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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 03:46 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

Six top minor league prospects for Cincinnati Reds.........

6) Josh Roenicke, P-- Originally went to UCLA for football, so he is little bit older (25). Father Gary was major league OF- he had an 0.95 ERA in 19 IP at AA late last year.

5) Todd Frazier, SS-- Hero of '98 Little League WS hit .319 in his first pro season; not expected to remain a shortstop.

4) Johnny Cueto, P-- Allowed 74 hits in 83 IP split between AA and AAA in '07; his mentor in former Red Mario Soto.

3) Joey Votto, 1B-OF-- Went 3-3 with HR in his major league debut; wound up hitting .321 in his first 84 big league ABs.

2) Homer Bailey, P-- Only Reds could have pitching prospect named Homer; he allowed 43 hits in 45 big league IP last year.

1) Jay Bruce, OF-- Hit .305 with 11 HRs in 187 AB at AAA in 2007; turns 21 the first week of this season.

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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 03:47 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Random mid-week thoughts........

13) I would still rank John Elway and Steve Young as the two best QB’s I’ve ever seen, but Brett Favre was one of the most fun to watch; you just never knew what he was going to do. We wish him well in his life’s next chapter.

12) When Seattle traded Kurt Thomas to Spurs, they turned down a better offer from Orlando; Sonics’ GM Sam Presti came to Seattle from the Alamo—why did the NBA allow the trade to go through? Seems a little bit fishy, doesn't it?

11) 76ers’ G Kevin Ollie has played on 12 different teams in his 11-year NBA career.

10) In the last three years, NFL’s salary cap has jumped from $85M to $116M.

9) Rams made smart move in signing G Jacob Bell away from Tennessee; Bell protected Ben Roethlisberger in college while at Miami OH, is three-years starter for Titans. This plugs a trouble spot for Rams; since ’04, 11 different guys started at left guard—four just last season.

8) Arizona, California are two worst states in this country for identity theft; the average identity theft in Califonrnia sets the average victim back $3,000.

7) Nolan Richardson is serious about taking Arkansas State basketball job; if he gets it, the Sun Belt Conference will get a whole lot more interesting.

6) No 9-9 Pac-10 team has ever made the NCAA tournament; Arizona has to sweep the Oregon schools this weekend, just to get to 9-9, but they’ve played toughest schedule in country, so my guess is that two wins this weekend gets them in.

5) There is no way the Duke-Carolina hoop rivalry is as intense as Bama-Auburn in football. Crimson Tide had 92,000 freakin’ people last year, for their spring game!!!!!

4) ESPN has Pete Maravich at #5, David Thompson #8 on their all-time players’ list. Pistol Pete was a joy to watch, but anyone who thinks he was a better college player than Thompson is nuts. LSU never even made NCAA tournament in that era.

3) Giants’ Noah Lowry walked nine of the 12 Rangers he faced in Monday’s exhibition game; he threw 24 pitches before any Texas batter even swung the bat. Weird thing is, Lowry is a pretty good hurler who isn’t a power pitcher, so control has rarely been an issue for him. Tuesday night, Giants announced Lowry has wrist tendonitis, and will miss several days.

2) I’d love to know how much scrambling there was at the NFL offices when they heard about Favre retiring, changing dates for national TV on the ’08 schedule. No way will the Packers get many national TV dates with Favre not playing this year.

1) Do you think Packer GM Ted Thompson made a phone call to Cleveland Tuesday morning, to discuss Derek Anderson?

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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 03:48 AM

National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, March 5

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Warriors won last four games, by 6-22-6-17 points.
-- Magic won seven of their last nine games. Washington won four of its last five contests.
-- Cavaliers won five of their last seven games.
-- Raptors won four of their last five home games.
-- Celtics won last five games, failed to cover last three. Detroit won five of its last six games.
-- New Orleans won three of its last four games.
-- Rockets won last fifteen games, covered last seven. Pacers won last two games, scoring 125 ppg, after losing five of six.
-- Jazz won three of last four, 17 of its last 21 games.

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost five of their last six games.
-- Knicks lost four of their last five games.
-- Heat are 2-9 since trading Shaq, 2-2 in last four games.
-- Grizzlies lost last nine games (0-9 vs spread). Nets lost three of their last four games.
-- Bucks lost three in row, eleven of last fifteen games. Sonics lost five of their last six games.
-- Hawks lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Nuggets covered one of last six games (2-4 SU). Suns are 0-7 vs spread in game after their last seven wins.
-- Minnesota lost four in row, six of last seven games.
-- Clippers lost last six games (1-5 vs spread). Kings lost five of their last six games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Bobcats (+8.5) lost 127-96 in Oakland Feb 1.
-- Orlando (+2) won 94-82 at Washington Nov 3.
-- Home team won both Cleveland-New York games this year.
-- Toronto (-7.5) won 114-82 in Miami Feb 4th, last game before they traded Shaq.
-- Visitor won both Detroit-Boston games this season.
-- Memphis (+5.5) won 110-103 in Swamp back on Nov 27.
-- Bucks (-1) lost 104-98 in Seattle on Dec 7th.
-- Hornets (-1.5) won 92-86 in Atlanta on Nov 30.
-- Rockets (-4) won 106-103 at Indiana Feb 1.
-- Nuggets lost 137-115 in Phoenix back on Jan 7.
-- Minnesota (+7.5) won 111-100 at home vs Utah Feb 26.
-- Clippers are 2-0 vs Sacramento this year, with wins by 26-10.

Totals
-- Last six Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Orlando games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Toronto games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Boton games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Memphis games went over the total; under is 4-1 in Nets' last five games.
-- Over is 10-2 in last dozen Milwaukee games.
-- Last three Atlanta road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Houston games.
-- Over is 10-3 in last thirteen Phoenix games.
-- Six of last nine Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-1-1 in last dozen Clipper games, but over is 7-2 in last nine Sacramento games.

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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 03:49 AM

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA

Wednesday, March 5

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks [7:30 PM ET]

Cavaliers: Cleveland is 11-4 this season when LeBron James scores 35 or more points. James did just that on Sunday against Chicago with 37, and he is averaging 30 points in his last 4 trips to Madison Square Garden. The Cavs are 1-3 in those games.

Knicks: Some of the team's younger players are beginning to get more playing time, especially with Zach Randolph hurting with a foot injury. Insiders believe this could be a sign that head coach Isiah Thomas is already starting to plan for the future - one that he most likely won't be a part of.

Top Trends

Cavs are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Cavs have not covered consecutive games since January 30.
The OVER is 8-1 in New York's last 9 games vs. Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries

Cavs' C Zydrunas Ilgauskas (14 ppg; back) is listed as not expected to play. Cavs are 1-0 SU & ATS without him this year.
Knicks' F Zach Randolph (18 ppg; foot) is listed as questionable. Knicks are 0-5 SU & 1-4 ATS without him.

Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics [7:30 PM ET]

Team Tips

Pistons: The visiting team has won each of the first 2 meetings between the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and this will be the last opportunity for both to show they are the superior team. Still, Detroit head coach Flip Saunders insists the team isn't caught up in keeping pace with the Celtics. “We don’t look at that,” Saunders said. “Whether you have the one-seed, the two, it all kind of pans out. You have to win on the road. We haven’t put a lot of emphasis that we have to catch Boston. Our main thing is let’s take care of ourselves—we’ll have a good record and see where it falls in.”

Celtics: It will be interesting to see how Sam Cassell will fit in with the team even though he probably won't see any action in this game. Still, there is a positive attitude in Boston knowing that Cassell could very well be the missing piece of the puzzle. “(GM Danny Ainge) asked me how I felt about it,” Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo said. “I told him I thought it would be a great idea. It can only help me.”

Top Trends

Pistons are 9-1 SU in the last 10 meetings.
Pistons are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games vs. Atlantic Division.
Celtics are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries

Pistons' G Chauncey Billups (personal) is expected to play.
Celtics' G Sam Cassell (13 ppg; trade) has passed his physical but is not expected to play.

Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets [8:30 PM ET]

Team Tips

Pacers: Mike Dunleavy has stepped up offensively in the last 6 games, topping 30 points 3 times following back-to-back performances of 36. “Mike is a hell of a scorer,” Pacers head coach Jim O'Brien said. “He gets on a roll, and we try running him off as many pick-and-rolls as we can. Whenever Mike or Danny (Granger) score a lot of points, a lot of it has to do with our tempo. The last couple games, our tempo has been where it needed to be.”

Rockets: Star Tracy McGrady insists the team remains on a mission to make the playoffs despite the loss of Yao Ming. “We know how good we are and we’re showing it,” McGrady said. “We’re a focused group, a group that understands how to win ballgames.” However, some insiders remain skeptical of the team's 15-game winning streak due to a soft schedule.

Top Trends

Pacers are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. Southwest Division.
Pacers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings, covering the last 3.
Rockets are 13-2 ATS during their 15-game winning streak.

Key Injuries

Pacers' F/C Jermaine O’Neal (15 ppg; knee) and G Jamaal Tinsley (12 ppg; knee) are out indefinitely. 8-12 ATS L20 without O’Neal; 5-6 ATS without Tinsley.
Rockets' C Yao Ming (22 ppg; foot) is out for season. Rockets are 3-1 ATS without him this year.

Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Team Tips

Suns: Phoenix is stil searching for outside shooters and seems to have found at least one in former Jazz/76er Gordan Giricek, who could make his debut against Denver. The Suns are also pursuing Tyronn Lue, further proof that spot-up shooters are needed now with Shaquille O'Neal patrolling the middle.

Nuggets: Keeping up with the Suns has been a major problem for Denver in the last 2 meetings - losing those games by a combined 39 points - but insiders expect the Nuggets to run-and-gun again in this one. Shaq will be playing back-to-back nights, and the high altitude could be a big factor

Top Trends

Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. Northwest Division.
Nuggets are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games but have failed to cover their last 2.

Key Injuries

None.

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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 04:00 AM

College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 5

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BOSTON COLLEGE (13 - 14) at MIAMI (20 - 8) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 68-38 ATS (+26.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 68-38 ATS (+26.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 62-38 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 75-50 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 5-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON COLLEGE is 6-0 straight up against MIAMI 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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DUKE (25 - 3) at VIRGINIA (14 - 13) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
DUKE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 126-89 ATS (+28.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 1-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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MINNESOTA (18 - 10) at INDIANA (24 - 5) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 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
MINNESOTA is 2-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 2-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENTUCKY (16 - 11) at S CAROLINA (13 - 15) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S CAROLINA is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S CAROLINA is 3-3 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 5-1 straight up against S CAROLINA 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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SYRACUSE (17 - 12) at SETON HALL (17 - 12) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 1-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 1-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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FORDHAM (11 - 15) at RICHMOND (15 - 12) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 2-2 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 4-0 straight up against RICHMOND 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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DUQUESNE (16 - 11) at TEMPLE (16 - 12) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
TEMPLE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUQUESNE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 1-1 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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DAYTON (18 - 9) at ST BONAVENTURE (8 - 20) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 31-53 ATS (-27.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 2-0 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 2-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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LASALLE (14 - 14) at MASSACHUSETTS (19 - 9) - 3/5/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
LASALLE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games this season.
LASALLE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road lined games this season.
LASALLE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
LASALLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
LASALLE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LASALLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road 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
LASALLE is 2-1 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-2 straight up against LASALLE 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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ST JOHNS (11 - 17) at NOTRE DAME (22 - 6) - 3/5/2008, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 1-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
ST JOHNS is 1-0 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (20 - 8) at VANDERBILT (24 - 5) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 1-1 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 1-1 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST 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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UCF (16 - 12) at HOUSTON (21 - 7) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-2 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-2 straight up against UCF 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 ST (14 - 15) at MISSOURI (15 - 14) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
MISSOURI is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 4-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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MEMPHIS (28 - 1) at SMU (9 - 18) - 3/5/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 182-144 ATS (+23.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 182-144 ATS (+23.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 108-80 ATS (+20.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SMU is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SMU is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SMU is 33-61 ATS (-34.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SMU is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SMU is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SMU is 3-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against SMU 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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ALABAMA (15 - 14) at LSU (12 - 16) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
LSU is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LSU is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA is 3-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 4-1 straight up against LSU 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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TULSA (16 - 11) at UAB (21 - 8) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UAB is 2-0 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
UAB is 2-0 straight up against TULSA 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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PENN ST (14 - 14) at WISCONSIN (24 - 4) - 3/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 5-0 against the spread versus PENN ST over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 5-0 straight up against PENN ST 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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OKLAHOMA (19 - 10) at OKLAHOMA ST (16 - 12) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA is 4-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST 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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GEORGIA (12 - 15) at AUBURN (14 - 13) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 2-1 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA is 2-1 straight up against AUBURN 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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MARSHALL (15 - 12) at TULANE (15 - 13) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARSHALL is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 39-65 ATS (-32.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARSHALL is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TULANE is 29-52 ATS (-28.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TULANE is 27-50 ATS (-28.0 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TULANE is 20-39 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
TULANE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
TULANE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULANE is 3-2 against the spread versus MARSHALL over the last 3 seasons
TULANE is 3-2 straight up against MARSHALL 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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S FLORIDA (12 - 17) at VILLANOVA (17 - 11) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 1-0 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 1-0 straight up against S FLORIDA 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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E CAROLINA (10 - 17) at RICE (3 - 24) - 3/5/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
E CAROLINA is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
E CAROLINA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games this season.
E CAROLINA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
E CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
E CAROLINA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.
RICE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 2-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 3-1 straight up against E CAROLINA 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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TCU (14 - 13) at AIR FORCE (14 - 13) - 3/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TCU is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TCU is 82-110 ATS (-39.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TCU is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
AIR FORCE is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 19-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 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
AIR FORCE is 4-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
AIR FORCE is 4-1 straight up against TCU 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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TENNESSEE (26 - 3) at FLORIDA (21 - 8) - 3/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 4-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 4-1 straight up against FLORIDA 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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TEXAS A&M (21 - 8) at BAYLOR (20 - 8) - 3/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BAYLOR is 4-1 against the spread versus TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS A&M is 4-1 straight up against BAYLOR 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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WYOMING (12 - 16) at BYU (23 - 6) - 3/5/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BYU is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
BYU is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
BYU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BYU is 4-1 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
BYU is 6-0 straight up against WYOMING 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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PACIFIC (20 - 9) at UC-RIVERSIDE (7 - 19) - 3/5/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 4-1 against the spread versus UC-RIVERSIDE over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 4-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (9 - 19) at FLA ATLANTIC (14 - 17) - 3/5/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 99-132 ATS (-46.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 99-132 ATS (-46.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-2 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
FLA ATLANTIC is 3-2 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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TROY (11 - 18) at LA-LAFAYETTE (15 - 14) - 3/5/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
TROY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
TROY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games this season.
TROY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
TROY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
TROY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 3-2 against the spread versus LA-LAFAYETTE over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-2 straight up against TROY 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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DENVER (11 - 18) at NEW ORLEANS (18 - 12) - 3/5/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in March games since 1997.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-1 straight up against DENVER 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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ARKANSAS ST (10 - 19) at N TEXAS (19 - 10) - 3/5/2008, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 3-3 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 4-2 straight up against ARKANSAS 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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LA-MONROE (10 - 20) at MIDDLE TENN ST (14 - 14) - 3/5/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 3-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 3-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST 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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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 04:01 AM

College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up

Wednesday, March 5

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-- Miami (+2) lost 76-66 at Boston College Jan 15, trailing by 14 at half, shooting 32% for game; 'canes won five of last six, are 2-2 as ACC home favorite, winning at home by 10-3-1-15-2 pts. Eagles lost four in row, ten of last eleven games.

-- Virginia is on short rest after winning makeup game Monday at Ga Tech; they lost 87-65 at Duke Jan 13 (+14), but Cavaliers won three of last four, covered last five games. Duke has UNC on deck- they lost two of last three on road (0-3 vs spread).

-- Indiana is 2-1 under Dakich, winning by 3-3, then losing big Sunday; they won 65-60 at Minnesota Jan 17 (-2). Gophers are 4-2 vs spread on Big 11 road, 3-2 as road dog, losing away tilts by 6-16-9-12 pts. Hoosiers are 4-4 as Big 11 home favorite.
(Tubby Smith was at Ole Miss Tuesday night, for Senior Night for his youngest son).

-- South Carolina (+8) lost 78-70 at Kentucky Jan 26; Carolina was 2-3 on foul line, UK 18-23. SC lost five of seven SEC home games (1-2 as home favorite). Wildcats won four of its last five are playing first road game without injured star Patterson.

-- Syracuse lost five of last six games after yakking on 11-point lead at home vs Pitt, they gave up 88 ppg last two tilts. Seton Hall is 4-3 at home in Big East, but lost six of last eight overall. Orange are 20-85 from arc (23.5%) in their last four games.

-- Fordham covered last three tries as road underdog, winning twice; they're 13-41 from arc in last two games. Underdog is 5-1 vs spread in last six Richmond home games- four of their last five games overall were decided by six or less points.

-- Duquesne C James, an excellent shot blocker, has an injured shoulder; Dukes lost last four games, by 3-27-3-7 pts. Temple won seven of last ten games; they're 3-1-1 as A-14 home fave, winning at home by 19-13-10-3-14 points.

-- St Bonaventure ended six-game skid with 70-50 win Saturday in St Louis; they lost last four home games, all by 11+ points. Dayton lost five of last six road games; they're 3-5 in last eight games overall, they're 2-5-1 vs spread in last eight as a favorite.

-- UMass won, covered last four games; they're 2-4 as favorite at home, winning home games by 7-2-11-23 pts. LaSalle had its four-game win streak ended Saturday; they're 7-0 as underdog on A-14 road, winning six of the seven games SU.

-- St John's is 6-2 vs spread as Big East road dog, losing away games by 6-16-9-10-17-12 points- they lost four of last five, but have tried just 10 FTs in last two games. Notre Dame 5-3 as Big East home favorite, winning at home by 13-6-17-7-9-3-12-7 pts.

-- Mississippi State won three in row, six of last seven after win at Florida last game, their first cover in four tries as an SEC dog Vanderbilt won seven of last eight games; they are 7-0 at home in SEC (3-3 as home fave) winning by 7-16-7-41-3-12-3 points.

-- Houston (+1) won 84-81 at Central Florida Feb 2, shooting 16 of 42 from arc; Cougars are 4-2 as C-USA home fave, winning at home by 5-13-11-22-9-28 pts. UCF won four of its last five, is 2-1 as road underdog, losing away games by 2-21-5 points.

-- Missouri (-5) lost 72-67 at Iowa State Jan 16 (Tigers hit 8-15 at foul line, ISU 25-37); Tigers lost six of last nine, are 0-5 as a Big 12 home favorite, with home wins by 13-3-7 pts. Cyclones are 0-7 on Big 12 road, failing to cover last three as road dog.

-- SMU (+31) lost 77-48 at Memphis Feb 6; Mustangs lost five of last six games, but did upset UTEP in last game. SMU is 3-4 as C-USA road dog. Tigers are 1-8 vs spread in last nine games they've failed to cover last five conference home games.

-- LSU (+9.5) lost 81-72 at Alabama Feb 9, making 37% from the floor, but Tigers are better under interim coach Pierre, winning last three games, by 20-7-7 pts. Alabama is 4-2 as road dog in SEC (0-7 SU) losing away games by 4-7-7-10-2-12-3 points.

-- UAB won last four games, by 2-14-7-25 points; they're 5-1 as C-USA home favorite, winning at home by 7-18-19-8-2-25 pts. Tulsa won five of last six games; they're 2-3 as road dog, with losses by 6-4-7-11-15 pts- they have three OT losses in 2008.

-- Wisconsin (-4) won 80-55 at Penn State Jan 15, making 60% from floor, 10-18 from arc; Badgers won last five games (4-1 vs spread), they're 2-6 as home favorite, winning by 13-10-12-3-13- 9-15 pts. Penn State is 1-4 in last five tries as Big 11 road dog.

-- Oklahoma State (+8.5) lost 64-61 in Norman Jan 28, in game they led 32-27 at half; State won, covered last five games, with wins in last four home games by 1-10-1-15 pts- they're 3-1 as a Big 12 favorite. Sooners lost four of their last five road games.

-- Georgia lost five in row, 10 of last 11 games, while Auburn is 2-8 in ten games; Dawgs are 1-6 as SEC road dog, losing road games by 11-16-6-10-6-12-7 points. Tigers lost four of last five at home, are 0-2 vs spread this season as an SEC favorite.

-- Tulane (+1.5) lost 68-54 at Marshall Feb 16; they've lost their last seven games (0-6 vs spread in last six). Green Wave is 1-3 as C-USA home favorite (2-4 SU at home). Marshall won five of last six games; they're 1-3 as a C-USA road underdog.

-- South Florida covered four of last five tries as Big East road dog; they;ve lost away games by 12-16-10-8-10-8-1 point, with win at Rutgers in last road game. Villanova covered last two as a Big East favorite, after failing to cover first eight as a fave.

-- East Carolina won last two games, scoring 83 ppg, but they were both at home; Pirates are 0-6 as SEC road dog, failing to win or cover any of the six. Rice is 0-14 in C-USA; their last win was Dec 29 vs TCU. Owls (+9.5) ost 64-46 at ECU Feb 6.

-- Air Force (+4.5) won 56-46 at TCU Feb 2, holding the Frogs to 31.5% from floor; Flyboys are 3-3 at home in MWC, winning home games by 12-16-6 points. TCU are 3-4 as a road dog, with road losses by 7-16-11-18-16-19 points.

-- Florida led 48-44 at halftime in Knoxville Feb 5 (+9) wound up losing 104-82, as Vols hit 13-29 from arc for game. Tennessee is 5-2 on SEC road, with last four road wins by 7-5-2-3 pts. Gators are on NCAA bubble, will play with great desperation here.
-- Texas A&M is erratic, losing last game by 31 after winning in previous game by 44; they lost epic 5-OT game vs Baylor back on Jan 23, 116-110. Baylor is 5-2 at home in Big 12, scoring 96 ppg in last two. Aggies lost four of their last five games.

-- BYU (-7) won 73-63 at Wyoming Feb 2, as Cowboys missed all 15 shots from arc. Cougars covered five of last six, are 4-3 as MWC home favorite, winning at home by 19-3-17-11-26-8-19. Wyoming covered three of last four as MWC road underdog.

-- Riverside lost 82-54 at Pacific in Big West opener Jan 3, with Tigers shooting 60.4% from floor, 13-28 from arc. Tigers are 4-3 on Big West road, winning away games by 6-13-5-21 pts. UCR lost seven of last nine games, is 3-2 as Big West home dog.

Sun Belt Tournament
Florida International beat Florida Atlantic twice this year, 69-58 (-4.5)/72-66 (+5); shooting 56-54% from floor in two games. FIU lost three in row since last win vs Owls- they're 1-1 as favorite in Sun Belt this season. FAU covered five of last six as dog on Sun Belt road. FIU hit 16-29 from arc in two games vs Owls.

Troy lost seven of last eight games; they're 2-5 as Sun Belt dog on road, losing away games by 11-25-5-9-14-35-26-23 pts. UL-Lafayette won five of last six games, but covered one of its last six as favorite. Cajuns (+2) won 87-66 at Troy Jan 27 in the only series meeting this year, as Trojans shot just 35.7%.

Denver lost last six games (1-5 vs spread); they're 3-5 against spread as Sun Belt road dog, and got swept by New Orleans in season series this year, 60-54 at home ten days ago, 65-49 here Jan 9 (+8) as Privateers shot 51%, tried just three 3's (2-3). New Orleans has senior-dominated squad, but is 2-5 as home fave.

North Texas swept Arkansas State this year, 82-77 here (-5.5), 74-63 at ASU; UNT took 57 FTs in the two games, ASU 29, and State also fired its coach since, with Nolan Richardson leading candidate to be new coach. UNT won five of last six games, is 4-3 as Sun Belt home favorite. ASU covered two of last eight.

UL-Monroe lost four in row, eight of last ten games; they're 5-2 vs spread in last seven tries as road dog, beat MTSU 82-59 on Jan 24 (-4). Middle Tennessee went 7-3 after that, splitting last six games; they won four of last five at home, with home wins by 9-17-6-23 pts. ULM covered five of last seven games.

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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 04:03 AM

College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 5

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Tips and Trends
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#6 Duke at Virginia [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Team Tips

Duke: This is a possible look-ahead spot for Duke, as a meeting with intrastate rival North Carolina looms on Saturday. The Blue Devils pushed against Miami prior to the last meeting with the Tar Heels and then failed to cover their following game against Boston College in a 90-80 victory.

Virginia: The main concern for Virginia here will be playing be fatigue, as the Cavs are playing their third game in 5 days. They are coming off a huge 76-74 victory at Georgia Tech on Monday thanks to a game-winning shot by Calvin Baker with 4 seconds left.

Top Trends

Road team is 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Duke is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
Virginia is 5-1-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
Virginia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries

None.

Syracuse at Seton Hall [ESPN2 | 7 PM ET]

Team Tips

Syracuse: The Orange are coming off a devastating home loss to Pitt on Saturday, blowing an 11-point lead in the final 4 minutes and self-destructing down the stretch. This appears to be a very tired, young team that relies mainly on underclassmen and is simply running out of gas, especially late in games. With their NCAA tournament hopes likely over, insiders wonder how much motivation the team will play with in its last few games.

Seton Hall: The Pirates are on the verge qualifying for the Big East tournament, their preseason goal heading into the season. They likely need just one win to get in and expect a sell-out crowd for this game since there are a lot Syracuse alumni in the New Jersey alumni. Right now, both teams are in a 3-way tie with Villanova for ninth place in the league.

Top Trends

Syracuse is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Syracuse is 1-5 SU & ATS in its last 6 games overall.
Seton Hall is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries

Seton's G Paul Gause (8 ppg; knee) is out for season. 2-4 ATS without him this season.

Texas A&M at Baylor [ESPN2 | 9 PM ET]

Team Tips

Texas A&M: The Aggies are coming off aguably their most embarrassing effort ever, totaling just 10 first-half points in a 64-37 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday. They failed to score for more than 16 minutes and missed 20 straight shots at one point, the longest drought in Division 1 since the introduction of the shot clock in 1986.

Baylor: The Bears are playing without much pressure despite sitting on the NCAA tournament bubble. In fact, forward Kevin Rogers got 3 assistant coaches to shave their heads by reaching a milestone of 20 wins, which they accomplished with a victory against Missouri on Saturday. Head coach Scott Drew agreed to have Rogers shave his head as well if the team ties the school record of 23 wins.

Top Trends

Texas A&M is 1-8 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
Texas A&M is 1-3 SU & ATS in its last 4 games overall.
Baylor is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games, going 3-1 SU.

Key Injuries

None.

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**pm530** · 03-05-2008, 04:04 AM

National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up

Wednesday, March 5

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Carolina won four of last five games.
-- Sabres won four of their last five road games. Capitals won three of their last four games.
-- Stars won six of their last eight games.
-- Blackhawks won eight of last eleven games. Anaheim won its last six games, allowing total of ten goals.
-- Sharks won their last six games, outscoring foes 20-10.

Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost last seven games, the last three in OT.
-- Red Wings lost ten of their last twelve games. Blues lost five of their last six games.
-- Coyotes lost four of last six games, scoring total of 8 goals.
-- Senators lost four of their last five games.

Series Records
-- Carolina won seven of last nine visits to Atlanta.
-- Sabres won nine of last ten against Washington.
-- Blues won five of their last seven against Detroit.
-- Coyotes won three of last four games against Dallas.
-- Ducks won five in row, ten of last eleven vs Chicago.

Totals
-- Over is 4-1 in last five Carolina-Atlanta games.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Buffalo games; Under is 4-1 in last five Washington contests.
-- Last five St Louis games stayed under the total.
-- Last seven Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven Anaheim-Chicago games.
-- Four of last five Ottawa games stayed under the total.

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**Udog** · 03-05-2008, 08:35 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Oklahoma at Oklahoma State
The Sooners are coming off a home win over Texas A&M, but struggled in their two previous road games against Texas and Nebraska. Tonight they hit the road against an Oklahoma State team that has won five straight conference games, including a win over Kansas. The Cowboys are the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has OSU favored by 11 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

Game 725-726: Boston College at Miami (FL)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 61.476; Miami (FL) 68.599
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 7
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 8
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+8)

Game 727-728: Duke at Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 72.691; Virginia 67.653
Dunkel Line: Duke by 5
Vegas Line: Duke by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+5 1/2)

Game 729-730: Minnesota at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 62.371; Indiana 69.270
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 7
Vegas Line: Indiana by 9
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+9)

Game 731-732: Kentucky at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 61.757; South Carolina 65.539
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 4
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 2
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-2)

Game 733-734: Syracuse at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 66.335; Seton Hall 61.824
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Syracuse (-2 1/2)

Game 735-736: Fordham at Richmond
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 59.612; Richmond 62.306
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Richmond by 4
Dunkel Pick: Fordham (+4)

Game 739-740: Duquesne at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 57.862; Temple 67.049
Dunkel Line: Temple by 9
Vegas Line: Temple by 7
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-7)

Game 741-742: Dayton at St. Bonaventure
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 61.620; St. Bonaventure 52.265
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Dayton by 7
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (-7)

Game 743-744: LaSalle at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 60.480; Massachusetts 65.667
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 5
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LaSalle (+9 1/2)

Game 745-746: St. Louis at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 60.302; Notre Dame 73.679
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 16
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+16)

Game 747-748: Mississippi State at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 65.835; Vanderbilt 74.805
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 9
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-4 1/2)

Game 749-750: Central Florida at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 60.947; Houston 70.056
Dunkel Line: Houston by 9
Vegas Line: Houston by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-7 1/2)

Game 751-752: Iowa State at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 59.390; Missouri 68.212
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 9
Vegas Line: Missouri by 11
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (+11)

Game 753-754: Memphis at SMU
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 74.557; SMU 50.249
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 24 1/2
Vegas Line: Memphis by 22
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-22)

Game 755-756: Alabama at LSU
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 60.665; LSU 66.524
Dunkel Line: LSU by 6
Vegas Line: LSU by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LSU (-2 1/2)

Game 757-758: Tulsa at UAB
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 60.574; UAB 69.275
Dunkel Line: UAB by 9
Vegas Line: UAB by 8
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-8)

Game 759-760: Penn State at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Penn State 56.379; Wisconsin 76.697
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 20 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 18 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-18 1/2)

Game 761-762: Oklahoma at Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 63.025; Oklahoma State 74.352
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-5 1/2)

Game 763-764: Georgia at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 59.949; Auburn 65.702
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 6
Vegas Line: Auburn by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-2 1/2)

Game 765-766: Marshall at Tulane
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 57.155; Tulane 59.068
Dunkel Line: Tulane by 2
Vegas Line: Tulane by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marshall (+3 1/2)

Game 771-772: South Florida at Villanova
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 60.133; Villanova 67.245
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 7
Vegas Line: Villanova by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (+9 1/2)

Game 773-774: East Carolina at Rice
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 51.529; Rice 48.381
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 3
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina

Game 775-776: TCU at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: TCU 52.619; Air Force 60.676
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 8
Vegas Line: Air Force by 6
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (-6)

Game 777-778: Tennessee at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 71.088; Florida 70.884
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 3
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+3)

Game 779-780: Texas A&M at Baylor
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 65.176; Baylor 72.281
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 7
Vegas Line: Baylor by 2
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-2)

Game 781-782: Wyoming at BYU
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 53.788; BYU 71.856
Dunkel Line: BYU by 18
Vegas Line: BYU by 17
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-17)

Game 783-784: Pacific at UC-Riverside
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 57.796; UC-Riverside 49.601
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 8
Vegas Line: Pacific by 7
Dunkel Pick: Pacific (-7)

Game 785-786: Florida International at Florida Atlantic
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 51.365; Florida Atlantic 53.339
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 2
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+5)

Game 787-788: Troy at UL-Lafayette
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 45.072; UL-Lafayette 52.980
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 8
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 9
Dunkel Pick: Troy (+9)

Game 789-790: Denver at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 46.542; New Orleans 53.040
Dunkel Line: New Orleans by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: New Orleans by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+8 1/2)

Game 791-792: Arkansas State at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 42.973; North Texas 60.875
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 18
Vegas Line: North Texas by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (-11 1/2)

Game 793-794: UL-Monroe at Middle Tennessee St.
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 44.511; Middle Tennessee St. 58.092
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee St. by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee St. (-11 1/2)

**Udog** · 03-05-2008, 08:51 AM

NCAAB
Hot Lines

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College funds: Wednesday's top NCAA bets
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Tennessee vs. Florida (+3, -155)

The Volunteers can clinch the outright SEC East title with a win and can secure the outright regular season league championship with a win and a Mississippi State loss at Vanderbilt tonight.

Tennessee is 5-1 overall and 2-0 on the road against Florida with Chris Lofton in the lineup. The senior has averaged 20.3 points on 53.4 percent shooting against the Gators in his career. He had 26 points on 6-of-11 3-point shooting in the Vols' 104-82 win over Florida in Knoxville on Feb. 5. Tyler Smith and JaJuan Smith each added 23 points in that game.

Florida likely needs to win at least one of its last two games to earn an NCAA tourney berth and after tonight, they end the regular season at Kentucky on Sunday.

Pick: Tennessee -3

Minnesota vs. Indiana (-9, 140)

The 18th-ranked Hoosiers look to bounce back from their worst defeat in four years when they host Minnesota tonight. Indiana (24-5, 13-3 Big Ten) lost 103-74 at then-No. 19 Michigan State on Sunday for its most lopsided defeat since losing 79-45 at Wisconsin on Jan. 6, 2004.

The loss snapped the Hoosiers' four-game winning streak and was their first in three games since Kelvin Sampson resigned as coach on Feb. 22 amid NCAA allegations of major rule infractions.

We might expect another lax effort, but this is senior D.J. White's last college game at home and you can expect him to keep the Hoosiers' energy level high.

The Gophers are 0-6 versus Top 25 teams this season and have lost their last 11 games versus ranked opponents.

Pick: under 140

**Udog** · 03-05-2008, 09:14 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Detroit at Boston
The Pistons won at Boston (87-85) when the two teams faced back in December. The Celtics are 0-3 ATS on their current homestand. Detroit is the underdog pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Boston favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

Game 701-702: Golden State at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 122.157; Charlotte 113.078
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 229 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 5 1/2; 221
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-5 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Orlando at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 124.127; Washington 118.092
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 6; 202 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-2 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: Cleveland at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 118.299; New York 115.686
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Toronto at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 116.815; Miami 117.547
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+2 1/2); Over

Game 709-710: Detroit at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 124.837; Boston 125.920
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 191 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4 1/2; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+4 1/2); Over

Game 711-712: New Jersey at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 115.691; Memphis 110.074
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 5 1/2; 206 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 3 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-3 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Seattle at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 109.198; Milwaukee 116.835
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 7 1/2; 205 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 9 1/2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+9 1/2); Under

Game 715-716: Atlanta at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 114.729; New Orleans 122.613
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 8; 199 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 9 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+9 1/2); Over

Game 717-718: Indiana at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 118.293; Houston 125.979
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 7 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 10 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+10 1/2); Under

Game 719-720: Phoenix at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.645; Denver 122.553
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 7; 222 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 5 1/2; 231 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-5 1/2); Under

Game 721-722: Minnesota at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.589; Utah 126.083
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 16 1/2; 211 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 14; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-14); Over

Game 723-724: Sacramento at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 117.741; LA Clippers 113.332
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 2 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-2 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 03-05-2008, 09:28 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 5

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CAROLINA (34-29-0-5, 73 pts.) at ATLANTA (29-31-0-7, 65 pts.) - 3/5/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 10-4 ATS (+16.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ATLANTA is 30-43 ATS (-33.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-11 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 11-10-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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WASHINGTON (31-28-0-8, 70 pts.) at BUFFALO (32-26-0-9, 73 pts.) - 3/5/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 10-22 ATS (-12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 14-6 ATS (+7.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BUFFALO is 74-35 ATS (+22.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 47-43 ATS (-30.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 9-2 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 9-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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ST LOUIS (29-27-0-10, 68 pts.) at DETROIT (43-18-0-6, 92 pts.) - 3/5/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 10-19 ATS (-10.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 1-10 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 7-11 ATS (-14.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 217-171 ATS (-132.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 36-22 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-5 ATS (-8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-13 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 13-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.1 Units)

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PHOENIX (33-28-0-5, 71 pts.) at DALLAS (41-23-0-5, 87 pts.) - 3/5/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 41-28 ATS (+79.0 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 37-18 ATS (+8.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-9 ATS (+6.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 114-63 ATS (+33.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 26-11 ATS (+10.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 33-33 ATS (+74.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-7 ATS (+24.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 10-6 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 52-54 ATS (-44.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 14-7 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 14-7-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.8 Units)

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ANAHEIM (38-23-0-7, 83 pts.) at CHICAGO (32-28-0-6, 70 pts.) - 3/5/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 39-31 ATS (-17.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-5 ATS (+17.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 14-7 ATS (+21.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CHICAGO is 17-13 ATS (+32.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
ANAHEIM is 11-1 ATS (+9.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 10-1 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 10-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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OTTAWA (37-24-0-6, 80 pts.) at SAN JOSE (37-21-0-8, 82 pts.) - 3/5/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 37-30 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 12-17 ATS (-15.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 7-14 ATS (-18.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 4-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
OTTAWA is 1-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
SAN JOSE is 4-8 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-12 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home 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
SAN JOSE is 1-0 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-05-2008, 09:58 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Washington at Buffalo
The Sabres ended a two-game skid with a win at Philadelphia last night, but must turn around tonight and face a Washington team that scored 10 goals in a win over Boston on Monday. The Caps are the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has Washington favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+115). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

Game 51-52: Carolina at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.001; Atlanta 10.676
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-135); 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-135); Under

Game 53-54: Washington at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.552; Buffalo 11.457
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-135); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+115); Over

Game 55-56: St. Louis at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.841; Detroit 11.417
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-235); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-235); Under

Game 57-58: Phoenix at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.159; Dallas 12.626
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-200); Under

Game 59-60: Anaheim at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.667; Chicago 11.863
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+135); Under

Game 61-62: Ottawa at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.115; San Jose 12.144
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-155); Under

**Udog** · 03-05-2008, 10:03 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 5

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GOLDEN STATE (37 - 22) at CHARLOTTE (21 - 39) - 3/5/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 24-33 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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ORLANDO (39 - 23) at WASHINGTON (29 - 30) - 3/5/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ORLANDO is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-45 ATS (-26.5 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (34 - 26) at NEW YORK (18 - 42) - 3/5/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-4 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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TORONTO (32 - 27) at MIAMI (11 - 47) - 3/5/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 81-63 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 64-45 ATS (+14.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 49-29 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
TORONTO is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MIAMI is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
MIAMI is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games this season.
MIAMI is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against Atlantic division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 31-45 ATS (-18.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (44 - 16) at BOSTON (46 - 12) - 3/5/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 34-23 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 35-25 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
BOSTON is 51-75 ATS (-31.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 37-66 ATS (-35.6 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.

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

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NEW JERSEY (26 - 34) at MEMPHIS (14 - 46) - 3/5/2008, 8:05 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 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
MEMPHIS is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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SEATTLE (16 - 44) at MILWAUKEE (22 - 38) - 3/5/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
SEATTLE is 50-29 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games in March games since 1996.
SEATTLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 194-242 ATS (-72.2 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 127-163 ATS (-52.3 Units) after a division game since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 131-173 ATS (-59.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 4-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 3-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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ATLANTA (25 - 34) at NEW ORLEANS (40 - 19) - 3/5/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 33-12 ATS (+19.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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INDIANA (24 - 36) at HOUSTON (39 - 20) - 3/5/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 88-60 ATS (+22.0 Units) against Central division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 176-135 ATS (+27.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 233-186 ATS (+28.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
HOUSTON is 46-68 ATS (-28.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against INDIANA 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 (40 - 20) at DENVER (35 - 24) - 3/5/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-2 straight up against DENVER 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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MINNESOTA (12 - 47) at UTAH (39 - 22) - 3/5/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 60-78 ATS (-25.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 29-45 ATS (-20.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (27 - 33) at LA CLIPPERS (19 - 39) - 3/5/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 69-50 ATS (+14.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 61-78 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 32-51 ATS (-24.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 6-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 6-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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