Monday Trends and Indexes 03/31

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NHL
Long Sheet


Monday, March 31


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PITTSBURGH (46-26-0-7, 99 pts.) at NY RANGERS (40-27-0-11, 91 pts.) - 3/31/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 24-8 ATS (+13.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 11-3 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 46-33 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 15-9 ATS (+24.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PITTSBURGH is 26-15 ATS (+8.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 27-18 ATS (+46.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 40-38 ATS (+88.7 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 109-130 ATS (-88.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 64-77 ATS (-53.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 67-83 ATS (-57.1 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 11-12 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 12-11-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
14 of 22 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.9 Units)

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ATLANTA (32-39-0-8, 72 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (31-38-0-9, 71 pts.) - 3/31/2008, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 33-52 ATS (-22.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 23-42 ATS (+67.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 4-15 ATS (+22.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
ATLANTA is 10-6 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ATLANTA is 16-11 ATS (+30.3 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 31-47 ATS (+95.3 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-31 ATS (-18.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 12-10-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, March 31


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MIAMI (13 - 60) at INDIANA (30 - 43) - 3/31/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 238-190 ATS (+29.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
MIAMI is 95-66 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
INDIANA is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-4 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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TORONTO (37 - 36) at CHARLOTTE (28 - 45) - 3/31/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (33 - 40) at MEMPHIS (19 - 54) - 3/31/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 32-41 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 23-34 ATS (-14.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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WASHINGTON (38 - 35) at UTAH (48 - 26) - 3/31/2008, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 2-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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DENVER (45 - 28) at PHOENIX (49 - 24) - 3/31/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 46-33 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 41-32 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 57-40 ATS (+13.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-3 straight up against DENVER 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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DALLAS (45 - 28) at LA CLIPPERS (22 - 51) - 3/31/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 31-39 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 32-47 ATS (-19.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-41 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Hot Lines


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Pick 'n' roll: Monday's best NBA bets
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Atlanta at Memphis (3, 211)

Winning seven of their last nine games has helped the Atlanta Hawks gain sole possession of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they realize there is still plenty of work to be done.

They look to get closer to their first playoff berth in nine years Monday night when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies.

With nine regular-season games remaining, the Hawks (33-40) hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. They are 2 1/2 games ahead of ninth-place New Jersey and three in front of 10th-place Indiana. Atlanta, which hasn't qualified for the playoffs since the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season, is 7-2 in its last nine games but realizes the race is far from over.

"Confident? No, we can't feel confident," Hawks swingman Marvin Williams said. "We have to stay the course."

Williams helped the team's course Sunday, scoring 27 points, shooting 11-for-16 from the floor and grabbing 11 rebounds in a 114-109 win over New York.

"At this point and time, we have no room for error," said Hawks coach Mike Woodson after his team earned its third straight victory. "Every game is important as we continue to make our push towards the playoffs."

The remaining schedule could present a challenge, with five road games among the final nine. Atlanta is among the worst road teams in the conference with a 9-27 record, and its only defeats in the last nine overall games have come as the visitor.

The Hawks hope Joe Johnson can help them avoid a third consecutive road defeat after the guard scored 25 points and dished out 13 assists against the Knicks.

Johnson had 17 points in the last meeting with Memphis (19-54) on Dec. 8, helping the Hawks to an 86-78 home win - their third consecutive victory in the series.

The Grizzlies, owners of the third-worst record in the NBA and already eliminated from playoff contention, are looking to rebound from Saturday's 110-97 road loss to the last-place Los Angeles Clippers. The defeat came one night after a 114-111 victory over the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Lakers.

"It is a big letdown," Grizzlies forward Hakim Warrick said. "We got a big win on the road last night, and then came out with this effort tonight. It was very disappointing."

Pick: Atlanta


Denver at Phoenix (-5 1/2, 236)

Despite being 17 games over .500, the Denver Nuggets find themselves in danger of missing the playoffs in the loaded Western Conference. If they continue to play the way they have lately, however, they may be able to join what should be a formidable postseason field.

The Nuggets look to tie a season high with their sixth straight win as they hit the road to open a home-and-home series with the Phoenix Suns on Monday.

Denver (45-28) had been sitting in ninth place in the West behind Golden State since the end of February, but finally jumped past the Warriors on Saturday night. The Nuggets defeated Golden State 119-112 for their eighth straight home victory, moving them into the conference's final playoff spot - for now.

"Every game is important from here on out,'' said guard Allen Iverson, who had 14 points on just 4-of-20 shooting. "We understand even if we got this one, we've got to concentrate on getting the next one. We're not satisfied.''

The Nuggets were a half-game up on Golden State and a half-game back of Dallas entering play Sunday. With all three teams boasting at least 44 wins, it seems likely the NBA will have a 50-win team left out of the playoffs for the first time.

Denver is the NBA's third-highest scoring team at 109.7 points per game, but it's been even more impressive offensively in its last 14 games. The Nuggets are averaging 120.0 points in that span, more than enough to overcome the 110.2 per game they've been allowing.

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Denver's offensive outburst is its balance. Beyond the team's top scorers, Iverson and Carmelo Anthony, Kenyon Martin is averaging 17.5 points over his last eight games, while reserve J.R. Smith has given the Nuggets 15.5 per game in that stretch.

Iverson is averaging 33.3 points in his last four contests against Phoenix (49-24), while Anthony is averaging 30.3 in his last eight versus the Suns.

Denver is 30-7 at home and has won 18 of its last 20 there. The Nuggets are 15-21 on the road, but have won their last three away from the Pepsi Center, all during their current five-game winning streak.

The Suns are one of five West teams within two games of the conference's top spot. They're returning home after a four-game trip that saw them drop the first two - losses that followed a seven-game winning streak - then rebound with wins in Philadelphia and New Jersey.

Amare Stoudemire had 33 points and 15 rebounds - his fourth 30-plus point effort in his last five games - in a 110-104 victory over the Nets on Saturday.

"This was very important," said Stoudemire, averaging 30.4 points in his last 10 games. "We are playing well, we are all jelling and showing great improvement."

Pick: under

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NHL
Hot Lines


Monday, March 31

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Ice picks: Monday's best NHL bets
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Pittsburgh vs. New York Rangers (-140, 5 1/2)

The Penguins and Rangers meet after a matinee affair yesterday afternoon in Pittsburgh, which the Pens won 3-1.

That game gave fans a little flavor of what playoff hockey will be like. There was a lot of hitting, tough defensive play and you could sense the nastiness on the ice and with the crowd. Neither team got a ton of scoring chances with everyone backchecking and taking care of defense first.

The Pens have been playing this way for several games now and they've vaulted to the top of the Eastern Conference. Their last four games have played under the total and it's likely their totals have remained high because Sidney Crosby and Marian Hossa are back in the lineup.

Tonight's game might play a little differently after a grind yesterday, but look to take advantage of high Pens totals for the final games of the season.

Pick: under 5 1/2


Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay (-160, 5 1/2)

And from the absolutely-nothing-to-play-for department, the Thrashers visit the Lighting tonight.

If you're trying to figure just which team cares less about this game, right now the edge has to go to the Thrash. They're coming off a 7-1 loss to Carolina Friday night, while the Lightning are coming off a tough 2-1 victory over the Canes on Saturday.

It's so tough to judge how teams are going to play with only a few games left and playoff hopes a distant dream. We'd recommend avoiding this game like a truck stop restroom, but if you need to play it, here's our shot in the dark.

Pick: Atlanta

[Udog]

NBA
Power Index


Monday, March 31


7-2 SU last night, guys.

Charlotte* 2 over Toronto
Indiana* 10.5 over Miami
Memphis* .5 over Atlanta
Utah* 8 over Washington
ALT Phoenix* 3.5 over Denver
Dallas 6 over L.A. Clippers*

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NBA
Dunkel


Denver at Phoenix
Denver takes its five-game winning streak on the road tonight, but runs into a Phoenix team that is 5-0 SU and ATS over its last five home games. The Suns are the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Phoenix favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 31

Game 601-602: Miami at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 106.089; Indiana 120.191
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 14; 197 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 16 1/2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+16 1/2); Under

Game 603-604: Toronto at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 118.334; Charlotte 115.005
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 3 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-2); Over

Game 605-606: Atlanta at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 117.316; Memphis 112.761
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 213
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3; 210
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3); Over

Game 607-608: Washington at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 116.191; Utah 124.358
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 8; 207 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 9; 209
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+9); Under

Game 609-610: Denver at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.302; Phoenix 127.243
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 7; 245
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5 1/2; 236
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5 1/2); Over

Game 611-612: Dallas at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 120.329; LA Clippers 113.468
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 193 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 6; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-6); Over

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NHL
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win over the Rangers yesterday, but could struggle in the rematch in the Garden where Pittsburgh is just 3-8 over the last three seasons. New York is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-135). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 31

Game 51-52: Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.370; NY Rangers 11.835
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-135); Under

Game 53-54: Atlanta at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 10.111; Tampa Bay 11.487
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-160); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, March 31st

Miami at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Miami: 0-10 ATS after playing BB games as road underdog
Indiana: 8-0 ATS after allowing 110+ points BB games

Toronto at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 4-12 ATS in March
Charlotte: 7-0 Over playing their 5th game in 7 days

Atlanta at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Atlanta: 5-16 ATS Away playing on BB days
Memphis: 9-1 Under off BB Overs

Washington at Utah, 9:05 ET
Washington: 20-7 ATS as a road underdog
Utah: 1-8 ATS off 3+ Overs

Denver at Phoenix, 10:05 ET
Denver: 19-8 Over 2nd half of season
Phoenix: 14-3 Over at home off Under

Dallas at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Dallas: 4-13 ATS Away vs. Pacific Divsion
LA Clippers: 10-0 Over as a home underdog of 6.5 to 12 points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, March 31th

Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 7:05 ET
Pittsburgh: 21-9 SU off home win by 2+ goals
NY Rangers: 6-11 SU playing with revenge

Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: 4-15 SU after scoring 1 goal or less
Tampa Bay: 16-7 SU at home vs. Atlanta

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, March 26th

CBI Championship
Best Two of Three
Game One

Bradley at Tulsa, 7:00 ET
Bradley: 8-1 Over as road underdog
Tulsa: 11-2 ATS as home favorite

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