Sunday Trends and Indexes 2/22 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 22

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CHICAGO (25 - 30) at INDIANA (23 - 34) - 2/22/2009, 12:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW YORK (23 - 31) at TORONTO (21 - 36) - 2/22/2009, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 48-66 ATS (-24.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
TORONTO is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
TORONTO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (44 - 12) at PHOENIX (31 - 23) - 2/22/2009, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 98-65 ATS (+26.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 51-27 ATS (+21.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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CHARLOTTE (22 - 33) at HOUSTON (34 - 21) - 2/22/2009, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 49-25 ATS (+21.5 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
HOUSTON is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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DENVER (37 - 18) at MILWAUKEE (27 - 31) - 2/22/2009, 5:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MIAMI (29 - 25) at ORLANDO (40 - 14) - 2/22/2009, 5:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 9-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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LA CLIPPERS (13 - 42) at PORTLAND (34 - 20) - 2/22/2009, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (45 - 10) at MINNESOTA (18 - 36) - 2/22/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 85-70 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 45-28 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 26-7 ATS (+18.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 95-118 ATS (-34.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
MINNESOTA is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 8-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (27 - 26) at CLEVELAND (42 - 11) - 2/22/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) on Sunday games this season.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games this season.
DETROIT is 70-51 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in a road game where the total is between 170 and 179.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 10-6 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-7 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
12 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Short Sheet


Sunday, 2/22/2009

CHICAGO at INDIANA, 12:05 PM ET WGN
CHICAGO: 5-1 ATS in February
INDIANA: 6-16 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins

NEW YORK at TORONTO, 12:05 PM ET
NEW YORK: 9-0 ATS after 8+ consecutive overs
TORONTO: 1-8 ATs at home after a division game

BOSTON at PHOENIX, 2:30 PM ET ABC
BOSTON: 19-7 ATS when playing with 2 days rest
PHOENIX: 1-12 ATS after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7

CHARLOTTE at HOUSTON, 5:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 20-8 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5
HOUSTON: 6-18 ATS after an ATS win

DENVER at MILWAUKEE, 5:05 PM ET
DENVER: 5-1 ATS on Sunday
MILWAUKEE: 7-1 OVER after playing a game as a home underdog

MIAMI at ORLANDO, 5:35 PM ET ESPN
MIAMI: 1-4 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a home favorite
ORLANDO: 14-3 ATS after allowing 80 points or less

LA CLIPPERS at PORTLAND, 6:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 2-8 ATS after a division game
PORTLAND: 9-2 ATS off a DD home win

LA LAKERS at MINNESOTA, 7:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 17-6 ATS in February
MINNESOTA: 1-13 ATS at home revenging a home loss

DETROIT at CLEVELAND, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
DETROIT: 0-10 ATS on Sunday
CLEVELAND: 11-3 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

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Sunday, 2/22/2009

WISCONSIN at MICHIGAN ST, 3:00 PM ET ESPN
WISCONSIN: 21-9 ATS in road games
MICHIGAN ST: 1-8 ATS after covering 5 or 6 of their last 7

MASSACHUSETTS at ST JOSEPHS, 2:00 PM ET
MASSACHUSETTS: 6-0 ATS AWAY off a conference loss
ST JOSEPHS: 3-12 ATS at home after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6

VILLANOVA at SYRACUSE, 1:00 PM ET CBS
VILLANOVA: 8-2 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
SYRACUSE: 4-13 ATS off a home win scoring 85+

CLEMSON at GEORGIA TECH, 1:00 PM ET
CLEMSON: 23-11 ATS off a home win
GEORGIA TECH: 0-6 ATS after a loss by 15+

GEORGE WASHINGTON at XAVIER, 1:00 PM ET
GEORGE WASHINGTON: 7-17 ATS as a road underdog or pick
XAVIER: 7-0 ATS after 4 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers

ST BONAVENTURE at TEMPLE, 2:00 PM ET
ST BONAVENTURE: 22-42 ATS after a loss by 15+
TEMPLE: 10-2 ATS at home in February

DUQUESNE at LASALLE, 2:00 PM ET
DUQUESNE: 10-3 OVER after 2 straight conference losses
LASALLE: 1-8 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

NORTHWESTERN at MINNESOTA, 7:00 PM ET BIG 10
NORTHWESTERN: 29-13 ATS AWAY in February
MINNESOTA: 4-15 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog

W VIRGINIA at RUTGERS, 3:00 PM ET
W VIRGINIA: 20-8 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days
RUTGERS: 5-16 ATS after covering 4 of their last 5

MICHIGAN at IOWA, 5:00 PM ET BIG 10
MICHIGAN: 36-61 ATS as a road underdog or pick
IOWA: 6-1 UNDER when playing with 7 or more days rest

SETON HALL at ST JOHNS, 5:00 PM ET
SETON HALL: 8-2 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
ST JOHNS: 4-12 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3

WAKE FOREST at DUKE, 7:45 PM ET FSN
WAKE FOREST: 5-15 ATS after 3+ consecutive overs
DUKE: 8-1 ATS at home off an ATS loss where the team won SU as a favorite

NEW ORLEANS at LA-LAFAYETTE, 8:15 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 15-4 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4
LA-LAFAYETTE: 0-7 ATS after scoring 60 points or less 2 straight

ARIZONA at ARIZONA ST, 10:00 PM ET FSN
ARIZONA: 4-14 ATS when playing with 7 or more days rest
ARIZONA ST: 14-7 ATS in all games

WRITE-IN GAME

ILLINOIS at OHIO ST, 1:00 PM ET CBS
ILLINOIS: 11-1 UNDER after 3 consecutive conference games
OHIO ST: 5-1 ATS after 1 or more consecutive overs

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Sunday, 2/22/2009

COLORADO at CAROLINA, 3:05 PM ET
COLORADO: 22-10 SU in non-conference games
CAROLINA: 13-22 SU after a win by 3+ goals

PITTSBURGH at WASHINGTON, 12:35 PM ET NBC
PITTSBURGH: 2-8 SU off a division win
WASHINGTON: 21-6 SU as a home favorite

BOSTON at TAMPA BAY, 5:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 9-2 SU when playing on BB days
TAMPA BAY: 7-19 SU after 2+ consecutive losses

TORONTO at NY RANGERS, 8:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 7-21 SU after playing a home game
NY RANGERS: 4-1 SU after having lost 8 or more of their last 10

MINNESOTA at CHICAGO, 7:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 15-6 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
CHICAGO: 0-6 SU at home when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Write-Up


Early Games

Sunday, February 22

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won seven of last ten games, are 9-1-1 in last eleven.
-- Knicks are 2-0 since All-Star break, covered 12 of their last 15 games.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers are 0-4 vs spread in game after their last four wins.
-- Raptors lost nine of their last ten games.

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Chicago games went over the total.
-- Knicks' last ten games all went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Pacers are 8-5-1 vs spread if they play again the next day.
-- Knicks are 4-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.

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Early Games

Sunday, February 22

Hot teams
-- Penguins won last two games (5-4/5-4) but are 3-15 in game after their last 18 wins. Washington won three of its last four games.
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Cold teams
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Totals
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Washington games.
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Back-to-Back
-- Penguins are 0-4 if they won the day/night before.
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Series Records
-- Penguins lost three of last four games against Washington.
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Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns [ABC | 2:30 PM ET]

Celtics: Boston's defense will be tested without All-Star Kevin Garnett, who will miss 2-3 weeks with a strained muscle behind his right knee. Garnett's absence should make it easier for the Suns to run-and-gun, as the Celtics will be hard-pressed to stay on course with their season average of just 92 points allowed per game. However, if this turns out to be a game decided by guards, Boston still might have an advantage. The Celtics are a perfect 9-0 this season when point guard Rajon Rondo scores 18 points or more.

Celtics are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games.
The UNDER is 3-0 in Boston's last 3 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Kevin Garnett (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 110

Suns (-2, O/U 222): Phoenix has scored 140 points or more in all three games played since the All-Star break, thanks in part to interim head coach Alvin Gentry. The Suns did not miss Amare Stoudemire in a 140-118 win over Oklahoma City on Friday, but they certainly could use him against the Celtics. Stoudemire is expected to miss the rest of the season with a detached retina, and this meeting with Boston could be played to a much different tempo. “I can promise you we are not going to get 140 Sunday, not against Boston,” said Gentry.

Suns are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games overall.
The OVER is 4-0 in Phoenix's last 4 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Amare Stoudemire (eye) is OUT.
F Grant Hill (foot) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 112



Miami Heat at Orlando Magic [ESPN | 5:30 PM ET]

Heat: Miami could be a dangerous team in the second half of the season if newly acquired big man Jermaine O'Neal plays up to his potential. O'Neal improved in his second game with the Heat on Saturday, totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 97-91 win over Philadelphia after scoring 13 in his debut on Wednesday. “I felt so much more comfortable tonight than I felt the previous night,” O’Neal said. “I’ve been working hard and we feel like we have a chance to keep building from here.”

Heat are 2-8-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Miami's last 10 games vs. Southeast Division.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 89 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Magic (-9, O/U 192): Rafer Alston's first game with Orlando shouldn't be judged on how many points he scored, as the veteran point guard contributed in several other ways during a 92-80 win at Charlotte on Friday. Alston was dealt to the Magic at the trade deadline as a replacement for the injured Jameer Nelson and scored only three points on 1-of-9 shooting. But he did dish out eight assists with just one turnover while totaling three steals. “Everywhere I looked, I had a weapon to pass it to,” Alston said. “I think point guards in this league would love to be in that situation. Everywhere you turn, you’ve got a guy who can flat-out shoot it or can drive it and finish.”

Magic are 24-10 ATS in their last 34 games overall.
The UNDER is 12-5 in Orlando's last 17 home games.

Key Injuries - G Jameer Nelson (shoulder) is OUT.
F Rashard Lewis (head) is probable.
G Mickael Pietrus (wrist) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 98



Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Pistons: Detroit will look to avoid losing six straight for the first time in more than five years following an 83-79 setback at home on Thursday. “We lost again,” Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey said. “I don’t know. I really can’t explain anything anymore. We just keep losing, and now we’ve got some great teams to play.” The Pistons are just 2-10 at The Palace of Auburn Hills since January 13th but have surprisingly won four of the last five regular-season meetings at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena.

Pistons are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 Sunday games.
The UNDER is 12-3 in Detroit's last 15 Sunday games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 82

Cavs (-9, O/U 180): Cleveland star LeBron James is coming off another unreal performance on Friday in a 111-103 win at Milwaukee, making insiders wonder what he will do for an encore. James totaled 55 points and also dished out nine assists, hitting a career-best eight 3-pointers in the process. He scored 24 points in the third quarter alone, including 16 in a stretch of less than three minutes. “Just got in the zone, man,” James said. “I saw a few go down, so I just kept going at it, man. Every shot that I made tonight, every shot that we all made tonight, we needed.”

Cavs are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 home games.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Cleveland's last 8 games vs. Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries - G Delonte West (wrist) is day-to-day.
F Sasha Pavlovic (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 98 (Side Play of the Day)


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Wisconsin at #5 Michigan State [ESPN | 3 PM ET]

Wisconsin: The Badgers are playing great defense again, which is the main reason they have won five in a row following a six-game losing streak. They had surrendered 68.3 points per game on 50 percent shooting during their skid but have allowed an average of just 49.4 points on less than 42 percent shooting during their winning streak. Wisconsin has lost the last three meetings at Michigan State but won the last game between the teams last March 15 in Madison, 65-63.

Wisconsin is 14-6-1 ATS in its last 21 road games.
The UNDER is 4-1 in Wisconsin's last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 59

Michigan State (-8.5, O/U 126): The Spartans will try to bounce back from a terrible performance in a 72-54 loss at Purdue on Tuesday. They shot a season-low 32.7 percent from the field and tied a season high with 22 turnovers. “I don’t feel good about a performance like this in a big-time game,” Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said. "I was elated (at halftime) because we did not play well. Then, in the second half, I guess that was a meltdown on our part. Purdue created some turnovers, but some of that other stuff like dribbling it off our foot was borderline ridiculous.”

Home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-3 in Michigan State's last 11 home games.

Key Injuries - F Raymar Morgan (mononucleosis) has returned.

PROJECTED SCORE: 67


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Sunday, February 22

Notes on today's games.............

Streaky Wisconsin has gone 3W-6L-5W in Big 11; they're 1-2 as Big 11 road dog, losing away games by 13-4-7-3 pts. Michigan State won three of last four games; they're 2-4 as Big 11 home favorite, with home wins by 9-6-29-28 points- they lost to Northwestern, Penn State at home. Home team won last seven games in this series.

St Joe's (+2.5) won 68-64 at UMass two weeks ago, holding UMass to 38.1% from floor, but Hawks lost last three games, by 2-7-2 pts- they are 4-1 at home in A-14, 2-2 as home favorite, winning in Philly by 6-9-1-8 points. Minutemen lost three of last four games, are 1-2 as road dog, losing away games by 5-5-2-8 points.

Syracuse (+6) lost 102-85 at Villanova 15 days ago, as Wildcats led by 18 at half, shooting 54.5% for game. Villanova won seven of its last eight games- they're 1-2 as Big East home underdog, 3-3 SU on road, losing on Big East road by 7 at Marquette, 6 at UConn, 21 at West Va. Syracuse is 3-5 in its last eight games, but 4-2 as a Big East home favorite.

Georgia Tech (+12) lost 73-59 at Clemson Jan 25, getting outscored by 23-10 on foul line; Tech is 1-11 in ACC, losing last five games, by 4-1-5- 21-18 points- they're 4-4 as ACC home dog, 1-1 at home. Clemson split its last four games; they're 3-2 on ACC road, winning by 19-4-10 points they've covered all seven of their ACC wins this season.

George Washington is 4-1 as A-14 road underdog, losing road games by 5-4-10-8-9 points- they covered four of last five games overall, are 2-2 SU in last four games after 0-7 start in league. Xavier lost three of their last four games, but all three losses were on road- they're 5-1 as a home favorite in league play, winning by 26-20-22-2-9-35 points.

St Bonaventure is 3-2 as A-14 road underdog, losing last four road games by 12-16-7-28 points- they covered three of last four games, splitting its last four after a 2-6 start. Temple won its last four games, by 6-2-5-27 points; they're 4-0-1 as A-14 home favorite, winning home games by 7- 25-27-6-27 points. Bonnies lost last three trips here by 19-24-39 points.

Underdog won four of last five Duquesne-LaSalle games, with Duquesne winning three of last four visits here. Dukes lost three of last four overall are 2-3 on A-14 road, with losses by 1-4-4 points (1-2 as road underdog) Explorers are 1-3 as A-14 favorite, 1-2 at home; they're 2-3 at home in A-14 play, beating George Washington by 10, St Joe's by 7.

Minnesota lost four of last five games, needs to right ship to get into the NCAA's; they lost 74-65 (+1) at Northwestern Jan 18, as Wildcats shot 21-27 from foul line, Gophers 5-11. Minnesota is 2-2 as a home favorite in Big 11, winning home games by 9-20-23-8 points. Wildcats are 1-4 as Big 11 road underdog, losing away games by 4-29-9-5 points.

West Virginia lost its last three road games, but covered last four times it was favored; their two road wins are by 26 at Seton Hall. at Georgetown by 17- they covered six of their seven Big East wins. Rutgers lost four in a row but covered three of the four- they're 2-2 as road underdog in Big East games, losing at home by 6-5-16-19-5 points (they beat DePaul).

ESPN has Michigan as last team out of NCAAs this morning; they beat Iowa 64-49 at home (-7) Jan 11, holding Hawkeyes to 38.9% from floor and forcing 18 turnovers. Wolverines are 2-4 on Big 11 road, winning in OT at both Indiana, Northwestern. Iowa lost six of its last seven games; they're 3-3 SU at home in conference games.

St John's (+5) lost 91-81 at Seton Hall Feb 5 (was 45-29 at half); Storm lost last four games, all by 10+ points- they're 3-3 at home in conference games, though, beating Notre Dame, Rutgers, South Florida. Pirates are 9-2 vs spread in last 11 games; they're 2-4 on Big East road, winning at Rutgers, DePaul; they're 6-2 vs spread if spread is less than 10.

Duke (-1) lost 70-68 at Wake Forest Jan 28, loss that started current 3-4 skid; they shot only 33.3% in that game, 4-22 from arc. Blue Devils are 3-3 as ACC home favorite, winning home games by 25-17-41-25-3 pts. Deacons lost last three road games by 2-27-6 points; they're 2-4 in ACC if they allow 76+ points, 5-0 if they don't.

Louisiana-Lafayette (-1) lost 61-58 at New Orleans Jan 8; they were 4-7 on foul line, Privateers 26-37; both teams shot under 39% for the game. ULL lost five of last seven games, is 5-2 at home in Sun Belt, winning its last three at home by 2-17-3 points. UNO lost five of last seven games; they're 0-7 on Sun Belt road, losing by 6-15-10-11-3-10-10 points.

Arizona State (-2.5) won 53-47 in Tucson Jan 21, in game where teams both shot under 30%, yes 30% from floor; Wildcats are 7-0 since losing that game, but five of those seven games were at home- they're 1-3 as a Pac-10 road dog, losing away games by 14-16-1-23 points. Sun Devils won their last four games, all by 7+ points, allowing 53.8 ppg.

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Update

Sunday, February 22

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won seven of last ten games, are 9-1-1 in last eleven.
-- Knicks are 2-0 since All-Star break, covered 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Bobcats covered five of their last six games. Rockets won four of their last five games.
-- Nuggets won seven of their last nine games.
-- Cavaliers won three in row, seven of last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers are 0-4 vs spread in game after their last four wins.
-- Raptors lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Celtics split last six games, are without Garnett now.
-- Pistons lost last five games, are 0-9 vs spread in last nine.

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Chicago games went over the total.
-- Knicks' last ten games all went over the total.
-- Last Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Last three Charlotte road games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Denver games stayed under the total.
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-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Pacers are 8-5-1 vs spread if they play again the next day.
-- Knicks are 4-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Celtics are 8-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
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All Remaining Games

Sunday, February 22

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won seven of last ten games, are 9-1-1 in last eleven.
-- Knicks are 2-0 since All-Star break, covered 12 of their last 15 games.
-- Bobcats covered five of their last six games. Rockets won four of their last five games.
-- Nuggets won seven of their last nine games.
-- Magic won four of their last five games.
-- Portland won four of its last five games.
-- Lakers won three in row, 10 of last 11 games.
-- Cavaliers won three in row, seven of last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers are 0-4 vs spread in game after their last four wins.
-- Raptors lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Celtics split last six games, are without Garnett now.
-- Bucks are 3-4 in their last seven home games.
-- Heat lost three of their last four road games.
-- Clippers lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Minnesota lost six of its last seven games.
-- Pistons lost last five games, are 0-9 vs spread in last nine.

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Chicago games went over the total.
-- Knicks' last ten games all went over the total.
-- Last Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Last three Charlotte road games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-3-1 in Miami's last ten games.
-- Nine of last ten Clipper games went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Laker games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Pacers are 8-5-1 vs spread if they play again the next day.
-- Knicks are 4-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Celtics are 8-4 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Denver is 8-3-1 vs spread if it plays again the next night.
-- Miami is 3-8 vs spread if it played the day/night before.
-- Clippers are 6-4-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.

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All Remaining Games

Sunday, February 22

Hot teams
-- Penguins won last two games (5-4/5-4) but are 3-15 in game after their last 18 wins. Washington won three of its last four games.
-- Hurricanes won three of their last four games. Colorado won last three games, scoring 13 goals.
-- Chicago won last four games, outscoring foes 18-6.

Cold teams
-- Bruins lost five of their last six games. Lightning lost last three games, outscored by total of 14-5.
-- Rangers lost nine of last eleven games. Toronto lost seven of last nine.
-- Minnesota lost three of its last four games.

Totals
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Washington games.
-- Six of last nine Carolina games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in Rangers' last eleven home games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Chicago's last six home games.

Back-to-Back
-- Penguins are 0-4 if they won the day/night before.
-- Bruins are 8-2 if they played the night before.
-- Rangers are 6-3 if they played the night before.
-- Blackhawks are 6-2 of they played the night before.

Series Records
-- Penguins lost three of last four games against Washington.
-- Colorado won last two games vs Carolina, 5-2/5-4.
-- Bruins are 11-3 in last fourteen games against Tampa Bay.
-- Underdog is 6-4 in last ten Ranger-Toronto games.
-- Minnesota won five of last six visits to Chicago.