Wednesday Trends and Indexes 03/12

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Trends and Indexes
Wednesday, March 12

Good Luck on day #72 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 Wednesday

Six top minor league prospects of the Florida Marlins

6) Gaby Hernandez, P-- Hitters batted .232 against him in 461 minor league IP; likely to start season in AAA.

5) Sean West, P-- 6-8 hurler missed LY after surgery for torn labrum; won't be 22 years old until June.

4) Ryan Tucker, P-- Throws hard, has floundered as starter, is seen as closer by some. Suspended for part of last season after disagreement with pitching coach.

3) Brett Sinkbeil, P-- 9-5, 3.52 in pair of minor league seasons; pitched at Missouri State. Another Florida prospect who has been hampered by injuries.

2) Chris Volstad, P-- Signed for $1.6M out of high school; in first AA action, was 4-2, 3.16 in seven starts. Is 6-7; has shot at being with Marlins before end of season.

1) Cameron Maybin, OF-- One of key parts of Detroit trade; hit .309 in 700+ minor league ABs, then got 49 ABs with the big club in Detroit last summer. Very solid prospect.

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

13) Interesting timing by Arizona in announcing return to the bench next year for Lute Olson, whose team is falling apart at end of his season away from the team. Almost like an effort to jumpstart a team that has looked low on energy recently.

12) Isaac Bruce wore #80 for the Rams; now he is a 49er, and would like to wear #80 there, but Jerry Rice wore that number for the Rams' arch-rival. Oddly, 49ers haven't retired #80, so it makes sense that Bruce can wear it, and Rice has approved it, not that anyone with the 49ers asked him. Biggest question is why San Francisco hasn't retired Rice's number yet?

11) A's have a new trainer this season; they used DL 22 times in 2007, with players missing a total of 1,259 games. Ouch.

10) People keep saying how Kentucky had two horrible losses in pre-conference play, Gardner-Webb and San Diego, but all of a sudden, that San Diego loss doesn't look so terrible, with Toreros winning WCC tournament Monday night.

9) Word is coming out that Mark Bremer, the ringleader of the prostitution ring that Eliot Spitzer utilized, is an enrolled agent with the IRS. As if this whole ordeal wasn't taxing enough.

8) Stock market went up 417 points Tuesday, its best day since July 2002, and 4th-biggest single day gain ever.

7) Bubble teams were relieved to see Butler win its conference tournament; had Cleveland State won, another spot would've disappeared for those teams holding their breath this week.

6) Northern Arizona-Portland State will be the only conference final Wednesday, out in Big Sky Conference. Vikings won their last 13 conference games; they're facing team that lost final in this conference the last two seasons.

5) How many Suttons are there? Oral Roberts won Summit title, could it be possible that young Sutton follows his father out to San Francisco, where Eddie was interim coach this season?

4) Atlanta Hawks are 26-36, but would make playoffs if regular season ended today; would the NBA consider going to a 1-16 seeding system, regardless of geography? Probably not.

3) Someone has to explain to me how Isiah Thomas is still the coach of the Knicks; if Republicans impeach Governor Spitzer, can't they impeach Isiah at the same time?

2) Speaking of employment, if Spitzer is no longer governor, it is going to be real expensive to get his name off signs all over the Empire State, not to mention stationery and stuff like that; I wonder what total cost of all those changes would be?

1) I am even more curious about what exactly a young woman has to do to earn $4,300 for two hours of "company"?

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Wednesday, March 12

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SYRACUSE (19 - 12) vs. VILLANOVA (19 - 11) - 3/12/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 3-3 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 4-2 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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PROVIDENCE (15 - 15) vs. W VIRGINIA (22 - 9) - 3/12/2008, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PROVIDENCE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 4-0 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 4-1 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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PITTSBURGH (22 - 9) vs. CINCINNATI (13 - 17) - 3/12/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Wednesday games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 55-84 ATS (-37.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-2 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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SETON HALL (17 - 14) vs. MARQUETTE (22 - 8) - 3/12/2008, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in road games in March games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 2-1 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 4-0 straight up against SETON HALL 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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SAINT LOUIS (16 - 14) vs. DAYTON (20 - 9) - 3/12/2008, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 112-83 ATS (+20.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 111-77 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 42-22 ATS (+17.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 71-46 ATS (+20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DAYTON is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 3-3 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 5-1 straight up against SAINT LOUIS 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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FORDHAM (12 - 16) vs. ST JOSEPHS (18 - 11) - 3/12/2008, 2:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FORDHAM is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FORDHAM is 2-1 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 2-1 straight up against FORDHAM 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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DUQUESNE (17 - 12) vs. LASALLE (14 - 16) - 3/12/2008, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
LASALLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
LASALLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LASALLE is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 4-2 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 4-2 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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RHODE ISLAND (21 - 10) vs. CHARLOTTE (18 - 12) - 3/12/2008, 8:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
RHODE ISLAND is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 straight up against RHODE ISLAND 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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BALL ST (6 - 23) vs. E MICHIGAN (13 - 16) - 3/12/2008, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
BALL ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 5-2 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 5-2 straight up against BALL ST 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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N ILLINOIS (6 - 21) vs. C MICHIGAN (13 - 16) - 3/12/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 6-0 against the spread versus N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 4-2 straight up against N ILLINOIS 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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BOWLING GREEN (13 - 16) vs. TOLEDO (10 - 18) - 3/12/2008, 5:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-26 ATS (-21.6 Units) in March games since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
TOLEDO is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
TOLEDO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 3-2 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 3-2 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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BUFFALO (10 - 19) vs. MIAMI OHIO (15 - 14) - 3/12/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUFFALO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI OHIO is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 4-2 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 5-1 straight up against BUFFALO 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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E CAROLINA (11 - 18) vs. TULSA (17 - 12) - 3/12/2008, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
E CAROLINA is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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SMU (10 - 19) vs. UTEP (17 - 12) - 3/12/2008, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 34-61 ATS (-33.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UTEP is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
UTEP is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 3-3 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 5-1 straight up against SMU 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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TULANE (16 - 14) vs. MARSHALL (16 - 13) - 3/12/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULANE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
TULANE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
TULANE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
MARSHALL is 41-64 ATS (-29.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 40-65 ATS (-31.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 3-3 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 3-3 straight up against TULANE 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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RICE (3 - 26) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (17 - 13) - 3/12/2008, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 31-13 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SOUTHERN MISS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
RICE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 2-1 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
RICE is 2-1 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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COLORADO ST (6 - 24) vs. WYOMING (12 - 17) - 3/12/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 4-2 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 4-2 straight up against COLORADO 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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LONG BEACH ST (6 - 24) vs. UC-IRVINE (15 - 15) - 3/12/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 4-4 against the spread versus LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 4-4 straight up against LONG BEACH ST 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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UC-RIVERSIDE (8 - 20) vs. CAL POLY-SLO (12 - 17) - 3/12/2008, 11:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAL POLY-SLO is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CAL POLY-SLO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 4-2 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
CAL POLY-SLO is 5-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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CALIFORNIA (15 - 14) vs. WASHINGTON (16 - 15) - 3/12/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALIFORNIA is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-3 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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OREGON ST (6 - 24) vs. ARIZONA (18 - 13) - 3/12/2008, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games this season.
OREGON ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
OREGON ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
OREGON ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OREGON ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
OREGON ST is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
OREGON ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
OREGON ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
OREGON ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OREGON ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 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
OREGON ST is 4-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 5-1 straight up against OREGON 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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MOUNT ST MARYS (17 - 14) vs. SACRED HEART (18 - 13) - 3/12/2008, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRED HEART is 3-2 straight up against MOUNT ST MARYS over the last 3 seasons

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College Basketball – Short Sheet

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, March 12th

Big East Tournament
Opening Round
New York, NY

Syracuse at Villanova, 12:00 ET ESPN
Syracuse: 0-6 ATS off a home win scoring 85+ points
Villanova: 6-0 Over Away off BB wins

Providence at West Virginia, 2:20 ET ESPN
Providence: 2-12 ATS off DD conference loss
West Virginia: 25-13 ATS as favorite

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 7:00 ET ESPN
Cincinnati: 10-0 Under after allowing 80+ points
Pittsburgh: 7-0 ATS Away on Wednesdays

Seton Hall at Marquette, 9:20 ET ESPN
Seton Hall: 8-0 Over after a loss by 6 points or less
Marquette: 3-12 ATS in conference tournament games

Atlantic 10 Tournament
Opening Round
Atlantic City, NJ

St Louis at Dayton, 12:00 ET
St Louis: 21-8 ATS revenging DD road loss
Dayton: 6-0 Over off DD home win

Fordham at St Joseph's, 2:20 ET
Fordham: 7-16 ATS this season
St Joseph's: 8-1 ATS off SU loss

Duquesne at La Salle, 6:30 ET
Duquesne: 7-1 Under when the total is 160 or greater
La Salle: 12-5 ATS as an underdog

Rhode Island at Charlotte, 8:50 ET
Rhode Island: 4-11 ATS vs. conference
Charlotte: 11-3 ATS as an underdog

MAC Tournament
Opening Round
Cleveland, OH

(TC) Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 12:30 ET
Ball State: 5-14 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
Eastern Michigan: 11-2 Under off home conference win

(TC) Northern Illinois at Central Michigan, 3:00 ET
Northern Illinois: 8-0 Over Away off BB losses
Central Michigan: 8-2 Over playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

(TC) Bowling Green at Toledo, 5:30 ET
Bowling Green: 7-26 ATS in March
Toledo: 16-3 ATS off SU win as road dog

(TC) Buffalo at Miami (Ohio), 8:00 ET
Buffalo: 2-10 ATS vs. teams with winning record
Miami (Ohio): 8-1 ATS on neutral court

Conference USA Tournament
Opening Round
Memphis, TN

East Carolina at Tulsa, 1:00 ET
East Carolina: 7-18 ATS off road loss
Tulsa: 13-5 ATS off home win

SMU at UTEP, 3:30 ET
SMU: 7-0 ATS after playing 5 consecutive games as an underdog
UTEP: 1-7 ATS after scoring 80+ points

Tulane at Marshall, 7:00 ET
Tulane: 4-12 ATS vs. conference
Marshall: 1-9 ATS as neutral court favorite

Rice at Southern Mississippi, 9:30 ET
Rice: 20-5 Under as underdog
Southern Mississippi: 12-0 ATS when the total is 129.5 or less

Mountain West Tournament
Opening Round
Las Vegas, NV

Colorado State at Wyoming, 2:00 ET
Colorado State: 1-9 ATS in March
Wyoming: 1-10 ATS as neutral court favorite

Big West Tournament
Opening Round
Anaheim, CA

Long Beach State at Cal Irvine, 9:00 ET
Long Beach State: 15-4 ATS after a close loss by 3 points or less
Cal Irvine: 1-8 ATS on neutral court

Cal Riverside at Cal Poly S.L.O., 11:20 ET
Cal Riverside: 5-1 Under vs. Cal Poly SLO
Cal Poly S.L.O.: 17-4 ATS off DD loss

Pac 10 Tournament
Opening Round
Los Angeles, CA

California at Washington, 9:00 ET FSN
California: 6-0 Over when the total is 150 to 159.5
Washington: 5-15 ATS off Away ATS win/SU loss

Oregon State at Arizona, 11:30 ET FSN
Oregon State: 5-13 ATS vs. conference
Arizona: 5-1 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Added Game

Northeast Conference Tournament
Championship Game
Fairfield, CT

Mount Saint Mary's at Sacred Heart, 7:00 ET ESPN2
Mount Saint Mary's: 3-1 Under in lined games
Sacred Heart: 3-0 ATS in lined games

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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Wednesday, March 12

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Wednesday's tournament games

Big East Tournament
Syracuse won its first Big East tourney game last three years; road team won both their games vs Villanova- SU led both by 5 at half. Wildcats made just 17-78 (21.8%) from arc last four tilts, made 15-42 (35.7%) vs Orange- they'll have to do better against SU's zone. Villanova is 5-2 in last seven games; Syracuse won last two games, after losing five of previous six contests.

West Virginia beat Providence twice this season, 80-53 (-10) at home, 77-65 on road (even); WVa outscored Friars 83-53 in the second half of those games. Huggins is just 4-3 in last seven first round tourney games. Friars are 3-10 in last 13 games, 3-6 vs spread in last nine tries as underdog. Last Providence win in this event was five years ago.

Pitt is 15-6 in last seven Big East tourneys, 6-1 in the 1st round, with wins by 9-14-8-13-5-10 points; they beat Cincinnati 73-67 at home (-10) after losing 62-59 at UC (-3). Bearcats lost five in row, getting crushed at UConn Sunday; they're 14-60 from arc in last three games (23.3%). Panthers are 6-4 as favorite, 3-1 in last four games SU. Cincy shot 47-48% in games vs Pitt.

Marquette beat Seton Hall twice this season, 61-56 at home on Jan 8 (-13), 89-64 on road (-2); they held Pirates to just 8-36 on arc in the two games. Hall lost eight of last ten games, second year in row they faded badly down stretch. Marquette forced team to shoot just 25.7% from arc in last seven games, but they won just one conference tourney game the last five years.

Atlantic 14 Tournament
Dayton won its first conference tourney game nine of last ten years; they beat Saint Louis twice this year, 68-57 in OT on the road (-6), 63-36 at home (-8). Flyers are 3-0 in March, winning by 7-5-12 points; they're 3-6-1 vs spread in last ten tries as the favorite. Billikens lost three of last four games, covered one of last six, are 2-5 as A-14 favorite away from home.

St Joe's lost six of last nine games, covered one of last five as a favorite; they beat Fordham 70-55 (-12.5), holding Rams to 3-21 on arc. Fordham lost three of last four games, but losses were by 5-6-5 points; they're 20-61 from arc (32.8%) in the last three. Rams have two conference tourney wins in last 11 years; they are 1-6 vs spread in last seven tries as a tournament underdog.

Duquesne, LaSalle are two of most improved teams in east this season; they split pair of games this year; Dukes made 11 of 39 from arc in the two games, are 1-5 in their last six games overall Explorers lost last three games, allowing 92 ppg; they won first conference tourney game in four of last six years, while Dukes have one tourney win in last 11 years.

Charlotte went 13-3 in conference tourneys from 1997-2001, but in last five years, they're 1-5, losing last three first round games by 14-4-18 points. 49ers won 73-63 at Rhode Island Saturday, making 12-25 from arc; they've won last three games, scoring 80 ppg, and covered last three tries as favorite. Rams lost six of last seven games, allowing an average of 86.4 ppg.

MAC Tournament
Eastern Michigan beat Ball State 51-48 in MAC tourney a year ago, their only MAC tourney win in last eight years; Eagles are 4-1 as MAC favorite this year- they split pair with Cardinals, as home side won both. Ball lost three of last four games; they're 2-4-1 vs spread as MAC dog of less than 10 pts. Three of last four Eastern Michigan opponents shot 50%+ from the floor.

Central Michigan beat Northern Illinois twice this year, 77-63 at home (-10), 80-73 on road (-1), in pair of foul-filled games (total of 143 foul shots in two games). Huskies shot 8-30 form arc in two games, turned ball over 45 times. Chippewas won three of last four games, are 3-3-1 as MAC favorite. Northern lost nine of its last eleven games.

Toledo lost 69-58 at Bowling Green (+4), shooting just 35% for night; Rockets were outrebounded in 11 of last 12 games, but did win their last two. BG lost seven of its last nine contests; they lost first MAC tourney games last two years, after taking first game in seven of previoud eight years. Toledo won first MAC tourney game in six of last eight years.

Miami is 9-2 in first MAC tourney game the last eleven years; Red Hawks covered seven of last nine as favorite, but are 3-4 in last seven games SU. Buffalo lost twice to Miami this year, 64-57 on road Jan 20 (+14), 64-55 at home Feb 16 (+7); Bulls hit 6-24 from arc in the two games- they're 1-5 in their last six tilts, overall, and covered three of last twelve as an underdog.

Conference USA Tournament
Tulsa is 0-4 in conference tourney games last four years, but in last eight games this year, they're 7-1 vs spread, covering six in a row as favorite. Hurricane (-4) won 66-61 at East Carolina Feb 13, after trailing by five at half. ECU won three of last four, but covered just one of seven as road dog- they did cover two in a row as dog, after failing to cover ten in row when getting pts.

Texas-El Paso lost in double OT at SMU 11 days, as Mustangs hit 11-22 from in one of their four C-USA wins. Miners won the first meeting 79-66 (-14) Jan 9. UTEP lost three of last four, are 3-5 vs spread as C-USA favorite- four of their last six wins are by six or less points. SMU covered last three tries as underdog but scored 61 or less points in five of last six games.

Marshall beat Tulane twice this year, 68-54 at home (-2) Feb 16, 70-68 on road a week ago (+3.5). Herd is 2-3 in last five games, 5-3 vs spread as C-USA favorite. Tulane lost eight of last nine games, failing to cover last five tries as underdog; they nipped East Carolina by hoop in last game, ending its nine-game skid. Marshall is 2-5 in its last seven road games.

Southern Mississippi won first round tourney game in four of last five years; they're 7-3 in last ten games overall, covered its last seven tries as favorite. USM beat Rice 71-53 at home (-16) forcing 21 turnovers, making 29-38 at foul line (Rice was 6-14). Owls went 0-16 in C-USA; in last eight games, they made 25% from arc (25-101). Rice is 4-3 vs spread in its last seven games.

Mountain West Tournament
Wyoming beat regional rival Colorado State twice this season, 73-58 at home (-6), 77-67 on road (even); Rams combined to go 9-44 from arc (20.5%) in the two games. Cowboys went 5-11 in MWC, with four of the five wins by 8+ points. Colorado State is 0-16 in MWC, 2-6 vs spread as road dog, 4-9-1 overall as an underdog- they're 0-4 against spread in last four overall

Big West Tournament
Cal-Irvine beat Long Beach twice this year, 64-57 at home (-13) 70-48 on road (-4); Anteaters won five of last seven games, are 5-2 vs spread in last seven tries as favorite. 49ers lost five in a row, but four of the five were by seven or less pts. Irvine won its first conference tourney game in five of last six years- only one of the five wins was by more than seven points.

Cal Poly split pair with Riverside this year, with home team 2-0, even though UCR led both games at half, by 12-6 pts. Cal Poly is 3-2 in last five games, 4-3 vs spread as Big West fave- they were 6-31 from arc in the two games vs Riverside. UCR is 1-3 in last four games; they shot 38-37% against Cal Poly this season but did cover four of their last six games overall.

Pac-10 Tournament
Road team won both California-Washington games, both tight games. Bears lost last five games, the last three by a combined total of eight points. Huskies lost three of last four games, but covered five of last six- they allowed 79.8 ppg in their last four games. Cal won two games in this event in each of the last two years; Huskies won first game in three of last four years.

Arizona crushed Oregon State 81-45 in Corvallis five days ago, after beating Beavers 76-63 in Pac-10 opener (-18). OSU is first 0-18 team in Pac-10 history; they failed to cover last seven in a row, with 12 points the closest loss of the seven. Arizona lost seven of last ten games, isn't used to playing in play-in round; they're 4-5 vs spread this aeason as favorite in conference tilts.

Big Sky Tournament
Portland State ran away with the Big Sky title, winning last 13 league games, is 4-2 vs spread in last six tries as favorite; they beat Northern Arizona twice this season, 80-66 at home, 71-68 on road. This game is in Rose Garden, not Vikings' small home gym, and it won't be real crowded. Northern Arizona won their last five games; they lost in Big Sky finals in each of last two seasons (73-60/88-80). NAU is 3-1 vs spread as Big Sky dog.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Wednesday, March 12

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Big East First Round: Syracuse vs. Villanova [ESPN | 12 PM ET]

Syracuse (-2, O/U 148): The Orange believe they have another size advantage here after taking advantage of their height in an 87-72 win over Marquette on Saturday. They outrebounded Villanova 33-18 in the last meeting, an 87-73 road win back on February 2nd.

Syracuse has won 2 straight both SU & ATS after going 1-5 SU & ATS in its previous 6.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Syracuse's last 8 Wednesday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 74 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)


Villanova: Like Syracuse, the Wildcats finished the regular season strong with 2 big wins though neither came against good opponents. They have enjoyed success defensively in their last 10 games, going 6-3 SU & ATS with the UNDER going 8-1 during that stretch.

Villanova is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-1 in Villanova's last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 70

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Big East First Round: Providence vs. West Virginia [ESPN | 2 PM ET]

Providence: Insiders remain concerned with the Friars, who looked deflated against Villanova in their home finale after completing a sweep of UConn last Thursday. Head coach Tim Welsh is rumored to be on his way out, and his players played all out against the Huskies. Whether or not they can duplicate that performance again at Madison Square Garden remains to be seen, especially since they were just 1-5 in their last 6 games away from home.

Providence is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The OVER is 10-3 in Providence's last 13 Wednesday games.

Key Injuries - G Dwain Williams (ankle) is out for the season.

PROJECTED SCORE: 65


West Virginia (-8, O/U 139): The Mountaineers swept the season series with Providence by a combined 39 points and held the Friars more than 10 points below their season average combined in the pair of wins. They have also played on the second day each of the last 3 years.

West Virginia is 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

The OVER is 9-4-1 in West Virginia's last 14 neutral site games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 76

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Big East First Round: Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Cincinnati: The Bearcats know they can play with Pitt, as the covered both meetings this season. They beat the Panthers 62-59 at home back on January 19th and will be motivated to prove their loss at UConn on Sunday was a fluke due to travel complications caused by a snowstorm.

Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games, going 1-4 ATS.
Cincinnati is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 Wednesday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 61


Pittsburgh (-8.5, O/U 129.5): The Panthers saved their best offensive performance in Big East play for their regular-season finale, rebounding from a loss to West Virginia with a 98-79 rout of DePaul. One key concern is the shooting of point guard Levance Fields, who many think came back too soon from a broken foot. Fields nearly had a triple double against the Blue Demons, but he has shot less than 36 percent from the field in 6 of 7 games since his return.

Pitt is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 Wednesday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 67

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NEC title: Sacred Heart vs. Mount St. Mary's [ESPN2 | 7 PM ET]

Sacred Heart (-2.5): The third-seeded Pioneers will be playing in its second straight Northeast Conference title game after beating second-seeded Wagner on Sunday. They will hosting Mount St. Mary's but dropped 2 of their last 3 home games en route to a 9-5 mark there overall this season.

Sacred Heart is 3-1 SU in the last 4 meetings, winning the last 2.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 67


Mount St. Mary's: The fourth-seeded Mountaineers upset top-seeded Robert Morris 83-65 in the semifinals on Sunday for their seventh win in 8 games. They are playing in their first NEC title game since 1999 due in part to strong bench play, as the team's reserves had a 30-9 advantage over the Colonials.

Mount St. Mary's is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 70 (Side Play of the Day)

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Big East First Round: Seton Hall vs. #24 Marquette [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Seton Hall: Many insiders believe the Pirates have given up on the season in failing to cover 6 of their last 7 games. They have not beaten a quality opponent since surprising Louisville 92-82 back on January 19th, and there are concerns that they will get blown out of Madison Square Garden if they try to run with Marquette just like they did in an 89-64 home loss in the last meeting on February 12th.

Seton Hall is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 69


Marquette (-10.5, O/U 149.5): The Golden Eagles dropped their last 2 games in Big East play, but that followed a 5-game winning streak that saw them go 5-0 ATS. They started that winning streak against Seton Hall after a previous 2-game skid and have a major edge defensively, forcing an average of 21.5 turnovers in their last 6 games.

Marquette is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The OVER is 19-7 in Marquette's last 26 neutral site games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 82

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Wednesday, March 12

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Rockets won last 19 games, covered last 11.
-- Magic won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Pistons won seven of their last nine games. 76ers won six of their last eight games.
-- Celtics won their last nine games (6-3 vs spread).
-- Cavaliers won five of their last six games.
-- Jazz won five of their last six games.
-- Hornets won five of their last seven games. Spurs won 12 of their last fourteen games.
-- Bobcats won four of last five, covered five of last six games. Mavericks are 14-1 in their last 15 home games (6-8-1 vs spread)
-- Warriors won six of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Hawks lost five of their last six games.
-- Clippers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Sonics lost five in row, nine of last ten games, but are 15-9 vs spread in their last 24 games.
-- Miami lost its last five games (1-4 vs spread). Knicks lost last seven games (1-5-1 vs spread).
-- Nets lost their last six games (0-5-1 vs spread).
-- Bucks lost six of their last seven games.
-- Nuggets are 5-7 in their last dozen games. Grizzlies are 2-17 in their last nineteen games.
-- Raptors lost four of their last six games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Hawks (+9) lost 108-89 in Houston Feb 9.
-- Magic (-3.5) won 116-103 at Staples Jan 9.
-- Detroit beat 76ers twice this season, by 8-5 points.
-- Celtics (-8.5) lost 104-96 in Seattle Dec 27.
-- Visitor won both New York-Miami games this season.
-- Nets are 2-0 vs Cleveland this year, winning by 8-21 points.
-- Bucks (+10.5) lost 98-87 at Utah Jan 14.
-- Spurs won two of three against the Hornets this season.
-- Dallas (-6) won 102-95 in Charlotte Jan 23.
-- Nuggets (-3) won 106-102 in Memphis Jan 30.
-- Warriors (+6.5) won 106-100 in Toronto Nov 18.

Totals
-- Three of last four Houston games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Clipper games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in last ten Detroit games.
-- Five of last six Seattle games went over the total.
-- Over is 13-3 in Knicks' last sixteen games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Cleveland games.
-- Over is 14-2 in last sixteen Milwaukee games.
-- Over is 5-2 in last seven New Orleans games.
-- Eight of last nine Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Last four Denver games went over the total.
-- Over is 18-5 in Golden State's last 23 games.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Wednesday, March 12

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Houston Rockets at Atlanta Hawks [7 PM ET]

Rockets (-5.5, O/U 197):The Rockets have extended their franchise-record winning streak to 19 games. With the toughest week of the season coming up, the team insists that they will not overlook their young opponent in the Hawks. During the winning streak, the defense has been the one constant according to head coach Rick Adelman. The Rockets are allowing 84 points per game and are 17-2 ATS.

Rockets are 17-2 ATS during their franchise-record 19-game winning streak. They have tied an NBA record by winning 10 straight by double digits.
Rockets are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games.

Key Injuries - F Carl Landry (9 ppg; knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 95


Hawks: Hawks head coach Mike Woodson said he’s hammering home the words “consistency and urgency” to his team, but the only player taking this to heart is Joe Johnson with his 21 ppg. Atlanta’s defense has allowed 100+ points in all but four games since the All-Star Break while going 4-9 ATS.

Hawks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Mike Bibby (13 ppg; heel) will play but has been limited on defense

PROJECTED SCORE: 101

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San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Hornets [8 PM]

Spurs: Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is making his team step up its physical play and has started Kurt Thomas in 5 straight games. However, San Antonio may be 4-2 SU in those games but only 1-4-1 ATS. According to team insiders, the players have taken to this more aggressive play, and will employ this scheme against the Hornets.

Spurs are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Spurs are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Manu Ginobili (21 ppg; back/thigh) played 32 minutes Monday night and is reportedly very sore.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD


Hornets: The Hornets have struggled against top division foes over the last 2 weeks. New Orleans has lost once to the Spurs and twice to Houston in that span by an average of 13 points. The Hornets are allowing 98 ppg over their last 5, but head coach Byron Scott said: “We are not sneaking up on anybody, and we will step up our defense.”

Hornets are 3-1 SU & ATS in their last 4 games overall.

Key Injuries - F David West (20 ppg; ankle) and G Bonzi Wells (9 ppg; Achilles) are both probable to return.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors [10:30 PM ET]

Raptors: This is Game 2 for Toronto on its longest road trip of the year. The Raptors are .500 SU and ATS on the road, but they are still without their leading scorer Chris Bosh due to an injured knee. Even with season-high totals from Rasho Nesterovic - Bosh’s replacement - the Raptors are just 1-5 ATS without him while allowing 106 ppg.

Raptors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Chris Bosh (23 ppg; knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 107


Warriors (-9, O/U 222.5): The Warriors planned on improving last year's 9-6 SU home record against the East this season, but they enter this contest sporting the same mark of 9-5. The Warriors are 18-0 this season when holding an opponent under 100 points and have held the Raptors to just 95 points over the last two seasons in Oakland – winning by an average of 19 points.

Warriors are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Chris Webber (4 ppg; knee) is rehabbing his knee and will not play.

PROJECTED SCORE: 116

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Wednesday, March 12

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Flyers won three of last four home games. Maple Leafs won eight of their last twelve games.
-- Flames won three of their last four games.
-- Penguins won three of their last four games.
-- Panthers won last four games, allowing total of four goals.
-- Carolina won four in row, seven of last eight games.
-- Canucks won last three games, allowing five goals.

Cold Teams
-- Capitols lost six of their last nine home games.
-- Sabres lost three in row, five of last six games.
-- Lightning lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Chicago lost last three games: 3-2/6-5/3-1.
-- Ducks lost three of their last four games.

Series Records
-- Leafs won seven of last nine against Philadelphia.
-- Caps won 4-3 in Calgary LY, in last series meeting.
-- Penguins won five of last six games vs Buffalo.
-- Florida won its last four games against the Islanders.
-- Blackhawks lost 5-3 in Raleigh two years ago, in last meeting.
-- Canucks are 3-0 vs Anaheim this season: 4-0/3-2/2-1.

Totals
-- Under is 6-3-2 in last eleven Toronto games.
-- Seven of last eight Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in last eight Florida games.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Carolina games.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Anaheim games.

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NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, March 12


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HOUSTON (43 - 20) at ATLANTA (26 - 37) - 3/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 67-45 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
HOUSTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
HOUSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 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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LA CLIPPERS (21 - 41) at ORLANDO (41 - 24) - 3/12/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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PHILADELPHIA (30 - 34) at DETROIT (46 - 17) - 3/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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SEATTLE (16 - 48) at BOSTON (50 - 12) - 3/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 31-20 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
SEATTLE is 52-31 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games in March games since 1996.
SEATTLE is 39-19 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 3-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 3-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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NEW YORK (18 - 46) at MIAMI (11 - 51) - 3/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 30-43 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
MIAMI is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games this season.
MIAMI is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games against Atlantic division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MIAMI is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MIAMI is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-4 straight up against NEW YORK 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 (37 - 27) at NEW JERSEY (26 - 38) - 3/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 126-95 ATS (+21.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW JERSEY is 22-44 ATS (-26.4 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 5-21 ATS (-18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 10-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-7 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (42 - 23) at MILWAUKEE (23 - 41) - 3/12/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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SAN ANTONIO (44 - 19) at NEW ORLEANS (42 - 20) - 3/12/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (24 - 39) at DALLAS (41 - 23) - 3/12/2008, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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 (15 - 48) at DENVER (37 - 26) - 3/12/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 25-38 ATS (-16.8 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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TORONTO (34 - 29) at GOLDEN STATE (39 - 23) - 3/12/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 57-39 ATS (+14.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 83-65 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 66-45 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 4-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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TORONTO (31-30-0-10, 72 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (35-26-0-9, 79 pts.) - 3/12/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 6-18 ATS (+26.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-38 ATS (-27.9 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-11 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-12 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-16 ATS (-19.7 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
TORONTO is 8-3 (+7.4 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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CALGARY (36-23-0-10, 82 pts.) at WASHINGTON (32-30-0-8, 72 pts.) - 3/12/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 17-11 ATS (+29.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 11-5 ATS (+16.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 80-123 ATS (+213.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-0-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (32-27-0-11, 75 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (39-24-0-7, 85 pts.) - 3/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 32-38 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 13-20 ATS (-10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 87-70 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-31 ATS (+14.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-12 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 60-47 ATS (+11.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-6 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 6-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (32-32-0-7, 71 pts.) at FLORIDA (32-30-0-9, 73 pts.) - 3/12/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 5-16 ATS (+22.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 13-5 ATS (+18.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
FLORIDA is 79-98 ATS (+189.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 106-123 ATS (-48.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 5-11 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 90-120 ATS (-59.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-5 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-5-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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CAROLINA (37-29-0-5, 79 pts.) at CHICAGO (33-30-0-7, 73 pts.) - 3/12/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 0-9 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-9 ATS (+25.6 Units) after a division game this season.
CHICAGO is 18-15 ATS (+39.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CAROLINA is 11-2 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

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

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VANCOUVER (35-25-0-9, 79 pts.) at ANAHEIM (39-25-0-8, 86 pts.) - 3/12/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 13-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 28-12 ATS (+11.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 56-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 137-128 ATS (+303.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 23-17 ATS (+41.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 22-21 ATS (+51.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 58-58 ATS (+134.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 10-6 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 10-6-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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[Udog]

NBA
Hot Lines


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Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday's best NBA bets
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Philadelphia at Detroit (-9, 192)

The Detroit Pistons are back in the playoffs, but with plenty of time left until the postseason begins, they're hoping to build some momentum during a demanding stretch of games.

The Pistons will be trying to continue their recent dominance of the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday when the teams meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Detroit (46-17) clinched its seventh straight trip to the playoffs with Sunday's 116-109 victory over Chicago. The win was the seventh in nine games for the Central Division-leading Pistons, who opened a five-game homestand.

Following this matchup with the surging 76ers (30-34), Detroit hosts San Antonio, New Orleans and Denver. The Spurs lead the Southwest Division and are 1 1/2 games ahead of the Hornets, while the Nuggets are in ninth place in the competitive Western Conference.

"It's good to be home, especially for a stretch," said Chauncey Billups, who matched his season-high with 34 points Sunday. "We can start getting some games under our belt at home and have some good teams coming in where we know we've got to be on guard. We can't have letdowns. I look forward to this stretch."

If recent history is any indication, the Pistons - 24-5 at home - have a good shot at their fourth straight win on their own court. Detroit has won 13 of its last 15 games against the 76ers and six of seven at home in the series.

However, the Sixers, who are in seventh place in the East, have won 12 of their last 16 games as they battle for their first playoff berth since 2004-05.

Pick: 76ers


Houston at Atlanta (+5, 197)

The Houston Rockets have joined some exclusive company as they've pushed their winning streak to 19 games, yet Tracy McGrady insists it has no real significance if it's not followed by an extended postseason run.

If history is any indication, the Rockets should be headed for one.

Houston (43-20) looks to become just the third team to win 20 consecutive games when it visits the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

The three other teams in NBA history that won at least 19 in a row - the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks and the 1999-2000 Lakers - all went on to win the championship that season.

On Monday, the Rockets tied that most recent Lakers team with their 19th victory in a row, knocking off New Jersey 91-73 at home. They'll match the '70-'71 Bucks, a team that featured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, if they can beat the Hawks (26-37).

"It's impressive, and we keep adding on games,'' said guard Rafer Alston, who's averaging 15.3 points and 6.8 assists during the streak. "It's fantastic to have your name mentioned and your team mentioned with some of the best teams, some of the best players to ever play the game. It says a lot about our ballclub."

Houston has won its last 10 games by double digits, and on Wednesday can establish a record for consecutive wins by 10 points or more.

Outside the playoff picture just a month ago, the Rockets now find themselves trailing only the Lakers and San Antonio in the race for the top spot in the Western Conference.

"I told them (Monday) they have a double whammy going,'' coach Rick Adelman said. "Not only do you have a chance to do something remarkable and get this streak going and keep it going, but also, every time you win, you keep shortening the season and you keep that lead that you have over other people and you're moving up the standings."

Pick: Rockets


Cleveland at New Jersey (-4, 188)

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been able to weather injuries, mostly because LeBron James is a triple-double threat in every game. That type of all-around play is what the slumping New Jersey Nets miss most since trading Jason Kidd.

After another sparkling performance from James, the Cavaliers look to end their struggles in New Jersey when they face the punchless Nets on Wednesday night.

James tallied his seventh triple-double of the season Monday night, finishing with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in Cleveland's 88-80 win over Portland.

It was the third-triple double in 12 games for James, who has 17 for his career.

"It's scary, it really is," Cavaliers swingman Wally Szczerbiak said. "It's pretty special being on this team and seeing him day in and day out. Being able to watch it, the fans are probably watching the best basketball player in the world. It's arguable between him and Kobe (Bryant), and I'm going to argue for him every day."

James had 29 points, eight assists and six rebounds against the Nets (26-38) on Dec. 14, but the Cavaliers (37-27) lost 105-97. It was Cleveland's 10th loss in its last 11 games in New Jersey.

The Cavaliers have lost their two games against the Nets this season, the first of which was played in Cleveland. But James missed that contest due to a sprained left index finger, and New Jersey has been sinking in the Eastern Conference standings since trading Kidd to Dallas.

The Nets were in playoff position before dealing Kidd, but have lost nine of 12 since and are now one-half game behind Atlanta for the eighth postseason spot. New Jersey has lost six straight, averaging 84.3 points while shooting 39.5 percent from the field in that span.

Pick: Cavs

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NHL
Hot Lines


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Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets
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Toronto vs. Philadelphia (-150, 5.5)

This game could get dirty tonight. The Leafs and Flyers met last night in T.O. and the Flyers won't be happy about blowing a 2-0 third-period lead to lose the game 4-3 in OT.

So there should be some penalties, like many other Philly games this season. That means the Flyers have five power play goals over their last two games while the Leafs have six over their last three games.

Toronto has also changed its game plan to "just shoot it" in an attempt to generate some consistent production. The Buds rifled 55 shots at Martin Biron last night.

Pick: over 5 1/2


Carolina vs. Chicago (-115, 6)

This could be a letdown spot for struggling Chicago. The Blackhawks put out a tough effort in Detroit last night in a 3-1 loss, a divisional opponent they always seem to get up for.

Chicago now enters this game on a three-game losing streak, playing on back-to-back nights with a growing list of injuries. Marty Havlat, Yannick Perreault, Brent Sopel and starting goalie Nikolai Khabibulin are all out.

There is a bright spot here though and his name is Corey Crawford. This rookie looked so good kicking out 44 pucks last night, it was easy to mistake him for the Khabibulin of old. You know, the good one. Crawford has only appeared in four games but he has a .938 save percentage and 1.83 goals against average.

If he gets the start tonight, look hard at the under.

Pick: Hurricanes +100

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Philadelphia at Detroit
The Sixers come off a tough home loss to Boston and hit the road against a Detroit team that has won seven of its last nine. The Pistons are the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Detroit favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

Game 701-702: Houston at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 123.698; Atlanta 117.319
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 6 1/2;
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 5; 197
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-5);

Game 703-704: LA Clippers at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 113.150; Orlando 125.033
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 12;
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 705-706: Philadelphia at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 117.978; Detroit 127.720
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 10;
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 8 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-8 1/2);

Game 707-708: Seattle at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 111.268; Boston 127.165
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 16;
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 17 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+17 1/2);

Game 709-710: New York at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.795; Miami 110.516
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 2;
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 1 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: New York (-1 1/2);

Game 711-712: Cleveland at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 119.038; New Jersey 115.197
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 4;
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-3 1/2);

Game 713-714: Utah at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.954; Milwaukee 116.603
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 6 1/2;
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 715-716: San Antonio at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 123.288; New Orleans 123.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Even;
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 717-718: Charlotte at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 110.180; Dallas 126.360
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 16;
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 719-720: Memphis at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 109.956; Denver 122.306
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 12 1/2;
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 15 1/2; 223
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+15 1/2);

Game 721-722: Toronto at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.133; Golden State 128.558
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 11 1/2;
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 9; 222
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-9);