-0 setback last night at home against lower-rated Toronto. They hit the road tonight against a Boston team that has won three straight. The Bruins are the underdog pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has Boston favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Boston (+125). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Game 51-52: New Jersey at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.170; Carolina 11.089
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-130); Over

Game 53-54: Pittsburgh at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.509; NY Islanders 11.361
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-105); Under

Game 55-56: Minnesota at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.045; Washington 10.758
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-115); Under

Game 57-58: Atlanta at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.884; Montreal 10.529
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-200); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+170); Under

Game 59-60: Ottawa at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.141; Boston 11.394
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+125); Over

Game 61-62: Dallas at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.309; St. Louis 11.158
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-130); Under

Game 63-64: Detroit at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.078; Edmonton 11.139
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+135); Under

Game 65-66: Colorado at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.298; Calgary 12.104
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-160); Under

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Tuesday, February 26

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Devils won last five games, allowing eight goals. Carolina is 5-2 in its last seven games.
-- Islanders won six of their last seven games.
-- Montreal lost last two games, scoring four goals.
-- Bruins won last three game, scoring 13 goals.
-- Stars won 11 of their last 13 games.
-- Flames won last five games, outscoring foes 12-5.

Cold Teams
-- Penguins are 3-4 in last seven games, losing last two in SO.
-- Minnesota lost last three games, scoring total of three goals. Capitals lost last three gamea and five of last six.
-- Thrashers lost last three games, outscored 12-5.
-- Senators lost five of their last seven games.
-- Blues lost last two game, scoring total of one goal.
-- Red Wings lost eight of their last nine games. Oilers are 1-3 in their last four games.
-- Avalanche lost six of their last seven games.

Series Records
-- Devils won eight of last nine against Carolina.
-- Penguins lost four of last five visits to Long Island.
-- Capitals lost 3-2 in shootout in Minnesota, in last meeting.
-- Thrashers won three of last four vs Montreal; all three games this year wound up 3-2 in SO (Atlanta 2-1).
-- Senators won seven of last nine against the Bruins.
-- Home side won nine of last ten Dallas-St Louis games.
-- Red Wings lost three of last four visits to Edmonton.
-- Avalanche lost seven of last ten games in Saddledome.

Totals
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Carolina-New Jersey games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Islander games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Washington games.
-- Seven of last nine Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Boston-Ottawa games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Dallas games.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Detroit games.
-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Calgary games, 6-0-1 in last seven Colorado games.

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Tuesday, February 26

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NHL Gameday
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Tuesday NHL Gameday

Eastern Conference matchups highlight the NHL's schedule for Tuesday night, including Marc Savard and the Bruins playing host to the Senators. Here is your NHL Gameday …

Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Islanders, 7:00pm ET

The Penguins had their three-game winning streak snapped on the weekend, as they suffered back-to-back extra-time losses versus the Senators and Sharks. Pittsburgh has now gone 6-2-2 over their past 10 games to move into contention for top spot in both the conference and the Atlantic Division. Sidney Crosby's return date is still unknown.

The Islanders have won six of their past seven games to move back into playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, so they could be looking for some help prior to Tuesday afternoon's trade deadline. New York, though, is coming off a 4-2 loss to the Devils on Saturday, with Rick DiPietro giving up four goals on 42 shots in that contest.

New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm ET

New Jersey vaulted to the top of the Eastern Conference standings with their 2-1 shootout win over the Capitals on Sunday afternoon. That was New Jersey's seventh win in their past eight games, and they've lost just twice in regulation time in February. Jamie Langenbrunner scored on Sunday, and Martin Brodeur was good for 37 saves.

The Hurricanes increased their lead in the Southeast Division with a 6-3 win over the rival Capitals on Saturday night. Carolina is now 6-3-1 in their past 10 contests as they try and lock down the No. 3 seed in the conference. Matt Cullen scored twice in that victory vs. Washington, while Cam Ward stopped 31 of the 34 shots he faced that day.

Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins, 7:30pm ET

The Senators have been trying to hold off the Devils, Penguins, and Canadiens in the conference standings, but their inconsistent play over the past month has allowed those teams to get back into the chase for the East's No. 1 seed. Ottawa last played Boston back on January 31, and they were on the wrong end of a 4-1 decision in that contest.

The Bruins are hanging around in the East's playoff picture, with a 5-4-1 record over their past 10 games. Boston, though, has also managed to win four of their past five contests, and they knocked off the Lightning 5-3 on Saturday. Glen Murray scored twice for Boston against Tampa Bay, while Alex Auld made 25 saves to earn himself the win.

Atlanta Thrashers at Montreal Canadiens, 7:30pm ET

The Thrashers are a mediocre 5-5 over their past 10 games, which has dropped them dangerously out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta last won on February 15 against the Devils, and they were defeated 3-1 by Toronto in their most recent outing on Saturday. Mark Recchi scored the Thrashers' only goal in that contest.

Montreal has lost each of their past two games after beginning last week on a four-game winning streak. That stretch has kept the Canadiens from passing the Senators in the Northeast Division standings. The Habs lost 5-4 to the Penguins last Thursday night, and they were blanked 3-0 by Pascal Leclaire and the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

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[GrandPa]

"Before Saturday's win over Colorado, Missouri's last three opponents had taken 101 free throws; earlier in Big 12 season, they had three-game stretch where opponents took remarkable 132 foul shots, so it was weird Saturday to see that Buffaloes didn't take a single free throw in the whole game."

Is this true? No FTs the entire game? Has this ever happened before?

[GrandPa]

Colorado Buffaloes
M FG FT TR A PF PTS
M. King-Stockton, F 27 1-2 0-0 5 1 2 2
J. Jackson-Wilson, F 24 3-5 0-0 7 0 2 6
M. Hall, G 39 8-14 0-0 2 4 1 17
R. Roby, G 38 6-13 0-0 3 3 2 14
C. Higgins, G 35 3-7 0-0 4 1 1 6
L. Knutson, G 16 3-5 0-0 3 3 2 8
T. Beckley, F 10 0-0 0-0 3 0 1 0
D. Thorne II, G 6 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0
J. Coney, G 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0
Total 24-47 0-0 30 12 12 53

Unreal!