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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:37 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, February 25

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Duke and UConn look for college hoops wins, the Celtics go to SoCal, and the Sharks and Red Wings hit the ice in Detroit.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The Celtics will be looking to cruise to an easy victory on Wednesday night when they arrive in Los Angeles to take on the Clippers. Boston (46-12 straight-up, 33-25 against-the-spread) trounced the Nuggets in their last contest, winning 114-76 despite Kevin Garnett's absence. Los Angeles (14-43 SU, 22-35 ATS) is actually coming off a victory as well, as they beat Golden State 118-105 in their last game.

The Celtics/Clippers matchup will serve to finish off the NBA's schedule for Wednesday night; there are 10 other games set to tip off earlier in the evening. Starting things off are Philadelphia at Washington and Memphis at Indiana, followed by Orlando at New York, Chicago at New Jersey, Utah at Minnesota, Detroit at New Orleans, Milwaukee at Dallas, Portland at San Antonio, and Atlanta at Denver. As well, the Bobcats will be in Sacramento for a 10pm ET start.

The march toward Madness . . .

Connecticut, which has been dropped to No. 2 in the rankings this week, will try to get back to impressing voters on Wednesday night when they play on the road against No. 8 Marquette. The Huskies lost 76-68 to Pittsburgh last Monday, then beat South Florida 64-50 to sit at 25-2 SU and 12-11 ATS. The Golden Eagles are coming off a win over Georgetown, and they're at 23-4 SU and 11-10-1 ATS.

There are three other Top-10 teams in action on Wednesday, with No. 7 Duke at Maryland, Iowa at No. 9 Michigan State, and No. 10 Villanova at DePaul. As well, it'll be Kansas State at No. 11 Missouri, Virginia Tech at No. 12 Clemson, and Texas Tech at No. 25 Texas. The Longhorns are coming off a big upset win over Oklahoma on Saturday, getting 23 points from A.J. Abrams in the 73-68 victory.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

A marquee Western Conference clash highlights the National Hockey League's schedule for Wednesday night, with the Sharks on the road to take on the Red Wings. At 41-8-9 San Jose is coming off a 1-0 blanking of the Stars on Monday night. Evgeni Nabokov made 29 saves in that win, while Devin Setoguchi had the lone Sharks goal. The 39-13-8 Wings fell 5-2 to the Wild in their last game on Saturday. Tomas Kopecky and Ville Leino scored the Detroit goals in that defeat.

There are three other games on the ice on Wednesday night, including Los Angeles at Philadelphia, and the Islanders at Pittsburgh. As well, the Rangers will be in Toronto to face the Maple Leafs. New York lost 3-2 in overtime to the Leafs on Sunday, a result which cost Tom Renney his job as the team's head coach. Former Lightning boss John Tortorella will move in behind the Rangers' bench.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Tiger Woods returns to action on Wednesday in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship at Dove Mountain's Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Woods' first-round opponent is Brendan Jones, and the twosome is scheduled to tee off at 12:02pm local time on Wednesday. The Vegas oddsmakers like Woods' chances of winning this event yet again this week, as he's been pegged as the 4/1 favorite.

Phil Mickelson, who won last week's PGA Tour stop, is next at 8/1 odds to win the Match Play Championship, followed by Sergio Garcia at 10/1, Anthony Kim at 15/1, and each of Geoff Ogilvy, Henrik Stenson, Jim Furyk, and Ernie Els at 20/1. Woods won this tournament last year, Stenson in 2007, and Ogilvy in 2006. Steve Stricker, the '01 champ, is listed at just 35/1 odds to get the win this week.

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:37 AM

Six-pack for Wednesday

We're looking at some of the best minor league prospects for all thirty major league baseball teams; today, the Cleveland Indians.....

-- Carlos Santana, C-- Has only been catching for three seasons.

-- Matt LaPorta, OF-- Acquired from Brewers in Sabathia trade.

-- Nick Weglarz, OF-- After four years, finally moving up to AA.

-- Adam Miller, P-- Has only thrown 94 innings the last two years.

-- Beau Mills, 1B-- Son of Boston's bench coach Brad Mills.

-- Lonnie Chisenhall, SS-- Got tossed out of South Carolina after off-field issues surfaced; hit .290 in his first professional season.

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:38 AM

Wednesday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a winter night....

13) How happy did Joe Biden look during President Obama's speech last night? Like the cat that swallowed the freakin' canary.

12) Not surprisingly, John McCain didn't look quite as happy. The woman in the green dress behind the President jumped up out of her chair so much, she must have needed a whirlpool afterwards.

11) If I'm an NFL GM and I'm putting together my draft board for the April 25 draft, I'm valueing how a kid played in games more than how the kid worked out at the Combine.

10) NFL free agency starts Friday, the unofficial start of '09 season. Buccaneers have $55M to spend in free agency, the most any team has ever had to spend. All they have to do now is spend it well.

9) Brutal, agonizing loss for Nebraska last night, blowing game they led by 13 at half, as Texas A&M stuck a trey at buzzer to pull out a road win..........San Diego State also lost last night when they led by 13 at the half against BYU. Dismal second half for the Aztecs......

8) Potential second-round matchup in World Match Play tourney on Thursday is Eldrick Woods-Retief Goosen, who was critical of how Woods was limping during US Open last year, before anyone knew how bad his knee injury was. Could be very interesting.

7) Raiders gave punter Lechler a $16M, 4-year contract, more than double the size of any contract given to any punter ever. Weird.

6) It shouldn't, but it baffles me that people wager on spring training games. I mean, basically, the Montgomery Biscuits might be playing the San Antonio Missions, but they're wearing big league uniforms. Have to tons of research to make money that way.

5) It also surprises me, I guess, that the Players' Union doesn't bitch about how long spring training is. After all, they're working for zero extra money for six or seven weeks, no? Only the pitchers need it, but no one ever complains about it. Thank the Lord for small favors.

4) Jets or Giants won't have a Monday night home game for second year in row, because of the construction of a new football stadium in New Jersey, which will house both teams. Traffic is ridiculous due to the construction, so no Monday night home games in the Swamp.

3) Further proof that players win games: you think Billy Donovan is smarter or dumber than two years ago, when he won a national title for second year in a row? He ain't dumber, but he still has a team that is young and learning, and they're struggling to make the NCAAs for first time since winning those two national titles. They're going to get there, I think, but they're really struggling away from home.

2) If you haven't seen it yet, check out YouTube for the half-court shot Devin Harris hit to beat the 76ers at the buzzer Monday night.

1) Wednesday is one of the truly underrated sports days of the year, as spring training games start, there are 32 first round matches at the World Match Play golf tournament, and a full slate of college hoop, as well as NBA and NHL games. Lot of action Wednesday.

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:39 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, February 25

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MEMPHIS (15 - 40) at INDIANA (24 - 35) - 2/25/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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PHILADELPHIA (27 - 28) at WASHINGTON (13 - 43) - 2/25/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 226-275 ATS (-76.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-5 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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CHICAGO (25 - 31) at NEW JERSEY (25 - 32) - 2/25/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 61-75 ATS (-21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-4 straight up against CHICAGO 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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ORLANDO (41 - 14) at NEW YORK (24 - 32) - 2/25/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ORLANDO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
ORLANDO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-3 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (27 - 27) at NEW ORLEANS (33 - 22) - 2/25/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in February games this season.
DETROIT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 128-99 ATS (+19.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 61-42 ATS (+14.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (34 - 23) at MINNESOTA (18 - 37) - 2/25/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 23-45 ATS (-26.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
UTAH is 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in February games this season.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 96-118 ATS (-33.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-32 ATS (-21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-4 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-3 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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PORTLAND (35 - 20) at SAN ANTONIO (37 - 17) - 2/25/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (28 - 31) at DALLAS (33 - 22) - 2/25/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 205-261 ATS (-82.1 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 145-183 ATS (-56.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 33-24 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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ATLANTA (32 - 24) at DENVER (37 - 20) - 2/25/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHARLOTTE (22 - 34) at SACRAMENTO (12 - 46) - 2/25/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 33-23 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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BOSTON (46 - 12) at LA CLIPPERS (14 - 43) - 2/25/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:39 AM

NBA
Write-up

Wednesday, February 25

Hot Teams
-- Pacers are 4-0 vs spread in game after their last four losses.
-- Wizards are 4-1 vs spread in game after their last five losses.
-- Bulls won three of last four games, covered six of last eight.
-- Knicks won three of their last four games. Magic won four of five.
-- Dallas is 6-0 (5-1 vs spread) in game after their last six losses. Bucks won four of last six games, covered seven of last ten.
-- Jazz won, covered eight of their last nine games.
-- Portland won five of its last seven games. Spurs won their last four in a row, allowing just 74 ppg.
-- Celtics won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Grizzlies lost last five games, but are 5-2 vs spread in last seven.
-- 76ers lost last four games, last one on half-court shot at buzzer.
-- Nets lost five of their last six games.
-- Hornets are 5-8 in last 13 games, 2-5 vs spread in last seven. Pistons lost last seven games, are 0-11 vs spread in last 11 games.
-- Minnesota lost eight of last nine games (2-7 vs spread).
-- Hawks lost three of last four games (0-4 vs spread). Nuggets lost last three games, by 17-3-38 points.
-- Bobcats lost their last three games, by 12-21-10 points. Kings lost 16 of last 18 games, but covered four of last five.
-- Clippers lost eleven of their last fifteen games.

Totals
-- Last four Indiana home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in 76ers' last eight games.
-- Eight of last ten Chicago games went over the total.
-- 11 of last 12 New York games went over the total.
-- Four of last five New Orleans games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Dallas games stayed under the total; six of last seven Milwaukee games went over.
-- Six of last eight Portland road games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Bobcats' last four games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Clipper games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Memphis is 4-7 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Bulls are 2-3 vs spread on road if they played the night before.
-- Magic covered five of seven of they played the night before.
-- Detroit is 2-8 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Minnesota is 2-4 vs spread at home if they played on road the night before.
-- Dallas is 4-4 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Spurs are 2-5-1 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Bobcats covered three of last four if they played the night before.

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:40 AM

NBA

Wednesday, February 25

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. INDIANA
Memphis is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Indiana
Memphis is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

7:30 PM CHICAGO vs. NEW JERSEY
Chicago is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Chicago is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Chicago

7:30 PM ORLANDO vs. NEW YORK
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New York
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
New York is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
New York is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

8:00 PM DETROIT vs. NEW ORLEANS
Detroit is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games

8:00 PM UTAH vs. MINNESOTA
Utah is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home

8:30 PM MILWAUKEE vs. DALLAS
Milwaukee is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Milwaukee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Dallas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home

8:30 PM PORTLAND vs. SAN ANTONIO
Portland is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
San Antonio is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Portland

9:00 PM ATLANTA vs. DENVER
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Denver is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta

10:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. SACRAMENTO
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

10:30 PM BOSTON vs. LA CLIPPERS
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
LA Clippers are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games when playing Boston
LA Clippers are 6-15 SU in their last 21 games when playing Boston

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:41 AM

NBA

We will update when added info and projected scores are available.

Wednesday, February 25

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Tips and Trends
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Atlanta Hawks at Denver Nuggets [9 PM ET]

Hawks:

Hawks are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings at Denver.
The UNDER is 3-1 in Atlanta's last 4 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Nuggets (NA):

Nuggets are 0-3 SU & ATS in their last 3 games overall.
The UNDER is 5-2 in Denver's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - C Nene Hilario (knee) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:41 AM

NBA

Wednesday, February 25

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA best bets
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz (-7, 211)

The Jazz finally got their big man back.

Utah forward Carlos Boozer returned Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after missing 44 games with a knee injury and subsequent surgery.

Boozer played sparingly against the Hawks, about five minutes a quarter, but gave the Jazz a huge boost in the paint.

"I was a little rusty - a lot rusty for me, but that will come with just playing," Boozer told reporters. "It has been three months."

Minnesota is in the same position the Jazz were in before Boozer returned. Leading scorer and rebounder Al Jefferson ruptured his ACL on Feb. 9 and is out for the remainder of the season.

The T-Wolves have struggled mightily without Big @l. They are just 2-8 straight up (SU) and 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 overall.

Utah is always a tough place to steal a win for the visitors. The Jazz have covered seven straight on their home court.

Pick: Jazz

Orlando Magic at New York Knicks (+2.5, 217)

Don't bank on Nate Robinson's Knicks to topple Dwight Howard's Magic. Robinson's kryptonite only applies to dunk contests.

Howard poured in 32 points and nabbed 17 boards in Sunday's rout of the Miami Heat. He shot 11-for-14 from the field and converted 10 of his 15 free-throw attempts.

Point guard Rafer Alston, who was traded from the Houston Rockets last week, scored 12 points and dished out nine assists in his first start for the Magic.

"Rafer brings a lot to this team," Howard told reporters. "We can run a bit more with him. I like what (Alston) is doing. We still have a chance to win a championship, but everybody's got to pick it up. It starts with the point guard and the man in the middle, and we can do it."

The Magic are 2-0 since acquiring Alston and are 4-2 in their last six overall.

Robinson and the Knicks looked good against the Pacers Monday night, but Orlando attention to detail on the defensive end will prevent a similar result.

Pick: Magic

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:42 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, February 25

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NORTHWESTERN (14 - 11) at INDIANA (6 - 20) - 2/25/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHWESTERN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.

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

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VA COMMONWEALTH (19 - 9) at JAMES MADISON (18 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
JAMES MADISON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
JAMES MADISON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
JAMES MADISON is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in February games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-2 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-1 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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KENTUCKY (19 - 8) at S CAROLINA (19 - 6) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 71-48 ATS (+18.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 78-51 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
S CAROLINA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S CAROLINA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 3-2 against the spread versus S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 4-1 straight up against S CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DELAWARE (12 - 17) at TOWSON ST (9 - 20) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DELAWARE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TOWSON ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all games this season.
TOWSON ST is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOWSON ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
TOWSON ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOWSON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
TOWSON ST is 4-1 straight up against DELAWARE 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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WM & MARY (9 - 18) at OLD DOMINION (18 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
WM & MARY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
WM & MARY is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
WM & MARY is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WM & MARY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OLD DOMINION is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
WM & MARY is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
WM & MARY is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 3-3 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 4-2 straight up against WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAINT LOUIS (17 - 10) at ST BONAVENTURE (13 - 13) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in February games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 52-76 ATS (-31.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 52-76 ATS (-31.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 34-57 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 13-32 ATS (-22.2 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in home games on Wednesday games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 32-54 ATS (-27.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
ST BONAVENTURE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-0 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-0 straight up against SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RICE (8 - 18) at UCF (16 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.
RICE is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
RICE is 52-78 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 52-78 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UCF is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
UCF is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCF is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all home games this season.
UCF is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
UCF is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UCF is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
RICE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICE is 4-2 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 5-1 straight up against RICE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RUTGERS (10 - 17) at NOTRE DAME (15 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
NOTRE DAME is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NOTRE DAME is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
NOTRE DAME is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 2-0 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 2-0 straight up against RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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S FLORIDA (8 - 18) at SETON HALL (14 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 3-0 against the spread versus S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 3-0 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TOLEDO (5 - 22) at E MICHIGAN (4 - 23) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
TOLEDO is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOLEDO is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
TOLEDO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
E MICHIGAN is 30-56 ATS (-31.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 3-3 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 5-1 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RICHMOND (14 - 13) at FORDHAM (3 - 21) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FORDHAM is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
FORDHAM is 4-18 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
FORDHAM is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all home games this season.
FORDHAM is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
FORDHAM is 33-53 ATS (-25.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
FORDHAM is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
FORDHAM is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
FORDHAM is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
FORDHAM is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 3-0 against the spread versus FORDHAM over the last 3 seasons
FORDHAM is 2-1 straight up against RICHMOND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MARSHALL (12 - 15) at E CAROLINA (13 - 13) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARSHALL is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
MARSHALL is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARSHALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MARSHALL is 43-69 ATS (-32.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MARSHALL is 42-68 ATS (-32.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MARSHALL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 71-107 ATS (-46.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 32-52 ATS (-25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.

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

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GEORGE MASON (18 - 9) at UNC-WILMINGTON (7 - 22) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE MASON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 62-35 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
GEORGE MASON is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
GEORGE MASON is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-3 against the spread versus GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
UNC-WILMINGTON is 3-3 straight up against GEORGE MASON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DAYTON (23 - 4) at RHODE ISLAND (20 - 8) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DAYTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 31-58 ATS (-32.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-1 straight up against DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NORTHEASTERN (17 - 10) at DREXEL (15 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NORTHEASTERN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DREXEL is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DREXEL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
DREXEL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DREXEL is 4-2 against the spread versus NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
DREXEL is 4-2 straight up against NORTHEASTERN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CONNECTICUT (25 - 2) at MARQUETTE (23 - 4) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 80-52 ATS (+22.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 39-20 ATS (+17.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 65-38 ATS (+23.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 1-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 1-1 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DUQUESNE (16 - 9) at MASSACHUSETTS (10 - 15) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUQUESNE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-1 against the spread versus DUQUESNE over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-0 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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C MICHIGAN (9 - 16) at BALL ST (12 - 13) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BALL ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BALL ST is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BALL ST is 2-2 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
C MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VIRGINIA TECH (16 - 10) at CLEMSON (22 - 4) - 2/25/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 3-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VANDERBILT (16 - 10) at GEORGIA (10 - 17) - 2/25/2009, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 4-1 straight up against GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOFSTRA (19 - 9) at GEORGIA ST (10 - 18) - 2/25/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOFSTRA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 3-0 straight up against GEORGIA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W MICHIGAN (9 - 17) at N ILLINOIS (8 - 17) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 3-3 against the spread versus W MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 5-1 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WYOMING (16 - 10) at COLORADO ST (9 - 18) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WYOMING is 4-2 against the spread versus COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
WYOMING is 4-2 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BRADLEY (16 - 12) at EVANSVILLE (16 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
BRADLEY is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BRADLEY is 3-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
BRADLEY is 5-0 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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ARKANSAS (13 - 12) at ALABAMA (14 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 45-72 ATS (-34.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 55-83 ATS (-36.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 35-59 ATS (-29.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
ALABAMA is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
ALABAMA is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS is 3-2 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 4-1 straight up against ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VILLANOVA (22 - 5) at DEPAUL (8 - 19) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in February games since 1997.
DEPAUL is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
DEPAUL is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
DEPAUL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all home games this season.
DEPAUL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
DEPAUL is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DEPAUL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
DEPAUL is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DEPAUL is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DEPAUL is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
DEPAUL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DEPAUL is 3-1 against the spread versus VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
DEPAUL is 2-2 straight up against VILLANOVA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OLE MISS (15 - 11) at AUBURN (17 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUBURN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games this season.
AUBURN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
AUBURN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
AUBURN is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
AUBURN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLE MISS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
OLE MISS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLE MISS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OLE MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Wednesday games this season.
OLE MISS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLE MISS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 3-2 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 3-2 straight up against AUBURN 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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HOUSTON (17 - 8) at TULSA (18 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TULSA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 against the spread versus TULSA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-1 straight up against TULSA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IOWA (14 - 13) at MICHIGAN ST (21 - 5) - 2/25/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 41-20 ATS (+19.0 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 56-36 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA is 3-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 3-2 straight up against IOWA 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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S ILLINOIS (11 - 17) at DRAKE (17 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DRAKE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DRAKE is 3-2 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
S ILLINOIS is 4-2 straight up against DRAKE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MISSISSIPPI ST (17 - 10) at TENNESSEE (16 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 57-36 ATS (+17.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 55-34 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 66-45 ATS (+16.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 2-0 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KANSAS ST (19 - 8) at MISSOURI (23 - 4) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SMU (8 - 17) at UTEP (16 - 10) - 2/25/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 37-66 ATS (-35.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UTEP is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
UTEP is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 4-2 against the spread versus SMU over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 5-1 straight up against SMU over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DUKE (22 - 5) at MARYLAND (17 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 81-56 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 45-19 ATS (+24.1 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
MARYLAND is 62-41 ATS (+16.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARYLAND is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 134-93 ATS (+31.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MARYLAND is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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CHARLOTTE (10 - 16) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (8 - 16) - 2/25/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS TECH (12 - 15) at TEXAS (18 - 8) - 2/25/2009, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS TECH is 62-91 ATS (-38.1 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 50-74 ATS (-31.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 41-68 ATS (-33.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 41-67 ATS (-32.7 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
TEXAS is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

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

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UNLV (20 - 7) at UTAH (19 - 7) - 2/25/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNLV is 145-109 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
UNLV is 145-109 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
UNLV is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
UNLV is 62-40 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
UNLV is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
UNLV is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
UNLV is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UNLV is 68-42 ATS (+21.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 4-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 6-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UC-SANTA BARBARA (12 - 13) at CS-NORTHRIDGE (12 - 12) - 2/25/2009, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-2 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 3-2 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE 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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CAL DAVIS (12 - 15) at PACIFIC (14 - 11) - 2/25/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 2-1 against the spread versus CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 5-0 straight up against CAL DAVIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA ST (17 - 9) at COLORADO (9 - 17) - 2/25/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UNC-GREENSBORO (4 - 23) at DAVIDSON (22 - 6) - 2/25/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Wednesday games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 95-69 ATS (+19.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 3-2 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 6-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MONTANA ST (13 - 13) at PORTLAND ST (19 - 9) - 2/25/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA ST is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 4-2 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 4-2 straight up against MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:43 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Wednesday, February 25

Notes on the best of today's games.............

VCU needed OT to beat James Madison 76-71 at home two weeks ago (-10.5), in game Rams made just 14-25 on foul line. VCU is 4-4 in its last eight games, 1-7 vs spread in last eight games as a favorite. JMU is 5-2 in last seven games, winning its last three at home. Three of JMU's last five games were decided by either two points or in overtime.

South Carolina won 78-77 at Kentucky Jan 31, forcing 21 turnovers in a game where they made just 7-15 on foul line, while UK shot 52.1% from floor. Gamecocks won seven of last nine games, with five of last six won by five or less points- they're 6-0 at home in SEC. Kentucky won three of its last four games. SEC home teams are 34-31 against the spread.

Rhode Island won eight of its last nine games, winning last five at home; they're 3-2 as A-14 home favorite, with all five home wins by 7+ points. Dayton split its last four games, as they struggle somewhat with point guard out of year- they lost last two road games, at Charlotte, St Louis. A-14 home favorites are 26-29 against the spread.

Drexel won 62-58 at Northeastern two weeks ago, a game they trailed at half, 23-15; both teams took 30+ foul shots in game. Dragons are 10-3 in last 13 games, allowing 57.5 ppg in last four- they're 5-1 as home fave in CAA games, winning at home by 18-10-13-17-13 points. Northeastern lost last three CAA games, is 2-4 in its last six games overall.

UConn is 7-0 on Big East road with no wins by less than six pts; they're 12-0 in Big East if they allow less than 74 points. Marquette scored 76.7 ppg in winning last three games; they're 7-0 at home in Big East. UConn beat Marquette 89-73 at home LY, after losing by 15-4 points against Eagles the two years before that. Big East home teams are 50-59.

Clemson won 86-82 at Virginia Tech Jan 29, after trailing 53-44 at half; Tigers made 14-25 from arc in that game- they're 6-2 in last eight games, are 3-2 as ACC home favorite, winning home games by 12-14-27-29 pts. Tech lost last three games by 10-14-2 points; they're 0-5 vs spread last five games, are 3-3 as road dog, losing away games by 25-1-10-14 pts.

Evansville lost 86-79 at Bradley 11 days ago; Braves shot 59.5% from floor, 30-37 at foul line. Aces lost three of last four games, are 3-3 as an MVC home favorite, with home wins by 11-5-6-6-9 points. Braves won last three games by 7-11-11 points, but they've lost last five road games in Valley, by 6-5-4-14-14 points- they're 4-3 as a Valley road dog.

Auburn lost 78-59 at Ole Miss Feb 4 (was 46-28 at half); Tigers shot 6 for 27 from arc, 36.5% from floor for game, but they've won four of last five games (5-0 vs spread), scoring 77.4 ppg. Auburn is 4-1 as SEC fave, 3-1 at home, winning home games by 14-1-13-15 points. Rebels are 5-2 in last seven games (6-1 vs spread); they're 4-2 as an SEC road dog.

Houston won five of last six games; they're 3-3 on C-USA road, 2-2 as an underdog in league play. Tulsa won its last five home games; they are 2-3 as C-USA home favorite, winning home games by 19-1-9-11-10 pts. Cougars beat Tulsa the last three years by 2-27-11 points. C-USA home favorites are 24-21 against the spread this season.

Tennessee is just 4-5 in its last nine games, allowing 77+ points in three of last five games; they did cover last three home games. Mississippi St. lost three of last four games, with two of the wins in double OT; they're 2-2 as SEC road dog, 3-3 SU on road, losing away games by 24-15-2 pts. SEC home favorites are 26-21 against the spread.

Missouri got smoked 88-72 at Kansas State Jan 28; Wildcats made 12 of 22 from arc, shot 53% for game, but Tigers won last six games, covering five- they're 4-2 as Big 12 home favorite. K-State won seven of last eight games, winning last four on road- they're 2-2 as Big 12 road dog. Big 12 home favorites are xx-xx against the spread this season.

Maryland was down 40-15 at half at Duke in first meeting, lost 85-44 in game Terps shot 28%, while Duke was 12-25 from arc. Terps have some momentum after being Carolina Saturday; they've won three of last four games, are 5-1 at home in ACC, losing only to BC. Duke is 4-4 in its last eight games- they allowed 84.2 ppg in their last five ACC games.

Utah (+5) lost 75-65 at UNLV Jan 24, after leading 38-30 at half; Utes were 10-16 from arc, still lost, but they've won seven straight since (5-2 vs spread). Utah is 3-2-1 as MWC home favorite, with four of their five home wins by 12+ points. Rebels won three of last four games; dogs are 5-1 vs spread in UNLV's Mountain West road games.

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:44 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, February 25

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Trend Sheet
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6:30 PM NORTHWESTERN vs. INDIANA
Northwestern is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Northwestern is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games

7:00 PM CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. BALL STATE
Central Michigan' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Central Michigan' is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
Ball State' is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Ball State' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM CONNECTICUT vs. MARQUETTE
Connecticut is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Marquette' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Marquette' is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games

7:00 PM DAYTON vs. RHODE ISLAND
Dayton is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Dayton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Rhode Island' is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Rhode Island' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM DELAWARE vs. TOWSON STATE
Delaware' is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Delaware' is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Towson State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Delaware
Towson State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Delaware

7:00 PM DUQUESNE vs. MASSACHUSETTS
Duquesne is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts
Duquesne is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing Massachusetts
Massachusetts' is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Massachusetts is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Duquesne

7:00 PM GEORGE MASON vs. UNC WILMINGTON
George Mason is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UNC Wilmington
George Mason is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UNC Wilmington
UNC Wilmington' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
UNC Wilmington' is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games

7:00 PM KENTUCKY vs. SOUTH CAROLINA
Kentucky is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Kentucky is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
South Carolina' is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
South Carolina' is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM MARSHALL vs. EAST CAROLINA
Marshall is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
East Carolina' is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of East Carolina's last 10 games

7:00 PM NORTHEASTERN vs. DREXEL
Northeastern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Drexel
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northeastern's last 5 games when playing on the road against Drexel
Drexel' is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games
Drexel' is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

7:00 PM RICE vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Rice is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Central Florida
Rice is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Central Florida
Central Florida' is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Central Florida' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM RICHMOND vs. FORDHAM
Richmond is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Fordham
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Richmond's last 5 games when playing Fordham
Fordham' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Fordham' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM RUTGERS vs. NOTRE DAME
Rutgers' is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Rutgers' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Notre Dame is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Rutgers
Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rutgers

7:00 PM SAINT LOUIS vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
Saint Louis' is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Saint Louis' is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
St. Bonaventure' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Bonaventure' is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM SOUTH FLORIDA vs. SETON HALL
South Florida' is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Florida's last 5 games
Seton Hall is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing South Florida
Seton Hall is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing South Florida

7:00 PM TOLEDO vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN
Toledo' is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games
Toledo' is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Eastern Michigan is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toledo
Eastern Michigan is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toledo

7:00 PM UNC GREENSBORO vs. DAVIDSON
UNC Greensboro' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
UNC Greensboro is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Davidson
Davidson is 12-2-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing UNC Greensboro
Davidson is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UNC Greensboro

7:00 PM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. JAMES MADISON
Virginia Commonwealth' is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Virginia Commonwealth' is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
James Madison is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth
James Madison is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia Commonwealth

7:00 PM WILLIAM & MARY vs. OLD DOMINION
William & Mary' is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games
William & Mary' is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Old Dominion is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing William & Mary
Old Dominion is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against William & Mary

7:30 PM HOFSTRA vs. GEORGIA STATE
Hofstra' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Georgia State' is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games
Georgia State' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM VANDERBILT vs. GEORGIA
Vanderbilt' is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Vanderbilt' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Georgia' is 3-8-1 ATS in its last 12 games
Georgia' is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games

7:30 PM VIRGINIA TECH vs. CLEMSON
Virginia Tech' is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech' is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Clemson' is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Clemson' is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games

8:00 PM ARKANSAS vs. ALABAMA
Arkansas' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama' is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Alabama' is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:00 PM MISSISSIPPI vs. AUBURN
Mississippi' is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Mississippi' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Auburn' is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
Auburn' is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

8:00 PM VILLANOVA vs. DEPAUL
Villanova' is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Villanova' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
DePaul' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
DePaul' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Western Michigan' is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Western Michigan' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Northern Illinois' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Northern Illinois' is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM WYOMING vs. COLORADO STATE
Wyoming' is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
Wyoming' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado State' is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Colorado State' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

8:05 PM BRADLEY vs. EVANSVILLE
Bradley' is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bradley's last 5 games
Evansville' is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Evansville' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:05 PM HOUSTON vs. TULSA
Houston' is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Houston' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tulsa' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Tulsa' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

8:30 PM IOWA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Iowa' is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Iowa' is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Michigan State' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Michigan State' is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games

8:35 PM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. DRAKE
Southern Illinois' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Southern Illinois' is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Drake' is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Drake's last 5 games

9:00 PM CHARLOTTE vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Charlotte' is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games
George Washington' is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of George Washington's last 6 games

9:00 PM DUKE vs. MARYLAND
Duke' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Duke' is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
Maryland' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Maryland' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM KANSAS STATE vs. MISSOURI
Kansas State' is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Missouri' is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Missouri' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM MISSISSIPPI STATE vs. TENNESSEE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Mississippi State's last 5 games
Tennessee' is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee's last 7 games

9:05 PM SOUTHERN METHODIST vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Southern Methodist' is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Texas El Paso' is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas El Paso's last 5 games

9:30 PM TEXAS TECH vs. TEXAS
Texas Tech' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Texas Tech' is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Texas' is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Texas' is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

10:00 PM CS BAKERSFIELD vs. CAL POLY
No trends available
Cal Poly' is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cal Poly' is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:00 PM UC DAVIS vs. PACIFIC
The total has gone OVER in 9 of UC Davis's last 12 games
Pacific' is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Pacific' is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM UNLV vs. UTAH
UNLV' is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
UNLV' is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
Utah' is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah' is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

10:05 PM MONTANA STATE vs. PORTLAND STATE
Montana State' is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montana State's last 7 games
Portland State' is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland State' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:05 PM SANTA BARBARA vs. CS NORTHRIDGE
Santa Barbara' is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Santa Barbara' is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
CS Northridge' is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
CS Northridge' is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:30 PM OKLAHOMA STATE vs. COLORADO
Oklahoma State' is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado' is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Colorado' is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:45 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, February 25

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#2 Connecticut at #10 Marquette [ESPN | 7 ET]

UConn: The Huskies are a perfect 13-0 away from home this season and will try to give head coach Jim Calhoun his 800th career win. They figure to have a huge advantage inside with 7-foot-3 Hasheem Thabeet, 6-9 Stanley Robinson and 6-7 Jeff Adrien. That trio scored a combined 40 points in an 89-73 win over Marquette last season. UConn is coming off a dominant defensive performance in a 64-50 win over South Florida on Saturday in which the team shot just 41 percent from the field. “It shouldn’t worry us,” Adrien said. “We just have to play better offensively and score some baskets.”

UConn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road games.
The UNDER is 5-1 in UConn's last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Jerome Dyson (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 74 (Side Play of the Day)

Marquette (-1, O/U 144): The Golden Eagles have won 17 straight games at home, including key conference victories against Georgetown and Villanova. They realize this isn't just another game and are ready to prove they're for real against one of the best teams in the country. You can say it’s just another game, or the next game on the schedule - both are true - but the implications of this game are big,” said Marquette guard Wesley Matthews. “They’re all absolutely brutal to me, whether they’re at home or on the road, the first five, last five, middle five,” said first-year Marquette coach Buzz Williams.

Marquette is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 3-0 in the last 3 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 70

#7 Duke at Maryland [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Duke (-5.5, O/U 144): The Blue Devils have won lately despite still playing poor defense, as each of their last four opponents have shot 54 percent from the field or better. Wake Forest shot 61 percent vs. Duke on Sunday but still lost 101-91, and head coach Mike Krzyzewski realizes his team will need to play much better defensively in order to win this tough conference road game. “We’ll be playing a Maryland team that has really turned their season around,” Krzyzewski said. “Gary and his kids are playing with a lot of heart and a lot of togetherness so we know that will be a big game for us.”

Duke is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games overall.
The OVER is 5-0 in Duke's last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 77 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

Maryland: The Terrapins will be hard-pressed to duplicate Saturday's shocking 88-85 win over North Carolina in overtime, especially Greivis Vazquez. The junior swingman posted the school's first triple-double in 22 years against the Tar Heels, scoring a career-high 35 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Maryland rallied back from a 16-point deficit in the second half to pull off the victory and trailed Duke by 25 points at halftime in the first meeting between the teams back on January 24th. The result of that game against the Blue Devils was a 85-44 loss, which is the worst defeat in the career of head coach Gary Williams.

Maryland is 3-0 SU & ATS in its last 3 home games.
The OVER is 5-1 in Maryland's last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Jerome Burney (foot) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 72

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:46 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, February 25

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College funds: NCAAB best bets
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Duke Blue Devils at Maryland Terrapins (+5.5, 144.5)

When Duke and Maryland met last month, the Blue Devils played excellent defense and Terrapins star Greivis Vazquez struggled. Neither may happen in the rematch.

The Terrapins look to post a second straight win over a top 10 team behind Vazquez and gain a measure of revenge for an embarrassing loss when they host the seventh-ranked Blue Devils on Wednesday night.

Duke (22-5, 8-4 ACC) built a 25-point lead at halftime en route to an 85-44 home rout of Maryland on Jan. 24 - the Terrapins' worst loss under Gary Williams. Maryland (17-9, 6-6) shot a season-low 28.1 percent (18-of-64) and Vazquez endured his worst effort in ACC play this season with four points on 2-of-10 shooting.

Vazquez had averaged 17.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting in his first four career games against Duke.

He was a completely different player Saturday. Vasquez had a career-high 35 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Maryland's first triple-double in 22 years as the Terrapins rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to upset then-No. 3 North Carolina 88-85 in overtime.

The Blue Devils may not be in position to limit him again judging by how they have played defense recently. They've allowed each of their last four opponents to shoot at least 54 percent, and overcame then-No. 8 Wake Forest's 61.0 percent shooting in a 101-91 victory Sunday night.

It is clear that Duke has not been at its best, though it has won two straight since coach Mike Krzyzewski inserted unheralded Elliot Williams into the lineup after back-to-back losses. The freshman guard has taken advantage of the opportunity, scoring 11 points in each start.

The 6-foot-4 Williams, named the ACC rookie of the week, may get a chance to guard the 6-6 Vazquez, who was named ACC player of the week.

With its defense lacking, Duke has opted for more of an up-tempo style in recent games, and got 35 points from Gerald Henderson and 30 from Jon Scheyer - both career highs - on Sunday. The Blue Devils have won three straight over Maryland, but aren't anticipating an easy game in College Park.

Pick: Duke

Connecticut Huskies at Marquette Golden Eagles (Pick, 142.5)

Connecticut is tied for the lead in the Big East, in part, because of its play on the road. Marquette, meanwhile, is close behind in the standings thanks to its success at home.

Hoping to give Jim Calhoun his 800th coaching win, the second-ranked Huskies look to remain perfect away from home while trying to end the No. 8 Golden Eagles' winning run on Wednesday night at the Bradley Center.

Connecticut (25-2, 13-2), tied with No. 6 Louisville for first place in the Big East, looks to improve to 13-0 away from home. The Huskies have conference road wins over then-No. 25 West Virginia, then-No. 19 Notre Dame and Louisville when the Cardinals were ranked fifth.

Marquette (23-4, 12-2), meanwhile, is one-half game back of the league leaders as it tries to extend a 17-game home winning streak. Victories over then-No. 15 Villanova and then-No. 25 Georgetown have highlighted the Golden Eagles' home success this season.

The Golden Eagles are 2-1 all-time against Connecticut and won 94-79 over the Huskies on Jan. 3, 2006, in the last meeting at Milwaukee. Connecticut was victorious 89-73 in the teams' only matchup last season.

UConn's frontcourt of 7-foot-3 Hasheem Thabeet, 6-9 Stanley Robinson and 6-7 Jeff Adrien combined for 40 points against the Golden Eagles last season.

Thabeet had six blocks in that contest and is second in the nation with 118. Playing their fourth game without injured guard Jerome Dyson, the Huskies are likely to use Thabeet (13.4 ppg, 10.5 rpg) to help exploit Marquette's front line of 6-8 Dwight Burke and 6-6 Lazar Hayward.

After he was held to five points, four rebounds and fouled out in a 76-68 loss to Pitt, Thabeet had 21 points and six blocks in the Huskies' 64-50 win over South Florida on Saturday.

Pick: Marquette

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**pm530** · 02-25-2009, 04:47 AM

NHL
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Wednesday, February 25

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LOS ANGELES (25-24-0-9, 59 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (31-17-0-9, 71 pts.) - 2/25/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 5-1 ATS (+6.5 Units) in road games in February games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-38 ATS (+64.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-9 ATS (-7.6 Units) in home games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-40 ATS (-37.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-62 ATS (+123.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-20 ATS (-18.6 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
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 2-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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NY RANGERS (31-23-0-7, 69 pts.) at TORONTO (22-26-0-12, 56 pts.) - 2/25/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 78-75 ATS (-20.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 2-8 ATS (-8.2 Units) in February games this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-17 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 45-44 ATS (-2.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-18 ATS (+46.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 19-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-14 ATS (+22.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 2-11 ATS (+16.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-5 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (18-35-0-6, 42 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (29-26-0-6, 64 pts.) - 2/25/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 33-11 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-10 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 33-12 ATS (+14.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 24-8 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-3 ATS (+17.7 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.
PITTSBURGH is 29-32 ATS (+75.2 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 12-8 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 12-8-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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SAN JOSE (41-8-0-9, 91 pts.) at DETROIT (39-13-0-8, 86 pts.) - 2/25/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 25-25 ATS (-20.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 12-13 ATS (-19.1 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-8 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-8-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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