Sunday Trends and Indexes 03/02

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Trends and Indexes
Sunday, March 1

Good Luck on day #62 of 2008!

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

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Sunday, March 2

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Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers (ABC | 1 PM ET)
Ten days after making a blockbuster trade that drastically changed the look of both teams, the Cavaliers and Bulls will meet for the first time this season. Cavs star LeBron James is averaging 20 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in five contests since the trade. James said he "is looking forward to this matchup." EDGE: CAVS
Chicago has become more of an up-tempo, fast-break team since the trade, but is not necessarily finding more success. The Bulls had allowed a modest 98 points per game prior to the trade, but have given up an average of 107 since. "We've lost are defensive edge," according to guard Kirk Hinrich. EDGE: CAVS
Bulls are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Cavs are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games against the Central Division.
The home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers (ABC | 3:30 PM ET)
The Lakers are 11-2 since acquiring Pau Gasol, and are now scoring an average of 109 points per game. The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off allowing 106 points to a lowly Sacramento Kings team on Friday night. EDGE: LAKERS
The Mavericks have also found success through trades, as they have won four of six since acquiring Jason Kidd. Kidd is fresh off a 21 point 11 rebound game against the Kings, and recorded a double-double while a member of the Nets last time against the Lakers. EDGE: MAVS
Lakers star Kobe Bryant is averaging 35 points in his last 12 games against the Mavs. In that stretch, he has four games with at least 40 points, including a 62-point performance. EDGE: LAKERS
Mavs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Sunday games.
Lakers are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall.
The underdog is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics (6 PM ET)
The league-best Celtics are gunning for their fifth straight win and eighth in a row at home. Boston already hammered Atlanta 106-83 on Nov. 9. That game saw the big three Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce combine for 64 total points. EDGE: CELTICS
Hawks rookie Al Horford, has been solid all season, and is averaging 16 points with 13 rebounds in his last three games alone. It's been easier for Horford to make plays with Mike Bibby in the lineup. Bibby was acquired from Sacramento on Feb. 16, and has averaged 13 points and 7 assists in Atlanta. EDGE: HAWKS
Hawks are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Celtics are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
The OVER is 7-3 in the Celtics last 10 games against the Eastern Conference.

Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets (ESPN | 8 PM ET)
The Denver Nuggets lost three straight games Feb. 22-25, but has bounced back with consecutive wins. Carmelo Anthony had 30 points, 14 rebounds and six assists in the team's 110-104 latest victory over the Clippers on Friday night. Allen Iverson is also hot of late averaging 30 points and shooting 53 percent from the field in his last five games. EDGE: NUGGETS
Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson combined for 73 points against the Rockets in the Nuggets 112-111 double-overtime win on Dec. 20. EDGE: NUGGETS
After blowing out weak opponents in their first two games without All-Star center Yao Ming to cap a 13-0 February, the Rockets face a tougher challenge here. However the Rockets are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings against Denver, including a big 28 point win last time these teams met in Houston. EDGE: ROCKETS
Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games.
Rockets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 5-3 in the last 8 meetings.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

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Long Sheet


Sunday, March 2

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PROVIDENCE (13 - 14) at CINCINNATI (13 - 14) - 3/2/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
CINCINNATI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 1-1 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 1-1 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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KENTUCKY (16 - 10) at TENNESSEE (25 - 3) - 3/2/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 72-48 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 3-2 straight up against TENNESSEE 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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NOTRE DAME (21 - 6) at DEPAUL (10 - 17) - 3/2/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 3-2 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 3-2 straight up against DEPAUL 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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INDIANA (24 - 4) at MICHIGAN ST (22 - 6) - 3/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against MICHIGAN ST 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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GEORGIA (12 - 14) at LSU (11 - 16) - 3/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
LSU is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
LSU is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LSU is 2-0 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 1-1 straight up against GEORGIA 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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DUQUESNE (16 - 10) at CHARLOTTE (15 - 12) - 3/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-0 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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UCLA (25 - 3) at ARIZONA (17 - 11) - 3/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 38-18 ATS (+18.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UCLA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
UCLA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCLA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
UCLA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games this season.
UCLA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
UCLA is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UCLA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 5-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 6-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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VILLANOVA (17 - 10) at LOUISVILLE (23 - 6) - 3/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOUISVILLE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 2-1 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 3-0 straight up against LOUISVILLE 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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TEMPLE (15 - 12) vs. ST JOSEPHS (17 - 9) - 3/2/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 4-3 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 6-1 straight up against TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEMSON (20 - 7) at MARYLAND (18 - 11) - 3/2/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 35-55 ATS (-25.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARYLAND is 77-51 ATS (+20.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 77-51 ATS (+20.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OREGON (15 - 12) at OREGON ST (6 - 21) - 3/2/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in all home games this season.
OREGON ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.
OREGON ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival this season.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
OREGON ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OREGON ST is 41-65 ATS (-30.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
OREGON is 4-1 straight up against OREGON ST 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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MANHATTAN (11 - 17) at IONA (11 - 19) - 3/2/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all games this season.
MANHATTAN is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
MANHATTAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MANHATTAN is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
MANHATTAN is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MANHATTAN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
IONA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 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
MANHATTAN is 3-2 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 4-1 straight up against IONA 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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SIENA (18 - 10) at ST PETERS (6 - 22) - 3/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SIENA is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
ST PETERS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CANISIUS (5 - 23) at NIAGARA (18 - 9) - 3/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 2-1 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 4-1 straight up against CANISIUS 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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FAIRFIELD (14 - 14) at RIDER (20 - 9) - 3/2/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 36-59 ATS (-28.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 4-1 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 3-2 straight up against RIDER 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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LOYOLA-MD (18 - 12) at MARIST (16 - 13) - 3/2/2008, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 5-0 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 straight up against MARIST 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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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

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Sunday, March 2

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Kentucky at #1 Tennessee (CBS | 12 PM ET)
A win by Kentucky would vault the Wildcats, who have won their last four conference matchups, into first place in the East. A win will also help Kentucky's chances to squeak into the NCAA tournament. EDGE: KENTUCKY
A win by Tennessee would give the Vols a two-game lead in the East Division with two games left to play. Tennessee is trying to win the conference outright for the first time in 41 years. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Kentucky will be without freshman phenom Patrick Patterson due to a left ankle injury. He scored 20 points against the Vols in Kentucky's 72-66 win over Tennessee in January. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Tennessee guard JaJuan Smith said the Vols have a good chance to grab revenge for that loss. "We've got to treat this like a championship." Tennessee will honor a face from its past before the game by retiring All-American Ernie Grunfeld's jersey as well. EDGE: TENNESSEE
Tennessee guard Chris Lofton always finds a way to shoot well against the Wildcats, including going 7-for-14 from the field with 22 points in the first matchup this year."This is a big game for me." EDGE: TENNESSEE
Kentucky is 4-2 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Kentucky's last 10 games overall.
Tennessee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games overall.

#12 Indiana at #19 Michigan State (CBS | 2 PM ET)
Indiana is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 road games.
Michigan State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 home games.
The home team is 11-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

#4 UCLA at Arizona (CBS | 4 PM ET)
UCLA is 35-16-1 ATS in its last 52 road games.
UCLA is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Arizona is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 home games.

Villanova at #13 Louisville (CBS | 4 PM ET)
Villanova is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Villanova's last 10 games overall.
Louisville is 22-6-2 ATS in its last 30 games against the Big East.

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College Basketball – Gameday

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Gameday


Sunday, March 2

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Three big conference matchups hit the college hardwood on Sunday, as Kentucky faces No. 1 Tennessee in the SEC, No. 12 Indiana takes on No. 19 Michigan State in the Big Ten, and Villanova visits Louisville in the Big East.

Kentucky at Tennessee (1)

The Wildcats stormed past Mississippi earlier this week 58-54 as a 4.5-point favorite. Joe Crawford and Patrick Patterson each netted 15 points for Kentucky, while Ramel Bradley chipped in with 14 points. The Wildcats were dealt a huge blow on Friday after it was confirmed that Patterson has a stress fracture in his left ankle and will miss the rest of the season.

The Volunteers lost their first game as the top-ranked school in the nation after falling to Vanderbilt 72-69 as a 2-point favorite on Tuesday. Chris Lofton led the Vols with 25 points, but Tyler Smith was the only other Tennessee played to score in double figures with 11 points and 15 rebounds. As a team the Volunteers shot only 32 percent in the loss.

Kentucky already has one upset win over Tennessee this season. The Wildcats defeated the Volunteers 72-66 as a 5.5-point underdog back in January. Patterson unleashed 20 points and eight rebounds for Kentucky, while Lofton led Tennessee with 22 points.

Indiana (12) at Michigan State (19)

The Hoosiers posted their fourth straight win on Tuesday after getting past Ohio State 72-69 as an 8-point favorite. Armon Bassett led Indiana with 23 points, and Eric Gordon started to find his shot again with 17 points. D.J. White just missed his usual double-double with 16 points and eight rebounds.

The Spartans are in danger of dropping out of the Top 25 after losing to Wisconsin 57-42 as a 6-point underdog on Thursday. Goran Suton led the Spartans with 14 points and 15 rebounds, while leading scorer Drew Neitzel failed to show up after scoring only three points on 1-of-10 shooting.

The Hoosiers and Spartans collided back in mid-February when Indiana defeated Michigan State 80-62 as a 4-point favorite. Gordon poured in 28 points for Indiana, while Neitzel led Michigan State with 21 points.

Villanova at Louisville (13)

Villanova’s troubles in the Big East continued as they dropped to 7-8 in the conference after losing to Marquette 85-75 as a 1.5-point underdog on Monday. Scottie Reynolds led the Wildcats with 14 points and Dante Cunningham had 13 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.

The Cardinals are making a charge for the Big East title after winning their last eight games. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 90-85 as a 7.5-point favorite on Thursday night to climb up another rung in the Big East ladder. David Padgett scored 26 points for the Cardinals in the win, while Earl Clark chipped in with 14 points and nine rebounds.

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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

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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 League – Additional

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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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Providence at Cincinnati
The Bearcats look to bounce back from consecutive road losses at Georgetown and Pitt. They should have a good opportunity today against a Providence team that has lost five straight and nine of its last 10. Cincinnati is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bearcats favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

Game 523-524: Providence at Cincinnati
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 59.156; Cincinnati 67.885
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-4 1/2)

Game 525-526: Kentucky at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 63.521; Tennessee 77.008
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 15
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (+15)

Game 527-528: Notre Dame at DePaul
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 69.068; DePaul 64.215
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 5
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: DePaul (+5 1/2)

Game 529-530: Indiana at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 69.707; Michigan State 71.651
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 2
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+5 1/2)

Game 531-532: Georgia at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 63.607; LSU 61.897
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 2
Vegas Line: LSU by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (+3 1/2)

Game 533-534: Duquesne at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 58.435; Charlotte 63.701
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Charlotte by 3
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-3)

Game 535-536: UCLA at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 75.210; Arizona 74.629
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 1
Vegas Line: UCLA by 5
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+5)

Game 537-538: Villanova at Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 67.104; Louisville 78.135
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 11
Vegas Line: Louisville by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (+11 1/2)

Game 539-540: Temple at St. Joseph's
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 60.919; St. Joseph's 69.355
Dunkel Line: St. Joseph's by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Joseph's (-6 1/2)

Game 541-542: Clemson at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 69.616; Maryland 69.107
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Maryland by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (+1 1/2)

Game 543-544: Oregon at Oregon State
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon 67.795; Oregon State 57.422
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 10
Vegas Line: Oregon by 11
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+11)

Game 545-546: Manhattan at Iona
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 47.084; Iona 49.746
Dunkel Line: Iona by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 5
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+5)

Game 547-548: Siena at St. Peter's
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 54.962; St. Peter's 49.878
Dunkel Line: Siena by 5
Vegas Line: Siena by 7
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+7)

Game 549-550: Canisius at Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 44.114; Niagara 55.990
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 12
Vegas Line: Niagara by 16
Dunkel Pick: Canisius (+16)

Game 551-552: Fairfield at Rider
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 52.307; Rider 58.754
Dunkel Line: Rider by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Rider by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (+8 1/2)

Game 553-554: Loyola-MD at Marist
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 52.699; Marist 57.652
Dunkel Line: Marist by 4
Vegas Line: Marist by 3
Dunkel Pick: Marist (-3)

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Dallas at Los Angeles (-5.5, 207.5)

These teams made two of the biggest trades of the season recently, with the Lakers picking up Pau Gasol and the Mavericks acquiring Jason Kidd. So far it looks like the Lakers may have done the better deal.

Los Angeles has won 11 of its last 12 games with Gasol in the lineup, including 10 straight. The 7-foot center is averaging 20.6 points per game since his arrival, and the Lakers have covered the spread in 10 of the games he has featured in.

Kidd, meanwhile, hasn't made quite as big of a splash. The formers Nets guard has played in five games for Dallas, and the Mavs have dropped two of them, winning the other three against struggling opponents. He is averaging just 8.0 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Pick: Lakers


Atlanta at Boston (-11, 195)

The Celtics responded to their first three-game losing streak in the best possible fashion, by winning the next three consecutive games. That blip is now long forgotten and Boston is seemingly back in the swing of dominating its opponents.

It has faced Portland and the Clippers on the road and Cleveland at home in its last three, and beat them all by an average margin of 14.3 points. The win over the Cavs lifted the Celts to an NBA-best 24-4 at home, where they have covered the spread in 16 of their 28 games this season.

This will be the Celtics second time facing the Hawks this season, and if they play anywhere near as well as they did the first time they won't have any problems. They beat Atlanta 106-83 at home on Nov. 9, easily covering a 9.5-point spread.

Pick: Celtics


Portland at Golden State (-6, 211)

The loss of guard Brandon Roy cannot be overstated ahead of Portland's trip to Oakland. He leads the team in points (19.3), assists (5.7), and steals (1.1) this season, and the Blazers will struggle to score without him.

Roy has missed the last two games with an ankle sprain, and the Blazers scored just 82 and 83 points respectively in those game. They lost to the Lakers in the first, and then defeated the Clippers 82-80 in the second.

A road game against the Warriors is always a tough task, as several big teams have found out in recent weeks. They have beaten Seattle, Boston, Phoenix and Sacramento at the Oracle Arena, and are certainly capable of adding the Roy-less Blazers to that list.

Pick: Warriors

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Vancouver at Chicago (+105, 5.5)

After two disappointing home losses, the Vancouver Canucks might welcome a trip to Chicago. The Canucks look to get back on track while trying to continue their recent success over the Blackhawks on Sunday afternoon.

Vancouver (32-22-10) opens a brief two-game trip after falling 3-2 in overtime to Columbus on Friday. The Canucks blew a 2-0 third-period lead, two nights after giving away a late 2-1 advantage in a 3-2 shootout loss to Northwest Division rival Colorado.

Vancouver has a good chance to rebound Sunday as it tries for a fifth straight victory over the Blackhawks (30-28-6) and sixth in a row in Chicago. The Canucks, who won 3-2 in a shootout at home over the Blackhawks on Feb. 10, are 7-0-1 at the United Center since a 3-2 loss on Dec. 17, 2002.

Though Chicago lost 7-4 at Dallas on Thursday, it has won three in row at home, recording shutouts in its last two. The Blackhawks finished 7-4-2 in February.

Pick: Canucks


Detroit at Buffalo (-115, 5.5)

This is just isn't right. The Detroit Red Wings have now lost 10 of their last 11 games, which is bad enough, but it's just not fair that Detroit economy, which is already decimated by the layoffs and cutbacks in the auto industry, is probably taking another hit from all the money lost by loyal backers of the Red Wings. Good thing the Pistons are winning.

The explanation is simple: without Lidstrom, Chelios, Rafalski, this just isn't the same team. They're still a good team, but they're seriously thin at the blue line right now. But so is Buffalo after they dealt their best defenseman, Brian Campbell, at the trade deadline. Not surprisingly, they've allowed 10 goals in two games without him.

Pick: Over

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Denver at Houston
The Rockets have shown few signs of slowing down without Yao and have won the first three games of their current homestand by an average margin of nearly 20 points. The Nuggets come in having lost three of their last four on the road. Houston is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

Game 501-502: Chicago at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 116.304; Cleveland 120.929
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 4 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 6; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+6); Over

Game 503-504: Dallas at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 120.183; LA Lakers 127.833
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-5 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Atlanta at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.254; Boston 126.916
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 13 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 10 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-10 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Toronto at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 120.923; Charlotte 110.744
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 10; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Milwaukee at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 113.229; Indiana 116.112
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 3; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5 1/2; 214
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+5 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: San Antonio at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.827; New Jersey 115.049
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 188
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-5); Over

Game 513-514: New Orleans at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 121.496; Washington 119.428
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 2; 191 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 6; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+6); Under

Game 515-516: Seattle at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 112.818; Minnesota 117.128
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 4 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+6); Over

Game 517-518: Denver at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 118.553; Houston 124.818
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 6 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 3 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-3 1/2); Over

Game 519-520: Portland at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 116.890; Golden State 122.070
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 205 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 6; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+6); Under

Game 521-522: Miami at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 111.547; Sacramento 122.118
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 10 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

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ATLANTA (29-31-0-6, 64 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (36-23-0-7, 79 pts.) - 3/2/2008, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 30-42 ATS (-18.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 84-69 ATS (+168.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 48-30 ATS (+12.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-13 ATS (+39.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 26-11 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 71-95 ATS (-31.9 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 7-4 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-4-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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FLORIDA (28-30-0-9, 65 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (31-28-0-7, 69 pts.) - 3/2/2008, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-5 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 5-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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VANCOUVER (32-23-0-9, 73 pts.) at CHICAGO (30-28-0-6, 66 pts.) - 3/2/2008, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 12-6 ATS (+18.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
CHICAGO is 12-7 ATS (+19.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
VANCOUVER is 75-66 ATS (+148.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 22-15 ATS (+38.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 46-27 ATS (+75.3 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 10-1 (+7.6 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 10-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (33-25-0-7, 73 pts.) at NY RANGERS (33-24-0-8, 74 pts.) - 3/2/2008, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-38 ATS (-26.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-60 ATS (+95.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-30 ATS (-19.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 105-128 ATS (-88.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 61-75 ATS (-51.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 51-64 ATS (-44.1 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 56-77 ATS (-70.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 16-27 ATS (-29.0 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 88-122 ATS (-121.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 14-7 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 14-7-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

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DETROIT (42-18-0-6, 90 pts.) at BUFFALO (31-25-0-9, 71 pts.) - 3/2/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 1-5 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 46-42 ATS (-30.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-14 ATS (-9.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 6-12 ATS (-9.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-0-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (26-36-0-4, 56 pts.) at MINNESOTA (36-24-0-5, 77 pts.) - 3/2/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 65-45 ATS (+117.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 17-5 ATS (+11.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.8 Units)

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COLUMBUS (30-27-0-9, 69 pts.) at EDMONTON (30-30-0-5, 65 pts.) - 3/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 1-6 ATS (-6.5 Units) on Sunday games this season.
COLUMBUS is 5-17 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 10-3 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 53-59 ATS (+140.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 1-13 ATS (+15.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 44-54 ATS (-21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 4-6 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 6-4-0 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=+2.9 Units)

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Vancouver at Chicago
The Canucks hit the road after losing two straight at home and face a Blackhawks team that has won six of its last nine. Chicago is the underdog pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+100). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

Game 1-2: Atlanta at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.064; Pittsburgh 11.183
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-210); Under

Game 3-4: Florida at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.716; NY Islanders 10.812
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 5-6: Vancouver at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.234; Chicago 11.747
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+100); Under

Game 7-8: Philadelphia at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.292; NY Rangers 12.461
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-215); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-215); Under

Game 9-10: Detroit at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 10.922; Buffalo 10.548
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-105); Over

Game 11-12: Los Angeles at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.661; Minnesota 10.769
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+200); Over

Game 13-14: Columbus at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.415; Edmonton 11.169
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+110); Over

[Udog]

NBA
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CHICAGO (23 - 35) at CLEVELAND (33 - 26) - 3/2/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games on Sunday games since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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DALLAS (39 - 20) at LA LAKERS (41 - 18) - 3/2/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
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.
LA LAKERS are 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA LAKERS are 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DALLAS is 198-152 ATS (+30.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ATLANTA (25 - 32) at BOSTON (45 - 12) - 3/2/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 39-69 ATS (-36.9 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-3 straight up against BOSTON 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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TORONTO (32 - 25) at CHARLOTTE (19 - 39) - 3/2/2008, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (22 - 37) at INDIANA (23 - 36) - 3/2/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 194-241 ATS (-71.1 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 232-186 ATS (+27.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
INDIANA is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 44-62 ATS (-24.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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SAN ANTONIO (40 - 17) at NEW JERSEY (26 - 32) - 3/2/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 101-69 ATS (+25.1 Units) in March games since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 22-43 ATS (-25.3 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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NEW ORLEANS (39 - 18) at WASHINGTON (28 - 30) - 3/2/2008, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 34-23 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 20-4 ATS (+15.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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SEATTLE (15 - 43) at MINNESOTA (12 - 45) - 3/2/2008, 6:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 48-29 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games in March games since 1996.
SEATTLE is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 60-76 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 6-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 7-3 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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DENVER (35 - 23) at HOUSTON (38 - 20) - 3/2/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
DENVER is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 45-68 ATS (-29.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-33 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-4 straight up against DENVER 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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PORTLAND (31 - 28) at GOLDEN STATE (35 - 22) - 3/2/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 35-53 ATS (-23.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-33 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.

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

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MIAMI (11 - 46) at SACRAMENTO (26 - 32) - 3/2/2008, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-0 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Sunday, March 2nd

Providence at Cincinnati, 12:00 EST ESPNU
Providence: 0-9 ATS off DD road loss
Cincinnati: 7-0 ATS off road loss

Kentucky at Tennessee, 12:00 EST CBS
Kentucky: 10-3 Under vs. conference
Tennessee: 18-5 ATS in home games

Notre Dame at DePaul, 1:00 EST
Notre Dame: 6-1 Over in road games
DePaul: 11-1 ATS after playing as a home underdog

(TC) Indiana at Michigan State, 2:00 EST CBS
Indiana: 6-1 ATS off SU win/ATS loss
Michigan State: 4-11 ATS vs. conference

Georgia at LSU, 2:00 EST
Georgia: 6-16 ATS as an underdog
LSU: 0-7 ATS as a favorite

Duquesne at Charlotte, 2:00 EST
Duquesne: 0-6 ATS off SU loss as favorite
Charlotte:

UCLA at Arizona, 4:00 EST FSN
UCLA: 7-1 ATS as road favorite
Arizona: 0-6 ATS off DD loss

Villanova at Louisville, 4:00 EST CBS
Villanova: 4-14 ATS off conference loss
Louisville: 24-9 ATS vs. conference

Temple at St Joseph's, 7:00 EST (at the Palestra)
Temple: 2-11 ATS Away off home win
St Joseph's: 7-0 ATS off SU loss

Clemson at Maryland, 7:30 EST FSN
Clemson: 18-7 ATS off home win
Maryland: 6-0 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

Oregon at Oregon State, 10:00 EST FSN
Oregon: 8-2 ATS off road game
Oregon State: 0-6 ATS as home underdog

Added Games

Manhattan at Iona, 12:00 EST
Manhattan: 1-12 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5
Iona: 2-8 ATS off road loss

Siena at St Peter's, 2:00 EST
Siena: 26-12 ATS in road games
St Peter's: 3-11 ATS as home underdog

Canisius at Niagara, 2:00 EST
Canisius: 7-0 ATS Away off 3+ ATS wins
Niagara: 7-23 ATS Away playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

Fairfield at Rider, 2:00 EST
Fairfield: 6-0 ATS Away off home win
Rider: 2-9 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

Loyola (Md.) at Marist, 4:00 EST
Loyola (Md.): 7-0 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Marist: 17-7 Over playing with revenge

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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