Saturday Trends and Indexes 03/22

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Long Sheet


Saturday, March 22


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ORLANDO (46 - 25) at ATLANTA (29 - 39) - 3/22/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
ORLANDO is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MIAMI (12 - 56) at CHARLOTTE (24 - 44) - 3/22/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-4 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW JERSEY (29 - 40) at PHILADELPHIA (34 - 35) - 3/22/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NEW JERSEY is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) on Saturday games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (55 - 13) at NEW ORLEANS (46 - 21) - 3/22/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 70-100 ATS (-40.0 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 41-25 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
BOSTON is 43-24 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BOSTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 47-70 ATS (-30.0 Units) after a division game since 1996.

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

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NEW YORK (19 - 49) at MINNESOTA (17 - 51) - 3/22/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in March games this season.
NEW YORK is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 30-47 ATS (-21.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 64-83 ATS (-27.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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SACRAMENTO (31 - 37) at MEMPHIS (17 - 51) - 3/22/2008, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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INDIANA (28 - 41) at CHICAGO (27 - 41) - 3/22/2008, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (40 - 30) at MILWAUKEE (23 - 44) - 3/22/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 80-55 ATS (+19.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 66-81 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 196-247 ATS (-75.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 72-104 ATS (-42.4 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SEATTLE (16 - 53) at UTAH (45 - 25) - 3/22/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games this season.
SEATTLE is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
UTAH is 30-48 ATS (-22.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-5 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (47 - 22) at PHOENIX (46 - 22) - 3/22/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
HOUSTON is 69-46 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 59-23 ATS (+33.7 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-1 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-2 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (36 - 33) at LA CLIPPERS (21 - 47) - 3/22/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 40-58 ATS (-23.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-39 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-32 ATS (-12.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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NBA
Hot Lines


Saturday, March 22

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Pick 'n' roll: Saturday's best NBA bets
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Boston at New Orleans (-1.5, 187.5)

The majority of the Boston Celtics' current roster wasn't even born the last time the team swept a road trip of at least five games.

But after a stunning run through Texas, the Celtics can head home with an unbeaten mark on their five-game road trip Saturday when they face the New Orleans Hornets - the only NBA team they've yet to face this season.

As it has most of the season, stifling defense keyed their current run. Boston has allowed an average of just 83 points on the road trip, ending San Antonio's seven-game home winning streak and Houston's 22-game overall winning streak. The Celtics have won 14 of their last 15 overall and eight straight on the road.

Ray Allen missed the first three games of the trip with an ankle injury, but returned to score 21 points in Thursday's 94-90 win over Dallas, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute.

They'll be facing a Hornets team that held its last opponent to 34.1 percent shooting. After Boston beat Houston 94-74 on Tuesday, the Rockets lost 90-69 at New Orleans on Wednesday.

Chris Paul had 21 points and 10 assists for his eighth consecutive double-double while David West added 23 points and 11 rebounds in his return from an ankle injury. Bonzi Wells led all scorers with 25 points off the bench in the Hornets' second straight victory and eighth straight at home.

New Orleans - locked in a tight race with numerous teams for the top seed in the Western Conference - trailed the Rockets 55-50 during the third quarter, but outscored them 40-14 the rest of the way.

Pick: Celtics


Houston at Phoenix (-7, 203.5)

The Houston Rockets opened a five-game stretch against some of the NBA's toughest teams with the second-longest winning streak in league history. They'll be happy to close it with back-to-back victories.

After bouncing back from consecutive defeats, the Rockets hope to finish the brutal stretch with a win as they visit the streaking Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

Houston (47-22) had won 21 in a row coming into perhaps the toughest five-game stretch on its schedule. The Rockets extended their remarkable run by beating the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, but suffered back-to-back blowouts against Boston and at New Orleans.

Houston was outscored 105-59 in the second halves of those games.

On Friday, however, the Rockets got back in the win column by holding off Golden State 109-106. Bobby Jackson and Carl Landry came off the bench to score 16 and 17 points, respectively, as Houston pulled within one game of the Western Conference-leading Lakers.

While the bench scoring was one key to the victory, the Rockets were no doubt just as happy to see Tracy McGrady regain his form. McGrady was held to 23 points on 10-of-32 shooting in the back-to-back losses, but rebounded with 26, eight rebounds and eight assists while going 11-for-23 from the field Friday.

Houston will likely need a similar performance from McGrady to keep up with Phoenix (46-22), which has put together its longest winning streak since November, quieting some critics who questioned the acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal in February.

The Suns were 3-6 in O'Neal's first nine games, but have won their last six to put pressure on the West's top teams. They're currently the fifth seed - 1 ½ games behind the Lakers.

Phoenix will be without guard Raja Bell who crumpled to the court when he landed on a Seattle player's foot on a 3-point attempt on Wednesday. X-rays were negative and the Suns said Bell had a mild-to-moderate ankle sprain. He's expected to miss this game, and be day-to-day after that.

Pick: Suns

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Saturday, March 22

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Ice Picks: Saturday's best NHL bets
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Anaheim at Phoenix (-105, 5)

After failing to get a shot in the third period and all but conceding the Pacific Division title, the Anaheim Ducks hope Jean-Sebastien Giguere can return Saturday and help them get closer to securing a playoff berth Saturday when they visit the Phoenix Coyotes, a team they have lost to four times in a row.

The Ducks (42-25-8), the reigning Stanley Cup winners, are second in the division, but seven points behind first-place San Jose with seven games to play after a 2-1 loss to the Sharks on Friday. Anaheim was outshot 43-13, including 17-0 in the third period as it struggled to find any fluid offensive play.

Jonas Hiller, who had 41 saves Friday, could get his second consecutive start after being a late fill-in for Giguere, who developed an undisclosed injury between the morning skate and the pregame warmups.

The Coyotes, who have allowed 22 goals during a four-game losing streak, are hoping to improve their fading playoff chances and avoid dropping a season-high fifth consecutive game for the first time since March 24-April 3. They trail eighth-place Colorado by six points for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with only seven games left - all against Pacific rivals.

Pick: Ducks


Minnesota at Calgary (-154, 5)

A 5-0-2 run at home has helped keep the Calgary Flames near the top of the Northwest Division. Having that streak snapped by the first-place team, though, would severely hinder their chance of capturing the division title.

The Flames look to continue their home success and pull within one point of the first-place Wild when the teams meet Saturday night at Pengrowth Saddledome.

Calgary (38-26-10) stretched its home point streak with a 2-1 victory over Colorado on Thursday. Daymond Langkow and Craig Conroy scored first-period, power-play goals and Miikka Kiprusoff needed to make only 15 saves as the Flames improved their home record to 19-10-9.

Kiprusoff has been outstanding, posting a 1.41 goals-against average and two shutouts during the 5-0-2 streak.

He has won five of six starts in 2007-08 against the Wild while recording a 1.98 GAA. He's also 18-5-2 with one tie, a 1.70 GAA and three shutouts in 26 career starts versus Minnesota.

Flames captain Jarome Iginla has three goals and four assists this season against the Wild.

Pick: Flames

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Saturday, March 22


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COLORADO (39-30-0-6, 84 pts.) at EDMONTON (37-33-0-5, 79 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 13-9 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 13-9-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
14 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.1 Units)

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CHICAGO (35-32-0-7, 77 pts.) at NASHVILLE (36-31-0-8, 80 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 165-216 ATS (-77.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 89-93 ATS (+216.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 14-6 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
CHICAGO is 14-10 ATS (+26.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 12-7 ATS (+19.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 15-9 ATS (+26.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-12 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 12-10-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
13 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.4 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (29-40-0-6, 64 pts.) at DALLAS (42-28-0-5, 89 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 5-17 ATS (+26.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
DALLAS is 35-17 ATS (+6.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 62-23 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 19-10 ATS (+7.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 34-14 ATS (+15.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 1-6 ATS (-6.3 Units) in March games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 13-9 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 13-9-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
11 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.8 Units, Under=-1.3 Units)

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BOSTON (37-28-0-9, 83 pts.) at MONTREAL (41-24-0-10, 92 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 12-31 ATS (+49.2 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-78 ATS (+138.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-37 ATS (+78.4 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 16-14 ATS (+35.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 15-9 ATS (+24.8 Units) after a division game this season.
BOSTON is 13-8 ATS (+21.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 12-6 ATS (+6.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
MONTREAL is 7-11 ATS (-6.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
MONTREAL is 19-30 ATS (-18.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 7-12 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 19-4 (+14.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 19-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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TORONTO (34-31-0-10, 78 pts.) at OTTAWA (41-26-0-7, 89 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in road games in March games this season.
TORONTO is 6-2 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
TORONTO is 35-29 ATS (+71.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-13 ATS (+36.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 41-33 ATS (+84.1 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 89-65 ATS (-16.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
OTTAWA is 16-20 ATS (-25.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 24-21 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 18-19 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 5-10 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 15-7 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 15-7-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
11 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (29-37-0-8, 66 pts.) at FLORIDA (35-30-0-10, 80 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 29-45 ATS (+75.5 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 50-101 ATS (+179.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 7-14 ATS (-9.3 Units) on Saturday games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-29 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 16-6 ATS (+22.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 82-99 ATS (+193.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 7-11 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 92-120 ATS (-57.7 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 14-8 (+9.3 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 14-8-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
11 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-1.7 Units)

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DETROIT (49-20-0-6, 104 pts.) at COLUMBUS (33-30-0-11, 77 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 12-13 ATS (-14.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 220-172 ATS (-73.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 20-17 ATS (-23.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 56-64 ATS (-8.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 31-21 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 61-47 ATS (+110.9 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 83-82 ATS (+213.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 21-18 ATS (+1.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 20-20 ATS (+54.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 25-8 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 7-15 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 15-7-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (42-25-0-7, 91 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (42-25-0-7, 91 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 8-16 ATS (-11.0 Units) after a division game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 90-71 ATS (+4.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 22-14 ATS (+0.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-14 ATS (+41.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 81-45 ATS (+31.7 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 26-14 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 18-11 ATS (+29.9 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 47-66 ATS (+113.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 14-8 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 14-8-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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ANAHEIM (42-26-0-8, 92 pts.) at PHOENIX (36-33-0-6, 78 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 40-33 ATS (-20.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 36-39 ATS (-29.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 17-8 ATS (+26.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PHOENIX is 140-112 ATS (+265.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 112-136 ATS (-74.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 5-20 ATS (+31.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games on Saturday games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 14-8-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
11 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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MINNESOTA (40-26-0-9, 89 pts.) at CALGARY (38-26-0-10, 86 pts.) - 3/22/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 8-16 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 11-3 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) on Saturday games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 16-6 (+10.4 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 16-6-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Toronto at Ottawa
The Senators look for their fifth win in their last six games, but run into a Toronto team that has won five straight on the road. The Leafs are the underdog pick (+220) according to Dunkel, which has Toronto favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+220). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Game 1-2: Colorado at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.600; Edmonton 11.793
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 3-4: Chicago at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.401; Nashville 11.106
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+125); Over

Game 5-6: Los Angeles at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.298; Dallas 11.626
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-220); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-220); Under

Game 7-8: Boston at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.257; Montreal 11.582
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-175); Under

Game 9-10: Toronto at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.572; Ottawa 11.420
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+220); Over

Game 11-12: Tampa Bay at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.058; Florida 11.420
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-175); Under

Game 13-14: Detroit at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.840; Columbus 10.784
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-160); Over

Game 15-16: New Jersey at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.286; Pittsburgh 11.695
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-140); Over

Game 17-18: Anaheim at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.124; Phoenix 10.286
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-110); Under

Game 19-20: Minnesota at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.732; Calgary 11.225
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+130); Under

[Udog]

NCAAB
Write-Up


All Remaining NCAA tourney games

Saturday's NCAA Games
Over last four years, #6 seeds are 8-2 vs spread when playing a 3 seed in this round. Purdue rolled over defenseless Baylor in first round- they're just 4-3 in last seven games. Xavier won 14 of last 16 games- they were down 35-26 at half to Georgia, used 27-3 scoring edge from foul line to pull away late. Musketeers beat Indiana by 15 in their only game vs a Big 11 foe. Purdue is 4-3 vs spread as an underdog this season.

Notre Dame won eight of its last ten games; they held George Mason to 50 points Thursday, after allowing five of previous seven foes to score 80+. Washington State covered six of last eight as favorite, but Coogs, who have very little depth, are just 4-3 in last seven games. Wazzu took 171 more free throws than their opponents this year; they're 13-0 outside of Pac-10. Harangoty needs to get Wazzu big men in foul trouble.

Stanford's shaky perimeter players will be tested by the three junior guards Marquette starts; both these teams rank in the top 10 in defensive efficiency, with Marquette ranking 13 slots higher in offensive efficiency- they beat Kentucky in difficult first round game, while Cardinal coasted vs Cornell- both sides are 12-1 out of league, 3-3 in last six games overall. Marquette is 1-5 vs spread in last six games as the underdog.

UNLV coach Kruger is Kansas State alum; his Rebels led 31-10 at half in first round, their fifth straight win, but UNLV is 1-6 vs spread as underdog this season. Kansas is 8-4 vs spread as a non-conference favorite- they made nine of first 14 treys in an easy win over Portland State Thursday. #1 seeds are 7-5 vs the spread in this round the last three years. Jayhawks won eight in a row, covering five of their last seven games.

Pitt, Michigan State both had easy first round wins; Panthers Since '99, #5 seeds are 14-4 vs spread when facing 4 seed in a second round game, 11-3 as underdog. Pitt won six in row and eight of last nine games- they beat Louisville, Marquette and Georgetown on consecutive nights last week, so they're on a serious roll. Spartans covered one of their last six as underdog. This should be very physical game.

Despite making Final Four last two years, UCLA struggled in its second round game, beating Alabama 62-59 (-8.5), Indiana 54-49 (-7.5). Bruins toyed with Mississippi Valley in its opener; they beat Texas A&M 65-62 in Dec '06. #1 seeds are 7-5 vs the spread in this round last three years. Aggies are 4-4 vs spread as underdog this season- they shot 54.3% from floor in win vs BYU, making 8-16 treys, which is unusual for them.

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, March 22nd

Orlando at Atlanta, 7:05 ET
Orlando: 18-8 ATS on Saturday
Atlanta: 5-17 ATS after 3 or more consecutive overs

Miami at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Miami: 2-8 ATS after playing 5 consecutive games as an underdog
Charlotte: 27-13 ATS in March games

New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
New Jersey: 1-9 ATS vs. division opponents
Philadelphia: 11-1 ATS on Saturday games

Boston at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Boston: 12-4 ATS in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins
New Orleans: 8-24 ATS off a home win against a division rival

New York at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
New York: 1-9 ATS in March games
Minnesota: 15-5 UNDER when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

Sacramento at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Sacramento: 15-4 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite
Memphis: 12-4 UNDER when playing on back-to-back days

Indiana at Chicago, 8:35 ET WGN
Indiana: 3-10 ATS vs. division opponents
Chicago: 14-9 ATS second half of the season

Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET
Cleveland: 13-4 ATS in road games revenging a same season loss
Milwaukee: 3-11 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games

Seattle at Utah, 9:05 ET
Seattle: 9-19 ATS off a road loss
Utah: 22-10 ATS as a home favorite

Houston at Phoenix, 10:05 ET NBATV
Houston: 12-3 ATS as a road underdog
Phoenix: 22-12 ATS as a home favorite

Portland Trail at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Portland: 20-9 UNDER after one or more consecutive overs
LA Clippers: 3-11 ATS in home games after playing a road game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, March 22nd

Colorado at Edmonton, 3:05 ET
Colorado: n/a
Edmonton: n/a

Chicago at Nashville, 3:05 ET
Chicago: 14-6 SU when playing with 2 days rest
Nashville: 3-11 SU revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more

Los Angeles at Dallas, 3:05 ET
Los Angeles: 0-9 SU off a road win against a division rival
Dallas: 19-10 SU revenging a loss versus opponent

Boston at Montreal, 7:05 ET
Boston: 7-1 SU off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival
Montreal: 7-11 SU in home games after covering 2 of their last 3

Toronto at Ottawa, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 5-0 SU road games in March
Ottawa: 3-7 SU revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more

Tampa Bay at Florida, 7:05 ET
Tampa Bay: 7-14 SU on Saturday games
Florida: 16-6 SU in March games

Detroit at Columbus, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 24-4 SU off a road win against a division rival
Columbus: 12-24 SU after playing a road game

New Jersey at Pittsburgh, 7:35 ET
New Jersey: 8-16 SU after a division game
Pittsburgh: 11-1 SU in home games in March

Anaheim at Phoenix, 10:05 ET
Anaheim: 41-20 SU revenging a close loss vs opponent of 1 goal
Phoenix: 3-11 SU in home games on Saturday

Minnesota at Calgary, 10:05 ET
Minnesota: 11-2 SU on Saturday
Calgary: 8-11 SU in home games off a win or tie

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[pm530]

National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Saturday, March 22

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Today's NBA analysis

Hot Teams
-- Hawks won three of their last four games. Orlando is 13-4 in its last seventeen games.
-- Nets won three of their last four games. 76ers won eight of their last ten games.
-- Celtics won four in row, fourteen of last fifteen games. New Orleans won nine of last twelve games.
-- Minnesota is 5-3 in its last eight games.
-- Grizzlies covered their last four games. Kings won four of the last six games they played.
-- Pacers won, covered their last three games.
-- Cavaliers won nine of their last 12 games.
-- Jazz won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Rockets are 23-2 in their last 25 games. Suns won, covered their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost their last five games (2-3 vs spread). Miami lost ten of its last eleven games.
-- Knicks lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- Bulls lost five of their last seven games.
-- Bucks lost nine of their last twelve games.
-- Sonics lost their last ten games (3-7 vs spread).
-- Clippers lost last six games (2-4 vs spread). Blazers are 1-4 vs spread in game after last five wins.

Previous meetings this season
-- Hawks, Magic split two games in Orlando this season.
-- Bobcats won two of three against Miami this season.
-- Nets beat Philly twice this season, by 5-2 points.
-- Minnesota lost 97-93 in New York Nov 4 (-8.5).
-- Home team won both Memphis-Sacramento games this year.
-- Pacers lost two of three against the Bulls this season.
-- Bucks won two of three against Cleveland this season.
-- Jazz are 0-2 against Seattle this year, losing by 2-19 points.
-- Visitor is 2-0 in Houston-Phoenix games this season.
-- Portland beat Clippers 107-102 last night, their second win in 2008 against LA.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1 in last six Orlando games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Miami games.
-- Six of last seven Net games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 14-5 in last nineteen Knick games.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Memphis games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Chicago games.
-- Six of last eight Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last eleven Seattle games went over the total.
-- Over is 9-3-1 in last thirteen Phoenix games.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Portland games.

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Saturday, March 22

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Oilers won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Canadiens are 12-6 in their last eighteen games.
-- Senators, Maple Leafs both won four of their last five games.
-- Florida won seven of its last eight games.
-- Jackets won three of their last four home games. Red Wings won seven of their last nine games.
-- Penguins won six of their last eight games.
-- Anaheim won three of its last four games.
-- Calgary won five of its last seven home games. Minnesota won three of its last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Colorado lost last three games, scoring four goals.
-- Chicago lost five of its last seven games. Nashville is 1-7 in its last eight games.
-- Dallas lost six oif its last seven games. Kings are 2-10 in game after their last twelve wins.
-- Bruins lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Lightning is 4-12 in its last sixteen games.
-- Devils lost their last two games, 2-1/3-1.
-- Coyotes lost last four games, allowing 22 goals.

Series Records
-- Avalanche is 9-3 in last dozen games vs Edmonton.
-- Blackhawks won their last four games against Nashville.
-- Stars are 11-3 in last fourteen against LA, 3-3 this season.
-- Bruins lost their last ten games against Montreal.
-- Leafs won three in row vs Ottawa: 3-0/4-2/5-0.
-- Panthers won six of last nine against Tampa Bay.
-- Columbus won three of last four against the Red Wings.
-- Devils are 12-5 in last seventeen games vs Pittsburgh.
-- Coyotes won four in row vs Anaheim, all in OT/SO.
-- Flames won four in row, six of seven against Minnesota.

Totals
-- Under is 14-4-1 in last nineteen Colorado games.
-- Over is 5-1 in last six Chicago-Nashville games.
-- Under is 5-2 in last seven Dallas games.
-- Six of last seven Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 13-3-1 in last seventeen Ottawa games.
-- Under is 7-3-2 in last twelve Tampa Bay games.
-- Three of last four Columbus home games went over.
-- Over is 4-0-2 in last six Pittsburgh games.
-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Anaheim games.
-- Under is 11-3-1 in last fourteen Calgary games.

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