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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:07 AM

Six-pack for Saturday

The six other countries most represented in major leagues, as measured by Opening Day rosters

-- Dominican Republic, 88
-- Venezuela, 52
-- Puerto Rico, 29
-- Japan, 16
-- Canada, 14
-- Mexico, 11

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:08 AM

Saturday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a chilly night

13) Milwaukee Brewers have adopted Tony Larussa’s strategy of batting pitcher 8th, catcher Jason Kendall 9th (not real crazy about this idea, but it does put a position player just before leadoff hitter); weird thing is, Kendall is hitting .536 so far this season. Why would you want him batting behind the pitcher?

12) Fausto Carmona got big contract from Indians this week; in his first two ’08 starts, he’s gotten 39 outs; seven strikeouts, two fly ball outs and 30 ground outs- had Tribe allowed him to become a free agent, he would have gotten big money offers from teams that play in the smaller parks, where ground ball pitchers are worth their weight in gold.

11) Toronto GM JP Ricciardi actually lives in Massachusetts; not sure how this works, but it probably is better for him tax-wise, and with technology the way it is, where you’re actually located matters less than it ever has. But still, wonder what the Blue Jay players and owner think of all that.

10) When was the last time the guy who led the major leagues in on-base percentage for an entire season couldn’t find a job the next season? The case of Barry Bonds is surely unique in sports history.

9) San Diego’s Tony Clark makes $900,000 with the Padres; if they trade him, he makes another $500,000.

8) Add up salaries of these four good players: Hamels-Martin- Papelbon-Fielder, and you get $2,445,000 for this year- that’s combined for all four guys.

7) A’s not only started 2008 with the goofy Japan trip, they play 41 of their last 67 games on the road. Fixing scheduling issues is another outstanding reason for the total geographic realignment of the major leagues, an issue we’ll tackle once again later this spring. Realignment needs to happen.

6) Jose Reyes is in a funk, and now has a tight hamstring; I'm thinking Willie Randolph's job is going to hang on whether he can extract Reyes from his funk, because the Mets aren't very good when Reyes isn't running amok on the bases.

5) The basketball jobs at Providence, Stanford and Oklahoma State should come with a warning label; either expectations are too high, academic requirements are too high, or the school isn’t near any hoop hotbeds. Each job has different problems, but they’re all at a disadvantage to the kingpins in their very tough leagues

4) Providence alum Jim Larranaga and Travis Ford turned the Friars down; Bill Self turned Oklahoma State down. Mike Montgomery took the Cal job; he had to have some inkling Trent Johnson was looking to move on, working in Stanford’s athletic department, but even Cal’s standards are more relaxed than Stanford’s, so he took that job. With the Pac-10 as tough as it is, the next Stanford coach has a very tough job.

3) Atlanta Falcons have seven picks in top 103 selections of 2008 NFL Draft, so they have real shot at getting a lot better pretty quickly. Tough time for a GM in charge of his first draft.

2) Fred Couples had made the cut in 23 straight Masters, but five of the 23 came right on the number. He's getting ready for the Senior Tour now, where he might just clean up.

1) The greatest compliment in sports history was when Wayne Gretzky was barred from being picked in NHL fantasy leagues, because whoever got him would always win. Eldrick Woods is now approaching that level; pools for individual tournaments have started to bar Woods from being picked-- the sport is very competitive, except for him. He’s just that good.

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:11 AM

Arena Football League – Long Sheet

AFL
Long Sheet
Week 7

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Saturday, April 12
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NEW ORLEANS (5 - 1) at DALLAS (6 - 0) - 4/12/2008, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is between 105 and 109.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games when playing on a Saturday since 1996.
DALLAS is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games after 2 or more consecutive straight up wins since 1996.
DALLAS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games in weeks 5 through 9 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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UTAH (0 - 6) at LOS ANGELES (2 - 4) - 4/12/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 110 over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-2 against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-1 straight up against LOS ANGELES 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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PHILADELPHIA (6 - 0) at SAN JOSE (3 - 3) - 4/12/2008, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 110 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games where the total is greater than or equal to 110 over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday 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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Sunday, April 13
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ORLANDO (4 - 2) at GRAND RAPIDS (2 - 3) - 4/13/2008, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ARIZONA (2 - 3) at TAMPA BAY (2 - 3) - 4/13/2008, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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COLUMBUS (2 - 4) at NEW YORK (2 - 4) - 4/13/2008, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) when the total is between 95 and 99.5 points since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games where the total is between 95 and 99.5 points since 1996.
NEW YORK is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after playing a game on a Saturday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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CHICAGO (4 - 2) at KANSAS CITY (0 - 5) - 4/14/2008, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS CITY is 1-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:12 AM

Arena Football League – Write up

AFL
Write-up

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Saturday, April 12
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Favorites are 3-11-1 vs spread the last two weeks.........

New Orleans (5-1) @ Dallas (6-0)-- Voodoo won, covered five in row, crushing defending champ San Jose by 29- only one of those wins was on road (54-51 at Colorado). Dallas won three home games by 10-11-7 points (1-1-1 as home favorite). New Orleans has an impressive 15 INTs in six games- four of their last five games went over the total.

Utah (0-6) @ Los Angeles (1-5)-- Utah's three road losses are by 3-8-8 points (2-1 as road dog; visitor 5-1 vs spread in their '08 games). Only one of six Blaze opponents scored less than 63 points. Avengers lost last five games, with four of the five away from home- they allowed 74 ppg in last three games.

Philadelphia (6-0) @ San Jose (3-3)-- Saber Cats got crushed in New Orleans last week; they're 3-0 when allowing 58 points or less, 0-3 when they allow more- they split their road games at home. Philly scored 60+ points in five of its six games, winning its two road tilts by 11-27 pts. Last four Soul games went under

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Orlando (4-2) @ Grand Rapids (2-3)-- Predators won last four games after 0-2 start; they're 1-2 on road, winning at Columbus 47-44, losing at Philly, NO, two strong teams. Rampage are 1-2 at home; they scored 92-84 points in their wins, 58-35-34 in the losses. Predators have been minus in turnovers in five of their six games, and were even in sixth game.

Arizona (3-2) @ Tampa Bay (2-3)-- Storm lost last three games with a bye in there too, so they haven't won in a month; they won only home game so far, 69-48 vs Georgia- they have zero takeaways in last three games. Rattlers lost last two games on road by 20-24 points- their last five games stayed under total.

Columbus (2-4) @ New York (2-4)-- Guests won two of three after 0-3 start; they're 1-2 on road, with losses by 3-10 points. Dragons snapped 3-game skid last week. Five of six Destroyer games and last five Dragon games stayed under. Columbus is 3-0-2 against the spread when the underdog. New York is 0-1 when favored.

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Chicago (4-2) @ Kansas City (0-5)-- Rush lost in OT last week in Orlando, ending 3-game win streak- they allowed 47 points or less in their wins, 60-57 in losses. Brigade lost its three tilts at home by 2-40-8 points- only one of their losses is by more than eight points. KC has been minus in turnovers in all five of their games this season (-11 for season).

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:14 AM

Arena Football League – Additional Trends

AFL

Trend Sheet

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NEW ORLEANS vs. DALLAS 8:00 PM
New Orleans is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN JOSE 10:30 PM
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Jose is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games

UTAH vs. LOS ANGELES 10:30 PM
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Utah is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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Sunday, April 13
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ARIZONA vs. TAMPA BAY 2:00 PM
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

ORLANDO vs. GRAND RAPIDS 2:00 PM
Orlando is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Grand Rapids is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Grand Rapids is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

COLUMBUS vs. NEW YORK 3:00 PM
Columbus is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Columbus is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
New York is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 8 games when playing Columbus

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Monday, April 14
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CHICAGO vs. KANSAS CITY 8:30 PM
Chicago is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Chicago is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games
Kansas City is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Kansas City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:17 AM

National Hockey League - Short Sheet

NHL
Short Sheet

Saturday, April 12th

First Round
Game Two
Detroit Leads, 1-0
Nashville at Detroit, 2:05 ET

Nashville:
18-25 SU as an underdog
8-13 SU playing with double revenge

Detroit:
31-8 SU after scoring 3+ goals in BB games
28-8 SU after a win by 2+ goals

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First Round
Game Two
Montreal Leads, 1-0
Boston at Montreal, 7:05 ET

Boston:
3-21 SU Away after having lost 4 of their last 5
44-81 SU playing with revenge

Montreal:
17-6 SU off BB home games
29-15 SU second half of the season

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First Round
Game Two
Dallas Leads, 1-0
Dallas at Anaheim, 10:05 ET

Dallas:
13-16 SU in April
12-17 SU off BB division wins

Anaheim:
20-5 SU off BB home games
18-9 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:18 AM

National Hockey League – Additional Trends

NHL

Saturday, April 12

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Trend Sheet
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NASHVILLE vs. DETROIT
Nashville is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games

BOSTON vs. MONTREAL
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

DALLAS vs. ANAHEIM
Dallas is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Dallas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
Anaheim is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:21 AM

Major League Baseball – Additional

MLB

Saturday, April 12

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Trend Sheet
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CHI CUBS vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chi Cubs are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 16 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

NY YANKEES vs. BOSTON
NY Yankees are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of NY Yankees's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

OAKLAND vs. CLEVELAND
Oakland is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Cleveland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

BALTIMORE vs. TAMPA BAY
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Baltimore
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Baltimore

MILWAUKEE vs. NY METS
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 20 of Milwaukee's last 24 games when playing NY Mets
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Mets's last 12 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

ATLANTA vs. WASHINGTON
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games at home

FLORIDA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing Houston
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Houston's last 14 games

TORONTO vs. TEXAS
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games at home

MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas City
Kansas City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

DETROIT vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Detroit is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Detroit's last 20 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing Detroit

COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado

LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

ST. LOUIS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
St. Louis is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
San Francisco is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

SAN DIEGO vs. LA DODGERS
San Diego is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego's last 5 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers's last 10 games when playing at home against San Diego

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**pm530** · 04-12-2008, 05:22 AM

National Basketball Association – Additional

NBA

Saturday, April 12

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Trend Sheet
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BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Boston is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

CHARLOTTE vs. INDIANA
Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Indiana is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home

PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

MINNESOTA vs. MEMPHIS
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Memphis is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Memphis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota

NEW JERSEY vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
New Jersey is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Milwaukee is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games at home

DENVER vs. UTAH
Denver is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Denver is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Utah is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Denver

DALLAS vs. PORTLAND
Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Dallas is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Portland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Portland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas

NEW ORLEANS vs. SACRAMENTO
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Sacramento is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against New Orleans

LA CLIPPERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
LA Clippers are 16-6-2 ATS in their last 24 games when playing on the road against Golden State
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

MIAMI vs. CLEVELAND
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

SAN ANTONIO vs. LA LAKERS
San Antonio is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games

TORONTO vs. DETROIT
Toronto is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

ORLANDO vs. CHICAGO
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Orlando's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando

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**Udog** · 04-12-2008, 08:21 AM

MLB

Saturday, April 12

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Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox [1:05 PM ET]

Tigers (-130, O/U 9.5): Detroit's Justin Verlander has been absolutely abysmal against the White Sox during his career with a 1-5 mark and 6.00 ERA. Verlander got shelled on Sunday Night Baseball last time out, surrendering 9 runs (4 earned) and 7 hits in 5 2/3 innings. He has given up a homer in each of his first 2 starts this season and remains winless.

Tigers are 1-8 in their last 9 games overall.
Tigers are 2-7 in their last 9 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

White Sox: Chicago's Gavin Floyd improved to 2-0 lifetime vs. Detroit after allowing just 3 runs and 6 hits to the Tigers in 6 innings of a 5-3 win last Saturday. Floyd is also looking to double his win total from last season after going 1-5 in 2007.

The UNDER is 15-5 in the last 20 meetings at Chicago.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Yankees: New York's Mike Mussina is coming off an impressive win over the Rays on Monday, allowing just 1 run and 2 hits in 6 innings with 1 walk and 3 strikeouts. That was a big improvement over his first start, which saw him give up 4 runs and 8 hits in a shorter outing against Toronto. He is 19-15 lifetime vs. Boston with a 3.66 ERA in 52 starts.

Yankees are 5-11 in their last 16 games as an underdog.
Yankees are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings at Boston.

Key Injuries - SS Derek Jeter (quadricep) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Red Sox (-155, O/U 9.5): Boston ace Josh Beckett will try to rebound from a rough start in his first outing of the season at Toronto last Sunday. Beckett served up a 2-run homer to Vernon Wells in the fourth inning and then put runners on base before Manny Delcarmen gave up a grand slam to Frank Thomas in the fifth. He is 4-3 against the Yankees during the regular season with a 6.56 ERA.

Red Sox are 19-7 in their last 26 games on grass.
The OVER is 21-5 in the last 26 meetings at Boston.

Key Injuries - 3B Mike Lowell (thumb) has been placed on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)

Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks [FOX | 3:55 PM ET]

Rockies: Franklin Morales faced the Diamondbacks earlier in the year and pitched extremely well, although Colorado ended up losing 5-2. In that game Morales pitched six strong innings, giving up only two hits and no runs. In nine career starts, Morales has an ERA of 2.98 and teams are hitting just .225 against him.

Rockies are 2-6 in their last 8 games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

Diamondbacks (-135, O/U 9): Dan Haren hasn't had much trouble make the transition to the National League. In two starts this season, Haren is 1-0 with an ERA of 3.00 and an impressive WHIP of 0.92. Keeping runners off base has been the key to Haren's early success, walking just one batter in two games. Haren faced the Rockies twice when he was in Oakland, losing both contests while getting roughed up for seven runs in 10 innings.

Diamondbacks are 14-4 in their last 18 home games.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Arizona's last 9 games as a favorite.
The UNDER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers [10:10 PM ET]

Padres: San Diego's Chris Young continues to be frustrated by the Dodgers despite an impressive 2.57 ERA against them during his career. Young has earned just 1 win vs. LA in 9 starts and walked away with a no-decision last Sunday after giving up 2 runs and 5 hits in 7 innings. He walked 3 Dodgers and struck out 8 and has 20 more K's than walks against them lifetime.

The OVER is 21-7-1 in San Diego's last 29 road games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 3

Dodgers (-115, O/U 7): LA's Derek Lowe has pitched brilliantly so far this season but has yet to earn a win. Lowe has left the game before the Dodgers have registered a pair of 3-2 wins in his 2 starts, as he has lasted 6 innings each time out. He is 3-3 during his career vs. San Diego with a 2.98 ERA. .

Dodgers are 5-16 in their last 21 Saturday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 4

**Udog** · 04-12-2008, 08:53 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Colorado at Arizona
The Diamondbacks ran their win streak to seven straight with a victory over Colorado last night and look to stretch that today behind starter Dan Haren, who picked up his first win for Arizona in his last start. The D-Backs are the pick (-140) according to Dunkel, which has Arizona favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-140). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

Game 901-902: Atlanta at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Smoltz) 15.151; Washington (Lannan) 13.650
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-165); Under

Game 903-904: Milwaukee at NY Mets
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Sheets) 15.150; NY Mets (Santana) 15.092
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: NY Mets (-145); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+135); Under

Game 905-906: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Morales) 14.503; Arizona (Haren) 16.714
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-140); Under

Game 907-908: St. Louis at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis (Wellemeyer) 15.618; San Francisco (Cain) 14.381
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+110); Under

Game 909-910: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.736; Pittsburgh (Snell) 14.838
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh (-115); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115); Under

Game 911-912: Florida at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Miller) 14.701; Houston (Backe) 14.699
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston (-130); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+120); Over

Game 913-914: Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Lilly) 15.038; Philadelphia 15.203
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-180); 9
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-180); Over

Game 915-916: San Diego at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego (Young) 14.816; LA Dodgers (Lowe) 14.594
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-120); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+110); Under

Game 917-918: Detroit at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 13.929; White Sox (Floyd) 15.034
Dunkel Line: Chicago White Sox by 1; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-135); 10
Dunkel Pick: Chicago White Sox (+125); Over

Game 919-920: NY Yankees at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Mussina) 14.899; Boston (Beckett) 15.347
Dunkel Line: Boston by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Boston (-155); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-155); Under

Game 921-922: Oakland at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Dinardo) 15.367; Cleveland (Carmona) 14.825
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 923-924: Minnesota at Kansas City
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Bonser) 15.343; Kansas City (Tomko) 15.400
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-125); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-125); Under

Game 925-926: Baltimore at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Cabrera) 15.834; Tampa Bay (Hammel) 14.923
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Tampa Bay (-120); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+110); Over

Game 927-928: Toronto at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto (Halladay) 16.317; Texas (Mendoza) 15.404
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-145); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-145); Under

Game 929-930: LA Angels at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Garland) 14.863; Seattle (Silva) 15.046
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Seattle (-115); 9
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-115); Under

**Udog** · 04-12-2008, 09:58 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 12

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NASHVILLE (41-33-0-9, 91 pts.) at DETROIT (55-21-0-7, 117 pts.) - 4/12/2008, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 28-8 ATS (+28.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 51-47 ATS (+113.3 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 24-19 ATS (-21.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 16-9 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 16-9-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
14 of 24 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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BOSTON (41-30-0-12, 94 pts.) at MONTREAL (48-25-0-10, 106 pts.) - 4/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 44-81 ATS (+144.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 48-35 ATS (+96.3 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 29-15 ATS (+1.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 41-42 ATS (+88.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 18-14 ATS (+33.8 Units) after a division game this season.
BOSTON is 9-4 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 14-12 ATS (+34.5 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 21-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 8-12 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 21-4 (+16.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 21-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 23 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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DALLAS (46-30-0-7, 99 pts.) at ANAHEIM (47-28-0-8, 102 pts.) - 4/12/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 18-4 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 59-37 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 140-131 ATS (+309.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 18-12 ATS (+31.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
DALLAS is 111-64 ATS (+25.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
DALLAS is 21-12 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 27-16 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 9-2 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
DALLAS is 19-14 ATS (+34.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 11-6 ATS (+18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 16-9 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 16-9-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
13 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 04-12-2008, 10:05 AM

MLB
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 12

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ATLANTA (4 - 6) at WASHINGTON (3 - 8) - 1:05 PM
JOHN SMOLTZ (R) vs. JOHN LANNAN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 167-167 (-29.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 75-82 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 77-86 (-26.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
SMOLTZ is 4-11 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WASHINGTON is 76-97 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-41 (+36.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-20 (+18.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 52-50 (+17.0 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-29 (+22.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 5-21 (-15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against ATLANTA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+2.0 Units)

JOHN SMOLTZ vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
SMOLTZ is 11-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.41 and a WHIP of 0.931.
His team's record is 16-6 (+5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-11. (-0.8 units)

JOHN LANNAN vs. ATLANTA since 1997
No recent starts.

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MILWAUKEE (6 - 4) at NY METS (5 - 4) - 1:10 PM
BEN SHEETS (R) vs. JOHAN SANTANA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 34-51 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 32-50 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 69-20 (+39.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 44-41 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 44-41 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 29-30 (-19.0 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SANTANA is 6-9 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 4-8 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SANTANA is 6-11 (-11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BEN SHEETS vs. NY METS since 1997
SHEETS is 3-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 5.45 and a WHIP of 1.529.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-1. (+4.0 units)

JOHAN SANTANA vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
SANTANA is 3-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 0.857.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.6 units)

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COLORADO (4 - 6) at ARIZONA (8 - 2) - 3:55 PM
FRANKLIN MORALES (L) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 102-156 (-41.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.
ARIZONA is 101-78 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 56-33 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 19-9 (+13.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 7-0 (+7.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 101-78 (+23.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 32-19 (+14.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-37 (+26.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-14 (+12.1 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 48-29 (+16.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 101-83 (+24.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 41-28 (+16.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 47-34 (+17.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 101-80 (+28.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-59 (+25.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 63-41 (+33.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HAREN is 7-14 (-10.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-0 (+4.4 Units) against COLORADO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

FRANKLIN MORALES vs. ARIZONA since 1997
MORALES is 0-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 0.90 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

DAN HAREN vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAREN is 0-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.100.
His team's record is 0-2 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-0. (+2.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (8 - 3) at SAN FRANCISCO (4 - 7) - 4:05 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. MATT CAIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 70-43 (+19.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
WELLEMEYER is 10-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
WELLEMEYER is 10-3 (+9.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-98 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 19-36 (-18.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 75-98 (-23.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CAIN is 9-25 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 9-25 (-20.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 5-16 (-13.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAIN is 4-17 (-14.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 1-0 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.200.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

MATT CAIN vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CINCINNATI (6 - 5) at PITTSBURGH (4 - 6) - 7:05 PM
BRONSON ARROYO (R) vs. IAN SNELL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 18-35 (-19.7 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 31-46 (-17.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARROYO is 13-23 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 3-15 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 13-23 (-12.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
ARROYO is 5-12 (-9.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PITTSBURGH is 222-235 (+28.7 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SNELL is 36-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 36-30 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 28-20 (+14.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CINCINNATI is 420-475 (+56.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 360-424 (+39.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 272-306 (+35.1 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 315-352 (+46.9 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

BRONSON ARROYO vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
ARROYO is 1-3 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.65 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.9 units)

IAN SNELL vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SNELL is 2-4 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 5.32 and a WHIP of 1.677.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.3 units)

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FLORIDA (7 - 3) at HOUSTON (3 - 8) - 7:05 PM
ANDREW MILLER (L) vs. BRANDON BACKE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BACKE is 31-22 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 21-5 (+17.3 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 31-22 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BACKE is 23-14 (+14.4 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
FLORIDA is 7-1 (+7.9 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 76-97 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 289-295 (-69.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
HOUSTON is 76-97 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ANDREW MILLER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

BRANDON BACKE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
BACKE is 0-1 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 3.27 and a WHIP of 1.364.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (6 - 4) at PHILADELPHIA (5 - 6) - 7:05 PM
TED LILLY (L) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 158-180 (-38.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 248-296 (-85.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 129-184 (-56.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 811-866 (-175.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-16 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 431-424 (-105.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TED LILLY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
LILLY is 1-1 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.46 and a WHIP of 1.077.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
HAMELS is 2-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.24 and a WHIP of 1.353.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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SAN DIEGO (6 - 5) at LA DODGERS (4 - 6) - 10:10 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. DEREK LOWE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 69-54 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LOWE is 15-23 (-16.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 2-2 (+0.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
YOUNG is 1-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.280.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-5. (-1.3 units)

DEREK LOWE vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
LOWE is 3-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.98 and a WHIP of 1.249.
His team's record is 6-7 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.8 units)

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DETROIT (2 - 8) at CHI WHITE SOX (5 - 4) - 1:05 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. GAVIN FLOYD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 2-8 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
DETROIT is 1-6 (-9.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 0-6 (-9.4 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
DETROIT is 2-8 (-10.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
DETROIT is 1-7 (-9.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
VERLANDER is 6-11 (-10.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHI WHITE SOX are 44-37 (+13.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 714-608 (+73.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters since 1997.
DETROIT is 98-76 (+23.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 52-31 (+21.0 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 22-11 (+12.2 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHI WHITE SOX is 3-1 (+3.2 Units) against DETROIT this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
VERLANDER is 1-5 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.510.
His team's record is 2-7 (-7.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.6 units)

GAVIN FLOYD vs. DETROIT since 1997
FLOYD is 2-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.348.
His team's record is 4-1 (+4.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-4. (-3.2 units)

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NY YANKEES (6 - 5) at BOSTON (5 - 6) - 3:55 PM
MIKE MUSSINA (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 101-76 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 28-29 (-15.9 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 30-29 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 203-166 (-46.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY YANKEES is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against BOSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIKE MUSSINA vs. BOSTON since 1997
MUSSINA is 14-14 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.147.
His team's record is 21-21 (-9.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 23-17. (+4.5 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
BECKETT is 5-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.14 and a WHIP of 1.492.
His team's record is 5-5 (+1.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-4. (+1.8 units)

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OAKLAND (7 - 4) at CLEVELAND (4 - 6) - 7:05 PM
LENNY DINARDO (L) vs. FAUSTO CARMONA (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against CLEVELAND this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

LENNY DINARDO vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
DINARDO is 1-0 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 3.60 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

FAUSTO CARMONA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
CARMONA is 2-1 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.85 and a WHIP of 1.800.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.0 units)

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MINNESOTA (5 - 5) at KANSAS CITY (6 - 4) - 7:10 PM
BOOF BONSER (R) vs. BRETT TOMKO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 32-46 (-21.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 104-134 (+26.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 14-30 (-15.3 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 52-88 (-36.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against KANSAS CITY this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.9 Units)

BOOF BONSER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BONSER is 2-5 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.481.
His team's record is 4-6 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-2. (+5.7 units)

BRETT TOMKO vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
TOMKO is 4-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 5-1 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-4. (-2.3 units)

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BALTIMORE (6 - 4) at TAMPA BAY (5 - 5) - 7:10 PM
DANIEL CABRERA (R) vs. JASON HAMMEL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 112-206 (-91.7 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 301-347 (+29.6 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 2-1 (+0.9 Units) against BALTIMORE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

DANIEL CABRERA vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
CABRERA is 6-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.458.
His team's record is 9-3 (+4.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.7 units)

JASON HAMMEL vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
HAMMEL is 0-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 8.85 and a WHIP of 1.862.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

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TORONTO (5 - 5) at TEXAS (5 - 5) - 8:05 PM
ROY HALLADAY (R) vs. LUIS MENDOZA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 46-65 (-41.9 Units) against the money line as a road favorite of -125 to -150 since 1997.
TORONTO is 39-48 (-15.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-36 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 77-82 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against TEXAS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. TEXAS since 1997
HALLADAY is 7-5 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.495.
His team's record is 7-10 (-5.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-12. (-8.7 units)

LUIS MENDOZA vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

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LA ANGELS (6 - 5) at SEATTLE (5 - 6) - 9:10 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. CARLOS SILVA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
GARLAND is 5-14 (-10.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SEATTLE is 93-80 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 52-33 (+14.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 28-12 (+14.6 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 86-72 (+16.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 69-54 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 53-37 (+18.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against LA ANGELS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. SEATTLE since 1997
GARLAND is 6-2 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 3.24 and a WHIP of 1.260.
His team's record is 7-4 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-5. (-0.6 units)

CARLOS SILVA vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
SILVA is 5-1 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.63 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 5-3 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-3. (+1.7 units)

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**Udog** · 04-12-2008, 10:09 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 12

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CHARLOTTE (30 - 49) at INDIANA (35 - 44) - 4/12/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (40 - 39) at WASHINGTON (41 - 38) - 4/12/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 44-34 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 43-35 ATS (+4.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 85 points or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-19 ATS (+18.1 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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BOSTON (63 - 16) at ATLANTA (37 - 42) - 4/12/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-4 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (20 - 59) at MEMPHIS (22 - 57) - 4/12/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 68-89 ATS (-29.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-37 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 31-44 ATS (-17.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 35-44 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 8-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 7-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW JERSEY (32 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (26 - 53) - 4/12/2008, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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DENVER (48 - 31) at UTAH (52 - 27) - 4/12/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 44-35 ATS (+5.5 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
UTAH is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 16-2 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DENVER is 90-75 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 59-44 ATS (+10.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (55 - 24) at SACRAMENTO (37 - 42) - 4/12/2008, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 6-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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DALLAS (50 - 29) at PORTLAND (39 - 40) - 4/12/2008, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-5 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (23 - 56) at GOLDEN STATE (47 - 32) - 4/12/2008, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-5 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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