Wednesday Trends and Indexes 03/26

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MARCH 26, 7:00 PM

CHICAGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chicago is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Chicago



MARCH 26, 7:00 PM

DETROIT vs. TORONTO
Detroit is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Toronto is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Detroit



MARCH 26, 7:00 PM

MIAMI vs. NEW YORK
Miami is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
New York is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Miami
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami



MARCH 26, 7:00 PM

MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
Milwaukee is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home



MARCH 26, 7:00 PM

NEW ORLEANS vs. CLEVELAND
New Orleans is 8-2-1 SU in its last 11 games
New Orleans is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing New Orleans


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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
-- Oilers won twelve of their last fifteen games.
-- Ducks won four of their last five games. Kings won three of their last four road games.

Cold Teams
-- Blackhawks are 0-3 in game after their last three wins (3-6 in last nine games overall). Jackets lost last two games, outscored by total margin of 10-2.
-- Minnesota lost eight of its last eleven games.
-- Avalanche lost four of their last five games. Canucks lost last two games, 2-1/3-2.

Series Records
-- Chicago won last two games vs Columbus, 7-2/6-3.
-- Home side won last seven Edmonton-Minnesota games.
-- Avalanche won their last four games against Vancouver.
-- Kings lost four of last five against Anaheim.

Totals
-- Over is 8-2 in last ten Chicago-Columbus games.
-- Over is 15-4-1 in last nineteen Edmonton games.
-- Under is 10-4 in last fourteen Colorado-Vancouver games.
-- Under is 8-1-2 in last eleven Anaheim games.

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Tuesday, March 25

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MARCH 26, 7:00 PM

CHICAGO vs. COLUMBUS
Chicago is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing Chicago



MARCH 26, 8:00 PM

EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games when playing at home against Edmonton



MARCH 26, 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER vs. COLORADO
Vancouver is 3-8-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Vancouver



MARCH 26, 10:00 PM

LOS ANGELES vs. ANAHEIM
Los Angeles is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Los Angeles's last 10 games
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles

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NBA
Dunkel


Washington at Seattle
The Wizards opened their western road trip with a 20-point loss last night in Portland and have to turn around tonight to play a Seattle team that showed a little sign of life in a win over the Blazers their last time out. The Sonics are the home underdog pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Washington favored by just 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Game 501-502: Detroit at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 123.663; Toronto 119.889
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 4; 181
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Milwaukee at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 109.243; Atlanta 120.767
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 11 1/2; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 8; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-8); Under

Game 505-506: Miami at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 104.728; New York 115.251
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 10 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 6 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: New York (-6 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Chicago at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 116.391; Philadelphia 125.275
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 9; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 7 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-7 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: New Orleans at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 123.891; Cleveland 122.390
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 2 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+2 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Phoenix at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 122.754; Boston 127.256
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 4 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 5 1/2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+5 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Indiana at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 114.579; New Jersey 119.199
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 4 1/2; 221
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 515-516: Minnesota at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.047; Houston 127.312
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 16; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 11 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-11 1/2); Under

Game 517-518: LA Clippers at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 107.848; San Antonio 126.904
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 19; 178 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 519-520: Memphis at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 108.719; Sacramento 120.397
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 11 1/2; 221
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 10; 216
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-10); Over

Game 521-522: Washington at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 117.933; Seattle 113.278
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 4 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 7 1/2; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+7 1/2); Under

Game 523-524: Charlotte at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 111.597; LA Lakers 128.816
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 17 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 14 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-14 1/2); Over

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NBA
Power Index


Guys, 5-1 SU yesterday.

Atlanta* 9 over Milwaukee
Philadelphia* 8.5 over Chicago
Cleveland* even with New Orleans
Toronto* even with Detroit
Boston* 8.5 over Phoenix
New York* 4.5 over Miami
New Jersey* 4 over Indiana
Houston* 14 over Minnesota
San Antonio* 17 over L.A. Clippers
Sacramento* 8 over Memphis
Washington 3 over Seattle*
L.A. Lakers* 14.5 over Charlotte

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NBA
Long Sheet


Wednesday, March 26


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DETROIT (50 - 20) at TORONTO (35 - 35) - 3/26/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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MILWAUKEE (24 - 45) at ATLANTA (30 - 40) - 3/26/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 67-82 ATS (-23.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 197-248 ATS (-75.8 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 27-47 ATS (-24.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-5 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-3 straight up against ATLANTA 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 (13 - 57) at NEW YORK (19 - 51) - 3/26/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 18-27 ATS (-11.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 30-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in March games this season.
NEW YORK is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 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
MIAMI is 6-4 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 5-5 straight up against MIAMI 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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CHICAGO (28 - 42) at PHILADELPHIA (36 - 35) - 3/26/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 31-39 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 63-43 ATS (+15.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 straight up against CHICAGO 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 ORLEANS (48 - 21) at CLEVELAND (40 - 31) - 3/26/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 36-17 ATS (+17.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PHOENIX (47 - 23) at BOSTON (55 - 15) - 3/26/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-76 ATS (-31.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-0 straight up against BOSTON 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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INDIANA (29 - 42) at NEW JERSEY (30 - 41) - 3/26/2008, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MINNESOTA (18 - 51) at HOUSTON (48 - 23) - 3/26/2008, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 65-83 ATS (-26.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 40-30 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 50-71 ATS (-28.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-4 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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LA CLIPPERS (21 - 49) at SAN ANTONIO (48 - 23) - 3/26/2008, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (18 - 52) at SACRAMENTO (31 - 39) - 3/26/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 30-40 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
SACRAMENTO is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
SACRAMENTO is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 5-5 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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WASHINGTON (36 - 34) at SEATTLE (17 - 54) - 3/26/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 against the spread versus SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against SEATTLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (25 - 45) at LA LAKERS (49 - 22) - 3/26/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 18-28 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in road games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA LAKERS are 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 27-9 ATS (+17.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 4-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 3-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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NHL
Dunkel


Chicago at Columbus
Columbus has dropped three straight and faces a Chicago team that has beaten the Blue Jackets in the last two contests by a combined score of 13-5. The Blackhawks are the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has Chicago favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-105). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Game 1-2: Chicago at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.901; Columbus 11.116
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-105); Over

Game 3-4: Edmonton at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.872; Minnesota 11.334
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+180); Under

Game 5-6: Vancouver at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.613; Colorado 11.099
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 7-8: Los Angeles at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.210; Anaheim 12.041
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-240); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet


Wednesday, March 26


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CHICAGO (36-32-0-8, 80 pts.) at COLUMBUS (33-32-0-11, 77 pts.) - 3/26/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 166-217 ATS (-78.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 56-66 ATS (-10.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 31-22 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 61-48 ATS (+112.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 83-84 ATS (+216.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 89-94 ATS (+218.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 14-7 ATS (+21.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
CHICAGO is 15-11 ATS (+28.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 15-10 ATS (+27.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLUMBUS is 6-21 ATS (+28.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 2-10 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 12-10 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 12-10-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
14 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.7 Units)

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EDMONTON (39-33-0-5, 83 pts.) at MINNESOTA (40-28-0-9, 89 pts.) - 3/26/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 45-23 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
EDMONTON is 39-38 ATS (+89.2 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 23-14 ATS (+40.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 9-3 ATS (+12.5 Units) in March games this season.
EDMONTON is 19-14 ATS (+40.1 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-5 ATS (+18.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
EDMONTON is 67-74 ATS (+164.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 16-7 (+8.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 16-7-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-1.7 Units)

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VANCOUVER (38-29-0-9, 85 pts.) at COLORADO (40-31-0-6, 86 pts.) - 3/26/2008, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 13-9 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 13-9-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
10 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (30-40-0-6, 66 pts.) at ANAHEIM (43-26-0-8, 94 pts.) - 3/26/2008, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 9-27 ATS (+40.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 11-37 ATS (+55.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 15-2 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 21-8 ATS (+9.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-13 ATS (+34.2 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 3-10 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 41-33 ATS (-4.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 9-13 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 13-9-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
12 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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National Basketball Association - Short Sheet

NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, March 26th

Detroit at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 39-31 ATS in all games
Toronto: 12-2 OVER off a upset loss

Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:05 ET
Milwaukee: 17-5 OVER second half
Atlanta: 14-25 ATS when playing on BB days

(TC) Miami at New York, 7:35 ET
Miami: 7-0 OVER in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5
New York: 1-11 ATS in March

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Chicago: 3-13 ATS off a home win
Philadelphia: 17-8 ATS second half

New Orleans at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
New Orleans: 15-7 ATS after a non-conference
Cleveland: 11-20 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3

(TC) Phoenix at Boston, 7:05 ET ESPN
Phoenix: 33-18 ATS off a road loss
Boston: 22-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5

Indiana at New Jersey, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 11-7 ATS when playing on BB days
New Jersey: 1-5 ATS after DD win

Minnesota at Houston, 8:35 ET
Minnesota: 19-8 ATS in road games when playing with double revenge
Houston: 50-71 ATS in home games

(TC) LA Clippers at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
LA Clippers: 8-20 ATS after a game where they covered
San Antonio: 5-1 ATS after a DD road win

Memphis at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Memphis: 2-10 ATS off a DD home loss
Sacramento: 13-5 ATS in home games revenging a road loss

Washington at Seattle, 10:05 ET
Washington: 9-1 ATS in road games after a blowout loss by 15 points or more
Seattle: 3-13 ATS revenging a 20 plus point blowout loss

Charlotte at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Charlotte: 0-8 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 200
LA Lakers: 8-0 ATS off a road win against a division rival

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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[pm530]

National Basketball Association – Hot Lines

NBA
Hot Lines


Wednesday, March 26

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Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday’s NBA picks
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Charlotte at L.A. Lakers (14 ½, 211)

Los Angeles’ big overtime win over rival Golden State on Tuesday left its mark. Coach Phil Jackson gave Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher and Lamar Odom Wednesday off to rest an assortment of bumps and bruises. But Bryant, sporting a nice shiner that he picked up from an errant elbow, let it slip that his swollen face wasn’t his only concern: he’s also nursing a sprained ankle.

"Puffy eye, bum ankle, I'm done, shelve me for five games," Bryant joked with Los Angeles reporters.

All three banged-up Lakers should play tonight against the lowly Bobcats, but you have to wonder if this could be a letdown spot after that war with Golden State, especially considering this kind of line on the board.

Pick: Bobcats



New Orleans at Cleveland (-2 ½, 190)

The Cavs will miss big Ben Wallace (back spasms) in the paint tonight with New Orleans’ David West-Chris Paul combo coming to town tonight.

West is averaging more than 31 points per game over his last three and Paul leads the team in scoring, assists, and steals.

"We're coming down the home stretch, and I'm a big believer in playing your best basketball late," West told reporters. "As a basketball team, we need to be playing our best basketball right now with 3 ½ weeks remaining in the season."

In the feel-good story department, Chris “The Birdman” Anderson made his return with the Hornets two years after he was suspended for violating the league’s drug policy and promptly blocked a shot less than a minute after he stepped on the floor.

Good vibes in New Orleans these days.

Pick: Hornets



Chicago at Philadelphia (-8, 201)

Whatever has gotten into the 76ers, Philadelphia bettors are begging for more.

Andre Iguodala scored 10 straight points in the fourth quarter to spur a double-digit comeback win over the Celtics on Monday as fat 9-point underdogs.

"It shows how hard we've worked to get back," Iguodala told reporters. "But I think we still have to have that mentality like we're a team that's still under .500 and still fighting. It's not over yet. We've gotten to a point where we want to be, which is over .500, but we still don't have an 'X' by our name" to signify a playoff berth.”

This Philly team is a long way from the one that won only five of its first 18 games; it’s peaking at the perfect time. Chicago? Not so much.

Pick: 76ers

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[Dennis14072]

Thanks Guys, good luck tonight!

[pm530]

National Basketball Association - Tips & Trends

NBA


Tuesday, March 25

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Tips and Trends
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Detroit Pistons at Toronto Raptors [7 PM ET]

Pistons (-1, O/U 184.5): Detroit played four of its last six games against teams in the tough Western Conference, but it is coming off a 110-105 overtime win against the Suns on Monday. The Pistons felt Monday's game was big because they avoided their second 3-game losing streak of the season. Richard Hamilton missed that victory, but is probable for this game. Hamilton led the Pistons with 22 points last time out against these Raptors.

The UNDER is 12-4 in Detroit's last 16 games against the Atlantic Division.

Key Injuries- G Richard Hamilton (18 ppg; hip) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 93

Raptors: Toronto is trying to avoid falling below .500 for the first time since November. The slumping Raptors have dropped back-to-back games and 7 of their last 8, including a 109-100 loss at home to Denver on Sunday. Chris Bosh said: “The thing that bothers me is at the end of games we're just too hesitant.” The Raptors have lost both meetings with Detroit this season by an average of 15 points.

Raptors are 28-9 ATS in their last 37 Wednesday games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 92



New Orleans Hornets at Cleveland Cavaliers [7 PM ET]

Hornets: The Hornets are in their longest road trip of the season after a scheduled dominated by home games the last 2 1/2 months. New Orleans' longest road trip of the season has been 3 games, but team is now playing 6 straight on the road in 9 days, beginning on Tuesday. “It’s a tough trip, a long trip - but I truly believe that on the road we tend to focus even more,” Hornets head coach Byron Scott said. They have been playing just at a .500 level over their last 10 road games, getting blown out by double digits at Detroit and Houston earlier this month.

Hornets are 35-16-1 ATS in their last 52 Wednesday games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 94

Cavs (-2, O/U 190): The playoffs are less than a month away, but the Cavaliers have suddenly forgotten how to win on the road. They dropped their fifth consecutive game away from home to the Bucks on Saturday. According to team insiders, the Cavs are simply not playing with any passion. On the bright side, Cleveland returns home where it has won 9 straight games, and LeBron James is averaging 35 ppg in March. James scored 35 points in a win against these Hornets last year at the Quicken Loans Arena.

Cavs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.

Key Injuries- C Ben Wallace (5 ppg; back) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 96



Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Suns: The Suns suffered a tough 110-105 OT loss to the Pistons on Monday. Despite that loss, it wasn’t all gloomy in the team's locker room afterward. “We’re going to try and start another streak,” said Amare Stoudemire. The loss snapped Phoenix's 7-game winning streak, but the team did hold the Pistons to 44 percent shooting to stay in the game throughout. Shaquille O’Neal had 12 points and 10 rebounds, his third double-double in 4 games. Shaq's contributions have pushed the Suns to average 116 ppg in their last 8 games.

The road team is 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 100

Celtics (-5, O/U 207.5): The Celtics are a generally healthy team right now, and for that they are thankful. However, they dropped their second consecutive game on Monday, using the same formula they did Saturday night in New Orleans. Another fourth-quarter collapse did them in at home against Philadelphia. Kevin Garnett said fatigue isn’t an issue after the long road trip, but he and his teammates must play better defense. During their recent 4-game winning streak, Boston allowed just 83 ppg compared to 104 in back-to-back losses.

Celtics are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 108 (Side Play of the Day)



Charlotte Bobcats at Los Angeles Lakers [10:30 PM ET]

Bobcats: Charlotte has dropped 6 of 7 following a franchise-best 5-game winning streak to dim the team's playoff chances. The Bobcats sit 5 games behind Atlanta for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and are a surprising 3-4 all-time against the Lakers. One thing they haven't been able to do vs. LA is slow down Kobe Bryant, who is averaging 36.2 points per game in 6 career meetings.

Bobcats are 10-21-1 ATS in their last 32 road games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 99

Lakers (-14.5, O/U 211): LA hasn't missed Pau Gasol much lately thanks to the improved play of Lamar Odom, who has turned in 7 straight double doubles dating back to the game in which Gasol was injured. Odom is coming off a 23-point, 21-rebound performance at Golden State on Monday, as he played all 53 minutes of an overtime win and scored the go-ahread basket with 9.1 seconds left.

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

Key Injuries- C Pau Gasol (19 ppg; ankle) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 113

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[Udog]

Good luck to you, too, Dennis! Here's a little more that might help......

[Udog]

Well, I thought there was gonna be a little more, Dennis. A couple of our hockey sources are really dragging their feet today! PM's just about got the college tips and trends ready.

[pm530]

College Basketball - Tips & Trends

NCAAB


Tuesday, March 25

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Mississippi at Virginia Tech [ESPN2 | 7:00 PM ET]

Mississippi: The Rebels were just 2-7 on the road this season compared to 15-2 at home, and that disparity could very well be the difference in this game. They are just 1 victory away from tying the second-most wins in school history and prefer a high-tempo game, which could be difficult against a Virginia Tech team that has limited its first 2 NIT opponents to 55.5 points per game.

Mississippi is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 5-1 in Mississippi's last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 67

Virginia Tech (-8, O/U 142): The Hokies continued their charge toward New York by beating UAB 75-49 on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals. They forced 16 turnovers and scored 23 points off them while limiting Blazers leading scorer Robert Vaden to just 9 points. Virginia Tech has been one of the hottest teams in the country against the spread, covering 9 straight games.

Virginia Tech is 9-0 ATS in its last 9 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-3-1 in Virginia Tech's last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 75



Dayton at Ohio State [ESPN2 | 9:00 PM ET]

Dayton: The Flyers are very motivated to get to New York's Madison Square Garden for the NIT semifinals, and they are just 1 win away after winning 55-48 at Illinois State on Monday. “Anybody who plays the game wants to play in the mecca of basketball,” said Dayton sophomore Marcus Johnson. The Flyers beat ISU as a 6-point underdog and saw the total dip UNDER for the second time in as many games in the NIT.

Dayton is 4-1 SU & ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 7-2 in Dayton's last 9 non-conference games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 57 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Ohio State (-8, O/U 126): The Buckeyes got a bit of a boost on Monday by playing at 52-year-old St. John Arena due to a Bruce Springsteen concert that was held at their usual home at Value City Arena. This enabled them to play in front of a near-capacity crowd of 13,276 and helped fuel a 24-4 run that led to a 73-56 win over Cal. Ohio State now returns to Value City Arena, where the team is 16-3 SU and 7-7-1 ATS this season.

The UNDER is 8-2 in Ohio State's last 10 non-conference games.
The UNDER is 10-4 in Ohio State's last 14 home games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 65

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