Tuesday Trends and Indexes 03/25

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Trends and Indexes
Tuesday, March 25

Good Luck on day #85 of 2008!

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
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Six-pack for Tuesday

-- According to chart below, there are four teams tied for the best in baseball: Red Sox, Detroit and both New York teams, all of whose over/unders are 93.5.

-- Baltimore (65.5) would appear to have lowest expectations, with an over/under of 65.5.

-- After the Mets, it is six-game drop to Phillies, Dodgers and Cubs in the NL, all of whom have over/under of 87.7.

-- A's won 77 last year and underachieved; if they somehow win 77 this year, they'll be a pleasant surprise (73.5)

-- You have to take quite a leap of faith to go over on Tampa Bay (also 73.5); they've never won more than 70 games.

-- People don't believe in NL champ Rockies, whose total is a mere 82.5. Three other NL West teams have higher totals.

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Major League Baseball

MLB


MLB Dunkel Index

Boston vs. Oakland
The defending champs open in Japan against an Oakland team that lost eight of its last 10 to finish the 2007 campaign. The Red Sox are the pick (-150) according to Dunkel, which has Boston favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

Game 907-908: Boston vs. Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Matsuzaka) 15.838; Oakland (Blanton) 13.975
Dunkel Line: Boston by 2; 10
Vegas Line: Boston (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-150); Over


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MLB LONG SHEET

BOSTON (107 - 69) vs. OAKLAND (76 - 86) - 6:05 AM
DAISUKE MATSUZAKA (R) vs. JOE BLANTON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 33-22 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 34-48 (-20.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 52-64 (-17.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

DAISUKE MATSUZAKA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MATSUZAKA is 0-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

JOE BLANTON vs. BOSTON since 1997
BLANTON is 2-1 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.347.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.3 units)


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MLB WRITE-UP

A's were 8-5 in Blanton's last 13 starts in 2007; this is a shell of the team that was in playoffs two years ago. Blanton was 0-1 in three starts vs Boston LY, with a 4.66 RA (10 runs in 19.1 IP). All eyes in Tokyo will be on Matsuzaka as he makes his return to his native land-- he lost 2-0 in his only start against Oakland, giving up two runs in seven IP. Red Sox won five of his last six starts LY-- they were 6-16 in his starts when they scored five or less runs, 13-1 if they gave him six or more runs.



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MLB Tips and Trends

Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics [ESPN2 | 6:05 AM ET]

Key Injuries-
Red Sox (-155, O/U 9.5): Native son Daisuke Matzusaka will start Boston's season opener in Japan, and he will do so in front of a "new" Red Sox nation. Thousands of Japanese fans have adopted the defending World Series champions as their team thanks to the presence of Dice-K and All-Star reliever Hideki Okajima. Boston manager Terry Francona has announced that Matzusaka will be limited to about 90 pitches, something the Japanese fans are not accustomed to since he is well-known for pitching complete games for the Seibu Lions.

Boston is 3-0 SU in the last 3 meetings.
The UNDER is 19-7 in Boston's last 26 games on field turf.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6


A's: Oakland split 8 meetings with the Red Sox last season, and the team is not overly impressed by the defending champs. “They are just peers of ours,” A's closer Huston Street said. “We’re definitely not intimidated. We came over here and we expect to win. To have the World Series champions here is nice for the series, but we want to win.”

Oakland is 2-10 in its last 12 regular-season games.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Oakland's last 10 games on field turf.

Key Injuries- 3B Eric Chavez (back) did not make the trip.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

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National Basketball Association – Write up

NBA
Write-up


Tuesday, March 25

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Today's NBA analysis

Hornets won 10 of last 13 games, but they lost four of last five on road- they'rde coming off big home win vs Celtics. Indiana lost team CEO Walsh yesterday; they won/covered last four in row, with three of those four staying under total.

Magic are 14-5 in last 19 games; six of the last seven Orlando games stayed under total, as did five of last even Spur games. Magic lost 128-110 in San Antonio Nov 21 (+6.5). Spurs won their last three games, by 22-13-7 points.

Mavericks lost last three games, by 2-4-7 points, and now Dirk Nowitzki is out with leg injury- the last four Dallas tilts stayed under total. Clippers lost last seven games (2-5 against spread) Dallas beat Clippers by point in previous meeting this season.

Hawks won four of last five games- three of their last four road games went over total- home side won both their games vs the Bulls. Chicago lost four of its last five games.

Bobcats lost five of last six games, with last five staying under the total; they beat Utah 98-92 (+5) Dec 19. Jazz won nine of last 12 games, with Utah 4-3 in last seven after winning five in a row- four of last five tilts stayed under the total.

Blazers are 5-1 SU in game after their last six losses- they lost in Seattle last night- they're 5-5 in last ten home games. Wiz is 11-4 in last fifteen games, winning three in row, by 1-17-12 pts. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games.

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National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Tuesday, March 25

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Tips and Trends
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San Antonio Spurs at Orlando Magic [NBA | 7 PM ET]

Spurs: San Antonio defeated the Mavericks 88-81 on Sunday and moved into a tie with Houston in both the Southwest Division and Western Conference playoff standings. The Spurs have won 3 in a row with offense and defense. During their current streak, they have scored an average of 97 points per game while allowing just 83 ppg. The Spurs defeated the Magic in the last matchup by 18 points, while scoring 128 – their highest offensive output of the season.

Spurs are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Southeast Division.

Key Injuries- F Robert Horry (2 ppg; knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 96 (Side Play of the Day)


Magic (-1, O/U 191.5): The Magic will get their twice-a-year, up-close look at the defending champion Spurs, the team that both head coach Stan Van Gundy and GM Otis Smith talk often about trying to emulate. Although the Magic won a thriller at home against San Antonio last season, they have won only 3 of the last 13 meetings. Orlando has had its problems defending against guards, and Tony Parker had 32 points and 9 assists in the last meeting.

Magic are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 95



Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls [8:35 PM ET]

Hawks: With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance every time they suit up, Hawks coach Mike Woodson said he doesn’t really have to worry about his team losing focus. His players agree. “We’ve got to have the mindset that we’re playing the championship game every night,” Marvin Williams said. Atlanta has won 4 out of 5 while averaging a lofty 109 ppg.

Hawks are 3-10 ATS in the last 13 meetings.

Key Injuries- G Salim Stoudamire (5 ppg; ankle) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 100


Bulls (-4.5, O/U 205.5): With 13 games still remaining, the Bulls could obviously make up some ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a strong finish. But after playing 4 games in 5 nights this past week, Chicago has a tough upcoming schedule. Still, the Bulls have won 12 of the last 13 meetings with Atlanta, including 6 straight at home. They won at the United Center 90-78 back on November 27th and according to head coach Jim Boylan, “there’s no quit in us.”

Bulls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries- G Chris Duhon ( 6 ppg; flu) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 105



Washington Wizards at Portland Trail Blazers [10 PM ET]

Wizards: Washington is fresh off an impressive victory over the Pistons on Sunday night that saw the team shoot an impressive 53 percent from the field. In moving 3 games above .500, the Wizards have strung together some big-time wins over some of the better teams in the league. Washington has won 6 of 7, boosting its offensive average to 101 ppg in the process.

The UNDER is 8-2 in Washington's last 10 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 95

Blazers (-1, O/U 190.5): This is one of the tougher opponents the Blazers have faced in a while, which isn’t saying much as Portland has been taking on teams like the Clippers and Sonics of late. The Blazers have been up-and-down lately, but they are still 24-10 at the Rose Garden, and the only 2 home losses they have suffered in the last month were both to the Suns.

Blazers are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 home games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 96

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College Basketball – Long Sheet

NCAAB
Long Sheet


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Tuesday, March 25

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MASSACHUSETTS (23 - 10) at SYRACUSE (21 - 13) - 3/25/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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FLORIDA (23 - 11) at ARIZONA ST (21 - 12) - 3/25/2008, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA ST is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
FLORIDA is 53-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 53-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 27-10 ATS (+16.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 27-9 ATS (+17.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 22-4 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Thursday, March 27

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WASHINGTON ST (26 - 8) vs. N CAROLINA (34 - 2) - 3/27/2008, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
N CAROLINA is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
N CAROLINA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
N CAROLINA is 13-1 ATS (+11.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
N CAROLINA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
N CAROLINA is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
N CAROLINA is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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LOUISVILLE (26 - 8) vs. TENNESSEE (31 - 4) - 3/27/2008, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 66-43 ATS (+18.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
TENNESSEE is 15-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 145 to 149.5 since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 15-34 ATS (-22.4 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 10-30 ATS (-23.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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W VIRGINIA (26 - 10) vs. XAVIER (29 - 6) - 3/27/2008, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
W VIRGINIA is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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W KENTUCKY (29 - 6) vs. UCLA (33 - 3) - 3/27/2008, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 60-42 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 60-42 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
W KENTUCKY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in March games this season.
W KENTUCKY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
W KENTUCKY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
W KENTUCKY is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
W KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
W KENTUCKY is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Friday, March 28

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VILLANOVA (22 - 12) vs. KANSAS (33 - 3) - 3/28/2008, 9:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
KANSAS is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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DAVIDSON (28 - 6) vs. WISCONSIN (31 - 4) - 3/28/2008, 7:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAVIDSON is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
DAVIDSON is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
DAVIDSON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
DAVIDSON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
DAVIDSON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DAVIDSON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
DAVIDSON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MICHIGAN ST (27 - 8) vs. MEMPHIS (35 - 1) - 3/28/2008, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 138-98 ATS (+30.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 84-55 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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STANFORD (28 - 7) vs. TEXAS (30 - 6) - 3/28/2008, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
STANFORD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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College Basketball – Short Sheet

NCAAB
Short Sheet

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Tuesday, March 25
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Tuesday, March 25th

NIT Tournament
Quarterfinals
Bottom Team Is Home

Massachusetts at Syracuse, 7:00 ET ESPN
UMass: 17-6 Over vs. non-conference
Syracuse: 5-15 ATS off a win by 15+ points

Florida at Arizona State, 9:00 ET ESPN
Florida: 22-4 ATS in tournament games
Arizona State: n/a


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Thursday, March 27th
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East Region Charlotte, NC
Washington State vs. North Carolina, 7:25 ET

Washington State:
28-10 Under vs. non-conference teams
9-2 Under off BB DD wins

North Carolina:
13-1 ATS vs. non-conference teams
7-1 ATS off win by 30+ points


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East Region
Sweet Sixteen
Charlotte, NC
Louisville vs. Tennessee, 9:55 ET

Louisville:
12-4 Under off DD win
5-1 ATS off BB covers as favorite

Tennessee:
10-30 ATS in all tournament games
0-7 ATS on neutral court if the total is 145 to 149.5


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West Region
Sweet Sixteen
Denver, CO
West Virginia vs. Xavier, 7:10 ET

West Virginia:
12-0 ATS in NCAA Tournament
6-0 ATS as neutral court favorite of 6 points or less

Xavier:
1-6 ATS vs. Big East
5-0 Over in NCAA Tournament


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West Region
Sweet Sixteen
Denver, CO
Western Kentucky vs. UCLA, 9:40 ET

Western Kentucky:
8-0 ATS on neutral court
8-0 Under when the total is 130 to 139.5

UCLA:
0-7 ATS off BB games with 12+ FT attempts
14-3 Under if seeded #4 or higher


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Friday, March 28th
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Midwest Region
Sweet Sixteen
Detroit, MI
Villanova vs. Kansas, 9:40 ET

Villanova:
0-6 ATS after scoring 80+ points
8-2 Under as an underdog

Kansas:
22-9 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5
10-1 Under playing with 5 or 6 days rest


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Midwest Region
Sweet Sixteen
Detroit, MI
Davidson vs. Wisconsin, 7:10 ET

Davidson:
7-1 ATS on neutral court
19-8 ATS off SU win

Wisconsin:
6-0 Under playing with 5 or 6 days rest
21-8 Under as a favorite


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South Region
Sweet Sixteen
Houston, TX
Michigan State vs. Memphis, 9:55 ET

Michigan State:
8-0 ATS on neutral court
10-2 ATS vs. non-conference teams

Memphis:
9-1 Under off BB Overs
3-6 ATS in tournament games


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South Region
Second Round
Little Rock, AR
Stanford vs. Texas, 7:25 ET

Stanford:
8-2 Over when the line is +3 to -3
13-4 Over in NCAA Tournament

Texas:
14-7 Under as favorite
11-2 Under off ATS loss


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College Basketball – Write up

NCAAB
Write-up


Tuesday, March 25

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Tuesday's NIT Games

UMass went to Carrier Dome, beat Syracuse 107-100 back on November 28 (+7.5) in game they trailed 51-48 at half. Syracuse bench played only 15 minutes in that game, with Devendorf in lineup-- Minutemen scored 56 second half points. UMass won eight of last nine games, but are on road for first time since win at George Washington 17 days ago (67-63, -6). UMass is 6-2 vs spread in last eight tries as underdog- they were 14-31 from the arc on that November night in Syracuse.

Florida scorched San Diego State, Creighton at home, after late season meltdown kept them out of NCAAs; Gators shot 50%+ in both NIT games, but are on road for first time since losing at Kentucky 75-70 March 8-- they're 1-3-1 vs spread in last five as an underdog. Arizona State won its first two NIT games by 13, 14 points; they covered three of last four as favorite- they beat LSU of SEC in OT in Maui Classic back in November.

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College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Tuesday, March 25

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Massachusetts at Syracuse [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

UMass: The Minutemen were able to sink 14 3-pointers in a 107-100 victory at the Carrier Dome back on November 28th, and the Orange have been susceptible to giving up the long ball this season. Syracuse is allowing opponents to shoot over 35 percent from beyond the arc, which could be a big problem again here. However, UMass has made just 14-of-50 (28 percent) so far in its first 2 NIT games combined so far.

UMass is 7-3-1 ATS in its last 11 games vs. Big East opponents.
The OVER is 9-3 in UMass' last 12 non-conference games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 80 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)


Syracuse (-7.5, O/U 163.5): Consider this a huge revenge game for the Orange after losing to UMass at home last November. That loss helped keep Syracuse out of the Big Dance, and the players know it. "We owe them one, man," Orange freshman forward Donte Greene said. "The way they beat us, man, that was heartbreaking for us. So we gotta take care of it."

Syracuse 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games vs. Atlantic-10 opponents.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 87



Florida at Arizona State [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Florida: The young Gators have responded very well to the scolding they got from head coach Billy Donovan after they were bounced from the SEC Tournament with a loss to Alabama. They have won their first 2 games in the NIT by an average of 26 points, but both of those games were at home. “It was great to see them come out and address some of the things we’ve been dealing with,” Donovan said. “It was good to see them get rewarded for their hard work.”

Florida is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games overall.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 64


Arizona State (-3.5, O/U 133): The Sun Devils seem to be relishing the opportunity to play in the NIT after betting snubbed by the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee. They are already building toward next year, when they will have their entire lineup back, led by NBA prospect James Harden. The 6-foot-4 freshman guard announced his intentions to return to school before the tourney, and he and his teammates are now just one victory away from a trip to Madison Square Garden for the semifinals.

Arizona State is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 home games.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Arizona State's last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 68

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National Hockey League – Write up

NHL
Write-up


Tuesday, March 25

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Today's NHL analysis

Hot Teams
-- Flyers won last three games, allowing six goals. Rangers won three of their last four home games.
-- Penguins won five of last seven games.
-- Washington won five of last six games. Carolina won three in row, eleven of last thirteen games.
-- Sabres won three of last four games.
-- Maple Leafs won five of their last six games.
-- Panthers won eight of their last nine games.
-- Red Wings won last three games, outscoring foes 13-5.
-- Canucks won three of their last four games. Flames won four of their last five home games.
-- Sharks won fourteen of their last fifteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Devils lost last three games, outscored 12-3.
-- Senators lost three of their last four games.
-- Bruins lost three in row, nine of last eleven games.
-- Lightning lost last three games, allowing fifteen goals.
-- Jackets lost six of their last nine games. Nashville lost seven of its last nine games.
-- Blues lost thirteen of their last fifteen games.
-- Coyotes lost last five games, giving up 26 goals.

Series Records
-- Rangers are 11-3 in last fourteen games against the Flyers.
-- Penguins won four of last five visits to New Jersey.
-- Capitols lost their last five visits to Carolina.
-- Senators are 13-5 in last 18 games against Buffalo.
-- Leafs won last three games vs Boston, scoring 15 goals.
-- Panthers won seven of last ten games against Tampa.
-- Predators are 13-1 in last fourteen games against Columbus.
-- Red Wings lost four of last five visits to St Louis.
-- Canucks are 8-3 in last eleven games against Calgary.
-- Coyotes won last two games vs San Jose, after losing their last eight games against the Sharks.

Totals
-- Six of last nine Flyer games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Pittsburgh games.
-- Over is 5-1 in Caps' last six visits to Raleigh.
-- Over is 12-3-1 in last sixteen Buffalo games.
-- Seven of last eight Boston games stayed under total.
-- Under is 8-3 in Florida's last eleven visits to Tampa.
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Columbus-Nashville games.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Detroit-St Louis games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Vancouver games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six San Jose games.

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National Hockey League - Gameday

NHL
Gameday


Tuesday, March 25

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NHL Gameday
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Tuesday NHL Gameday

Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will continue their late playoff push on Tuesday night when they play the Carolina Hurricanes. Here's your NHL Gameday . . .

Washington Capitals at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:00pm ET

The Capitals have won five of their past six games to move within striking distance of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Washington knocked off the Thrashers 5-3 last time out on Friday night, with Ovechkin picking up his 59th and 60th goals of the campaign in the contest. Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and an assist on that night.

The Hurricanes have won eight of their nine games so far in the month of March, and they have a five-point lead on the Capitals for top spot in the Southeast Division. Carolina can pretty much lock up first place in the division with a win on Tuesday. The Canes are coming off a 2-1 shootout win over Florida, with Cam Ward making 36 saves.

Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils, 7:00pm ET

The Penguins will be looking to dominate the Devils again when they meet on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh pounded their division rival 7-1 last Saturday, with Evgeni Malkin and Ryan Malone each scoring twice in that contest. Marian Hossa pitched in with three assists in that victory, which vaulted the Penguins into first place in the Atlantic Division.

The Devils have lost each of their past three games to take a tumble down the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division standings. Martin Brodeur was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots against Pittsburgh last week, and he'll be looking for a better result on Tuesday. Brian Gionta's shorthanded goal was the team's only marker.

Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers, 7:30pm ET

The Flyers helped their playoff chances by knocking off the Rangers 4-3 in a shootout last Friday. Philadelphia had taken a 2-0 lead in that contest, but New York managed to tie up the game in the third period and force the extra time. Daniel Briere potted two goals in that big win, while Martin Biron managed to stop 23 of the 26 New York shots.

The Rangers haven't played since that shootout loss on Friday, but they've managed to pick up points in eight of their 10 games so far in the month of March. That's allowed New York to get comfortable in the Top 8 of the Eastern Conference standings, and a strong series of results over the last couple of weeks could move them into the Top 4.

San Jose Sharks at Phoenix Coyotes, 10:30pm ET

The Sharks have gone 10-0-1 in the month of March, and they're now looking like a good bet to win the Pacific Division and end up with the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. San Jose got past rival Anaheim 2-1 on Friday, with Jeremy Roenick scoring the game-winning goal in the third period. Evgeni Nabokov made just 12 saves.

The Coyotes looked like they had an outside chance of making the playoffs a couple of months ago, but a 3-6-1 record over their past 10 games has knocked them out of contention for a berth. Phoenix hasn't won since beating Vancouver 2-0 back on March 13, and they fell 2-1 to Anaheim on Saturday with Ed Jovanovski scoring their only goal.

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National Hockey League – Additional

NHL


Tuesday, March 25

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NHL -– Trend Sheet
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MARCH 25, 7:00 PM

OTTAWA vs. BUFFALO
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
Buffalo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home



MARCH 25, 7:00 PM

PHILADELPHIA vs. NY RANGERS
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Philadelphia is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
NY Rangers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing Philadelphia



MARCH 25, 7:00 PM

PITTSBURGH vs. NEW JERSEY
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games at home



MARCH 25, 7:00 PM

WASHINGTON vs. CAROLINA
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home



MARCH 25, 7:30 PM

BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston



MARCH 25, 7:30 PM

FLORIDA vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing at home against Florida
Tampa Bay is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home



MARCH 25, 8:00 PM

COLUMBUS vs. NASHVILLE
Columbus is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 12 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Nashville's last 12 games when playing Columbus



MARCH 25, 8:30 PM

DETROIT vs. ST. LOUIS
Detroit is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Detroit



MARCH 25, 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER vs. CALGARY
Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Vancouver is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home



MARCH 25, 10:30 PM

SAN JOSE vs. PHOENIX
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Jose
Phoenix is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

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NBA
Dunkel


LA Clippers at Dallas
The Mavs have lost three straight at home and Dirk Nowitzki to an ankle injury, but still look to have enough to handle a Clippers team that has lost seven straight and 15 of 17. Dallas is the pick (-11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Mavericks favored by 19 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-11 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

Game 651-652: New Orleans at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 123.829; Indiana 119.690
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 4; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 653-654: San Antonio at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 123.999; Orlando 126.538
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-1); Under

Game 655-656: LA Clippers at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 107.848; Dallas 127.469
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 19 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 11 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-11 1/2); Over

Game 657-658: Atlanta at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 117.517; Chicago 118.218
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+4); Over

Game 659-660: Charlotte at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 111.343; Utah 128.911
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 17 1/2; 202 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 13; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-13); Under

Game 661-662: Washington at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.462; Portland 116.288
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2); Under

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Massachusetts at Syracuse
The Minutemen won their last three regular season road games in the A-10 and look to take advantage of a Syracuse team that was just 9-10 ATS at home this season. Massachusetts is the underdog pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Syracuse favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

Game 663-664: Massachusetts at Syracuse
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 65.635; Syracuse 70.627
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 5
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (+7 1/2)

Game 665-666: Florida at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 66.348; Arizona State 70.412
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 4
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona State (-3 1/2)

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NHL
Dunkel


Vancouver at Calgary
Calgary comes off a tough road loss last night in Colorado and has to face a Vancouver team that has won four of the last five meetings between the two teams. The Canucks are the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has Vancouver favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+115). Here are all of today's games.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

Game 51-52: Philadelphia at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.635; NY Rangers 11.634
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-160); Over

Game 53-54: Pittsburgh at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.733; New Jersey 11.082
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 55-56: Washington at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.531; Carolina 11.664
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-140); Under

Game 57-58: Ottawa at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.138; Buffalo 11.794
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-140); Over

Game 59-60: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.369; Toronto 12.032
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 61-62: Florida at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.758; Tampa Bay 10.887
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-130); Under

Game 63-64: Columbus at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.533; Nashville 11.444
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+150); Under

Game 65-66: Detroit at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.077; St. Louis 10.585
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-200); Over

Game 67-68: Vancouver at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.799; Calgary 11.314
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+115); Under

Game 69-70: San Jose at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.256; Phoenix 10.369
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-150); Under