Tuesday Trends and Indexes 03/04

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, March 4

Good Luck on day #64 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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Six-pack for Tuesday

Six top minor league prospects for Chicago White Sox.......

6) Chris Getz, 2B-- it .289 with .382 OB% in AA LY, he split his college career between Wake Forest, Michigan. Pitched a little bit for Wolverines, will start season in AAA at 2B.

5) Jose Martinez, OF-- At 6-5, 170, reminds some of younger Juan Gonzalez. Stole 12 bases in 14 tries last season.

4) Jack Egbert, P-- 12-8, 3.06 in AA last year; batters hit .232 against him. Will be 25 in May, little old for prospect who has yet to reach AAA, but he will this season.

3) Lance Broadway, P-- White Sox traded Garland to Angels, giving Broadway big chance to be #5 starter on South Side.

2) Aaron Poreda, P-- Was 4-0, 1.17 in Pioneer League; hitters batted .181 against him. Pitched at U of San Francisco, got a cool $1.2M to sign with Pale Hose.

1) Fautino de los Santos, P-- 13-8, 2.43 in two seasons in A ball; batters his .184 against him. Shows unusual poise.

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

13) Best first-round conference tournament game for this week looks like Friday afternoon’s Bradley-Creighton game in MVC tourney in St Louis, rematch of Bluejays’ 111-110 double OT win Saturday. It’ll be third time teams played in last 15 days.

12) In Tuesday’s Ohio Valley first round games, three of the matchups are rematches of games that took place Thursday, including Tennessee State-Morehead, where TSU lost after leading by 18 at the half.

11) ESPN’s Doug Gottlieb is opinionated, he says what he thinks, which is what TV people should do. I’m sure he ruffles feathers, but wouldn’t you rather listen to him than someone who pats the same people on the back year after year? Gottlieb doesn’t seem to have an agenda, he just speaks his mind.

10) Ben Roethlisberger cashed in with 8-year, $102M contract from Steelers; wonder if there are any no-motorcycle clauses in there? You would think there are, or should be.

9) Seems to be mixed opinion on Jets signing Alan Faneca, the Steelers’ guard; lot of writers seem to think it is bad form to overpay for a guard, while others think Faneca lining up and blocking in between young lineman Ferguson and Mangold is going to give Gang Green a hell of a left side of the OL.

8) Mets still own Scott Schoeneweis, their hideous lefty long reliever, $7.2M over next two years. Isn't this a great country?

7) Speaking of the Mets, what if Carlos Delgado’s hip is really bad? They don’t have a viable option as everyday first sacker- they’d have to act quickly to fill that big gap.

6) Tom Glavine has pinch-run four times in his career, pinch-hit twice, been in playoffs ten times, but has never once been on the disabled list. He's also back in Atlanta this season.

5) If you're a lefty pitcher and Tampa Bay releases you, it might be time for a new career, but Casey Fossum found his way into Pittsburgh's camp, and is trying to win a job there. Pirates have added Fossum, Doug Mientkiewicz and Byung Hyung-Kim, as they steamroll towards a 16th straight losing season.

4) Cleveland Browns are spending a lot in free agency, in part because they don’t have pick in the first three rounds of next month’s draft, so this is only way they can improve their team.

3) One of the strangest things about teams trying to get an NCAA bid is that, once you beat a team, you root like hell for that team the rest of season. Baylor, for instance, beat Notre Dame, so they're going to benefit from how well Irish are doing this season. Notre Dame's success could get Baylor a bid.

2) Underrated college hoop analyst Bob Wenzel was saying how he didn’t think moving 3-point line back nine inches next season will make much difference in the game; my hope is that it results in teams trying less 3’s—think it has become as big an unpredictable variable in games as turnovers are in the NFL.

1) March Madness officially starts Tuesday, with conference tournaments in Horizon and Ohio Valley getting underway at campus sites. Most of big boys have their tournaments late next week. Excellent time of year.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, March 4

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Hawks won five of their last seven home games. Warriors are 16-6 in their last twenty-two games.
-- Raptors won five of their last seven games. Orlando won six of their last eight games.
-- Pistons won four of their last five games.
-- Nets are 4-0 vs spread in game after their last four losses. San Antonio won nine games in row (6-3 vs spread).
-- Lakers won ten of their last eleven games.

Cold Teams
-- Sonics lost four of their last five games.
-- Bobcats lost twelve of their last fourteen games. Minnesota lost five of its last six games.
-- Grizzlies lost their last eight games (0-8 vs spread). Bulls lost four of their last five games.
-- Suns are 2-4 since acquiring Shaq; they are 3-9-1 vs spread in last 13 games. Blazers lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Kings lost four of their last five games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Hawks (+7.5) won 117-110 in Oakland Feb 22.
-- Orlando (+4) lost 98-79 in Toronto Dec 3.
-- Pistons (-6.5) won 107-103 in Seattle back on Nov 11.
-- Memphis (+6.5) lost 104-90 at Chicago Jan 21.
-- Spurs won 93-83 in New Jersey Sunday (-5.5).

Totals
-- Over is 16-4 in Golden State's last twenty games.
-- Five of last seven Toronto games went over the total.
-- Under is 12-4-1 in last seventeen Seattle games.
-- Six of last seven Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Memphis games went over the total.
-- Three of last four New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-2 in last dozen Phoenix games.
-- Over is 6-3 in Lakers' last nine games.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Tuesday, March 4

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Tips and Trends
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Toronto Raptors at Orlando Magic (NBA | 7 PM ET)

Raptors are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
The OVER is 9-1 in Toronto's last 10 games vs. Eastern Conference.
The OVER is 7-2 in Toronto's last 9 road games.
The OVER is 6-2 Toronto's last 8 overall.


New Jersey Nets at San Antonio Spurs (8 PM ET)

Nets are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.
Nets are 2-14 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
The OVER is 9-4-1 in New Jersey's last 14 road games.
The UNDER is 6-2 in San Antonio's last 8 home games.
The UNDER is 16-7 in San Antonio's last 23 overall.
The UNDER is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings.


Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers (10 PM ET)

Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. Northwest Division.
Blazers are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 home games.
The OVER is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Portland.
The OVER is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Phoenix's last 9 games vs. Northwest Division.


Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings (10 PM ET)

Surprisingly, this will be the first meeting between the teams this season. They will play each other 3 times after tonight, which means the Kings will help determine if the Lakers finish with the best record in the Western Conference. LA has won 4 of the last 5 games between them both SU & ATS. EDGE: LAKERS
Kobe Bryant is coming off a monster 52-point game for the Lakers on Sunday, scoring 30 of his points after the third quarter in a 108-104 overtime win against Dallas. Bryant averaged 31.3 points against the Kings last season, including 38 in 2 games at Sacramento. EDGE: LAKERS
New Laker Pau Gasol has never won at Arco Arena in 10 career games - all with Memphis. SLIGHT EDGE: KINGS
Lakers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. Pacific Division.
Lakers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 Tuesday games.
Lakers are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games overall.
Kings are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 Tuesday games.
Kings are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.
Favorite is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings.
The OVER is 11-2 in Sacramento's last 13 home games.
The OVER is 16-5-1 in the last 22 meetings.

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, March 4

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AKRON (20 - 8) at OHIO U (18 - 10) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 162-127 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO U is 162-127 ATS (+22.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
OHIO U is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
OHIO U is 60-38 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO U is 117-83 ATS (+25.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OHIO U is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 56-35 ATS (+17.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
OHIO U is 39-16 ATS (+21.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO U is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
AKRON is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 3-2 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 3-2 straight up against OHIO U 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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MIAMI OHIO (14 - 13) at KENT ST (23 - 6) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
KENT ST is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENT ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 5-0 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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E MICHIGAN (12 - 15) at TOLEDO (8 - 18) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 3-3 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 5-1 straight up against E MICHIGAN 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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WAKE FOREST (16 - 11) at VIRGINIA TECH (17 - 11) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 132-169 ATS (-53.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 132-169 ATS (-53.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 105-145 ATS (-54.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WAKE FOREST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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BOWLING GREEN (13 - 14) at BUFFALO (9 - 18) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-24 ATS (-19.4 Units) in March games since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 4-1 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 3-2 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W MICHIGAN (18 - 10) at C MICHIGAN (12 - 15) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
C MICHIGAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 4-1 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 4-1 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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N ILLINOIS (6 - 19) at BALL ST (5 - 22) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
BALL ST is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 3-2 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
N ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against BALL ST 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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NEBRASKA (17 - 10) at TEXAS (24 - 5) - 3/4/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEBRASKA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games in March games since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TEXAS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTEP (16 - 11) at SOUTHERN MISS (15 - 13) - 3/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a conference game this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 3-2 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 4-1 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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FLORIDA ST (17 - 12) at N CAROLINA (27 - 2) - 3/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
N CAROLINA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
N CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
N CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
N CAROLINA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
N CAROLINA is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 4-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 4-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST 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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COLORADO ST (6 - 22) at UTAH (15 - 12) - 3/4/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a home favorite of 15.5 to 18 points since 1997.
UTAH is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-2 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO ST is 3-2 straight up against UTAH 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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UNLV (22 - 6) at NEW MEXICO (22 - 7) - 3/4/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW MEXICO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all home games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
UNLV is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UNLV is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in March games since 1997.
UNLV is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
UNLV is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNLV is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UNLV is 60-36 ATS (+20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 3-2 against the spread versus UNLV over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 5-1 straight up against NEW MEXICO 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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ARKANSAS (19 - 9) at OLE MISS (19 - 9) - 3/4/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 39-65 ATS (-32.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 41-66 ATS (-31.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ARKANSAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 3-2 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 3-2 straight up against OLE MISS 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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COLORADO (11 - 17) at KANSAS ST (18 - 10) - 3/4/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 5-0 against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 4-1 straight up against COLORADO 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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DETROIT (7 - 22) at WRIGHT ST (20 - 9) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
WRIGHT ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all home games this season.
WRIGHT ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
WRIGHT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.
WRIGHT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game this season.

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

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WI-GREEN BAY (15 - 14) at VALPARAISO (19 - 12) - 3/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
VALPARAISO is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
VALPARAISO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

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

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (9 - 20) at IL-CHICAGO (16 - 14) - 3/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in March games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.

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

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LOYOLA-IL (11 - 18) at WI-MILWAUKEE (14 - 15) - 3/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-IL is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
LOYOLA-IL is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 101-72 ATS (+21.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 4-3 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 4-3 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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E WASHINGTON (11 - 18) at PORTLAND ST (20 - 9) - 3/4/2008, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TENNESSEE ST (13 - 16) at MOREHEAD ST (15 - 14) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE ST is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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E KENTUCKY (14 - 15) at AUSTIN PEAY (21 - 10) - 3/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
E KENTUCKY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games in March games since 1997.
E KENTUCKY is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-3 against the spread versus E KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-2 straight up against E KENTUCKY 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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SAMFORD (14 - 15) at TENN-MARTIN (16 - 15) - 3/4/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAMFORD is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

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

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TENNESSEE TECH (13 - 18) at MURRAY ST (17 - 12) - 3/4/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MURRAY ST is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PURDUE (23 - 6) at OHIO ST (17 - 12) - 3/4/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 49-75 ATS (-33.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PURDUE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
PURDUE is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
PURDUE is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
PURDUE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
PURDUE is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
PURDUE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
PURDUE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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IOWA (12 - 18) at NORTHWESTERN (8 - 19) - 3/4/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA is 139-177 ATS (-55.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
IOWA is 139-177 ATS (-55.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
NORTHWESTERN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.

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

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Tuesday, March 4

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-- Ohio (+8.5) lost 55-54 at Akron Jan 17; Bobcats lost three of last four games, but are 4-2 as MAC home favorite, winning at home by 9-12-2-15-3-21 points. Zips won last three games, are 4-3 on MAC road, 1-2 as MAC dog, losing on road by 6-1-20.

-- Miami won seven of last nine games; they lost 74-62 at home to Kent Jan 17 (-3.5), with Flashes shooting 63% for game and making 27-36 from line (Miami was 11-15). Kent won five of last six games, covered six of last ten as a MAC favorite.

-- Toledo (+5.5) lost 68-44 at Eastern Michigan Jan 22, trailing 39-17 at half; Rockets shot 33%, EMU 57%. Rockets lost four of last five games, but are 5-1 at home in MAC, losing only to Western Michigan. Eagles won three of their last four games.

-- Virginia Tech (+3) lost 77-75 at Wake Forest in ACC opener on Dec 23, turning ball over 22 times, shooting just 4-16 from arc. Wake lost last three games, allowing 83.3 ppg; they're 4-3 as ACC road dog. Hokies won three in row, by 4-8-19 points.

-- Buffalo (+4.5) lost 83-70 at Bowling Green Jan 17, trailing by 17 at half; Bulls lost four games in row, are just 1-5 at home in MAC, with only win by 4 vs E. Michigan. Bowling Green won five of last seven games, is 2-4 as MAC road underdog.

-- Central Michigan (+9) lost 72-52 at Western Michigan Jan 22 shooting 27% from floor, but Chippewas won five of six MAC home games, losing only to Kent. Western won last three, is 4-3 on MAC road, 3-2 as road fave, winning by 26-10-7-14 pts.

-- Ball State (+2.5) lost 60-58 at Northern Illinois Jan 22, making 36% from floor; Cardinals lost three of last four at home, are 2-1 as MAC favorite. Huskies lost seven of last eight, are 3-2 as a MAC road dog, losing away games by 17-14-4-15 points.

-- Texas had 8-game win streak snapped Saturday, covering its last four as home favorite, winning in Austin by 2-26-8-3-27-17 points. Nebraska won three of last four games, is 2-4 as Big 12 road dog, losing away games by 4-35-15-8-15 points.

-- Southern Mississippi (+5.5) lost 90-79 in El Paso Jan 30, with Miners making 12-26 from arc; Eagles are 5-1 as home favorite in C-USA, winning home games by 17-18-23-8-20 points, losing to Memphis Saturday. Miners are 3-3 as C-USA road dog.

-- North Carolina needed OT to win 84-73 at Florida State Feb 3 in game Lawson got hurt; he's back, but not 100% (ankle), but Tar Heels are 5-2 as ACC home favorite, winning home games by 31-22-10-39-16. Seminoles are 3-4 as ACC road underdog.

-- Utah (-8) won 67-52 at Colorado State Feb 2, but Utes are on 4-game losing streak, scoring just 63.8 ppg. Utah is 3-4 as fave in MWC home games, winning at home by 22-16-8-6 pts. Rams are 0-14, 2-5 as road dog, losing by 19-16-15-40-17-2-24 points.

-- New Mexico (+6.5) lost 79-60 at UNLV, trailing 40-20 at half; Lobos had six-game win streak snapped by BYU in last game- they've won five of last six at home, are 5-2 as home favorites, with wins by 15-10-40-45-16. Rebels won five of last six games.

-- Ole Miss (+6.5) lost 75-69 at Arkansas Feb 9; Rebels are 2-6 in last eight games, 2-4 as home favorite, winning by 3-2-16-11-3 points. Hogs are 2-4 in last six games, losing last four on road by 22-6-5-3 pts. Arkansas is 0-3 as SEC road underdog.

-- Kansas State lost last four games, desperately needs to win here and get back on track for NCAA bid; they beat Colorado 72-56 in Boulder Jan 23 (-4.5), but haven't won on road since. Buffs are 5-1 vs spread as Big 12 road dog, covering last three.

-- Portland State won last 11 Big Sky games, is 4-3 as favorite at home, winning by 25-14-2-2-11-23-3 pts. Vikings lost 58-57 at Eastern Washington in Big Sky opener Dec 22. Eagles are 2-4 as Big Sky road dog, losing by 2-10-19-5-4-13 points.

-- Ohio State (even) lost 75-68 at Purdue Jan 12; Buckeyes are on NCAA bubble, really need this game- they've lost four in a row, covered one of eight, losing last two at home, to Indiana, Wisconsin. Boilers are 13-1 in their last fourteen games.

-- Northwestern (+9) lost 53-51 at Iowa Feb 19; they've lost all seven Big 11 home games, with six by 10+ points. Iowa is 1-6 in last seven games, losing last three, scoring just 64.3 ppg- they are 1-7 on Big 11 road, winning only at Michigan, 68-60.

Horizon Tourament
Wright State lost last three games, after 10-game win streak in which eight of the wins were by four pts or less; they beat the Detroit Titans twice this season, 66-57 (-3)/59-58 (-9). Detroit is 5-2 vs spread in last seven games- 11 of their last 13 losses are by 10 points or less. Raiders are 2-10 vs spread last 12 as fave.

Valparaiso is in first Horizon League tourney; home side took both meetings with Green Bay this year, with UWGB losing in visit here, 82-73 (+8). Green Bay covered just one of last six as dog in this event; they're 3-4 as Horizon road dog, losing road games by 9-9-9-4-17-10-3 pts. Valpo is 2-6 as a home favorite.

Illinois-Chicago won first-round game in this event last seven years (6-1 vs spread); they lost four of last six games, are 6-1-1 as home favorite, winning home games by 18-9-10-10-6-14-24 points. Home side won both series games this year. Penguins lost five of last six games, but are 6-3 vs spread as a road dog.

Loyola IL won last six first round games, with four wins by 12+ points; home side won both their games vs Wisc-Milwaukee, with Ramblers losing 68-53 here (-5). Panthers are 2-7 in last 9 games, losing three of last four at home. Loyola is 4-2 against spread in last six games as a road favorite.

Ohio Valley Tournament
Tennessee State led Morehead by 18 at half Thursday, lost by 8, their only loss in last five games; Tigers won first meeting at home, 59-53; they shot 52%+ in both games. Morehead is 3-4 in last seven games; they're 5-2 vs spread as home fave in OVC games. Neither side has OVC tourney win in last three years.

Austin Peay covered just one of last seven as favorite in OVC tourney; they lost to Eastern Kentucky in this event in two of last three years. Peay swept EKU this year, 75-67 (-9)/65-59 (-3) making 18-42 from arc (43%). Colonels lost five of last six tilts, are 6-2 as OVC road dog. Peay is 3-7 vs spread as home fave.

UT-Martin waxed Samford twice this season, 63-49 (-2)/61-43 (+4), but Skyhawks are 0-3 in OVC tourney, playing just once in last four years. Bulldogs won first game in OVC tourney last two years; they won three of last four games, are 6-4 vs spread as underdog in OVC games. Martin is 6-5 as OVC favorite.

Murray State just lost at Tennessee Tech 71-66 five days ago; Racers won first meeting, 81-67- they covered just two of last eight games, are 5-5 as OVC home favorite. Tech lost three of last four games, is 5-3 as OVC road dog, losing away games by 10-5-14-12-4 points. Favorite covered both series games in '08.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Tuesday, March 4

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#16 Purdue at Ohio State (ESPN | 7 PM ET)

Purdue has won 13 of its last 14 conference games and 16 of its last 18 games overall. EDGE: PURDUE
Ohio State has won 8 of the last 9 meetings and has won 7 of the last 10 outings in Columbus. Purdue's last win in Columbus was a 107-75 victory back on February 7th, 1998. EDGE: OHIO STATE
The Boilermakers have posted an impressive 5-2 Big Ten road record this season, including a 5-game winning streak against Iowa, Penn State, Illinois, Wisconsin and Northwestern. EDGE: PURDUE
Purdue is 13-3 ATS in its last 16 games overall.
Purdue is 21-5 ATS in its last 26 games vs. Big Ten.
Purdue is 3-11 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
The UNDER is 40-19 in Purdue's last 59 games vs. Big Ten.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Ohio State's last 10 home games.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Ohio State's last 9 overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Ohio State's last 9 vs. Big Ten.


Miami (Ohio) at #23 Kent State (ESPN2 | 7 PM ET)

Miami is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games vs. MAC.
Miami is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games overall.
Kent State is 20-6 ATS in its last 26 Tuesday games.
Kent State is 29-13 ATS in its last 42 home games.
The OVER is 6-2 in Miami's last 8 games overall.


Arkansas at Mississippi (ESPN | 9 PM ET)

Ole Miss is 5-9 in SEC games, but 7of the team's 9 losses have come on the road, including a 2-point loss at former No. 1 Tennessee. SLIGHT EDGE: OLE MISS
Arkansas gives up the third-fewest points per game in the SEC at 65.5 points per game overall and has allowed just 68.4 in conference play. EDGE: UNDER
The Rebels have won 13 of the last 20 meetings with the Razorbacks, while the teams split the season series the last 2 years with each winning on its home court. EDGE: OLE MISS
Ole Miss has struggled down the stretch during the 2007-08 season, managing to win just 4 games since starting the season with 15 wins in its first 16 contests. EDGE: ARKANSAS
Mississippi is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games overall.
Arkansas is 17-38-2 ATS in its last 57 road games.
Arkansas is 4-10-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
Home team is 10-1-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
The OVER is 9-4 in Arkansas' last 13 road games.
The UNDER is 9-3 in Arkansas' last 12 Tuesday games.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Tuesday, March 4

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Bruins had six-game win streak snapped last night, 10-2 in Washington.
-- Rangers won six of their last eight games.
-- Flyers won three of their last four games.
-- Maple Leafs won eight of last eleven games.
-- Chicago won seven of its last ten games. Minnesota won its last three games, allowing five goals.
-- Flames won six of their last eight games.
-- Oilers won last four games, all by a single goal.
-- Avalanche won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Panthers lost eight of last eleven games.
-- Islanders lost four of their last five games.
-- Buffalo lost four of its last five games.
-- Penguins lost four of their last six games. Tampa Bay lost six of its last seven games.
-- Devils lost last two games, both by 2-1 scores.
-- Kings lost four in row, six of last seven games. Blues lost the last five games, scoring total of three goals.
-- Columbus is 5-11 in its last sixteen games.
-- Predators lost three of their last four games.
-- Canucks lost last three games, scoring total of five goals.

Series Records
-- Panthers won seven of last nine against Boston.
-- Islanders won four of last five against the Rangers.
-- Sabres won eight of last eleven against the Flyers.
-- Lightning won eight of last nine against Pittsburgh.
-- Leafs lost to New Jersey twice this season, both by 3-2.
-- Minnesota won nine of last ten against the Blackhawks.
-- Blues won five of last six against Los Angeles.
-- Jackets won four of last five against Calgary.
-- Predators won seven in row against Edmonton.
-- Avalanche won their last three games vs Vancouver.

Totals
-- Over is 8-1 in last nine Florida-Boston games.
-- Five of last six Ranger games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Buffalo games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Pittsburgh's last seven games.
-- Last three New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine Los Angeles games.
-- Under is 6-1 in last seven Calgary-Columbus games.
-- Six of last seven Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Colorado games.

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Tuesday, March 4

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Tuesday NHL Gameday

The battle of New York takes center stage on Tuesday night, with the Rangers playing host to the Islanders at Madison Square Garden. Here's a look in your NHL Gameday:

New York Islanders at New York Rangers, 7:00pm ET

The Islanders have lost four of their past five games, and they've had trouble putting the puck in the net over that span. New York fell 4-1 to the Flyers on Saturday, and they followed that up with a 1-0 loss to the Panthers on Sunday. Wade Dubielewicz filled in for Rick DiPietro on Sunday; the Isles' starting keeper was absent for personal reasons.

The Rangers moved up the Eastern Conference standings with a 5-4 win over the Flyers on Sunday afternoon. Brendan Shanahan scored the shootout winner for New York in that game, while Stephen Valiquette stopped 17 of 18 Philly shots after replacing an ineffective Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games.

Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers, 7:00pm ET

Buffalo was all over the Predators 8-4 last Wednesday, but since then they've dropped back-to-back decisions to the Canadiens and Red Wings. Montreal knocked off their division rival 6-2 on Friday, while Detroit was good for a 4-2 victory on Sunday. Ryan Miller had 35 saves in the loss on Sunday, and Jason Pominville scored his 20th goal.

The Flyers had their three-game winning streak snapped with their loss to the Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Philadelphia had knocked off the Sabres, Senators, and Islanders in their previous three games. Jeff Carter had two goals for Philadelphia in their loss on Sunday, while Antero Niittymaki was yanked after allowing four goals on just 14 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild, 8:00pm ET

The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-1 win over the Canucks on Sunday night, with leading Calder Trophy candidate Patrick Kane scoring twice and adding an assist in the contest. Chicago had been pounded 7-4 by the Stars in their previous game, but overall they have won four of their past six outings. The Hawks will meet Anaheim Wednesday.

The Wild continue to hold down top spot in the Northwest Division standings, and they picked up their third straight win by beating the Kings 2-1 on Sunday night. Marian Gaborik scored his 34th goal of the season for Minnesota in that victory, while Martin Skoula had the overtime winner. Niklas Backstrom had 27 saves in Sunday's contest.

Vancouver Canucks at Colorado Avalanche, 9:30pm ET

The Canucks have now lost their last three games in a row, although two of those results were overtime losses that at least allowed them to pick up some points in the tight Western Conference standings. Ryan Kesler had the lone Vancouver goal in their loss to Chicago on Sunday, and the Canucks managed only 10 shots in that contest.

Colorado has now won four of their past five games to get back into the Top 8 of the Western Conference standings. The Avalanche handily defeated the lowly Kings 5-2 on Saturday, but forwards Ryan Smyth and Marek Svatos both left the game with injuries. Colorado is also waiting for the debut of Peter Forsberg, which could happen Tuesday.

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NBA
Hot Lines


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Pick 'n' roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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Toronto at Orlando (-8.5, 209)

Chris Bosh stole the show the last time these two clubs hooked up, dropping 40 points on 14-of-16 shooting from the floor to help the Raptors spank the Magic by 17 points. That won’t sit well with the Magic and this time the Raps won’t have Bosh to lean on. He’s out for about a week with a swollen knee. Toronto probably won’t shoot almost 59 percent like they did last time either.

Toronto has a lot of guys who can hit shots, but a lot depends on an inside scoring presence to open up those outside looks. Without Bosh, they don’t really have that - Orlando does.

Dwight Howard went for 37 points in Orlando’s latest losing effort against the Raps and has recorded six straight double-doubles including a 26-point, 22-rebound effort against the listless Knicks on Saturday.

Plus, if you’re in the market for look-ahead spots, Toronto might be thinking about tomorrow’s cupcake at Miami to end this mini road trip.

Pick: Magic


L.A. Lakers at Sacramento (+5 ½, 220)

It’s hard to go against the Lakers these days, especially when they’re favored by less than a touchdown. But they have dropped three of the last four against the number over a few hard-fought games. That slide likely ends tonight against a Sacramento club that had lost four straight before beating the Heat on Sunday.

The Lakers will be looking to make a statement here; they play Sacramento four times in L.A.’s last 22 games. L.A. has won and covered four of its last five meetings with the Kings.

"They're certainly a spoiler," Lakers coach Phil Jackson told the Los Angeles Times. "We are serious about how difficult it's going to be to go there and win."

In other news, Ron Artest was fined – again – for statements he made about Sacramento’s coaching staff following Sunday’s win over Miami.

Pick: Lakers


Charlotte at Minnesota (-5, 196)

Things are looking up for the Bobcats, at least for the time being.

Charlotte hung tough with Boston over the weekend in an eight-point loss as huge 18-point underdogs and then pounded the Raptors in the battle of the boards to score a 110-98 upset at home to Toronto.

The Bobcats outscored the Raps 32-0 on second-chance points in a win that makes them feel a whole lot better about themselves considering they pulled it off without Gerald Wallace.

But defense is still a concern for Charlotte. The Bobcats are allowing 109 points a game over their last five, playing over the total in each of those. Minnesota isn’t much better in its own end, allowing about 102 points over its last five.

Pick: Over

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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, March 4


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GOLDEN STATE (36 - 22) at ATLANTA (25 - 33) - 3/4/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-34 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.

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

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TORONTO (32 - 26) at ORLANDO (38 - 23) - 3/4/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 81-62 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 64-44 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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SEATTLE (16 - 43) at DETROIT (43 - 16) - 3/4/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games in March games since 1996.
DETROIT is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against SEATTLE 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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CHARLOTTE (20 - 39) at MINNESOTA (12 - 46) - 3/4/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 23-33 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 30-47 ATS (-21.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 60-77 ATS (-24.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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MEMPHIS (14 - 45) at CHICAGO (23 - 36) - 3/4/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 24-35 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
CHICAGO is 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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NEW JERSEY (26 - 33) at SAN ANTONIO (41 - 17) - 3/4/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 549-477 ATS (+24.3 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 441-378 ATS (+25.2 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 102-69 ATS (+26.1 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 94-62 ATS (+25.8 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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PHOENIX (39 - 20) at PORTLAND (31 - 29) - 3/4/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 36-53 ATS (-22.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (42 - 18) at SACRAMENTO (27 - 32) - 3/4/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA LAKERS are 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games this season.
LA LAKERS are 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA LAKERS are 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 5-3 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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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, March 4


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FLORIDA (29-30-0-9, 67 pts.) at BOSTON (35-24-0-6, 76 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 5-25 ATS (+43.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 9-35 ATS (+65.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 13-35 ATS (+51.2 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.
BOSTON is 35-30 ATS (+69.4 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 16-10 ATS (+4.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 12-6 ATS (+19.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 10-4 ATS (+14.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BOSTON is 20-15 ATS (+36.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 20-10 ATS (+30.2 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 7-4 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 7-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+7.0 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (31-29-0-7, 69 pts.) at NY RANGERS (34-24-0-8, 76 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 11-9 (+5.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 11-9-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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BUFFALO (31-26-0-9, 71 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (33-25-0-8, 74 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 31-35 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 46-43 ATS (-15.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-15 ATS (-11.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 6-13 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BUFFALO is 59-46 ATS (+11.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 22-6 ATS (+13.6 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 29-19 ATS (+50.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-34 ATS (-21.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-37 ATS (-28.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-11 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-15 ATS (-20.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 12-5 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 12-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.6 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (37-23-0-7, 81 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (26-32-0-7, 59 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 85-69 ATS (+166.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-6 ATS (+20.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 49-30 ATS (+88.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-25 ATS (+63.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 27-11 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-39 ATS (-24.7 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 (+8.8 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 9-1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.7 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (37-23-0-6, 80 pts.) at TORONTO (29-28-0-10, 68 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 11-2 ATS (+8.3 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 33-27 ATS (+62.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-11 ATS (+30.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-4 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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CHICAGO (31-28-0-6, 68 pts.) at MINNESOTA (37-24-0-5, 79 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 63-119 ATS (+211.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-7 ATS (+21.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CHICAGO is 16-13 ATS (+33.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-22.0 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-2 (+6.8 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 9-2-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (26-36-0-5, 57 pts.) at ST LOUIS (28-27-0-10, 66 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 10-24 ATS (+36.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 12-23 ATS (+46.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 9-19 ATS (-15.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-16 ATS (+24.4 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 6-5 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 6-5-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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COLUMBUS (30-27-0-10, 70 pts.) at CALGARY (34-23-0-9, 77 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 53-60 ATS (+141.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 52-59 ATS (+137.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 19-16 ATS (+39.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 7-3 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 2-7 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
CALGARY is 6-9 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CALGARY is 13-15 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-5 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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NASHVILLE (33-25-0-8, 74 pts.) at EDMONTON (31-30-0-5, 67 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 17-43 ATS (+69.3 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
EDMONTON is 31-35 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 15-11 ATS (+26.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 8-4 ATS (+13.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.

Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 8-3 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 8-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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VANCOUVER (32-24-0-9, 73 pts.) at COLORADO (34-26-0-6, 74 pts.) - 3/4/2008, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 10-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 12-3 ATS (+8.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-12 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 15-10 ATS (+28.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 21-10 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 22-20 ATS (+49.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 13-9 ATS (+26.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 12-9 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 12-9-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.6 Units)

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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


New Jersey at San Antonio
The Nets have dropped four of their last five on the road and face a San Antonio team that has won nine in a row and 13 of its last 14. The Spurs are the pick (-11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has San Antonio favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-11 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

Game 501-502: Golden State at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 118.070; Atlanta 118.729
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 223
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 220
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+1); Over

Game 503-504: Toronto at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.776; Orlando 127.497
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 10; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 9; 209
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-9); Over

Game 505-506: Seattle at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 112.743; Detroit 125.472
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 12 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 14; 195
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+14); Under

Game 507-508: Charlotte at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 110.204; Minnesota 117.529
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 7; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 5; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-5); Under

Game 509-510: Memphis at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 108.244; Chicago 118.166
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 10; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 11; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+11); Over

Game 511-512: New Jersey at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 111.684; San Antonio 126.823
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 15; 177
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 11 1/2; 183 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-11 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Phoenix at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 120.282; Portland 115.393
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 5; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-2 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: LA Lakers at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.070; Sacramento 121.741
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 223 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 220 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+5 1/2); Over

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Miami (OH) at Kent State
Kent couldn't avoid the letdown after beating St. Mary's (CA) as the Golden Flashes fell at lower-rated Bowling Green on Saturday. Returning home, Kent will look to get back into the win column against a Miami of Ohio team that has lost two of its last three road games and three of its last five overall. The Golden Flashes are the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Kent State favored by 11 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

Game 517-518: Akron at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 56.741; Ohio 64.571
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 8
Vegas Line: Ohio by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-3 1/2)

Game 519-520: Miami (OH) at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 56.619; Kent State 68.079
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Kent State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-5 1/2)

Game 521-522: Eastern Michigan at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 51.530; Toledo 54.534
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 3
Vegas Line: Toledo by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-2 1/2)

Game 523-524: Wake Forest at Virginia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 65.890; Virginia Tech 66.451
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 1
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 5
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+5)

Game 525-526: Bowling Green at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 49.067; Buffalo 55.165
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 6
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 3
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-3)

Game 527-528: Western Michigan at Central Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 61.845; Central Michigan 57.744
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 4
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 3
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-3)

Game 529-530: Northern Illinois at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 46.219; Ball State 55.309
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 9
Vegas Line: Ball State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-7)

Game 531-532: Nebraska at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 64.848; Texas 79.054
Dunkel Line: Texas by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-13 1/2)

Game 533-534: UTEP at Southern Miss
Dunkel Ratings: UTEP 59.154; Southern Miss 60.040
Dunkel Line: Southern Miss by 1
Vegas Line: Southern Miss by 4
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (+4)

Game 535-536: Florida State at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 61.458; North Carolina 81.425
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 20
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-17 1/2)

Game 537-538: Colorado State at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 46.167; Utah 66.520
Dunkel Line: Utah by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-17 1/2)

Game 539-540: UNLV at New Mexico
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 64.285; New Mexico 68.839
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 6
Dunkel Pick: UNLV (+6)

Game 541-542: Arkansas at Ole Miss
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 65.960; Ole Miss 70.063
Dunkel Line: Ole Miss by 4
Vegas Line: Ole Miss by 2
Dunkel Pick: Ole Miss (-2)

Game 543-544: Colorado at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 61.248; Kansas State 73.815
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+16 1/2)

Game 545-546: Detroit at Wright State
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 49.990; Wright State 60.667
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Wright State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+12)

Game 547-548: WI-Green Bay at Valparaiso
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 52.981; Valparaiso 60.288
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 6
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (-6)

Game 549-550: Youngstown State at Illinois-Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Youngstown State 50.393; Illinois-Chicago 60.997
Dunkel Line: Illinois-Chicago by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Illinois-Chicago by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (+12 1/2)

Game 551-552: Loyola-Illinois at WI-Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Illinois 54.426; WI-Milwaukee 57.807
Dunkel Line: WI-Milwaukee by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 6
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Illinois (+6)

Game 553-554: Eastern Washington at Portland State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Washington 50.818; Portland State 61.467
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Portland State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Washington (+14)

Game 555-556: Tennessee State at Morehead State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 46.010; Morehead State 49.987
Dunkel Line: Morehead State by 4
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Morehead State

Game 557-558: Eastern Kentucky at Austin Peay
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 43.591; Austin Peay 57.437
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 14
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 10
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (-10)

Game 559-560: Samford at Tennessee-Martin
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 45.534; Tennessee-Martin 53.245
Dunkel Line: Tennessee-Martin by 8
Vegas Line: Tennessee-Martin by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (-6 1/2)

Game 561-562: Tennessee Tech at Murray State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 46.302; Murray State 52.396
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 6
Vegas Line: Murray State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (+6 1/2)

Game 563-564: Purdue at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 70.014; Ohio State 68.358
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Purdue (+1 1/2)

Game 565-566: Iowa at Northwestern
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 57.670; Northwestern 60.444
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern