Friday Trends and Indexes 02/29

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Trends and Indexes
Friday, February 29

Good Luck on “Leap-day” – Day #60 of 2008!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.

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Weekend Sports Preview

The already jam-packed sports schedule gets even more loaded this weekend when AFL joins NBA, college hoops, NHL and NASCAR.

The NBA weekend gets started on Friday night with a full slate of 12 games. Topping the schedule is a prime Western Conference clash between Utah and New Orleans, while the Lakers take their best in the West record into Portland. Also on tap on Friday night is Indiana at Toronto, New York at Atlanta, Minnesota at Cleveland, Charlotte at Boston, Washington at Chicago, Sacramento at Dallas, Memphis at Houston, Miami at Seattle and the Clippers at Denver.

Things slow down in the pro ranks on Saturday with only five games on the schedule. All five of the matchups look like possible routs, especially Utah at Memphis and Detroit at the Clippers. The rest of Saturday’s one-sided affairs include New York at Orlando, San Antonio at Milwaukee and Philadelphia at Phoenix.

Another busy day in the association follows on Sunday with 11 games, highlighted by Chicago taking on Cleveland for the first time since their big deadline trade, Kidd and the Mavericks at Gasol and the Lakers, Atlanta at Boston and Denver at Houston. Also on Sunday you can catch New Orleans at Washington, San Antonio at New Jersey, Milwaukee at Indiana, Toronto at Charlotte, Seattle at Minnesota, Miami at Sacramento and Portland at Golden State.

In college hoops this weekend nine of the Top 10 ranked schools in the nation will be in action. On Saturday seven of the Top 10 teams play, with the only ranked matchup being No. 8 Stanford hosting No. 22 Washington State. The rest of the Top 10 games on Saturday include No. 7 Duke at N.C. State, No. 3 North Carolina at Boston College, No. 2 Memphis at Southern Miss, No. 5 Texas at Texas Tech, George Washington at No. 9 Xavier and Kansas State at No. 6 Kansas.

On Sunday No. 1 Tennessee will try to rebound from an upset loss when they host Kentucky, while No. 4 UCLA invades Arizona.

On the ice this weekend the NHL begins on Friday with seven games on tap. Plenty of teams in the playoff hunt battle on Friday, including Washington at New Jersey and Montreal at Buffalo, while two possible Western Conference playoff previews include San Jose at Detroit and Calgary at Anaheim. The rest of the Friday night schedule includes Minnesota at Florida, Toronto at Tampa Bay and Columbus at Vancouver.

On Saturday the Eastern Conference playoff race could become even tighter when Pittsburgh visits Ottawa, New Jersey travels to Montreal, Philadelphia drops in on the Islanders and Atlanta takes on Boston. Also on the Saturday night schedule is Tampa Bay at Carolina, Toronto at Washington, Nashville at Dallas, Los Angeles at Colorado, San Jose at St. Louis and Calgary at Phoenix.

Sunday in the NHL there are seven more games starting with Philadelphia at the Rangers, Vancouver at Chicago, Atlanta at Pittsburgh and Florida at the Islanders. The three late games on Sunday include Detroit at Buffalo, Los Angeles at Minnesota and Columbus at Edmonton.

The new AFL season kicks off on Friday night, as the hunt for Arena Bowl XXII begins.

Friday night’s season-opener pits New Orleans against Los Angeles (-9.5). On Saturday the season really gets going with four games, including Dallas at Georgia (+4.5), Tampa Bay at Kansas City, Orlando at Philadelphia (-6) and Arizona at Utah (-6).

The lone AFL contest on Sunday is Columbus at Colorado (-6).

The drivers of NASCAR will hope for better weather on Sunday when they head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the UAW-Dodge 400. Jimmie Johnson won this race the last three seasons running and he’s the favorite at 5/1. Carl Edwards won the delayed Auto Club 500 last week, but he’s a 10/1 underdog to win back-to-back in Las Vegas this weekend.

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Six-pack + for Friday

Odds on teams to win NCAA hoop title......

-- Louisville, 10-1- Playing as well as anyone right now.

-- Duke, 8-1-- Lack real inside presence, but how many teams are good enough to beat them? 8-1 is pretty good number.

-- Tennessee, 8-1-- Haven't been great post-season team in Pearl's tenure; blew big lead vs Ohio State last March.

-- North Carolina 5-1-- Need Ty Lawson back soon. Sure is a lot of blue on this list.

-- UCLA 4-1-- Been in last two Final Fours; healthier at this point that at any time this season.

-- Memphis 7-2-- Shooting is their Achilles' Heel; will they be able to survive the one game when their shots don't fall?

-- Kansas 3-1-- Going through some real-life turmoil now; do not think they're great choice as the favorite.

Two intriguing longshots: Texas 30-1, Marquette 75-1.

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Friday's List of 13: Random thoughts with weekend here.......

13) Bob Knight just won't go away; one of least friendly folks ever to grace this planet will now be an ESPN studio analyst in March. Will be interesting to see how he does, I guess, but a guy who seems to enjoy bullying media is now one of them.

12) Jim Valvano was best studio analyst ESPN ever had; Fran Fraschilla, Tom Brennan, Doug Gottlieb, Steve Lavin are best ESPN has now-- they all have one thing in common- they like to talk, express their opinions in a friendly way, like you're at a bar talking to friends. Hard to imagine Knight doing that.

11) Knight obviously is brilliant when it comes to hoop, but so is Rick Majerus, and he struggled on TV, he just never seemed comfortable in front of the camera, for unknown reasons. Best things about Knight's presence is less airtime for Mr Phelps.

10) If you put USC coach Tim Floyd, Texas coach Rick Barnes in a room with actor Dennis Quaid and author John Grisham, it wouldn't be easy to decide who the two coaches were. Floyd and Quaid are lookalikes, as are Barnes and Grisham-- Barnes has been asked for autographs by people who thought he was the best-selling author.

9) USC once went 24-2 in basketball in early 70's, before all the at-large bids to NCAA tournament; their two losses were both to UCLA, so they didn't even get into the tournament, same as when the great Maryland team in '74 rolled through NIT after a 103-100 overtime loss to NC State in finals of ACC tourney.

9) VCU cut down the nets after clinching CAA regular season title, an interesting pyschological ploy by coach Grant- he said he wants his younger players to get used to winning titles.

8) Pac-10 football will have little but of downturn next year, in part because only three of ten starting QBs return in the fall.

7) I'd love to know what Big 11 hoop coaches think of having a lot less of their games on ESPN, because of the Big 11 Network which is on a pay tier on DirecTV. Lot less exposure cannot be real good for recruiting, especially when Big 12 teams pick up the ESPN slots the Big 11 deserted.

6) Daniel Snyder has spent a fortune on the Redskins, but how in the name of Otto Graham does he not have a coach on staff who has ever called a play in an NFL game? It may mean Skins will have a fresh, imaginative approach, but it is real unusual.

5) Tom Coughlin was 0-2, trailed 17-3 at half in Week 3; now he is about to sign four-year, $21M contract. Wonder if he'll send a thank you note to Tiki Barber for retiring?

4) How can any Met fan in their right mind criticize the team's signing of Johan Santana? They have money, they've got new park they need to sell luxury boxes in, and they own TV station so they had to sign Santana, even if they may have overpaid.

3) Jose Guillen is playing for his ninth team in 12 years in 2008, his fifth team in six years. Excluding 2006, when he was hurt for most of the season: here are Guillen's stats for his last four full seasons in major leagues:
.311, 31HR/.299, 27 HR/.283, 24 HR/.290, 23HR.

2) Why does someone like this change teams so often ? He is so disliked by the Angels, they cut him in middle of a pennant race, just to get rid of him. To cut someone as productive as he is, Guillen must be one hell of a guy.

1) If Barack Obama gets elected, it'll be first time the President of the United States is younger than me. Thats a little eerie.

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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

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NEW ORLEANS (5 - 11) at LOS ANGELES (10 - 8) - 2/29/2008, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Saturday, March 1
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DALLAS (15 - 2) at GEORGIA (15 - 3) - 3/1/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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TAMPA BAY (9 - 8) at KANSAS CITY (10 - 7) - 3/1/2008, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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ORLANDO (8 - 9) at PHILADELPHIA (9 - 9) - 3/1/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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ARIZONA (4 - 12) at UTAH (8 - 9) - 3/1/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1996.
ARIZONA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games versus division opponents since 1996.
UTAH is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 4-1 straight up against UTAH 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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Sunday, March 2
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COLUMBUS (10 - 10) at COLORADO (9 - 9) - 3/2/2008, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Monday, March 3
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NEW YORK (5 - 11) at CLEVELAND (2 - 14) - 3/3/2008, 7:00 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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SAN JOSE (16 - 3) at CHICAGO (13 - 5) - 3/3/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-1 against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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Arena Football 2008 Preview

The Arena Football League kicks off its 22nd season, and each of the 17 teams will have the same goal in mind…Reaching Arena Bowl XXII, scheduled for July 27th in New Orleans. San Jose returns as the defending champion, and is widely regarded as one of the favorites to return to the throne in 2008. Other top contenders figure to be Dallas, Chicago, and Georgia.

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Preseason AFL Power Poll

Parity in the Arena Football League is at an all-time high. Over the last 10 years there have been seven different ArenaBowl winners. In fact, no team has repeated as AFL champions since the Tampa Bay Storm won consecutive titles in 1995-96. The San Jose SaberCats, winners of three of the last six championships, have been the closest thing to a dynasty the League has seen in some time.

With 17 teams (two less than last season) vying for the title this year, every club has the talent to win it all. The key to a championship will be consistent play, good health and a little luck.

Last year in this preseason column, I was somehow able to predict the San Jose SaberCats (over the Georgia Force) in the ArenaBowl. Let’s see if I can make it two years in a row.

Power Poll Rankings (2007 records in parenthesis)

17- Cleveland Gladiators (2-14) – Moved from Las Vegas to Cleveland in off-season and will have a brand-new look in ’08...Will be much better this season but doesn’t have the depth of the top teams.

16- Columbus Destroyers (7-9) – A year removed from the ArenaBowl but will take a step back in ’08...Only nine players return from the National Conference championship team from last year...Looks like a rebuilding season for head coach Doug Kay and the Destroyers.

15- Arizona Rattlers (4-12) – New coach, new quarterback, new management...The Rattlers are hoping to turn things around in ’08 but face a tough schedule in the Western Division with the likes of San Jose, Los Angeles and Utah and non-conference battles with Georgia, Orlando and Dallas..

14- New Orleans VooDoo (5-11) – Losing free agent WR Derrick Lewis (torn ACL) in training camp is a huge blow for the VooDoo...Without a go-to receiver on offense and their top pass rusher on defense (traded Henry Taylor to New York), New Orleans doesn’t have the horses to cash their ticket in this race.

13- Grand Rapids Rampage (4-12) – New head coach Steve Thonn brings an offensive mind to Western Michigan but the Rampage lacks “big name” talent with the exception of DB Ahmad Hawkins...Will be better in ’08 but the key to the season will be how an inconsistent QB Adrian McPherson adapts to Thonn’s timing-based offense.

12- New York Dragons (5-11) – If QB Aaron Garcia can stay healthy the Dragons have a chance...New York must do a better job of protecting the passer (allowed 26 sacks last season) or it could be another long season on Long Island.

11- Utah Blaze (8-8) – Lost top WR Siaha Burley to Arizona but added a slew of top defenders in free agency, including pass rushers Dwayne Missouri and E.J Burt, and DB Reggie Doster...QB Joe Germaine will have to spread the ball around to a number of receivers and the secondary will have to make plays for Utah to compete with San Jose and Los Angeles in the West.

10- Colorado Crush (8-8) – Losing WR Damian Harrell to free agency hurts... Veteran QB John Dutton will have to step up his game along with young receivers Ben Nelson, Brad Pyatt and Willie Quinnie if Colorado wants to make any noise in the Central...If Dutton continues to turn the ball over (tied for AFL lead with 17 INTs in ’07) it could be a disappointing season in the Rockies.

9- Orlando Predators (8-8) – Despite losing WR Jimmy Fryzel (season-ending injury) and DL Greg White (signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers), the Predators will be in the mix again in ’08...Jay Gruden is too good of a coach to let his team slip...QB Shane Stafford didn’t play up to expectations last year but should benefit from a full season with WR T.T. Toliver.

8- Los Angeles Avengers (9-7) – My pick for surprise team in ’08...Third-year QB Sonny Cumbie is a star in the making in head coach Ed Hodgkiss’ offensive system...The defensive line of Jason Stewart, Ken Jones and Josh Jefferies gives the Avengers one of the top pass rushing units in the League.

7- Kansas City Brigade (10-6) – Could be another sleeper team in ‘08....Coming off a solid 10-6 season a year ago and added quality players (DB Jerald Brown, WR Mike Horacek, DL Mike Sutton) on both sides of the ball...The key to the season will be the play of veteran QB John Fitzgerald, who was out of the AFL last season coaching in af2...If Fitzgerald can manage the game and play consistently, the Brigade will surprise some people this year.

6- Tampa Bay Storm (9-7) – Caught fire at the end of last season and returns all the key contributors on both sides of the ball...There are high expectations for second-year QB Brett Dietz, who will be surrounded by veteran receivers Terrill Shaw, Lawrence Samuels and David Saunders...

5- Georgia Force (14-2) – Will need to replace 67 touchdowns with the loss of receivers Chris Jackson and Derek Lee to free agency...Biggest loss could be offensive coordinator Steve Thonn (now head coach in Grand Rapids) but head coach Doug Plank is confident in WRs Troy Bergeron, Brent Holmes, Carl Morris and Jamin Elliot, along with new coordinator Jim Kubiak.

4- Philadelphia Soul (8-8) – The addition of free agent WR Chris Jackson gives the Soul the big-play threat they’ve been lacking...With QB Tony Graziani and Jackson, expectations are high in the city of Brotherly Love...The quarterback and receivers garner most of the headlines, but the key to Philadelphia’s success will be the likes of defensive linemen Gabe Nyenhuis and Bryan Save and the rest of the Soul’s defense.

3- Chicago Rush (12-4) – The Rush lost their top two offensive players during the off-season (QB Matt D’Orazio and WR Bobby Sippio) but didn’t miss a beat with the addition of free agents QB Sherdrick Bonner and WR Damian Harrell...The defense has been the heart and soul of the club for the last few seasons and should be among the League’s top units again this season.

2- Dallas Desperados (15-1) – Will come out with a chip on their shoulder after dominating the regular season the last two years (28-4 combined record) only to fall in the playoffs in back-to-back seasons...On offense, veteran QB Clint Dolezel returns the nucleus of his receiving corps, and an overachieving defense got even better with the addition of free agent DB DaShane Dennis.

1- San Jose SaberCats (13-3) – The SaberCats are the champs and will remain so until someone knocks them off...Has won three of the last six championships and will be in the mix every year as long as QB Mark Grieb, WR James Roe and DBs Clevan Thomas and Omarr Smith are on the roster...The receiving corps is getting a little older but Grieb is the most accurate passer to ever play the indoor game.

Looking into the crystal ball...

American Conference Playoff Teams
San Jose, Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Colorado, Utah

National Conference Playoff Teams
Dallas, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Georgia, Orlando, New York

American Conference Championship Game:
San Jose over Kansas City

National Conference Championship Game:
Dallas over Philadelphia

ArenaBowl XXII (New Orleans)
Dallas over San Jose

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National Basketball Association – Write up

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Friday, February 29

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Raptors won five of their last six games.
-- Celtics covered six of their last nine as a favorite.
-- Knicks are 11-5 vs spread in their last sixteen games.
-- Wizards covered six of their last eight games. Chicago is 9-3 vs spread in its last dozen games.
-- Jazz are 20-5 in their last 25 games.
-- Rockets won last thirteen games (10-1 vs spread in last 11).
-- Mavericks won three of their last four games.
-- Lakers won last nine games, covered last six on the road.
-- 76ers won eight of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Bobcats lost four in row 11 of last 12 games.
-- Hawks lost eight of last ten games (2-4 since Bibby trade).
-- Cavaliers are 5-6 in their last eleven games. Minnesota is 2-8 in its last ten games.
-- New Orleans lost four of last five games.
-- Memphis lost six in row, 10 of 11 since the Gasol trade.
-- Kings lost last three games, by 19-21-6 points.
-- Trailblazers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Nuggets lost three of last four games, covered two of seven. Clippers lost three games in row, by 18-28-2 points.
-- Miami is 7-27 vs spread in is last 34 games. Sonics lost their last three games, by 20-6-42 points.
-- Warriors are 1-10-1 vs spread in last dozen tries as favorite.

Previous meetings this season
-- Toronto is 3-0 vs Indiana this year, winning by 9-11-9 points.
-- Visiting team won both Boston-Charlotte games this season.
-- Cavaliers (-5) won 97-86 at Minnesota Nov 21.
-- Bulls (+5.5) won 95-84 in Washington Dec 19.
-- Hornets (+3.5) lost 110-88 in Utah Feb 4.
-- Rockets are 2-1 vs Memphis this year: 99-105/105-92/103-83.
-- Home side won both Dallas-Sacramento games this season.
-- Blazers (+15) lost 96-83 to the Lakers Tuesday at Staples.
-- Home side won both Clipper-Nugget games this season.
-- Sonics (+7) won 104-95 in Miami back on Nov 14.
-- Warriors (-2) won 100-98 at Philly back on Nov 24.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-3-1 in last fourteen Charlotte games.
-- Last eight Knick games went over the total.
-- Last four Cleveland road games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Chicago games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Utah games.
-- Five of last seven Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 10-5-1 in last sixteen Dallas games.
-- Eight of last ten Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-3 in last twelve Denver games.
-- Under is 7-2 in Seattle's last nine games.
-- Four of last five Philly games went over the total.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

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Friday, February 29

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Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors (7 PM ET)

Pacers are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games vs. Atlantic Division.
Pacers are 8-21 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
The OVER is 7-1 in Toronto's last 12 games as a favorite.
The OVER is 6-2 in Toronto's last 8 home games.
The UNDER is 6-2-1 in Indiana's last 9 games overall.


Washington Wizards at Chicago Bulls (8 PM ET)

Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Wizards are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Chicago.
Wizards are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Wizards are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
The OVER is 9-1 in Washington's last 10 games vs. Eastern Conference.
The OVER is 7-1 in Chicago's last 8 Friday games.


Utah Jazz at New Orleans Hornets (ESPN | 8 PM ET)

The OVER is 36-17 in Utah's last 53 games as an underdog.
The OVER is 10-3 in New Orleans' last 13 home games.
The OVER is 12-4 in New Orleans' last 16 games as a favorite.
The UNDER is 10-4 in New Orleans' last 14 games vs. Northwest Division.


Sacramento Kings at Dallas Mavericks (8:30 PM ET)

Kings are 2-11 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Dallas.
Home team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 21-6-1 in Sacramento's last 28 games vs. Southwest Division.
The OVER is 8-3-2 in Sacramento's last 13 games as an underdog.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Dallas' last 8 Friday games.
The UNDER is 6-2-1 in Dallas' last 9 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Dallas' last 8 games vs. Western Conference.


Philadelphia 76ers at Golden State Warriors (10:30 PM ET)

Warriors are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
76ers are 11-2-1 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
76ers are 4-10 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
The OVER is 10-2 in Golden State's last 12 Friday games.
The OVER is 14-3 in Golden State's last 17 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-4 in Philadelphia's last 13 games vs. Pacific Division.


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

Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Northwest Division.
Lakers are 26-10-1 ATS in their last 37 road games.
Lakers are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall.
Blazers are 0-9 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Lakers are 7-19 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
Underdog is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
The UNDER is 11-1 in Portland's last 12 Friday games.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Portland's last 10 games overall.


Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets (ESPN | 10:30 PM ET)

Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Nuggets are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games.
Nuggets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games.
Nuggets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. Pacific Division.
The UNDER is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-1 in LA's last 8 games overall.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Friday, February 29

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PRINCETON (5 - 19) at BROWN (15 - 9) - 2/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 3-2 against the spread versus PRINCETON over the last 3 seasons
BROWN is 4-1 straight up against PRINCETON 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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DARTMOUTH (9 - 15) at CORNELL (18 - 5) - 2/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DARTMOUTH is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CORNELL is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CORNELL is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CORNELL is 5-0 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
CORNELL is 5-0 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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HARVARD (8 - 18) at COLUMBIA (13 - 12) - 2/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBIA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBIA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBIA is 4-1 against the spread versus HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBIA is 3-2 straight up against HARVARD 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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PENNSYLVANIA (10 - 16) at YALE (10 - 14) - 2/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-2 against the spread versus YALE over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-1 straight up against YALE 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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NIAGARA (18 - 8) at SIENA (17 - 10) - 2/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 34-23 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 34-23 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road games this season.
NIAGARA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NIAGARA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NIAGARA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ST PETERS (6 - 21) at RIDER (19 - 9) - 2/29/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
RIDER is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-2 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 3-3 straight up against ST PETERS 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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MANHATTAN (11 - 16) at FAIRFIELD (13 - 14) - 2/29/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MANHATTAN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 3-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 4-1 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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IONA (11 - 18) at MARIST (15 - 13) - 2/29/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 4-2 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 4-2 straight up against IONA 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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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Friday, February 29

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-- Brown (-4.5) won 65-63 in OT at Princeton 13 days ago; they were 26-34 from line, Tigers 8-13 -- game was in Jersey. Bruins are 3-2 as Ivy home favorite, winning at home by 9-5-26-20 pts. Princeton lost last six games; they're 1-4 as a road underdog.

-- Cornell (-8) won 73-63 at Dartmouth 13 days ago, shooting a crisp 57% in game they led by just one at half. Big Red is 2-3 as home favorite, winning by 6-11-13-20-9 pts. Dartmouth is 1-7 in last eight games, 2-3 as road dog, losing by 26-4-2-26-39 pts.

-- Columbia won five of last six games; they won 73-64 (+3) at Harvard 13 days ago, holding Crimson to 38% from floor after trailing by five at half. Lions are 3-2 as home favorite, winning home games by 16-5-6. Harvard is 0-4 as Ivy road underdog.

-- Yale lost last three games, allowing 77 ppg; they're 2-2 as an Ivy home favorite, beating Harvard by 13, Dartmouth by 39. In first meeting, Yale lost 78-65 at Penn after leading 30-29 at half. Quakers are 2-2 as road dog, losing away games by 16-13-10.

-- Siena shot 53% from floor, made 12-19 treys in an easy 94-84 win at Niagara Jan 11 (+4.5); Saints lost two of last three home games, covered one of last five there- they're 2-4 as home fave in MAAC. Niagara won its last four games, scoring 80 ppg.

-- Rider (-9) won 76-67 at St Peter's Jan 27; Broncs lost three in a row in MAAC, but won at Northridge in Bracket Buster game Saturday. Peacocks lost four of last five games; they're 4-4 as a MAAC road dog, loing on road by 3-23-15-19-6-12-2 points.

-- Fairfield (+2.5) won 66-61 at Manhattan Feb 8, making 10-20 from arc; Stags won last six games, are 2-2-1 as a MAAC home favorite, winning home games by 6-19-9-12-2 (5-3 SU). Jaspers won three of last four games, are 0-5-1 as a MAAC road dog.

-- Marist (+1) won 59-50 at Iona Jan 24, holding Gaels to 29% from floor; Red Foxes are 4-3 as MAAC home favorite, winning home games by 10-15-7-19-22 pts (they lost last two at home). Gaels lost three of last four, are 3-2 as MAAC road underdog.

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[pm530]

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Friday, February 29

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Rangers won three in row, five of last six games.
-- Sharks won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Montreal won five of its last seven games.
-- Leafs won three in row, seven of last nine games.
-- Ducks won four in row, nine of last ten games. Calgary won five of its last six games.
-- Canucks won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Capitals lost five of their last seven games.
-- Detroit lost three in row, nine of last ten games.
-- Sabres lost two of last three games, allowing four goals in all three contests.
-- Panthers lost seven of their last nine games. Minnesota lost four of its last five games.
-- Lightning lost last five games, scoring ten goals.
-- Blue Jackets lost ten of their last fourteen games.

Series Records
-- Home side is 11-1 in last twelve Capital-Ranger games.
-- Red Wings won six in row against the Sharks.
-- Home side won seven of last eight Canadien-Sabre games.
-- Panthers lost 4-2 at Minnesota LY, in last series meeting.
-- Toronto won seven of last eight against the Lightning.
-- Flames lost their last five visits to Anaheim.
-- Canucks won six of last nine against Columbus.

Totals
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games; last four New York games went over.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Detroit games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Montreal games.
-- Last four Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Tampa Bay games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Anaheim games.
-- Under is 6-0-2 in last eight Jacket-Canuck games.

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[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Harvard at Columbia
Harvard is 0-5 in conference play on the road and faces a Columbia team tonight that has won five of its last six. The Lions are the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has Columbia favored by 11 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-8). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29

Game 625-626: Princeton at Brown
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 43.041; Brown 57.667
Dunkel Line: Brown by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Brown by 13
Dunkel Pick: Brown (-13)

Game 627-628: Dartmouth at Cornell
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 41.768; Cornell 58.788
Dunkel Line: Cornell by 17
Vegas Line: Cornell by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (+17 1/2)

Game 629-630: Harvard at Columbia
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 42.603; Columbia 54.264
Dunkel Line: Columbia by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Columbia by 8
Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-8)

Game 631-632: Pennsylvania at Yale
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 44.051; Yale 54.442
Dunkel Line: Yale by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Yale by 7
Dunkel Pick: Yale (-7)

Game 633-634: Niagara at Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 53.538; Siena 58.030
Dunkel Line: Siena by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Siena by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (+5 1/2)

Game 635-636: St. Peter's at Rider
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 46.268; Rider 58.030
Dunkel Line: Rider by 12
Vegas Line: Rider by 14
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+14)

Game 637-638: Manhattan at Fairfield
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 50.371; Fairfield 51.633
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 6
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+6)

Game 639-640: Iona at Marist
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 46.220; Marist 57.137
Dunkel Line: Marist by 11
Vegas Line: Marist by 7
Dunkel Pick: Marist (-7)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


San Jose at Detroit
The Red Wings have dropped nine of their last 10 and face a San Jose team that has won three straight road games. The Sharks are the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has San Jose favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+115). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29

Game 1-2: Washington at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.925; New Jersey 12.051
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-185); Over

Game 3-4: San Jose at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.831; Detroit 10.932
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+115); Under

Game 5-6: Montreal at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.911; Buffalo 11.457
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-120); Over

Game 7-8: Minnesota at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.672; Florida 10.840
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+100); Under

Game 9-10: Toronto at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.798; Tampa Bay 10.441
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-105); Under

Game 11-12: Calgary at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.612; Anaheim 12.280
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-175); Under

Game 13-14: Columbus at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.019; Vancouver 11.565
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-170); Under

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, February 29


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INDIANA (22 - 36) at TORONTO (32 - 24) - 2/29/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 32-23 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
TORONTO is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 128-81 ATS (+38.9 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 231-186 ATS (+26.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
TORONTO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 85 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against INDIANA 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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CHARLOTTE (19 - 38) at BOSTON (44 - 12) - 2/29/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 8-1 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-4 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (18 - 39) at ATLANTA (24 - 32) - 2/29/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (12 - 44) at CLEVELAND (32 - 26) - 2/29/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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WASHINGTON (27 - 30) at CHICAGO (23 - 34) - 2/29/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 33-23 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (37 - 21) at NEW ORLEANS (38 - 18) - 2/29/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
UTAH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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MEMPHIS (14 - 43) at HOUSTON (37 - 20) - 2/29/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 24-33 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
HOUSTON is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-5 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (26 - 31) at DALLAS (38 - 20) - 2/29/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 81-120 ATS (-51.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
DALLAS is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

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

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LA LAKERS (41 - 17) at PORTLAND (30 - 28) - 2/29/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 7-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (19 - 36) at DENVER (34 - 23) - 2/29/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 8-6 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-5 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
11 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (10 - 46) at SEATTLE (15 - 42) - 2/29/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MIAMI is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 91-65 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-1 straight up against SEATTLE 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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PHILADELPHIA (26 - 32) at GOLDEN STATE (34 - 22) - 2/29/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-33 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, February 29


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WASHINGTON (29-27-0-8, 66 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (37-21-0-6, 80 pts.) - 2/29/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 4-19 ATS (+33.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-5 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 15-9 ATS (+26.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-2 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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SAN JOSE (34-21-0-8, 76 pts.) at DETROIT (42-17-0-6, 90 pts.) - 2/29/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 8-13 ATS (-8.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
SAN JOSE is 11-15 ATS (-12.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 14-23 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
DETROIT is 4-9 ATS (-18.0 Units) in February games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-6 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 11-6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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MONTREAL (34-21-0-9, 77 pts.) at BUFFALO (31-24-0-9, 71 pts.) - 2/29/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 11-18 ATS (-11.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BUFFALO is 175-117 ATS (+2.5 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 14-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 47-21 ATS (+16.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 147-125 ATS (+282.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
MONTREAL is 10-5 ATS (+16.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
BUFFALO is 8-13 ATS (-8.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 12-9 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 12-9-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.7 Units)

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MINNESOTA (35-24-0-5, 75 pts.) at FLORIDA (28-29-0-9, 65 pts.) - 2/29/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 20-10 ATS (+30.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 31-22 ATS (+2.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-16 ATS (+42.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-45 ATS (+110.1 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 16-5 ATS (+10.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 77-97 ATS (+186.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 3-8 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 39-58 ATS (-35.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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TORONTO (28-28-0-9, 65 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (25-31-0-7, 57 pts.) - 2/29/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 27-38 ATS (-22.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-38 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-25 ATS (+38.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-3 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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CALGARY (33-22-0-9, 75 pts.) at ANAHEIM (36-23-0-7, 79 pts.) - 2/29/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 9-1 ATS (+7.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
ANAHEIM is 53-33 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 134-127 ATS (+300.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 10-8 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 10-8-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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COLUMBUS (29-27-0-9, 67 pts.) at VANCOUVER (32-23-0-8, 72 pts.) - 2/29/2008, 10:05 PM
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VANCOUVER is 16-5 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a division game this season.
COLUMBUS is 52-59 ATS (+139.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 35-38 ATS (+99.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 17-18 ATS (+49.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 115-130 ATS (-89.4 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 19-28 ATS (-26.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 7-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 7-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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