Sunday Trends and Indexes 04/06

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Sunday, April 6


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9-2 SU yesterday

Cleveland* 1 over Orlando
Boston 7 over Charlotte*
Philadelphia* 7.5 over Atlanta
New Jersey* 1.5 over Toronto
Chicago* 3.5 over Washington
Denver* 10 over Sacramento

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NBA
Short Sheet


Sunday, April 6th

(TC) Detroit at Miami, 6:05 ET
Detroit: 18-6 ATS off BB ATS wins
Miami: 9-22 ATS off road loss

Dallas at Phoenix, 3:30 ET ABC
Dallas: 0-8 ATS Away if total is 210 or higher
Phoenix: 15-3 Over at home off an Under

Milwaukee at Indiana, 6:05 ET
Milwaukee: 12-3 Over Away vs. division
Indiana: 4-0 ATS at home vs. Milwaukee

San Antonio at Portland, 6:05 ET
San Antonio: 16-6 Under playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Portland: 21-9 Under off an Over

Memphis at Minnesota, 6:35 ET
Memphis: 12-4 Under off BB home games
Minnesota: 5-18 ATS in April

(TC) Golden State at New Orleans, 1:00 ET ABC
Golden State: 15-30 ATS off SU win
New Orleans: 19-8 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

Orlando at New York, 7:05 ET
Orlando: 8-2 ATS vs. New York
New York: 22-9 Over 2nd half of season

Denver at Seattle, 9:05 ET
Denver: 32-14 Over vs. division
Seattle: 9-0 Over at home off BB games w/ 15+ offensive rebounds

LA Lakers at Sacramento, 9:05 ET
LA Lakers: 8-1 ATS as a road favorite of 6.5 to 12 points
Sacramento: 2-14 ATS after covering 4 of their last 5

Houston at LA Clippers, 9:35 ET
Houston: 10-1 Under off 4+ road games
LA Clippers: 7-17 ATS at home off road loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Short Sheet


Sunday, April 6th

National League

Pittsburgh at Florida, 1:10 ET
Ian Snell (R) vs. Rick Vandenhurk (R)
Snell: Pit 9-36 Away off loss by 4+ runs
Vandenhurk: Fla 96-58 at home off win by 4+ runs

Philadelphia at Cincinnati, 1:15 ET
Brett Myers (R) vs. Edinson Volquez (R)
Myers: 36-14 TSR working on 5 or 6 days rest
Volquez: Cin 2-6 SU at home vs. Phillies

NY Mets at Atlanta, 1:35 ET
Johan Santana (L) vs. John Smoltz (R)
Santana: 121-55 TSR in all games
Smoltz: Atl 25-12 Over after scoring 10+ runs

San Francisco at Milwaukee, 2:05 ET
Barry Zito (L) vs. Ben Sheets (R)
Zito: SF 11-2 Over at Milwaukee
Sheets: Mil 29-8 as a favorite of -150 or more

Washington at St. Louis, 2:15 ET
John Lannan (R) vs. Kyle Lohse (L)
Lannan: Wash 3-6 at St. Louis
Lohse: StL 10-20 off a win by 2 runs or less

Houston at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Brandon Backe (R) vs. Carlos Zambrano (R)
Backe: 18-6 TSR vs. division
Zambrano: 6-12 TSR as home favorite

Arizona at Colorado, 3:05 ET
Edgar Gonzales (R) vs. Franklin Morales (L)
Gonzales: Arizona 43-10 Under Away when the total is 8.5 to 10
Morales: Colorado 10-0 revenging BB home losses

LA Dodgers at San Diego, 4:05 ET
Derek Lowe (R) vs. Chris Young (R)
Lowe: 33-40 TSR in day games
Young: SD 9-0 after a game w/o an extra base hit

American League

Boston at Toronto, 1:05 ET
Josh Beckett (R) vs. Roy Halladay (R)
Beckett: 11-0 TSR as road favorite
Halladay: 15-2 TSR on artificial turf

Tampa Bay at NY Yankees, 1:05 ET
James Shields (R) vs. Chien-Ming Wang (R)
Shields: TB 19-5 Over in April
Wang: Yankees 5-0 vs. Shields

Seattle at Baltimore, 1:35 ET
Felix Hernandez (R) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (R)
Hernandez: Seattle 31-12 as a favorite of -125 to -175
Guthrie: Bal 6-27 as a home underdog of +125 to +175

Kansas City at Minnesota, 2:10 ET
Brett Tomko (R) vs. Boof Bonser (R)
Tomko: KC 6-0 Away off BB division road losses
Bonser: 4-11 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175

Texas at LA Angels, 3:35 ET
Vicente Padilla (R) vs. Jon Garland (R)
Padilla: 11-1 Over Away vs. division opponents
Garland: 1-8 TSR at home when the total is 9 to 9.5

Cleveland at Oakland, 4:05 ET
Cliff Lee (L) vs. Joe Blanton (L)
Lee: 31-13 Over in all games
Blanton: Oak 8-3 at home vs. Cleveland

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 8:05 ET ESPN
Mark Bueherle (L) vs. Justin Verlander (R)
Bueherle: White Sox 14-7 at Detroit
Verlander: 12-4 Over in home games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Golden State at New Orleans
The Warriors need a win today to keep up with Denver for the final western playoff spot and face a New Orleans team that is just 2-3 ATS over its last five games. Golden State is the underdog pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has New Orleans favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+7). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Game 501-502: Detroit at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 122.383; Miami 106.600
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 16; 173 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 15; 174
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-15); Under

Game 503-504: Dallas at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.862; Phoenix 129.896
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 10; 218 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 5 1/2; 217
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-5 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Milwaukee at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 110.022; Indiana 120.567
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 10 1/2; 221 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 10; 219
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-10); Over

Game 507-508: San Antonio at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 124.878; Portland 114.628
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10; 176
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 177
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Memphis at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 111.102; Minnesota 115.438
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 4 1/2; 213 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 5; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+5); Over

Game 511-512: Golden State at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 122.361; New Orleans 125.792
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 215 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 7; 221
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+7); Under

Game 513-514: Orlando at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 121.723; New York 114.206
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 7 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 6 1/2; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-6 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Denver at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 124.778; Seattle 109.968
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 15; 233
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11; 231
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-11); Over

Game 517-518: LA Lakers at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.279; Sacramento 118.312
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6; 224
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 223
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+7); Over

Game 519-520: Houston at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 118.653; LA Clippers 114.776
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 4; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 7 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+7 1/2); Under

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NHL
Dunkel


Chicago at Detroit
The Blackhawks close out the season today in Detroit and come in having won four straight and six of their last eight. Chicago is the underdog pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+130). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

Game 51-52: Minnesota at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.015; Colorado 11.905
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+160); Over

Game 53-54: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.645; Philadelphia 11.393
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-140); Under

Game 55-56: Chicago at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.598; Detroit 11.382
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+130); Under

Game 57-58: St. Louis at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.942; Columbus 10.832
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+120); Under

Game 59-60: San Jose at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.879; Dallas 11.752
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+110); Over

Game 61-62: NY Rangers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.213; New Jersey 10.741
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+110); Under

Game 63-64: Phoenix at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.588; Anaheim 11.865
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-155); Under

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Dallas @ Phoenix (-5, 216 1/2)
The late afternoon national TV game (ABC) features two teams whose fortunes have diverged since each made blockbuster deals back in February. Phoenix struggled early on adjusting to life with Shaquille O' Neal, but they've come on strong of late: 11-3 SU in their last 14 ballgames, including wins and covers at home over quality squads like Denver, Houston, Golden State and San Antonio. Dallas has gone just 1-11 SU against winning teams since acquiring Jason Kidd, although seven of those losses have come by seven points or less, including a tight loss at the Lakers in their last outing on Friday night.

Pick: Suns



Golden State @ New Orleans (-6 1/2, 221)
The early start national TV game (ABC) between the Hornets and Warriors will give the country their first look at New Orleans in their quest to earn the No. 1 seed in the West. The Hornets have hung around under the radar all year long, without a major media market to exploit or any national TV exposure, one of the biggest reasons why Byron Scott's club has been the single best team in the NBA against the spread this year. The road team has won and covered three straight in this series, and Golden State is in desperation mode after consecutive losses to the Spurs and Mavericks earlier in the week put them in the ninth position in an eight team playoff field.

Pick: Warriors

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NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, April 6th

Minnesota at Colorado, 3:05 ET
Minnesota:
Colorado:

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 3:05 ET
Pittsburgh:
Philadelphia:

(TC) Chicago at Detroit, 12:35 ET
Chicago: 7-16 SU at Detroit
Detroit: 33-10 SU off an Over

St. Louis at Columbus, 3:05 ET
St. Louis: 8-26 SU playing their 4th game in 7 days
Columbus: 8-2 SU after allowing 3+ goals 3 straight games

San Jose at Dallas, 3:05 ET
San Jose: 27-13 SU in road games
Dallas: 6-11 SU off home loss

NY Rangers at New Jersey, 3:05 ET
NY Rangers: 9-1 SU off division loss
New Jersey: 6-12 SU off division loss

Phoenix at Anaheim, 8:05 ET
Phoenix: 21-17 SU as road underdog
Anaheim: 1-7 SU at home off road win scoring 4+ goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Write-Up


Sunday, April 6

Pistons won last four games, by 16-14-4-19 points; they beat Miami at home 85-69 ten days ago (-20.5). Four of their last five games stayed under total. Miami lost last six games (2-4 vs the spread)- they covered just six of their last nineteen games.

Phoenix won four of last five, 11 of last 14 games; they won by 12 vs Dallas in last game before Shaq trade. Over is 5-1 in their last six home games. Mavericks are still playing for lives; they lost six of last nine games, but covered last three.

Pacers won seven of last ten games, with its last three staying under total; they won 105-101 (-1) in Milwaukee Friday. Bucks lost five of last seven games, with three of last four going over the total- they're 4-11 vs spread in last fifteen games.

Portland lost last four games (1-3 vs spread) with seven in row staying under total; they've missed Roy last four games (groin) but may get him back here. Spurs had 8-game winning stresk snapped 90-64 in Utah Frida; five of their last six went over.

Memphis lost five of last seven games but is 8-4 vs spread in last dozen games; four of their last five games went over total. Minnesota lost last three games, by 4-17-29 points. Home side won all three of their games against Memphis this season.

New Orleans won four in row, nine of last ten gaes; six of their laat eight games went over total. Road team won both of their games vs Golden State this year. Warriors are 6-7 in their last 13 games, 1-2 on this road trip, as they fight for playoff life.

Knicks losr five in row, 10 of last 11 games, but covered five of last six-- their last six games all went over total. Orlando won in Cleveland yesterday, but is just 3-4 in its last seven games, as they get ready for playoffs. Under is 9-2 in their last 11 games.

Nuggets lost at home to Kings last night, horrible loss for club fighting to make playoffs; Denver lost two of last three after a 5-0 run; over is 12-4-1 in their last 17 games. Seattle lost five in a row, 16 of last 17 games, with six of last seven staying under.

Lakers won three in row, seven of last ten games but are 0-5 vs spread in last five; three of their last four went over. Kings are 9-5 in last 14 games, winning/covering last four. Visiting team won both their games against Lakers this season.

Rockets are 5-5 since the long win streak ended, winning last two while allowing just 76 ppg- they're 2-2 on current road trip. Clippers lost 12 of last 14 games, losing eight of last 10 at home their last three games all stayed under the total.

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MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, April 6

Hot Pitchers
-- Pirates won six of last nine Snell starts.
-- Braves are 5-1 in last six Smoltz home starts.
-- Brewers are 15-5 in last twenty Sheets starts.
-- Lohse was on winning side in six of last seven starts.
-- Zambrano is 3-0, 0.52 in his last five starts. Backe is 3-1, 2.74 in his last four starts.
-- Morales is 3-0, 2.13 in his last six starts.

-- Beckett comes off DL to start here; he is 4-0, 1.20 in his last four starts. Blue Jays won three of last four Halladay starts.
-- Bronx is 10-3 in last thirteen Wang starts. Rays are 6-1 in last seven Shields starts.
-- Hernandez was on winning side in nine of last 12 starts.
-- Garland has 1.69 RA in his last four starts. Rangers are 8-3 in last eleven Padilla starts.

Cold Pitchers
-- Vandenhurk was on losing side in seven of last 10 starts.
-- Phillies lost last four Myers starts (0-2, 5.94). Volquez was on losing side in last four starts (0-1, 5.87).
-- Santana is 2-5, 4.91 in his last seven starts.
-- Giants lost eight of last 12 Zito starts.
-- Lannan was 2-2, 4.46 in six starts last season.
-- Arizona lost four of last five Gonzalez starts.
-- Lowe has 10.80 RA in his last three road starts. Padres are 3-8 in last eleven Young starts.
-- Orioles lost eight of last ten Guthrie starts.
-- Tomko has 6.32 RA in his last six starts. Twins are 3-8 in last eleven Bonser starts.
-- Lee is 0-4, 12.60 in his last four starts. A's lost Blanton's last four starts (0-2, 5.64).
-- Buehrle has an 11.57 RA in his last three starts. Tigers are 1-3 in last four Verlander starts.


Pitchers vs Teams
-- Smoltz was 2-1, 3.76 in six starts vs Mets LY.
-- Sheets beat Giants 9-2 at home June 19 (118 pitch CG). Zito was 0-2, 12.54 against the Brewers LY.
-- Zambrano was 2-1, 3.54 against Astros LY. Backe allowed four runs in five IP his start against Cubs LY.
-- Lohse had 10.13 RA in three '07 starts against Nationals.
-- Morales allowed one run in four IP in start vs Arizona LY.
-- Lowe was 1-1, 5.79 in three starts vs Padres LY. Young was
1-1, 4.20 in three starts against Dodgers.

-- Beckett was 2-1, 2.54 against Toronto LY. Halladay is 0-3 in his last three starts vs Boston, with 9.00 RA.
-- Wang was 2-1, 3.97 vs Tampa Bay LY. Shields was 0-2, 15.93 against Bronx last season.
-- Guthrie was 1-1, 7.20 vs Seattle LY. Hernandez had 5.40 RA in three starts vs Baltimore last season.
-- Garland was 0-1, 5.54 in two starts vs Texas LY. Padilla was
0-2, 7.86 in three starts vs Angels LY.
-- Lee was 0-0, 5.73 in pair of '07 starts against A's. Blanton was 1-1, 4.26 in three starts vs Tribe LY.
-- Verlander was 0-0, 3.60 in three starts vs Chicago LY. Buehrle was 1-0, 4.64 in three '07 starts vs Detroit.

Totals
-- Over is 4-0-1 in first five Florida games.
-- Four of last five Volquez starts stayed under the total.
-- Mets scored 29 runs in their first four games, all overs.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in first five Giant games.
-- Under is 3-2 in both Arizona, Colorado games.
-- Last seven Zambrano starts stayed under the total.
-- Under is 7-3-1 in last eleven Lohse starts.
-- Under is 4-0-1 in first five Dodger games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in first five Toronto games.
-- Four of first five Bronx games stayed under.
-- Last three Baltimore games went over the total.
-- Three of Royals' last four games stayed under the total.
-- Three of Angels' last four games stayed under total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Oakland games.
-- Three of last four Detroit games stayed under total.

Hot Teams
-- Marlins won three of their last four games.
-- Reds won three of their last four games.
-- Brewers won four of their first five games.
-- Cardinals won last four games, outscoring foes 21-11.
-- Blue Jays won three of their last four games.
-- Tampa Bay won three of its first four games.
-- Orioles won last three games, scoring 22 runs.
-- Angels won four of their last five games.
-- White Sox won last three games, allowing nine runs.


Cold Teams
-- Pirates lost three of their last four games.
-- Giants lost four of their first five games.
-- Nationals lost last three games, allowing 18 runs.
-- Rockies lost last four games, outcored 26-6. .

-- Bronx lost three of last four games, allowing 26 runs.
-- Mariners lost three of their last four games.
-- Indians lost last three games, scoring five runs.
-- Tigers lost first five games, scoring total of thirteen runs.

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NHL
Write-Up


Sunday, April 6

Hot Teams
-- Colorado won four of last five games. Minnesota won its last four games, allowing four goals.
-- Flyers, Penguins both won six of their last eight games.
-- Chicago won last four games, scoring 18 goals. Detroit won six of its last eight games.
-- Sharks are 18-3 in last 21 games. Stars won three of their last four games.
-- Devils won three of last four games. Rangers are 8-2 in game after their last ten losses.
-- Anaheim won seven of its last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Blues lost 17 of their last 21 games. Columbus lost four in row seven of last eight games.
-- Coyotes lost last four games, scoring total of five goals.

Series Records-- Minnesota won nine of last eleven vs Colorado.
-- Penguins won three in row vs Philly, scoring fifteen goals.
-- Chicago is 5-2 against the Red Wings this season.
-- Home side is 7-0 in St Louis-Columbus games this season.
-- Underdog is 11-2 in last thirteen Dallas-San Jose games.
-- Devils are 0-7 vs Rangers this year, scoring seven goals.
-- Ducks lost four of their last five against Phoenix.

Totals
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Minnesota games.
-- Over is 11-1 in last dozen Penguin-Flyer games.
-- Under is 4-1 in last five Detroit home games.
-- Under is 8-1 in last nine Columbus games.
-- Over is 6-1-2 in last nine Dallas games.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Devil-Ranger games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Anaheim games.

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MLB
Tips and Trends


Sunday, April 6

New York Mets at Atlanta Braves [1:35 PM ET]

Mets (-125, O/U 8.5): New York ace Johan Santana will be making his second start after an impressive debut with the team. Santana allowed 2 runs and 3 hits in 7 innings at Florida last Monday, walking 2 and striking out 8 in a 7-2 victory. He is 0-1 in 2 lifetime starts against the Braves with a 3.09 ERA.

The OVER is 17-5-1 in New York's last 23 games overall.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Braves : Atlanta's John Smoltz will come off the disabled list for this game so he can avoid pitching at chilly Colorado on the team's upcoming road trip. ?It?s the smart thing to do,? Braves manager Bobby Cox said. Smoltz was on the DL with tightness in his right shoulder and is 17-14 lifetime vs. New York with a 3.42 ERA.

Braves are 11-4 in their last 15 home games.
Braves are 7-2 in Glavine's last 9 starts against Mets.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3



Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres [4:05 PM ET]

Dodgers: LA's Derek Lowe has pitched well against the Padres, going 3-3 with an ERA just over 3.00 in 12 career starts. Lowe pitched well in his first outing of the season against the Giants but he?s typically a slow starter. Last season Lowe was 2-3 with a 4.62 ERA in the month of April, with opposing batters hitting .299 against him over that span.

Dodgers are 11-24 in the last 35 meetings.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Padres (-145, O/U 7): Chris Young had a strong first outing against Houston, giving up just 1 run in 5.2 innings while picking up his first win of the season. The Dodgers have had trouble with Young. The righty is just 1-2 in 8 career starts vs. LA but possesses an impressive 2.98 ERA, and the Dodgers only have a .201 batting average against him.

Padres are 17-6 in their last 23 home games.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4



Chicago White Sox at Detroit Tigers [ESPN2 | 8:05 PM ET]

White Sox: Chicago's Mark Buehrle comes into this game with an ERA of 37.00 after getting smacked around by the Indians on opening day. Buehrle gave up seven hits and seven earned runs in 1.2 innings versus Cleveland. He has had success against the Tigers in his career, going 12-8 with a 3.14 ERA. Buehrle has pitched 4 complete games in 23 career starts against Detroit.

White Sox are 10-18 in their last 28 road games.
White Sox are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings at Detroit.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Tigers (-175, O/U 9): Detroit's Justin Verlander has had a terrible time with the White Sox over his career. In 8 starts, Verlander is just 1-4 with a 5.96 ERA against Chicago. White Sox batters are hitting a robust .275 and have tagged Verlander for 12 home runs. The Tigers ace pitched 6 innings on Opening Day against the Royals, giving up 4 runs in a no-decision.

Tigers are 1-7 in their last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries- NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)

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NBA
Tips and Trends


Sunday, April 6


Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Hornets [ABC | 1 PM ET]

Warriors: Golden State has won its last 2 games in New Orleans and now will try to end a 10-game home winning streak for the Hornets. The Warriors have a tough road to the playoffs and know they have to win every game they can if they hope to get in. "We still have a good chance to make the playoffs," Golden State point guard Baron Davis said. "We didn?t put our heads down after those two losses. We'll just keep fighting."

Warriors are 5-1 ATS & 4-2 SU in the last 6 meetings.
The UNDER is 11-3 in Golden State's last 14 Sunday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 107

Hornets (-6, O/U 221): New Orleans became the first time in the Western Conference to clinch a playoff berth and remains atop the standings heading down the stretch of the regular season. "It's a great feeling," Hornets point guard Chris Paul said. "It's my third year in the league and I've never been to the playoffs, but we finally did it. Now the hard work begins."

Hornets are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 home games.
The OVER is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings at New Orleans.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 113




Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns [ABC | 3:30 PM ET]

Mavs: Dallas is 1-11 SU against teams with winning records since acquiring point guard Jason Kidd from New Jersey. The Mavs have gotten an added boost from the return of star Dirk Nowitzki from a leg injury though in their last 2 games, as he has totaled 45 points during that stretch on 19-of-34 shooting.

Mavs are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games overall after failing to cover 6 in a row.
The OVER is 9-0 in Dallas' last 9 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - G/F Jerry Stackhouse (10.8 ppg; groin) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 106

Suns (-5, O/U 216.5): Amare Stoudemire is averaging 31 points and 9.9 rebounds in his last 8 games for Phoenix, proving the worth of newcomer Shaquille O'Neal. Minnesota head coach Randy Wittman went a step further in talking about his appreciation for Shaq. "He's playing well right now for them," Wittman said. "His line doesn't show what he does in clogging the paint defensively. They're better defensively, no question about it."

Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.
Suns are 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The OVER is 7-2 in Phoenix's last 9 games as a home favorite.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 111




Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings [9 PM ET]

Lakers (-7.5, O/U 223): LA clinched a playoff spot with a win over Dallas on Friday but still is eyeing the Pacific Division crown. The Lakers have not won the division since 2004, which was one of their goals heading into the season. “It feels good to clinch,” said LA star Kobe Bryant, who has averaged 38.2 points per game in his last 5 trips to Sacramento. “Obviously, there’s plenty of work to be done. But that’s the first step.”

Lakers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games vs. Pacific Division.
Favorite is 15-6 ATS in the last 21 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 119 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Kings: Sacramento has won 4 straight games and is coming off a stunning road win at Denver on Saturday night. The Kings seem to be relishing their role as spoiler down the stretch and got an impressive 36-point performance by Kevin Martin to beat the Nuggets. “Kevin was not healthy,” Sacramento head coach Reggie Theus said. “He played through it. His stomach was hurting. He didn’t even make it to shooting practice. I wasn’t sure I was even going to play him. Kevin said he wanted to play, and you saw the results.”

The OVER is 6-2 in Sacramento's last 8 games as a home underdog.
The OVER is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings.

Key Injuries - G/F Ron Artest (20.5 ppg; thumb) is questionable.
C Brad Miller (13.4 ppg; leg) is questionable.
G Beno Udrih (12.8 ppg; back) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 112

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Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday........
13) Kansas 40, North Carolina 12; that was the score during the semis Saturday night, as ratings-starved CBS execs looked for piano wire to hang themselves with. All of a sudden, Carolina cut lead to 17 at half, then as low as four on second half, but in end, Jayhawks had a shockingly easily semi-final win.

12) Memphis had tremendous energy in their wire-wire win vs UCLA, which seemed step slow at every key part of the game. Kansas-Memphis figures to be fast-paced, exciting final, in a tournament that has been devoid of much drama.

11) Tigers scored 11 points in 1:51 span to take 17-12 lead and they never relinquished control of the game. Interesting to see if Kevin Love goes pro-- if he stays, UCLA will be a favorite to get to a fourth straight Final Four.

10) How about Joey Dorsey? The kid had no points, but was a key contriutor, grabbing 15 rebounds. Great lesson for a young player, that you can play 27 minutes, take three shots and still be one of the most valuable guys in the game.

9) Larry Brown, one of our least favorite people, was at Final Four, and he should have been; he coached UCLA, Kansas-- he played at North Carolina, and John Calipari was one of his assistants in the NBA. He also coached in San Antonio for the Spurs. Buyer beware to next AD that hires him; one-year deals are the right way to go with him.

8) Tigers fell to 0-5, even though Dontrelle Willis didn't allow a hit in first five innings Saturday- he walked seven, the pen lost another lead, and Jim Leyland smoked a few more cigarettes.

7) Tim McCarver doesn't think Mets or Bronx will get into the playoffs; neither does the guy who was dugout reporter for FOX at Mets-Braves Saturday. Surprising to hear that public opinion is so down on both NYC teams, big money teams.

6) Tampa's Edwin Jackson only pitched 26 innings in his high school career; he was drafted as an outfielder by the Dodgers.

5) Weird second inning for Rays' Jonny Gomes Saturday; he hit ball off top of rightfield wall, but thought it went over the fence, so he went into home run trot and was tagged out; then, in bottom half of inning, he whiffed on a flyball in rightfield. he atoned by hitting a three-run homer later on for the Rays, who are tied for first place in AL East (magic # over Bronx, 157). .

4) Very weird play in Met-Brave game; Jose Reyes is up with Mets down 4-1; bases loaded, one out. Reyes smacks liner to left-center, where Kotsay clearly traps ball. Problem is, the ump says he caught the ball, and chaos ensues on bases. Randolph comes out and howls, the umps huddle and decide that Kotsay did trap the ball, so each runner moves up one base, so Reyes got one, not two RBI, but at least inning stayed alive.

3) A total of 503,129 fans bought tickets to major leagues tilts on Saturday, an average of 33,542 per game. Florida, Oakland had only crowds of less than 21,262.

2) Weather changed suddenly at Houston Open golf tourney Friday; Adam Scott got caught on course with no warmer gear so he played in shirtsleeves, then got sick and had to withdraw from the tournament Saturday morning.

1) If I'm running the St John's athletic department, I'm doing all I can to make John Calipari our new basketball coach. He'd be huge hit in the Big Apple. Not sure who else can fix that mess.