Wednesday Trends and Indexes 2/25 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL
Write-up


Wednesday, February 25

Hot teams
-- Flyers won six of their last eight games.
-- Penguins won five of their last six home games.
-- Red Wings won six of their last seven home games. Sharks won their last four games, allowing a total of five goals.

Cold teams
-- Kings lost five of their last seven games.
-- Islanders lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Toronto lost five of last seven games; their last three all went into OT. Rangers lost ten of last twelve games, fired their coach Monday.

Totals
-- Four of last five Los Angeles games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Pittsburgh games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Ranger games stayed under the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Kings are 3-6 if they played the night before.
-- Islanders are 2-7 if they play again the next night.
-- Sharks are 4-3 if they play again the next night.
-- Rangers are 6-4 if they play again the next night.

Series Records
-- Home team won last two LA-Philadelphia games.
-- Pittsburgh won eight of last eleven against the Islanders.
-- Sharks won their last four games against Detroit.
-- Rangers won four of last six visits to Toronto.

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Wednesday, February 25

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7:00 PM LOS ANGELES vs. PHILADELPHIA
Los Angeles is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Los Angeles is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles


7:30 PM NY ISLANDERS vs. PITTSBURGH
NY Islanders are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the NY Islanders last 17 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Islanders


7:30 PM NY RANGERS vs. TORONTO
NY Rangers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the NY Rangers last 19 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers


7:30 PM SAN JOSE vs. DETROIT
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games

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Wednesday, February 25

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New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins (-280, 6)

Pittsburgh, trying to get back into playoff position, can't afford to have Sidney Crosby miss any time. Perhaps a matchup with the New York Islanders can entice the Penguins star to play through any groin pain.

Hoping Crosby's injury is only minor, the Penguins look to continue their success against the Islanders at Mellon Arena on Wednesday night.

Crosby left practice early Tuesday due to a sore groin, but is listed as probable for this game. He left a few minutes into the session, apparently only for precautionary reasons.

"Just aches and pains and concern in the groin area," interim head coach Dan Bylsma told the Penguins' official Web site. "He warmed it up and went on the ice. It wasn't as good as it was (Monday). We thought it would be better to continue to get some rest and get ready for (Wednesday)."

The Penguins (29-26-6) are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference after reaching the Stanley Cup finals last season, and need Crosby on the ice if they hope to reach the playoffs for the third straight year. Crosby is among the league leaders in scoring with 79 points (23 goals, 56 assists).

The Penguins got three assists from Crosby in a 9-2 win over the Islanders on Dec. 11. It was Pittsburgh's first nine-goal game since beating Philadelphia 9-4 on Feb. 7, 2001.

Petr Sykora and Pascal Dupuis both had a hat trick for the Penguins, who are 3-0-1 against the Islanders this season. Sykora ended the longest streak in NHL history without a hat trick by a player who had at least two goals in a game.

Previously, Sykora had 38 games with two goals without getting a third. He added an assist in his big game against the Islanders, but has been held off the scoresheet in his three other matchups with them this season.

New York has stuck with Scott Gordon even though it has the league's worst record. The Islanders have lost five straight on the road, scoring six goals in that span.

But New York is coming off an impressive win, beating New Jersey 4-0 on Saturday night after losing its previous two.

The Islanders gave up 23 goals in their previous six games, going 1-4-1.

Pick: Under



San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings (-140, 6)

The Red Wings (39-13-8) trail the Sharks (41-8-9) by five points but have played two more games than San Jose. They have also lost two of the past three meetings with the Sharks and cooled off since a six-game win streak, going 2-2-1 in the last five, including a 5-2 loss Saturday night in Minnesota.

With Chris Osgood on a 10-day "mental breather" that ends Friday, the Wings will try for better luck with Ty Conklin, who beat the Sharks 6-0 at home Dec. 18 and has won all five of his starts this month.

Detroit will be looking for a better offensive showing, and odds are it could bounce back. Since their season-high five-game skid to end January, the Wings have scored 48 times during an 8-2-1 stretch.

They lead the league with 222 goals, including an NHL-best 74 on the power play. Detroit was 9-for-17 with the man advantage in three games before losing to the Wild.

The Wings will try to continue their success against Sharks star goaltender Evgeni Nabokov. Despite winning two of three meetings this season, Nabokov has given up 11 goals in the last two and is 7-14-1 with a 3.66 goals-against average in his career versus Detroit.

Nabokov has helped San Jose win four straight and recorded his fifth shutout of the season in Monday night's 1-0 overtime victory in Dallas - the start of a four-game trip.

"He was the first, second and third star in my opinion," coach Todd McLellan said. "He allowed us to escape with the point. I'm happy for Nabby."

Pick: Wings

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NBA
Dunkel


Detroit at New Orleans
The Hornets (33-22 SU) look to take advantage of a Detroit team that is 0-8 ATS against teams with a winning record in the second half of the season. New Orleans is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Hornets favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-8). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Game 501-502: Memphis at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 110.215; Indiana 120.787
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 10 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Philadelphia at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 118.852; Washington 110.436
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 8 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 4 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-4 1/2); Over

Game 505-506: Chicago at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 119.306; New Jersey 118.110
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 200
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+1 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Orlando at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.733; New York 120.590
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 217
Dunkel Pick: New York (+2 1/2); Over

Game 509-510: Detroit at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 111.969; New Orleans 122.574
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 10 1/2; 189
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 8; 181
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-8); Over

Game 511-512: Utah at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 120.505; Minnesota 116.709
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 4; 218 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7 1/2; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7 1/2); Over

Game 513-514: Portland at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 121.778; San Antonio 124.256
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 2 1/2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 183 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+5); Over

Game 515-516: Milwaukee at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.391; Dallas 126.446
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 10; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 209
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7); Under

Game 517-518: Atlanta at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.000; Denver 120.528
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 5 1/2; 203 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 519-520: Charlotte at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 114.517; Sacramento 113.513
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 4; 200
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+4); Over

Game 521-522: Boston at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 126.299; LA Clippers 111.798
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 14 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Northwestern at Indiana
The Wildcats bring a 2-7 ATS record in road games to Indiana to face a Hoosiers team that is 2-1 ATS as a home underdog between 3 1/2 and 6 points. Indiana is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Northwestern favored by just 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Game 523-524: Northwestern at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 60.430; Indiana 58.834
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4 1/2)

Game 525-526: VA Commonwealth at James Madison
Dunkel Ratings: VA Commonwealth 58.088; James Madison 58.854
Dunkel Line: James Madison by 1
Vegas Line: VA Commonwealth by 3
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (+3)

Game 527-528: Kentucky at South Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 64.832; South Carolina 69.679
Dunkel Line: South Carolina by 5
Vegas Line: South Carolina by 1
Dunkel Pick: South Carolina (-1)

Game 529-530: Delaware at Towson
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 51.950; Towson 48.153
Dunkel Line: Delaware by 4
Vegas Line: Delaware by 1
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (-1)

Game 531-532: William & Mary at Old Dominion
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 50.122; Old Dominion 61.017
Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 11
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 12
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+12)

Game 533-534: St. Louis at St. Bonaventure
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 59.167; St. Bonaventure 59.120
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 1
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+1)

Game 535-536: Rice at Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 52.040; Central Florida 61.448
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 12
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+12)

Game 537-538: Rutgers at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Rutgers 56.049; Notre Dame 73.899
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 18
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-14 1/2)

Game 539-540: South Florida at Seton Hall
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 57.973; Seton Hall 66.001
Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 8
Vegas Line: Seton Hall by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-7 1/2)

Game 541-542: Toledo at Eastern Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Toledo 45.534; Eastern Michigan 45.258
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Eastern Michigan by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (+3 1/2)

Game 543-544: Richmond at Fordham
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 56.089; Fordham 46.102
Dunkel Line: Richmond by 10
Vegas Line: Richmond by 11
Dunkel Pick: Fordham (+11)

Game 545-546: Marshall at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 54.201; East Carolina 57.635
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (-2 1/2)

Game 547-548: George Mason at NC Wilmington
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 57.676; NC Wilmington 46.038
Dunkel Line: George Mason by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: George Mason by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (+12 1/2)

Game 549-550: Dayton at Rhode Island
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 62.343; Rhode Island 66.430
Dunkel Line: Rhode Island by 4
Vegas Line: Rhode Island by 7
Dunkel Pick: Dayton (+7)

Game 551-552: Northeastern at Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 56.520; Drexel 59.629
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 3
Vegas Line: Drexel by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-1 1/2)

Game 553-554: Connecticut at Marquette
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 75.458; Marquette 74.283
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 1
Vegas Line: Marquette by 1
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (+1)

Game 555-556: Duquesne at Massachusetts
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 60.790; Massachusetts 60.340
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 3
Dunkel Pick: Duquesne (+3)

Game 557-558: Central Michigan at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 52.808; Ball State 54.323
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Ball State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+4)

Game 559-560: Virginia Tech at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 62.303; Clemson 76.741
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Clemson by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (-10 1/2)

Game 561-562: Vanderbilt at Georgia
Dunkel Ratings: Vanderbilt 65.368; Georgia 57.246
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 8
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-4 1/2)

Game 563-564: Hofstra at Georgia State
Dunkel Ratings: Hofstra 52.946; Georgia State 52.105
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 1
Vegas Line: Georgia State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (+1)

Game 565-566: Western Michigan at Northern Illinois
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 49.771; Northern Illinois 50.655
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 1
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois

Game 567-568: Wyoming at Colorado State
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 56.503; Colorado State 54.858
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Colorado State by 2
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (+2)

Game 569-570: Bradley at Evansville
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 56.574; Evansville 63.101
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Evansville by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (-3 1/2)

Game 571-572: Arkansas at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 59.542; Alabama 62.453
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 3
Vegas Line: Alabama by 4
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+4)

Game 573-574: Villanova at DePaul
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 71.254; DePaul 56.717
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Villanova by 13
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-13)

Game 575-576: Mississippi at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 64.028; Auburn 68.534
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Auburn by 7
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi (+7)

Game 577-578: Houston at Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 67.156; Tulsa 67.055
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 4
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+4)

Game 579-580: Iowa at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 58.652; Michigan State 78.595
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 20
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-15 1/2)

Game 581-582: Southern Illinois at Drake
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 53.870; Drake 60.062
Dunkel Line: Drake by 6
Vegas Line: Drake by 7
Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (+7)

Game 583-584: Mississippi State at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 64.660; Tennessee 71.772
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 7
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+8 1/2)

Game 585-586: Kansas State at Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 68.441; Missouri 74.890
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Missouri by 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+9)

Game 587-588: SMU at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: SMU 53.593; UTEP 66.693
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 13
Vegas Line: UTEP by 15
Dunkel Pick: SMU (+15)

Game 589-590: Duke at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 70.127; Maryland 68.637
Dunkel Line: Duke by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Duke by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Maryland (+5 1/2)

Game 591-592: Charlotte at George Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 59.164; George Washington 56.323
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 3
Vegas Line: George Washington by 1
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1)

Game 593-594: Texas Tech at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 57.576; Texas 73.631
Dunkel Line: Texas by 16
Vegas Line: Texas by 14
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-14)

Game 595-596: UNLV at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 63.449; Utah 71.981
Dunkel Line: Utah by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah by 5
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-5)

Game 597-598: UC-Santa Barbara at CS-Northridge
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 52.482; CS-Northridge 56.900
Dunkel Line: CS-Northridge by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: CS-Northridge by 6
Dunkel Pick: UC-Santa Barbara (+6)

Game 599-600: UC Davis at Pacific
Dunkel Ratings: UC Davis 50.153; Pacific 57.293
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 7
Vegas Line: Pacific by 9
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (+9)

Game 601-602: Oklahoma State at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 65.241; Colorado 56.447
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 9
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-5 1/2)

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NHL
Dunkel


NY Rangers at Toronto
The Leafs look to take advantage of a Rangers team that has dropped eight of its last 10. Toronto is the underdog pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Leafs favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+115). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

Game 1-2: Los Angeles at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.393; Philadelphia 12.744
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-210); 6
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-210); Over

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.814; Toronto 11.609
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+115); Over

Game 5-6: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.839; Pittsburgh 10.573
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-285); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+245); Over

Game 7-8: San Jose at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.221; Detroit 12.507
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-140); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 2/25/2009

MEMPHIS at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 2-8 ATS at Indiana
INDIANA: 16-4 ATS playing with same season revenge

PHILADELPHIA at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 22-9 ATS Away off away loss
WASHINGTON: 8-1 Over in February

CHICAGO at NEW JERSEY, 7:35 PM ET
CHICAGO: 34-19 Over as road underdog
NEW JERSEY: 5-17 ATS at home off SU dog win

ORLANDO at NEW YORK, 7:35 PM ET
ORLANDO: 22-3 ATS off a road loss
NEW YORK: 9-1 Over in February

DETROIT at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 2-10 ATS off road loss
NEW ORLEANS: 41-24 ATS off ATS loss

UTAH at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
UTAH: 8-1 ATS in February
MINNESOTA: 4-13 ATS as home underdog

PORTLAND at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
PORTLAND: 39-19 Under off an Over
SAN ANTONIO: 9-21 ATS playing on back-to-back days

MILWAUKEE at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 22-9 ATS after scoring 120+ points
DALLAS: 0-5 ATS vs. Milwaukee

ATLANTA at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET NBA TV
ATLANTA: 0-6 ATS off DD road loss
DENVER: 10-0 ATS after trailing last game by 20+ at the half

CHARLOTTE at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 12-23 ATS off a DD loss
SACRAMENTO: 4-0 ATS at home vs. Charlotte

BOSTON at LA CLIPPERS, 10:35 PM ET
BOSTON: 6-0 ATS off BB wins by 20+ points
LA CLIPPERS: 2-9 ATS off division game

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Wednesday, 2/25/2009

NORTHWESTERN at INDIANA, 6:30 PM ET Big 10
NORTHWESTERN: 5-14 ATS on Wednesday
INDIANA: 30-16 ATS at home off an Over

VA COMMONWEALTH at JAMES MADISON, 7:00 PM ET
VA COMMONWEALTH: 27-12 OVER in February
JAMES MADISON: 6-0 ATS in February

KENTUCKY at S CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
KENTUCKY: 46-26 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
S CAROLINA: 8-23 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

DELAWARE at TOWSON ST, 7:00 PM ET
DELAWARE: 7-1 ATS after a non-conference game
TOWSON ST: 1-8 ATS off a DD loss

WM & MARY at OLD DOMINION, 7:00 PM ET
WM & MARY: 3-13 ATS when the total is 129.5 or less
OLD DOMINION: 15-6 ATS in February

SAINT LOUIS at ST BONAVENTURE, 7:00 PM ET
SAINT LOUIS: 8-2 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games
ST BONAVENTURE: 12-26 ATS at home on Wednesday

RICE at UCF, 7:00 PM ET
RICE: 7-24 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points
UCF: 8-1 ATS at home

RUTGERS at NOTRE DAME, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
RUTGERS: 33-18 ATS after a loss by 15+ points
NOTRE DAME: 2-11 ATS after a conference game

S FLORIDA at SETON HALL, 7:00 PM ET
S FLORIDA: 18-5 ATS AWAY off combined score of 115 points or less
SETON HALL: 2-10 ATS off a road loss

TOLEDO at E MICHIGAN, 7:00 PM ET
TOLEDO: 0-7 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
E MICHIGAN: 20-9 UNDER off an Over

RICHMOND at FORDHAM, 7:00 PM ET
RICHMOND: 7-0 ATS after playing as favorite
FORDHAM: 1-8 ATS as a home underdog

MARSHALL at E CAROLINA, 7:00 PM ET
MARSHALL: 3-11 ATS playing only their 2nd game in a week
E CAROLINA: 8-2 OVER at home

GEORGE MASON at UNC-WILMINGTON, 7:00 PM ET
GEORGE MASON: 10-3 ATS off road game
UNC-WILMINGTON: 12-2 OVER at home off a home win

DAYTON at RHODE ISLAND, 7:00 PM ET ESPNC
DAYTON: 1-8 ATS AWAY after playing a road game
RHODE ISLAND: 6-0 ATS off a DD road win

NORTHEASTERN at DREXEL, 7:00 PM ET
NORTHEASTERN: 8-1 ATS AWAY revenging a loss
DREXEL: 1-9 ATS at home after allowing 60 points or less BB games

CONNECTICUT at MARQUETTE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
CONNECTICUT: 6-15 AWAY off a home win
MARQUETTE: 23-10 ATS at home when the line is +3 to -3

DUQUESNE at MASSACHUSETTS, 7:00 PM ET
DUQUESNE: 22-11 ATS as an underdog
MASSACHUSETTS: 2-11 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

C MICHIGAN at BALL ST, 7:00 PM ET
C MICHIGAN: 5-1 OVER when the total is 119.5 or less
BALL ST: 10-23 ATS after a non-conference game

VIRGINIA TECH at CLEMSON, 7:30 PM ET ESPN2
VIRGINIA TECH: 1-6 ATS off SU loss
CLEMSON: 8-1 Under this season

VANDERBILT at GEORGIA, 7:30 PM ET
VANDERBILT: 7-17 ATS off an Over
GEORGIA: 19-6 ATS at home after scoring 55 points or less

HOFSTRA at GEORGIA ST, 7:30 PM ET
HOFSTRA: 10-2 Over after a combined score of 125 points or less
GEORGIA ST: 11-3 ATS after a win by 6pts or less

W MICHIGAN at N ILLINOIS, 8:00 PM ET
W MICHIGAN: 15-7 UNDER in all games
N ILLINOIS: 0-8 ATS on Wednesday

WYOMING at COLORADO ST, 8:00 PM ET MTN
WYOMING: 18-8 ATS off an Unders
COLORADO ST: 1-7 ATS off BB overs

BRADLEY at EVANSVILLE, 8:00 PM ET
BRADLEY: 20-37 ATS AWAY after playing a road game
EVANSVILLE: 19-6 ATS as a favorite

ARKANSAS at ALABAMA, 8:00 PM ET
ARKANSAS: 2-9 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
ALABAMA: 9-1 Over at home after scoring 80+ points

VILLANOVA at DEPAUL, 8:00 PM ET
VILLANOVA: 9-2 ATS after 3 conference games
DEPAUL: 0-6 ATS as a home underdog

OLE MISS at AUBURN, 8:00 PM ET
OLE MISS: 7-0 OVER of cover as a DD favorite
AUBURN: 9-0 ATS off BB conference games

HOUSTON at TULSA, 8:05 PM ET
HOUSTON: 6-0 Over as as underdog
TULSA: 14-5 ATS off DD home win

IOWA at MICHIGAN ST, 8:30 PM ET Big 10
IOWA: 18-39 ATS off home conference win
MICHIGAN ST: 19-9 Under when the total is 120 to 129.5

S ILLINOIS at DRAKE, 8:30 PM ET
S ILLINOIS: 12-4 Over vs. conference
DRAKE: 18-8 ATS off BB SU wins

MISSISSIPPI ST at TENNESSEE, 9:00 PM ET
MISSISSIPPI ST: 16-6 Under off ATS loss
TENNESSEE: 10-1 ATS off BB ATS losses

KANSAS ST at MISSOURI, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
KANSAS ST: 4-12 ATS after playing as favorite
MISSOURI: 7-0 ATS off an Under

SMU at UTEP, 9:00 PM ET
SMU: 16-36 ATS revenging a same season loss
UTEP: 15-8 ATS in all games

DUKE at MARYLAND, 9:00 PM ET ESPN
DUKE: 12-4 Under off BB SU wins
MARYLAND: 43-24 ATS at home off ATS win

CHARLOTTE at GEORGE WASHINGTON, 9:00 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 0-6 ATS Away vs. conference
GEORGE WASHINGTON: 6-0 ATS as home underdog

TEXAS TECH at TEXAS, 9:30 PM ET ESPN2
TEXAS TECH: 0-7 ATS after playing BB games as underdog
TEXAS: 12-2 Under at home the total is 145 to 149.5

UNLV at UTAH, 10:00 PM ET MTN
UNLV: 29-14 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
UTAH: 8-2 Over as home favorite

UC-SANTA BARBARA at CS-NORTHRIDGE, 10:05 PM ET
UC-SANTA BARBARA: 2-8 ATS off SU win
CS-NORTHRIDGE: 18-7 ATS off BB road losses

CAL DAVIS at PACIFIC, 10:00 PM ET
CAL DAVIS: 6-0 ATS Away off home game
PACIFIC: 12-26 ATS off road game

OKLAHOMA ST at COLORADO, 10:30 PM ET
OKLAHOMA ST: 0-6 ATS off an Under
COLORADO: 6-0 ATS off home loss

Added Games

UNC-GREENSBORO at DAVIDSON, 7:00 PM ET
UNC-GREENSBORO: 2-8 ATS off a home game
DAVIDSON: 10-1 ATS off SU loss as home favorite

MONTANA ST at PORTLAND ST, 10:05 PM ET
MONTANA ST: 10-19 ATS vs. conference
PORTLAND ST: 16-7 Over this season

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Short Sheet


Wednesday, 2/25/2009

LOS ANGELES at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 6-1 SU AWAY in February
PHILADELPHIA: 4-9 SU at home in February

NY RANGERS at TORONTO, 7:35 PM ET NHL
NY RANGERS: 19-8 SU revenging a home loss
TORONTO: 2-11 SU when playing with 2 days rest

NY ISLANDERS at PITTSBURGH, 7:35 PM ET
NY ISLANDERS: 3-1 SU after a win by 4+ goals
PITTSBURGH: 7-13 SU after having won 2 of their last 3 games

SAN JOSE at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 2-7 SU AWAY when playing their 4th game in 7 days
DETROIT: 38-12 SU after 2+ consecutive overs

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[Udog]

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Atlanta Hawks at Denver Nuggets [9 PM ET]

Hawks: Atlanta wraps up a six-game road trip in Denver after going 2-3 in the first five games. The Hawks have been outrebounded by an average of 11 per game in their last four and will not have not face Nuggets center Nene, who is averaging a team-best 7.9 rebounds per game. Nene is out with a bruised knee, something Atlanta will need to take advantage of in order to finish the trip on a high note. Hawks forward Josh Smith got his only career triple-double in the team's last trip to the Pepsi Center, totaling 22 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a 107-100 loss last January 23rd. Atlanta has lost three of the last four meetings there.

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: 98

Nuggets (-8.5, O/U 205): Denver will look to avoid its first four-game losing streak in more than two years and bounce back from its worst home loss in over 11 years. The Nuggets got crushed at the Pepsi Center 114-76 by the defending NBA champion Celtics on Monday even though they were playing without All-Star Kevin Garnett. In Denver's defense, the team was playing its first home game in almost three weeks. “(The Celtics) came in and made shots and played well. We can make a lot of excuses about being fatigued, been on the road a long time, (playing) back to back, just getting home,” Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony said. “There are a lot of things that can play into it. But we lost tonight. We’ll take it on our chin and get ready for Wednesday.”

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: 107


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