Saturday Trends and Indexes 2/21 (NBA, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, February 21

Good Luck on day #52 of 2009!

Due to the large number of college basketball games for this Saturday, NCAAB info will be posted in a separate thread.
(Look for thread: Saturday NCAAB Trends and Indexes 2/21)

At this time the sports menu in this thread consists of the NBA, College Basketball, and the NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted here.
When there are a large number of games in the NCAAB, a separate thread may be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Saturday, February 21

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: UConn takes on lowly South Florida, the Hornets meet the Jazz in Utah, and the Penguins take to the ice in Philadelphia.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The top NBA matchup on Saturday has New Orleans in Utah to take on the Jazz. Utah is coming off a big 90-85 win over the Celtics on Thursday, with Mehmet Okur picking up 19 points in the victory. The last time the Hornets and Jazz met on the court was back on January 7, with Utah rolling to an easy 116-90 victory.

There is one afternoon game on the NBA slate for Saturday, with Dwyane Wade and the Heat hosting the Sixers at 3:30pm ET. As well, San Antonio will take on the Wizards in Washington, with Sacramento at Dallas, and Oklahoma City at Golden State. The Warriors couldn't hold off the Lakers in a 129-121 loss on Wednesday night; Stephen Jackson led Golden State with 24 points that game.

The march toward Madness . . .

The top-ranked UConn Huskies will be coming off a rare loss when they host South Florida on Saturday afternoon. Connecticut was bounced 76-68 at home by Pittsburgh on Monday, which dropped them to 24-2 straight-up and 12-10 against-the-spread on the season. South Florida is coming off a 65-40 loss to Georgetown; the Bulls are struggling at 8-17 SU but 13-11 ATS so far this year.

No. 2 Oklahoma will play in Texas on Saturday night, with No. 3 North Carolina at Maryland, No. 4 Pittsburgh hosting DePaul, and No. 5 Memphis at UTEP. As well, it'll be No. 7 Louisville at Cincinnati, and No. 10 Marquette at Georgetown. No. 21 Butler is also back in action on Saturday; they'll play Davidson in a Bracketbuster contest at 12:00pm ET. Wildcats star Stephen Curry is day-to-day with a sprained ankle, and he missed Davidson's loss to Citadel on Wednesday.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Penguins and Flyers will meet in Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon in one of 13 games on the National Hockey League schedule. Pittsburgh picked up a victory for new head coach Dan Bylsma on Thursday night, as Sergei Gonchar scored his first goal of the season in a 5-4 win over Montreal. The Flyers are coming off a 6-3 win over the Sabres on Thursday night, with Mike Richards scoring twice. Philadelphia goalie Martin Biron picked up his third straight victory.

There are three other NHL matinees on Saturday, with Chicago at Dallas, Phoenix at Los Angeles, and Ottawa at Montreal. That Sens/Habs matchup is part of the annual Hockey Day in Canada event up north, with Vancouver at Toronto and Calgary at Edmonton later in the day. Rounding out the Saturday slate: Atlanta at San Jose, Anaheim at Columbus, Boston at Florida, the Rangers at Buffalo, New Jersey at the Islanders, Detroit at Minnesota, and Nashville at St. Louis. The Blues beat the Predators by a score of 2-1 in Nashville on Thursday.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

NASCAR hits the track for a tune-up race on Saturday, as the Nationwide Series stages the Stater Brothers 300 at Fontana's Auto Club Speedway. Tony Stewart won the first Nationwide Series event of the year last week, claiming the checkered flag in the Camping World 300 at Daytona. Carl Edwards, Clint Bowyer, Kyle Busch, and Greg Biffle rounded out the top five drivers in that race.

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NBA


Saturday, February 21

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3:30 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. MIAMI
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games


8:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. WASHINGTON
San Antonio is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home


9:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. UTAH
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans


9:00 PM SACRAMENTO vs. DALLAS
Sacramento is 3-6-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Dallas
Sacramento is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home


10:30 PM OKLAHOMA CITY vs. GOLDEN STATE
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Oklahoma City is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

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NBA


Saturday, February 21

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New Orleans Hornets at Utah Jazz [NBA | 9 PM ET]

Hornets: New Orleans has lost in its last five trips to Salt Lake City and is coming off a tough overtime loss against the Lakers on Friday. The Hornets got a season-high 31 points from Rasual Butler but saw point guard Chris Paul foul out in the extra session on a controversial foul against LA's Kobe Bryant. The Lakers also held a 32-15 advantage at the free-throw line, which helped negate a 32-19 surge by New Orleans in the fourth quarter that tied the game in an eventual 115-111 loss.

Hornets are 1-5-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The OVER is 7-3 in New Orleans' last 10 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Morris Peterson (foot) is doubtful.
F Tyson Chandler (toe) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 96

Jazz (-7, O/U 198.5): Utah owner Larry Miller passed away on Friday following a battle with diabetes, and the team should be extra motivated to win their fourth game in a row overall and seventh straight at home. “This is a sad day for me, our team, the fans of the Utah Jazz and the NBA,” Jazz point guard Deron Williams said. “Mr. Miller was a terrific man and friend. He changed the lives of thousands of people. We have all been blessed by his generosity and love for this community, and I am blessed to call him my friend. He gave us a lot of joy and we will miss him.”

Jazz are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games vs. Southwest Division.
The OVER is 13-5 in Utah's last 18 games vs. Western Conference.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 104

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NHL


Saturday, February 21

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1:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Pittsburgh's last 22 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games


3:00 PM CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Chicago is 2-10-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 16-7-1 SU in its last 24 games when playing Chicago
Dallas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago


3:00 PM OTTAWA vs. MONTREAL
Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ottawa is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Montreal is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games


4:00 PM ATLANTA vs. SAN JOSE
Atlanta is 1-7-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Jose
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games


4:00 PM PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Los Angeles's last 14 games at home


7:00 PM ANAHEIM vs. COLUMBUS
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home


7:00 PM BOSTON vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston


7:00 PM NEW JERSEY vs. NY ISLANDERS
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the NY Islanders last 17 games when playing New Jersey


7:00 PM NY RANGERS vs. BUFFALO
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Buffalo
NY Rangers are 8-15 SU in their last 23 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 7 games at home


7:00 PM VANCOUVER vs. TORONTO
Vancouver is 8-13-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Vancouver's last 11 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games


8:00 PM DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-7-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit


8:30 PM NASHVILLE vs. ST. LOUIS
Nashville is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
St. Louis is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Nashville


10:00 PM CALGARY vs. EDMONTON
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Calgary's last 12 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Edmonton's last 12 games when playing at home against Calgary

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NBA


Saturday, February 21

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New Orleans Hornets at Utah Jazz (-8, 199)

Under the ownership of Larry Miller, the Utah Jazz have been one of the NBA's most stable teams over the past two decades.

A day after his death, the Jazz take the court Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets seeking their fourth straight win overall and seventh in a row at home.

Miller, who was 64, died of complications from type 2 diabetes. His wife said she was able to tell him about the Jazz's most recent win - a 90-85 victory over the defending champion Celtics on Thursday.

Utah said it will observe a moment of silence before Saturday's game.

"This is a sad day for me, our team, the fans of the Utah Jazz and the NBA," Jazz point guard Deron Williams said. "Mr. Miller was a terrific man and friend. He changed the lives of thousands of people. We have all been blessed by his generosity and love for this community, and I am blessed to call him my friend. He gave us a lot of joy and we will miss him."

Miller's death could bring added motivation for the Jazz, who hold a half-game lead over Phoenix for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Utah, which has won six of seven, is coming off two of its biggest wins of the season - a four-point victory over the Lakers before the All-Star break and Thursday's win over the Celtics.

The win improved Utah to 23-6 at home - the fifth-best home record in the NBA. The Jazz have held opponents to 90 or fewer points in four of their last six home games.

New Orleans (32-21) is very familiar with how difficult it is to play in Salt Lake City. The Hornets have lost five straight there, averaging 83.0 points in those games while getting outscored by an average of 22 points during that stretch.

Utah won the most recent meeting at EnergySolutions Arena, 116-90 on Jan. 7.

The Hornets will looking to bounce back from a 115-111 overtime loss to the Lakers on Friday. New Orleans had won four of its previous six, holding opponents to 91.0 points.

Tyson Chandler was on the bench after returning to the Hornets following the reversal of his trade to Oklahoma City because of a failed physical. He hasn't played since Jan. 19 because of a left ankle injury, although the reason the Thunder gave was because of a supposed toe injury.

It's not known when Chandler will return, but the Hornets could use his inside presence. They gave up 50 points in the paint to the Lakers and surrendered 52 to the Jazz in January.

Pick: Jazz



Oklahoma Thunder at Golden State Warriors (-8.5, 228.5)

Golden State (19-36) won four of five before the All-Star break - with the victories coming at home over playoff contenders Phoenix, Utah, New York and Portland.

The Warriors attempted to carry the momentum over past the break Wednesday, but lost 129-121 to the Los Angeles Lakers - owners of the NBA's best record.

Stephen Jackson and Corey Maggette each scored 24 points in the loss while Jamal Crawford added 23. Golden State, the second-highest scoring team in the NBA at 107.7 points per game, is averaging 121.5 points during this homestand.

Jackson is averaging 26.6 points this month, but has played at least 45 minutes in four games during February and criticized Nelson's handling of the team's lineup.

"I could have came out when (Bryant) came out," said Jackson, who guarded the Lakers' superstar. "He got a lot of rest. I think the thing to do was take me out when he came out of the game."

Jackson doesn't figure to get much rest Saturday when the Warriors host Oklahoma City (13-42), which has beaten them twice this season despite being tied for the second-worst record in the NBA. Jackson missed Golden State's only win against the Thunder because of a sprained left hand, but played more than 40 minutes in both losses, averaging 23.0 points.

Second-year star Kevin Durant had another solid game. Three nights after finishing with a career-high 47 points in a loss to the Hornets, Durant went 12 of 23 from the floor and finished with 35 points.

He has had two 40-point games in his last four contests against the Warriors.

Pick: Over


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NHL


Saturday, February 21

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Ice picks: Saturday's best NHL bets
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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers (+130, 5.5)

The Boston Bruins had lost four straight for the first time this season heading into their latest game, but all they needed to get back in the win column was a matchup with a Southeast Division opponent.

Another one probably won't hurt.

The Bruins look to continue their dominance over the Southeast when they continue a five-game road trip Saturday night against the Florida Panthers, whom they've beaten convincingly in their first two meetings.

Boston (40-10-8) has the most points in the NHL but picked up only two from Feb. 7-14, going 0-2-2 in that span.

After one-goal losses in New Jersey and Nashville to begin this trip, the Bruins headed to Carolina on Tuesday and completed a season sweep of the Hurricanes, getting goals from five players in a 5-1 victory.

Tim Thomas made 30 saves in a 4-2 home win over the Panthers on Nov. 21, and Manny Fernandez beat Florida 4-0 at the BankAtlantic Center on Dec. 6.

Thomas was excellent as usual Tuesday, holding an opponent to one goal for the fourth time in his last six starts. The most significant development out of the win in Carolina, though, was a pair of power-play goals. The Bruins had been 2-for-36 with a manpower advantage in their last nine games before Blake Wheeler and Chuck Kobasew converted against the Hurricanes.

The Panthers could use a little confidence against the Bruins considering they may see them in the postseason. Florida has 66 points, putting it in a tie with Buffalo for seventh place in the East.

The Panthers will be closing a five-game homestand Saturday after splitting the first four contests. Florida earned an impressive 4-0 victory over Atlantic-leading New Jersey on Tuesday, only to fall 4-0 to Chicago on Thursday.

Pick: Florida



Nashville Predators at St. Louis Blues (-130, 5.5)

The two teams close a home-and-home series Saturday at the Scottrade Center, as St. Louis looks to remain undefeated in regulation against Nashville.

The Blues (25-26-7) have recorded a point in all five meetings with the Predators (27-28-4) this season, going 4-0-1 in the season series. The Central Division rivals met Thursday in Nashville, with St. Louis winning 2-1 in overtime - the third time this season a game between the teams has gone beyond regulation.

With both clubs needing to gain ground to reach the postseason - Nashville is one point ahead of St. Louis but four behind Edmonton for the final playoff spot in the West - neither is surprised by the competitive nature of their matchups.

St. Louis has won three of its last four overall and is 9-3-4 since Jan. 15.

Former Predators goaltender Chris Mason made 28 saves Thursday, improving to 7-3-3 with a 1.61 goals-against average since Jan. 21. He is 2-0-1 with a 1.25 GAA this season against Nashville, which traded him to the Blues last June.

While the meetings in Nashville have been close, the Blues have dominated this series recently at the Scottrade Center. St. Louis has outscored the Predators 11-5 in two home meetings this season and is 5-1-1 in the last seven games against them on home ice.

One of the few positives for Nashville's offense recently has been Steve Sullivan, who has played in 18 games since returning from a back injury which had sidelined him since February 2007. He has scored all three of Nashville's goals over the last two games.

Pick: St. Louis


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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, February 21

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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 26) at MIAMI (28 - 25) - 2/21/2009, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (36 - 17) at WASHINGTON (13 - 42) - 2/21/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (12 - 44) at DALLAS (32 - 22) - 2/21/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (32 - 21) at UTAH (32 - 23) - 2/21/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
UTAH is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 80-65 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 6-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 42) at GOLDEN STATE (19 - 36) - 2/21/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 60-75 ATS (-22.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 26-40 ATS (-18.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 38-60 ATS (-28.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-5 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, February 21

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PITTSBURGH (28-25-0-6, 62 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (31-16-0-9, 71 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 28-31 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 1-9 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 6-11 ATS (-9.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-3 ATS (+4.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-28 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-37 ATS (+63.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-39 ATS (-22.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 80-78 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-34 ATS (-34.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-19 ATS (-17.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 18-7 (+10.3 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 18-7-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
17 of 23 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+10.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (33-16-0-7, 73 pts.) at DALLAS (29-21-0-7, 65 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 16-7 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 24-15 ATS (+40.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-5 ATS (+10.0 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 34-20 ATS (+54.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 34-29 ATS (+76.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 33-34 ATS (+83.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-4 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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OTTAWA (22-26-0-9, 53 pts.) at MONTREAL (30-22-0-7, 67 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 22-35 ATS (+58.6 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 21-31 ATS (-19.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 17-28 ATS (-18.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 27-43 ATS (-35.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 20-22 ATS (-8.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 21-24 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 10-9-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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ATLANTA (21-32-0-6, 48 pts.) at SAN JOSE (39-8-0-9, 87 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 31-61 ATS (+101.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-23 ATS (+35.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 60-29 ATS (+24.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 15-19 ATS (-26.2 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 24-25 ATS (-24.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 1-0-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (26-28-0-5, 57 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (25-23-0-9, 59 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 47-81 ATS (-38.8 Units) in February games since 1996.
PHOENIX is 11-27 ATS (+41.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 70-63 ATS (+143.8 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 26-20 ATS (+54.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 83-108 ATS (+197.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 8-16 ATS (+24.3 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 12-7 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 12-7-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
11 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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VANCOUVER (29-21-0-8, 66 pts.) at TORONTO (21-26-0-11, 53 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 11-16 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VANCOUVER is 26-36 ATS (-19.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 17-7 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 23-16 ATS (+42.6 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-23 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-22 ATS (+39.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
TORONTO is 3-12 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 0-6 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 2-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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BOSTON (40-9-0-9, 89 pts.) at FLORIDA (29-21-0-8, 66 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 19-11 ATS (+33.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
FLORIDA is 11-6 ATS (+17.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BOSTON is 40-18 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 22-4 ATS (+15.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 35-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 8-2 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-6 ATS (+9.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 15-5 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 96-110 ATS (+219.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-4 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (38-18-0-3, 79 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (17-35-0-6, 40 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 38-21 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 24-10 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 12-2 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 8-1 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NEW JERSEY is 17-6 ATS (+8.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 24-15 ATS (+40.5 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 29-57 ATS (-34.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 15-35 ATS (+50.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 12-8-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (31-22-0-6, 68 pts.) at BUFFALO (30-23-0-6, 66 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 149-103 ATS (+20.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 18-22 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 26-36 ATS (-26.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 10-6 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 10-6-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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ANAHEIM (28-27-0-5, 61 pts.) at COLUMBUS (30-23-0-6, 66 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 28-32 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 8-13 ATS (-10.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
ANAHEIM is 16-22 ATS (-15.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 30-29 ATS (+59.0 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 146-139 ATS (+299.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 16-40 ATS (+67.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 9-18 ATS (-9.7 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
COLUMBUS is 4-7 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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DETROIT (39-12-0-8, 86 pts.) at MINNESOTA (28-24-0-4, 60 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-2 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (27-28-0-4, 58 pts.) at ST LOUIS (25-26-0-7, 57 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 10-6 ATS (+17.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NASHVILLE is 57-54 ATS (+129.1 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 121-83 ATS (+24.3 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 13-8 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 13-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
13 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)

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CALGARY (34-18-0-6, 74 pts.) at EDMONTON (29-25-0-4, 62 pts.) - 2/21/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 70-70 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 29-26 ATS (-2.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 37-27 ATS (+70.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-10 ATS (+27.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-10 ATS (+25.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CALGARY is 10-3 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 9-10 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 10-9-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
13 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.8 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, 2/21/2009

PHILADELPHIA at MIAMI, 3:35 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 6-1 Under in February
MIAMI: 8-2 ATS after allowing 105+ points

SAN ANTONIO at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 1-5 ATS vs. Southeast Division
WASHINGTON: 8-0 Over in February

SACRAMENTO at DALLAS, 9:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 2-8 ATS where both teams score 100+ points
DALLAS: 12-9 ATS off SU loss

NEW ORLEANS at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 3-11 ATS as an underdog
UTAH: 15-2 ATS at home off non-conf game

OKLAHOMA CITY at GOLDEN STATE, 10:35 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 25-15 ATS off SU loss
GOLDEN STATE: 9-0 Over at home revenging home loss

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Dunkel


Boston at Florida
The Panthers look to bounce back from a 4-0 loss to Chicago their last time out and build on their 7-3 record when scoring 1 or fewer goals in their previous game. Florida is the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Game 1-2: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 10.665; Philadelphia 10.416
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-165); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+145); Under

Game 3-4: Chicago at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 13.061; Dallas 12.486
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-110); Over

Game 5-6: Ottawa at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.462; Montreal 12.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-165); Over

Game 7-8: Atlanta at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.871; San Jose 12.490
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-375); 6
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-375); Over

Game 9-10: Phoenix at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.002; Los Angeles 12.235
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-150); Over

Game 11-12: Vancouver at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.586; Toronto 11.568
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-155); 6
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-155); Over

Game 13-14: Boston at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.829; Florida 12.739
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+115); Over

Game 15-16: New Jersey at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.090; NY Islanders 11.655
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-215); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+175); Over

Game 17-18: NY Rangers at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.814; Buffalo 11.793
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-155); Over

Game 19-20: Anaheim at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.945; Columbus 11.759
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+145); Over

Game 21-22: Detroit at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.301; Minnesota 12.048
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-165); Under

Game 23-24: Nashville at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.392; St. Louis 12.441
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-145); Over

Game 25-26: Calgary at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 12.043; Edmonton 12.156
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-105); Over

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NHL
Short Sheet


Saturday, 2/21/2009

PITTSBURGH at PHILADELPHIA, 1:05 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: 1-9 SU AWAY in the second half
PHILADELPHIA: 10-3 SU revenging a same season loss

CHICAGO at DALLAS, 2:05 PM ET
CHICAGO: 15-9 SU AWAY after 2 consecutive non-conference games
DALLAS: 4-12 SU off a home win

OTTAWA at MONTREAL, 3:05 PM ET NHL
OTTAWA: 12-32 SU as an underdog
MONTREAL: 45-21 SU at home after failing to cover 4 of their last 5

ATLANTA at SAN JOSE, 4:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 8-23 SU after a non-conference game
SAN JOSE: 8-1 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 4 straight

PHOENIX at LOS ANGELES, 4:05 PM ET
PHOENIX: 0-7 SU after a home game where both teams score 3+ goals
LOS ANGELES: 14-8 SU after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6

VANCOUVER at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
VANCOUVER: 9-3 SU AWAY off a road win by 2+ goals
TORONTO: 0-6 SU at home in non-conference games

BOSTON at FLORIDA, 7:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 11-1 SU after a win by 3+ goals
FLORIDA: 8-16 SU at home after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

NEW JERSEY at NY ISLANDERS, 7:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 21-7 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders
NY ISLANDERS: 7-21 SU at home after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6

NY RANGERS at BUFFALO, 7:05 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 4-14 SU as a road underdog
BUFFALO: 9-4 SU after playing 2 consecutive road games

ANAHEIM at COLUMBUS, 7:05 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 15-4 SU after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
COLUMBUS: 0-6 SU off a road win scoring 4+ goals

DETROIT at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 2-7 SU AWAY off 2 consecutive home wins by 2+ goals
MINNESOTA: 76-60 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4

NASHVILLE at ST LOUIS, 8:35 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 2-6 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days
ST LOUIS: 10-6 SU vs. division opponents

CALGARY at EDMONTON, 10:05 PM ET NHL
CALGARY: 14-21 SU after scoring 3+ goals in 3 straight
EDMONTON: 15-10 SU on Saturday

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Dunkel


New Orleans at Utah
The Hornets are 3-11 ATS as an underdog and face a Utah team that is 6-1 ATS in the second half of the season. The Jazz are the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has Utah favored by 11. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Game 501-502: Philadelphia at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 118.877; Miami 121.256
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 2 1/2; 192 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 188
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+4 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: San Antonio at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 120.256; Washington 113.708
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 193
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+8); Over

Game 505-506: Sacramento at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 109.513; Dallas 121.567
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 13; 213
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+13); Under

Game 507-508: New Orleans at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.665; Utah 125.846
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 11; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7); Under

Game 509-510: Oklahoma City at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 115.442; Golden State 122.001
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 6 1/2; 234
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 8 1/2; 228
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+8 1/2); Over

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NBA
Write-Up


Saturday, February 21

Hot Teams
-- Spurs won seven of their last ten games. Wizards are 5-4 in last nine.
-- Mavericks are 4-1 vs spread in last five games that followed a loss.
-- Jazz won three in row, six of last seven games; their owner passed away on Friday, after bout with diabetes.
-- Warriors won three of their last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Heat lost six of its last nine games. 76ers are 0-2 since All-Star break, losing by 9-12 points.
-- Kings lost six of last seven games, but covered four of last five.
-- Hornets lost seven of their last ten games.
-- Thunder lost last four games, by 7-14-2-22 points.

Totals
-- Five of last six Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last ten San Antonio games went over the total, as have the Wizards' last ten games.
-- Four of last five Dallas home games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Hornet games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in Thunder's last eleven road games.

Back-to Back
-- Miami is 5-1 vs spread if they have a road game the next day/night.
-- Kings are 7-2 vs spread on road if they played the night before.
-- Hornets are 2-6 vs spread on road if they played the night before.
-- Thunder is 6-3 vs spread if they played the night before.

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NHL
Write-Up


Saturday, February 21

Hot teams
-- Flyers won five of their last six games.
-- Blackhawks won four of their last five games. Dallas won ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Blue Jackets won six of their last seven games.
-- Florida is 7-1 in game after its last eight losses.
-- Sharks won five of their last seven home games.
-- Sabres are 6-1 in game following their last seven losses.
-- Canucks won seven of their last eight games.
-- Devils won five of their last six games.
-- Red Wings won eight of their last ten games.
-- Blues won three of their last four games.
-- Flames won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Penguins are 2-15 in game following their last 17 wins.
-- Canadiens lost three in row, seven of last eight games. Senators lost last two games, 3-2ot/5-2.
-- Kings lost four of their last five games. Coyotes lost nine of their last eleven games.
-- Thrashers lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Rangers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Maple Leafs lost six of their last eight games.
-- Ducks lost their kast three games, allowing 17 goals.
-- Bruins lost four of their last five games.
-- Islanders lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Minnesota lost last three games, scoring total of seven goals.
-- Oilers lost their last two games, both by 4-2 score.

Totals
-- Five of Flyers' last six games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-0-2 in last seven Montreal games.
-- Three of last four Chicago road games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Los Angeles games went over the total.
-- Last three Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Buffalo games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 12-3 in Toronto's last fifteen games.
-- Last three Anaheim games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Boston road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven New Jersey games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Detroit games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-4 in Nashville's last twelve games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in Calgary's last five road games.

Back-to-Back
-- Penguins are 4-5 if they play again the next day/night.
-- Chicago is 2-6 if it plays again the next day/night.
-- Rangers are 6-3 if they play again the next night.
-- Toronto is 4-3 if they play again the next day/night.
-- Ducks are 5-7 if they played the night before.
-- Bruins are 8-2 if they play again the next day/night.
-- Red Wings are 4-4 if they played the night before.

Series Records
-- Penguins are 10-3 in last thirteen games against Philadelphia.
-- Canadiens won last five games against Ottawa.
-- Stars are 0-3 against Dallas this season: 3-6/2-5/2-6.
-- Coyotes are 8-3 in last eleven games against the Kings.
-- Sabres are 2-0 against the Rangers this season: 3-1/2-1.
-- Ducks won five of last six games against Columbus.
-- Bruins won three of last four games against Florida.
-- Devils won their last five games against the Islanders.
-- Detroit won ten of last twelve games against Minnesota.
-- Blues won four of five games vs Nashville this season.
-- Flames lost three of last four visits to Edmonton.