Monday Trends and Indexes 03/17

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Trends and Indexes
Monday, March 17

Good Luck on day #77 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 Monday

-- Houston Rockets won their 22nd straight game, second-longest streak in NBA history, beating the Lakers Sunday.

-- Final score from Sunday night: Nuggets 168, Sonics 116-- what in the name of World B. Free is going on with Seattle? A couple more games like that, and Sonic fans will load the moving vans for the team on their way to Oklahoma.

-- Padres and Dodgers played in China before a crowd of just over 11,000, as major league teams try to get their hooks into the lucrative Far Eastern market.

-- Hard to be optimistic about Texas Rangers when you see they're giving Sidney Ponson starts in the preseason.

-- Before starting his great announcing career, Dick Enberg was an assistant baseball coach at Cal State-Northridge.

-- Eldrick Woods had been 0-for-21 for week on putts of 20+ feet, before draining a 24-footer on 72nd hole to win another tournament-- he is truly, truly amazing.

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Monday's List of 13: Initial impressions of Field of 65.........

13) CBS and NCAA played the drama card when the last team announced into the tournament was Baylor, an 11-seed bubble team whose program has come a long way from being banned from playing non-league games not too long ago. The kids in Waco exploded with joy when their name was called, always a good thing for television.

12) USC-Kansas State will get lot of play, with matchup of the elite freshmen, OJ Mayo-Michael Beasley, and fact that Mayo was a high school teammate of K-State's Bill Walker. .

11) Missouri Valley Conference ranked 8th in Conference RPI, but got only one team in; Illinois State then got a ticket out to Utah State in an NIT game, so bad times for the Redbirds.

10) UMass had won six games in row, had 17-point lead in the A-14 quarterfinals against Charlotte, but blew that game, and in the process, also went off to NIT-land.

9) I'm thinking Arizona State wouldn't feel as bad had Arizona not made the tournament, too; ASU's RPI would have been the lowest ever for an at-large team, and their schedule wasn't that good, even though they did hammer Xavier back in December, and they swept their arch-rival Wildcats in two games.

8) Bob Knight picked a North Carolina-Pitt national title game.

7) With Florida, Ohio State missing NCAAs, it is first time that last year's national finalists missed next the year's tournament since 1980, when Michigan State, Indiana State didn't make it. Something about Larry Bird and Magic Johnson going pro.

6) Here in Albany, happy Siena fans are enthusiastic about its first-round matchup with Vanderbilt down in St Pete. Vandy is a Princeton-style team that shoots it well (33.7% of points are on 3-pointers), but aren't so hot on defense. Neither is Siena.

5) It has been seven years since winner of ACC tourney made it to the Final Four; only one of last six made to regional final.

4) 13 seeds are just 2-14 against 4 seeds the last four years; in the past, 13's had done better than that (4-8 in the three years before that). .

3) Clemson as a 5-seed? I think not. USC as a 6? Too low. No way is USC a worse team than Michigan State.

2) Villanova was the last team in, so Wisconsin's win over the Illini kept the Wildcats in the tournament. It looks like Dayton or Arizona State was the team Georgia's win knocked out.

1) Seth Greenberg was campaigning for expansion of NCAAs, to "give all these kids a chance to play in March Madness". Apparently, he's never heard of Championship Week, and he is unaware that Georgia earned its way into the tournament by winning four games in four days this week. Everyone has a chance to make tournament. The current system works well.

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Monday, March 17

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Hawks won last two games, scoring 113 ppg, after losing six of its previous seven games. Six of last eight Washington tilts went over the total.
-- Cavaliers won six of their last nine games.
-- Hornets won seven of their last ten games.
-- Celtics won eleven of their last twelve games.
-- Utah won seven of its last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost five of their last six games. Knicks lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Orlando won ten of their last twelve games.
-- Clippers lost eleven of their last thirteen games. Minnesota lost seven of its last ten games.
-- Bobcats lost last three games, but covered seven of last nine. Memphis lost twelve of its last thirteen games.
-- Bulls lost six of their last seven road games.
-- Spurs won five of their last six games.
-- Toronto lost four in row, seven of last nine games.

Previous meetings this season
-- Indiana is 2-0 vs Knicks this season, winning by 3-27 points.
-- Road team is 3-0 in Atlanta-Washington games this year.
-- Road team won both Orlando-Cleveland games this year.
-- Minnesota won two of three against the Clippers.
-- Memphis (+5) lost 105-87 in Charlotte January 19.
-- Hornets (-6.5) won 100-86 in Chicago Feb 12.
-- Spurs (even) lost 98-90 in Boston Feb 10.
-- Jazz (+1.5) won 92-88 in Toronto Nov 14.

Totals
-- Over is 8-1 in Indiana's last nine games.
-- Last six Washington games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Orlando games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Clipper games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-3 in last dozen Charlotte games.
-- Five of last six Chicago games went over the total.
-- Last four Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-5 in Toronto's last fifteen games.

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Wow .. middle of the night and still rockin' :devilhorns:

gl on the St.Patty plays

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National Basketball Association - Gameday

NBA
Gameday


Monday, March 17

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Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics will attempt to draw on the luck of the Irish when they take on the San Antonio Spurs on St. Patrick's Day. Here's your NBA Gameday …

Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic, 7:00pm ET

The Cavs have been up-and-down over the past two weeks as they try to hold on to the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Cleveland last took on Orlando back on February 11, coming out on top by a final score of 118-111. Former Cav Larry Hughes went off for 40 points in that contest, while LeBron James poured in 29 points.

Orlando seems to be locked into the third seed in the East's playoffs; they're not far from clinching top spot in the Southeast Division, and they probably won't catch either the Celtics or the Pistons in the conference standings. The Magic have won seven of their past eight games, and they're coming off a 122-111 win over the Pacers Saturday.

Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards, 7:00pm ET

Only in the Eastern Conference could a team play as poorly as the Hawks over the past two weeks and still be in contention for a postseason berth. Atlanta is battling the likes of New Jersey, Chicago, Indiana, and Charlotte for the eighth seed, and those teams haven't been playing well either. The Hawks lost 102-98 to the Wizards on January 11.

The Wizards have won five of their past seven games to keep themselves in the Eastern Conference's playoff picture, but it looks like they have no chance of catching the Magic for top spot in the Southeast Division. Washington picked up its third straight win on Saturday, getting past the Clippers 119-109. Antawn Jamison scored 36 points.

Boston Celtics at San Antonio Spurs, 8:30pm ET

The Celtics have lost just once during the month of March, and they've already wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division. However, Boston will be seeing how they match up with the defending-champion Spurs in what could be an NBA Finals preview on Monday night. The Celtics are coming off an easy 99-77 win over the lowly Bucks on Saturday.

San Antonio isn't playing their best basketball right now - they've lost five of their past six games and they've been passed by both the Rockets and the Hornets in the Southwest Division standings. The Spurs were embarrassed 100-75 by New Orleans last Wednesday, and they are coming off a 103-96 road loss to the Sixers on Saturday.

Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz, 9:00pm ET

Toronto still looks like a solid bet to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference this season, but poor play over the past couple of weeks has them in danger of slipping to one of the bottom postseason seeds. The Raptors played host to the Jazz back on November 14, losing 92-88. Chris Bosh (knee injury) isn't expected to play on Monday.

The Jazz have built up a lead on the Nuggets in the Northwest Division standings, and they've won seven of their nine games so far in the month of March. Utah impressed with a 110-92 win over the Celtics on Friday, but they then lost 117-115 in New Jersey Saturday. Carlos Boozer did all he could in that contest - he had a game-high 41 points.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Monday, March 17

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic [NBA | 7 PM ET] | Full Matchup

Cavs: Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas returned to action on Sunday in a win over the Bobcats after missing 7 games with an inflamed disk in his lower back. Ilgauskas totaled 16 points and 9 rebounds in 31 minutes while Ben Wallace had his most productive game as a Cav playing alongside Ilgauskas at power forward with 15 rebounds.

Cavs are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games.
Cavs are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 Monday games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD


Magic (-7, O/U 204): Orlando clinched a playoff berth on Saturday with a win over the Pacers, but the team has bigger goals even though it's unlikely Detroit or Boston can be caught atop the Eastern Conference standings. “I think most of our guys did not think other teams would go undefeated and we would lose 15 in a row,” Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy said. “It’s still step by step, and you want to take care of that. Now, the next step would be to wrap up the division, then wrap up the home-court (advantage). We still have a lot to play for and have a very busy week. It’s going to be grueling.”

Magic are 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
The OVER is 10-3-1 in the last 14 meetings at Orlando.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Chicago Bulls at New Orleans Hornets [8 PM ET] | Full Matchup

Bulls: Chicago has dropped 3 in a row on the road and will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing home loss to Philadelphia on Friday. The Bulls blew an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter, which was very similar to a home loss to Washington a little more than 2 weeks ago in which they did the exact same thing. They proceeded to lose their next game at Cleveland, the first of 3 straight losses away from home.

Bulls are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. Southwest Division.
The OVER is 5-1 in Chicago's last 6 games overall.
The OVER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD


Hornets (NA): New Orleans will be trying to match a season high with its seventh straight home win while also looking to avoid losing back-to-back games overall for the first time since the end of February. The Hornets are dealing with ankle injuries to their top 2 scorers in Chris Paul and David West, though the former is expected to play after totaling 14 points and 14 assists in a loss at Detroit on Sunday.

Hornets are 7-3 SU & ATS in their last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries- F David West (sprained ankle) could miss at least 3 more games.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Boston Celtics at San Antonio Spurs [8:30 PM ET] | Full Matchup

Celtics: Boston will be going for its sixth straight road win in a place where the team had lost 17 times in a row before pulling off a 91-85 victory a year ago on St. Patrick's Day. The Celtics play 4 games in 6 days against Western Conference opponents, with another tough matchup against Houston on deck Tuesday.

Celtics are 6-1 SU & ATS in their last 7 games.
Celtics are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 Monday games.
The UNDER is 13-3 in Boston's last 16 Monday games.

Key Injuries- G Ray Allen (ankle; 18.3 ppg) is listed as questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD


Spurs (NA): San Antonio has dropped 3 games in a row and 5 of 6, surrendering an average of 98.8 points to opponents during that stretch. The Spurs might have the luxury of again playing against Boston minus 1 of the Big 3, as shooting guard Ray Allen is bothered by an ankle injury. They lost to the Celtics back on February 10th even though Kevin Garnett missed the game with an abdominal injury. However, San Antonio was also without Tony Parker.

Spurs are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Favorite is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 6-2 in San Antonio's last 8 games vs. Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Toronto Raptors at Utah Jazz [9 PM ET] | Full Matchup

Raptors: Toronto is struggling mightily without Chris Bosh, dropping 8 of its last 10 games both SU & ATS without the team's leading scorer and rebounder. Bosh hopes to return from a knee injury sometime this week, and the Raptors hope to avoid sliding any further as the Wizards are just 1 game behind in the race for the fifth playoff spot in the East.

Raptors are 2-8 SU & ATS in their last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries- C/F Chris Bosh (knee) is out indefinitely; Raptors are 2-8 SU & ATS since he was injured.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD


Jazz (-13.5, O/U 216): A victory against Toronto would tie the franchise record for most consecutive home wins at 19, which seems likely considering Utah has won the last 5 meetings, going 4-1 ATS. The Jazz have the luxury of facing a struggling Raptors team without Bosh and return home from a fairly successful road trip that included a win at Boston.

Jazz are 13-5 ATS during their 18-game home winning streak.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Monday, March 17

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Avalanche won eight of their last ten games.
-- Coyotes won three of last four road games.

Cold Teams
-- Minnesota lost five of its last six games.
-- Canucks scored just seven goals in last four games (2-2). .

Series Records
-- Minnesota won seven of last nine against Colorado.
-- Coyotes won last two games vs Vancouver, after losing eight of previous nine against the Canucks.


Totals
-- Last three Colorado games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Phoenix games.

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National Hockey League – Trend Sheet

NHL


Monday, March 17

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MARCH 17, 7:00 PM

COLORADO vs. MINNESOTA
Colorado is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado


MARCH 17, 10:00 PM

PHOENIX vs. VANCOUVER
Phoenix is 4-14-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Phoenix's last 23 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver's last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix

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Arena Football League – Long Sheet

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COLORADO (1 - 0) at DALLAS (2 - 0) - 3/17/2008, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Arena Football League – Additional

AFL
Week 3


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MARCH 17, 8:00 PM

COLORADO vs. DALLAS
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games

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”Six-pack”

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Arena Football tidbits Week 3 .......

-- John Elway's Colorado Crush had last week off after 50-47 win vs Columbus in season opener. Dallas (2-0) won both its first two games by ten points each.

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NBA
Dunkel


Toronto at Utah
The Raptors come off a loss at Sacramento last night, their fourth straight on the current road trip, and face a Utah team that is 28-3 at home this season. The Jazz are the pick (-13) according to Dunkel, which has Utah favored by 17. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-13). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 17

Game 551-552: New York at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: New York 110.433; Indiana 118.979
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 8 1/2; 218 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 215
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-7); Over

Game 553-554: Atlanta at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.137; Washington 120.542
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 7 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 7; 203
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-7); Under

Game 555-556: Cleveland at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 117.573; Orlando 127.242
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 9 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 7 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-7 1/2); Over

Game 557-558: LA Clippers at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 108.884; Minnesota 115.372
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 6 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 6; 196
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-6); Over

Game 559-560: Charlotte at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 114.053; Memphis 110.790
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 3 1/2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 2 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-2 1/2); Under

Game 561-562: Chicago at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 115.138; New Orleans 128.260
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 13; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 563-564: Boston at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 126.175; San Antonio 122.903
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3; 170
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 565-566: Toronto at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.238; Utah 130.256
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 17; 224
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 13; 216
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-13); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, March 17


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NEW YORK (19 - 47) at INDIANA (25 - 41) - 3/17/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 30-45 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 45-63 ATS (-24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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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ATLANTA (28 - 38) at WASHINGTON (33 - 32) - 3/17/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 64-90 ATS (-35.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 37-27 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (38 - 29) at ORLANDO (44 - 24) - 3/17/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
ORLANDO is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (21 - 44) at MINNESOTA (15 - 50) - 3/17/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 27-37 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-36 ATS (-17.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 63-81 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-45 ATS (-21.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-5 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (24 - 42) at MEMPHIS (15 - 50) - 3/17/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 6-22 ATS (-18.2 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
MEMPHIS is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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CHICAGO (26 - 39) at NEW ORLEANS (44 - 21) - 3/17/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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BOSTON (52 - 13) at SAN ANTONIO (44 - 22) - 3/17/2008, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 3-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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TORONTO (34 - 32) at UTAH (44 - 24) - 3/17/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
UTAH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
UTAH is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 83-68 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1996.
TORONTO is 66-48 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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NHL
Dunkel


Colorado at Minnesota
The Wild finally snapped their five-game losing streak with a win over the Kings, but will have a tough time making it two straight against a Colorado team that has won eight of its last 10. The Avalanche are the underdog pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has Colorado favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+105). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 17

Game 51-52: Colorado at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.822; Minnesota 10.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+105); Under

Game 53-54: Phoenix at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.005; Vancouver 11.423
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-145); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet


Monday, March 17


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COLORADO (39-28-0-6, 84 pts.) at MINNESOTA (38-26-0-8, 84 pts.) - 3/17/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 24-16 ATS (+42.6 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-5 ATS (+10.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 39-32 ATS (+72.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-12 ATS (-9.9 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
COLORADO is 11-10 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 11-10-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (36-31-0-5, 77 pts.) at VANCOUVER (36-27-0-9, 81 pts.) - 3/17/2008, 10:00 PM
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PHOENIX is 36-36 ATS (+80.8 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 117-131 ATS (-80.8 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 19-29 ATS (-27.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 7-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 7-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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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