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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:30 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Thursday, February 26

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Suns face the Lakers in Los Angeles, the Cavaliers take the court in Houston, and Arizona State takes on Washington.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The banged-up Suns will face a tough road test on Thursday night as they take on Kobe Bryant and the Lakers in Los Angeles. Phoenix got past Charlotte 112-102 on Tuesday night, but point guard Steve Nash suffered an ankle injury and had to miss part of the game; he could be limited on Thursday for a Suns team already missing Amare Stoudemire. The Lakers had no problem with the Thunder on Tuesday night, getting 36 points from Bryant in their 107-93 victory.

The NBA's early game on Thursday has the Cavaliers travelling to Houston to meet the Rockets. Cleveland easily topped Memphis on Tuesday night, needing only 15 points from LeBron James in a 94-79 win. Daniel Gibson had a team-high 19 points. The Rockets are also coming off a victory, as they took care of Portland 98-94 on Tuesday. Ron Artest scored 21 points and added five assists.

The march toward Madness . . .

A ranked matchup between No. 14 Arizona State and No. 21 Washington at the Bank of America Arena highlights the Thursday college hoops schedule. The Sun Devils slipped past rival Arizona in a 70-68 victory on Sunday, with James Harden scoring 18 points. The Huskies smothered USC in a 60-51 win in their last outing on Saturday. Quincy Pondexter led the way with 22 points on that day.

No. 5 Memphis will be on the road to face UAB on Thursday, with N.C. State at No. 13 Wake Forest, and No. 16 Purdue at Michigan. As well, it'll be No. 17 Gonzaga at Santa Clara, No. 19 Xavier at St. Joseph's, Minnesota at No. 20 Illinois, No. 22 UCLA at Stanford, and also Youngstown State at No. 24 Butler. The Bulldogs rolled to a 75-63 win over Davidson in their meeting on Saturday.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Alexander Ovechkin and his Capitals faltered against the Flyers on Tuesday night, but they'll try to bounce back on Thursday at home against the Thrashers. Washington took a 2-0 lead against Philly, but ended up losing 4-2. Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom provided the Caps goals, while Jose Theodore stopped 33 of 37 Philly shots. Atlanta got past Colorado by a score of 4-3 Tuesday night.

The Avalanche will be on the road in New Jersey in one of nine other games on the NHL's schedule for Thursday night. As well, it'll be Anaheim at Boston, Florida at the Rangers, Toronto at the Islanders, Buffalo at Carolina, San Jose at Ottawa, Phoenix at Nashville, Columbus at Edmonton, and St. Louis at Dallas. The Stars were held scoreless in a 1-0 loss to the Sharks in their Monday game.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Tiger Woods came roaring back to the PGA Tour on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Brandon Jones 3&2 in the opening round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Woods moves on to face Tim Clark in the second round on Thursday (2:02pm ET tee off); Clark got past Retief Goosen 3&2 on Wednesday.

Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson also won their first-round matchups on Wednesday, but both Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington were the victims of upsets. Garcia lost to Charl Schwartzel, and Harrington was knocked off by Pat Perez. Other Wednesday winners included Anthony Kim, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Ernie Els, and Steve Stricker. Els and Stricker have a Thursday matchup.

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:31 AM

Six-pack for Thursday

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

-- Dexter Fowler, OF-- Hit .335 in AA, got 26 ABs in majors LY.

-- Jhouyls Chacin, P-- Was 18-3 in 28 starts in Single A last year.

-- Christian Friedrich, P-- His father is dentist for the Cubs' GM.

-- Wilin Rosario, C-- Hasn't advanced above rookie ball in 3 years.

-- Hector Gomez, SS-- Had Tommy John surgery last July.

-- Casey Weathers, P-- AA hitters hit .210 off this reliever in '08.

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:31 AM

Thursday's List of 13: Wrapping up a busy sports Wednesday....

13) Kids who play ball work so hard at their sport, it is sad when it doesn't pay off; Marquette's outstanding senior guard Dominic James broke his foot Wednesday, which likely ends his college career. It is also a dark cloud over Marquette's postseason hopes.......

12) Clemson can't stand prosperity, losing as 11-point home favorite to Virginia Tech, 80-77. Hokies shot 11-19 from the arc, but games like this are why Clemson will get much tougher first round game in NCAAs than you would have thought a month ago.

11) Virginia Tech is now 7-7 in games decided by five or less points; thats an awful lot of close games for the Hokies, who snapped their three-game skid by winning at Littlejohn Wednesday night.

10) One of the toughest jobs in sports media belongs to the Clippers' TV play-by-play guy, Ralph Lawler, who is relentlessly optimistic in a job that would make Norman Vincent Peale bang his head against a wall. Clippers played terrific game against the Celtics Wednesday, upsetting Boston 93-91, after being down nine in fourth quarter.

9) Maybe its me, but officiating in the NBA just isn't as good as it is in college; maybe the pro game is lot harder to officiate, but Clippers got a timeout off a missed foul shot, but they never had possession of the ball, just an incredibly awful call. It was such a hideous call that Doc Rivers thought they had called a foul on the Celtics.

8) Colonial League had six games on its schedule Wednesday; four of the six games were decided by one point. Pretty good night there.

7) Northwestern ended a 34-game losing streak at Indiana when the Wildcats pounded the Hoosiers 75-53. 15-11 Northwestern is going to play in the postseason, probably the NIT, which is progress for them. Being so close to Chicago, they should have a good squad.

6) Eldrick Woods started his comeback birdie/eagle, and all was well in the golf universe. I'm still not convinced golfers are athletes, but is clear that Woods is as mentally tough as anyone in sports today.

5) It is going to cost $75 just to park at the Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington next fall. The NASCAR race in Texas is offering fans a $25 ticket, with free parking, and they're letting fans bring in coolers. That sounds like a pretty cheap afternoon of entertainment to me.

4) SEC Coach of the Year is two-man race between Trent Johnson of LSU and South Carolina's Darrin Horn, who has awakened Carolina's program with a fast-paced style of play. Gamecocks beat Kentucky 77-59, sweeping the Wildcats, serving notice that South Carolina is a force to be reckoned with in a coach-rich SEC East.

3) Back when ESPN started in the early 80's, they used to replay all the NCAA tournament games during the night, until the games began the next day, it was tremendous fun. You could stay up all night and watch every game and never sleep. ESPNU has brought a little bit of that back-- on a busy night, they rerun three or four games back late into the night, so you don't have to miss anything. We like that.

2) I'm such a nitwit, when I saw that injury-prone SS Bobby Crosby hit a homer in his first spring at-bat for the A's, I'm thinking, maybe they can be better this year. Hope grows eternal in the spring. Seeing the names Holliday/Giambi in 3-4 slots is definitely a little weird.

1) Got home from work Wednesday, flipped on channel 621 on my digital cable, and there it was: Indians-Giants, live from Arizona on the excellent new TV channel, MLB Network- they also had Boston against the Twins on at night. So far, the MLB Network is terrific.

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:32 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 26

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CLEVELAND (44 - 11) at HOUSTON (36 - 21) - 2/26/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 3-2 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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PHOENIX (32 - 24) at LA LAKERS (47 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 10-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-7 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:32 AM

NBA
Write-up

Thursday, February 26

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won their last five games (4-1 vs spread). Rockets won last five games, covering three of last four.
-- Lakers won five in row, 16 of last 18 games. Suns won, covered four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- None

Totals
-- Seven of last ten Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix road games went over the total.

Back-to Back
-- Suns are 5-6-1 vs spread if they play again the next night.

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:33 AM

NBA

Thursday, February 26

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Trend Sheet
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8:00 PM CLEVELAND vs. HOUSTON
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cleveland

10:30 PM PHOENIX vs. LA LAKERS
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing LA Lakers
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 22-3 SU in their last 25 games at home
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:33 AM

NBA

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

Thursday, February 26

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets [TNT | 8 PM ET]

Cavs (-1.5, O/U 184): Like Houston, Cleveland also brings a five-game winning streak into this nationally televised game. However, the Cavs have not performed well on Thursdays in prime time, going 3-9 ATS in their last 12 TNT appearances. They have also struggled in Houston over the years, going 3-17 SU in their last 20 trips there. Cleveland star LeBron James will also face former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Ron Artest at times. “Every time we play against each other, it’s fun,” Artest said. “I’m in a different situation now and I’m not on him as much as I’d like to be. Guys like that push me.”

Cavs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 7-3 in Cleveland's last 10 games overall.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Rockets: Ron Artest has averaged 20.1 points since replacing Tracy McGrady in the starting lineup, but more importantly, he has led Houston to wins in each of the first five games of its six-game homestand. “Our record doesn’t show it, but we’re starting to show the type of team we are," Artest said. “We’re starting to come together.” The Rockets have won eight straight at home, but Artest now faces arguably his toughest test of the season in guarding James, who has only won once in Houston.

Rockets are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Carl Landry (ankle) is day-to-day.
G Luther Head (foot) is day-to-day.
G Tracy McGrady (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers [TNT | 10:30 PM ET]

Suns: Phoenix is averaging 128.4 points on 56.7 percent shooting from the field since Alvin Gentry took over as head coach, replacing Terry Porter. The Suns are 4-1 in those games but still sit 14.5 games behind the Lakers in the Pacific Division. It's unknown whether or not point guard Steve Nash will be available after he turned his ankle in the third quarter of a 112-102 win over Charlotte on Tuesday. Nash did return in the fourth and hopes to play.

Suns are 4-1 SU & ATS in their last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

Key Injuries - PG Steve Nash (ankle) is questionable.
C Amare Stoudemire (eye) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Lakers (NA): Nash isn't the only player in this game dealing with an ankle injury, as LA star Kobe Bryant rolled his ankle with four minutes to go in a 107-93 win over Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Like Nash, Bryant also returned to action and saw a close game end with a double-digit victory. Bryant is averaging 33.3 points in his last four games and is looking forward to facing former teammate Shaquille O'Neal. “It was my ankle, but I’ve got ankle insurance,” Bryant said. “I’m fine.”

Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Pacific Division.
The OVER is 7-1 in LA's last 8 games vs. Pacific Division.

Key Injuries - C Andrew Bynum (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:34 AM

NBA

Thursday, February 26

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA best bets
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets (+1.5, 184.5)

Houston has played surprisingly well without Tracy McGrady.

McGrady is expected to undergo microfracture surgery next week and will miss the remainder of the season.

The Rockets have held four of their last five opponents to less than 90 points and are 4-0 in that period.

The Rockets rolled to a 21-point victory over the Charlotte Bobcats Sunday behind 26 points from Ron Artest. Second-year point guard Aaron Brooks had seven points in his second game since replacing Rafer Alston as the Rockets’ starting PG.

“We’re kind of clicking,” Rockets forward Luis Scola told reporters. “We are getting better. We are playing better defense, we are fighting and we are competing harder every day.”

Cleveland, meanwhile, has won eight of its last 10 overall but is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine on the road.

Pick: Rockets +1.5

Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers (N/A)

Don’t expect the Suns’ offense to outshine L.A.

The Lakers have the league’s top offense (108.9 PPG) and are putting up nearly three more points a night than Phoenix.

But what really separates these two clubs is the Lakers' defense. Phil Jackson's boys have held four of the last five home opponents to less than 100 points.

L.A. is ranked just 20th in opponent scoring (100.8 PPG) but is ranked seventh in opponent field goal percentage (45.0 percent).

The Suns, meanwhile, had scored 140 points in three straight tilts before enduring a 20-point setback to the Boston Celtics Sunday.

Phoenix is 0-2 this season against the Lakers and 2-5 in its last seven against the Purple and Gold.

Pick: Lakers

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:35 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 26

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WI-GREEN BAY (21 - 8) at DETROIT (7 - 20) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WI-GREEN BAY is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game this season.
DETROIT is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
DETROIT is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DETROIT is 39-61 ATS (-28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 2-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (16 - 12) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (11 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 110-147 ATS (-51.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 110-147 ATS (-51.7 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 20-40 ATS (-24.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 3-2 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 3-2 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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KENT ST (16 - 11) at BOWLING GREEN (15 - 11) - 2/26/2009, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
KENT ST is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENT ST is 97-71 ATS (+18.9 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
KENT ST is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOWLING GREEN is 2-2 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 4-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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MINNESOTA (20 - 7) at ILLINOIS (22 - 6) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 36-20 ATS (+14.0 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
ILLINOIS is 4-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 5-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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W VIRGINIA (19 - 8) at CINCINNATI (17 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-1 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-1 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (11 - 16) at BUTLER (23 - 4) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 5-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (15 - 12) at WRIGHT ST (16 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 113-83 ATS (+21.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WRIGHT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
WI-MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against WRIGHT ST 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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MIAMI OHIO (15 - 10) at OHIO U (13 - 13) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 65-41 ATS (+19.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO U is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 41-18 ATS (+21.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO U is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MIAMI OHIO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI OHIO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
OHIO U is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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AKRON (17 - 10) at BUFFALO (17 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 3-2 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-1 straight up against BUFFALO 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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LASALLE (14 - 12) at TEMPLE (17 - 9) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 58-34 ATS (+20.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 4-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 4-1 straight up against LASALLE 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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XAVIER (22 - 5) at ST JOSEPHS (14 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ST JOSEPHS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 5-0 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 3-2 straight up against XAVIER 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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N TEXAS (16 - 11) at ARKANSAS ST (13 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N TEXAS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
N TEXAS is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
N TEXAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games this season.
N TEXAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in February games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARKANSAS ST is 4-3 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 5-2 straight up against ARKANSAS ST 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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NEW ORLEANS (11 - 17) at ARK-LITTLE ROCK (20 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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NC STATE (15 - 10) at WAKE FOREST (20 - 5) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 69-96 ATS (-36.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 3-2 against the spread versus WAKE FOREST over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 4-1 straight up against WAKE FOREST 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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TROY (17 - 11) at LA-LAFAYETTE (10 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TROY is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 straight up against TROY 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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DENVER (13 - 14) at LA-MONROE (9 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA-MONROE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA-MONROE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DENVER is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
DENVER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus LA-MONROE over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 3-3 straight up against DENVER 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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NEW MEXICO ST (15 - 12) at LOUISIANA TECH (12 - 16) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW MEXICO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.
NEW MEXICO ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOUISIANA TECH is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 4-2 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-1 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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MIAMI (16 - 10) at VIRGINIA (9 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 67-41 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA 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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FLA ATLANTIC (6 - 23) at W KENTUCKY (19 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 3-3 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 5-1 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC 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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CLEVELAND ST (20 - 9) at VALPARAISO (8 - 20) - 2/26/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 4-0 against the spread versus VALPARAISO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 4-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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MEMPHIS (24 - 3) at UAB (19 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UAB is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UAB is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
UAB is 26-10 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 203-158 ATS (+29.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 203-158 ATS (+29.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 117-86 ATS (+22.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 86-60 ATS (+20.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 151-105 ATS (+35.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 93-57 ATS (+30.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-1 against the spread versus UAB over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-0 straight up against UAB 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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PURDUE (21 - 6) at MICHIGAN (17 - 11) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
PURDUE is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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HAWAII (13 - 13) at UTAH ST (25 - 3) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HAWAII is 5-19 ATS (-15.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
HAWAII is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
HAWAII is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH ST is 3-3 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
UTAH ST is 4-2 straight up against HAWAII 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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ARIZONA (18 - 9) at WASHINGTON ST (14 - 13) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON ST 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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CS-FULLERTON (13 - 14) at UC-RIVERSIDE (15 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
UC-RIVERSIDE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-RIVERSIDE is 4-2 against the spread versus CS-FULLERTON over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 5-1 straight up against UC-RIVERSIDE 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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UC-IRVINE (10 - 17) at LONG BEACH ST (13 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LONG BEACH ST is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
UC-IRVINE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UC-IRVINE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 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
UC-IRVINE is 4-3 against the spread versus LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 4-3 straight up against LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IDAHO (13 - 13) at SAN JOSE ST (11 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO is 63-38 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
IDAHO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAN JOSE ST is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE ST is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO is 5-1 against the spread versus SAN JOSE ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO is 4-2 straight up against SAN JOSE ST 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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SAN FRANCISCO (10 - 17) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (2 - 26) - 2/26/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 16-33 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-1 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT 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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NEVADA (16 - 10) at FRESNO ST (11 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEVADA is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEVADA is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEVADA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEVADA is 47-29 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEVADA is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) in February games since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FRESNO ST is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 22-42 ATS (-24.2 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
FRESNO ST is 41-63 ATS (-28.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEVADA is 4-2 against the spread versus FRESNO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 6-0 straight up against FRESNO 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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PORTLAND (18 - 9) at SAN DIEGO (14 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 73-102 ATS (-39.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
PORTLAND is 27-58 ATS (-36.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
PORTLAND is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 4-1 straight up against PORTLAND 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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USC (16 - 10) at CALIFORNIA (20 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
CALIFORNIA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
USC is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
USC is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
CALIFORNIA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 3-2 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
USC is 4-1 straight up against CALIFORNIA 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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ST MARYS-CA (22 - 5) at PEPPERDINE (8 - 20) - 2/26/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 3-2 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 4-1 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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UCLA (20 - 7) at STANFORD (15 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 197-158 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
STANFORD is 197-158 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
STANFORD is 126-96 ATS (+20.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
STANFORD is 125-95 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
STANFORD is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-2 against the spread versus STANFORD over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-1 straight up against STANFORD 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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ARIZONA ST (21 - 5) at WASHINGTON (20 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 against the spread versus ARIZONA ST over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-1 straight up against ARIZONA ST 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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GONZAGA (21 - 5) at SANTA CLARA (14 - 15) - 2/26/2009, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GONZAGA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 107-79 ATS (+20.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
GONZAGA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GONZAGA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
SANTA CLARA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1997.

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

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GA SOUTHERN (8 - 18) at ELON (9 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 3-2 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 3-2 straight up against ELON 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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FURMAN (6 - 20) at THE CITADEL (18 - 10) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
THE CITADEL is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
THE CITADEL is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
THE CITADEL is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
THE CITADEL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
THE CITADEL is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
THE CITADEL is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
THE CITADEL is 3-2 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
FURMAN is 4-1 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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WOFFORD (14 - 12) at COLL OF CHARLESTON (21 - 7) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 3-2 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 4-1 straight up against WOFFORD 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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RIDER (16 - 11) at LOYOLA-MD (11 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 4-1 straight up against RIDER 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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UT-CHATTANOOGA (15 - 14) at APPALACHIAN ST (11 - 16) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-1 against the spread versus UT-CHATTANOOGA over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 straight up against UT-CHATTANOOGA 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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SAMFORD (13 - 14) at W CAROLINA (14 - 14) - 2/26/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAMFORD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
SAMFORD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
W CAROLINA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 1-0 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
SAMFORD is 1-0 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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E KENTUCKY (18 - 10) at TENN-MARTIN (19 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TENN-MARTIN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
E KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E KENTUCKY is 4-1 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
E KENTUCKY is 5-0 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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SE MISSOURI ST (3 - 25) at TENNESSEE ST (10 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SE MISSOURI ST is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SE MISSOURI ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SE MISSOURI ST is 3-2 against the spread versus TENNESSEE ST over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE ST is 3-2 straight up against SE MISSOURI ST 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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E ILLINOIS (12 - 15) at AUSTIN PEAY (15 - 12) - 2/26/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AUSTIN PEAY is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 against the spread versus E ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 5-0 straight up against E ILLINOIS 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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MOREHEAD ST (16 - 13) at MURRAY ST (16 - 11) - 2/26/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
MOREHEAD ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MURRAY ST is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MURRAY ST is 38-63 ATS (-31.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MURRAY ST is 4-1 against the spread versus MOREHEAD ST over the last 3 seasons
MURRAY ST is 4-1 straight up against MOREHEAD ST 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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N ARIZONA (8 - 17) at WEBER ST (18 - 8) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
WEBER ST is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
WEBER ST is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WEBER ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
WEBER ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WEBER ST is 5-2 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
WEBER ST is 4-3 straight up against N ARIZONA 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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MONTANA (17 - 10) at N COLORADO (12 - 17) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
N COLORADO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
N COLORADO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-0 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 5-0 straight up against N COLORADO 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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SACRAMENTO ST (2 - 25) at IDAHO ST (10 - 18) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 14-35 ATS (-24.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 55-80 ATS (-33.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 49-80 ATS (-39.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IDAHO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
IDAHO ST is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST 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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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:36 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Thursday, February 26

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

Kent beat Bowling Green 72-48 in first meeting, holding Falcons to 35% from floor, 2-20 from arc; Kent won last eight games, but covered one of last four- they won last three road games by 18-7-3 points. Falcons won seen of last eight MAC games, but scored just 58.7 ppg their last three games. MAC home underdogs are 7-8 against the spread.

Illinois lost 59-36 in first meeting at Minnesota, shooting 29% from the floor; Illini won four of last five games, with three of last four decided by five or less points- they're 5-2 as Big 11 home favorite, with four wins at home by 15+ points. Minnesota is 2-4 in last six games, 2-8 vs spread in last ten- they're 2-4 as Big 11 road dog, losing on road by 9-6-5-12-29.

Bob Huggins returns to Cincinnati as head coach for first time since he was forced out four years ago; Bearcats crushed West Virginia last year in Morgantown, 62-39. Mountaineers won last three games, all by 11+ points; they're 6-2 as Big East favorite, 2-0 on road. Cincinnati is 4-3 at home in Big East, with losses by 8-9-9 points (2-1-1 as home dog).

Buffalo lost last three games, scoring just 56.3 ppg; they're 5-1 at home in MAC, losing only to Bowling Green; Bulls won 63-61 at Akron in the first meeting, despite shooting 37% from floor. Zips won seven of their last eight MAC games, but lost at Valparaiso Saturday; they won eight of nine MAC games when they allow 63 or less points.

NC State upset Wake Forest 82-76 in first meeting, outscoring Deacons 23-9 on foul line; State is 7-3 vs spread in last ten games, 4-2 as an ACC road dog, losing road games by 12-17-11-4-9 points. Home team is 8-0 vs spread in Wake's last eight games; Deacons covered their last three as ACC home favorite, winning by 17-23-18 points.

Memphis has won 54 straight C-USA games, UAB has won six in row; Blazers lost first meeting 81-68 in Memphis, as Tigers shot 52.5% from floor, 9-16 on arc. UAB is 6-0 at home in C-USA, 3-4-1 vs spread as a dog this season- they scored 80 ppg in last three games. Memphis is 7-2 vs spread in last nine games, but just 2-4 as a C-USA road favorite.

Underdog is 6-1 vs spread in Washington State's Pac-10 home games, as Coogs are 1-5 as home favorite, 2-5 SU in last seven games overall- they lost 66-56 in first meeting at Arizona, in game they led 28-23 at the half. Wildcats won six of last seven games, losing last game by hoop at rival Arizona State- they covered four of their last five tries as an underdog.

San Diego lost seven of last eight games; Portland is 8-0 in WCC against teams other than Gonzaga/St Mary's. Toreros lost 69-55 at Portland in first meeting (+2.5). Road team is 9-3 vs spread in San Diego tilts; three of last five Torero games were decided by five or less points. Portland is 3-2 on WCC road (4-1 vs spread), with favorite covering four of the five.

Cal won four of last five games; USC lost four of five, with all the losses by 7+ points- they beat Bears in the first meeting, 73-62, holding Cal to 2-16 from arc. Trojans are 2-5 on Pac-10 road, 2-3 as road dog, winning only at Washington St, Oregon. Bears are 6-1 at home in Pac-10, 3-2 as a home favorite, winning in Berkeley by 14-10-7-15-8-7 points.

Stanford lost seven of last eight games, but are 4-4 at home in conference games, 0-2 as home dog; they lost 97-63 in first meeting at UCLA, with Bruins shooting 63.3% from floor. Cardinals lost last four games, all by 7+ points. Bruins lost three of last four games, losing last three on road by 11-7-12 points. Pac-10 home underdogs are 14-9 against the spread.

Arizona State won its last five games since Washington beat them 84-71 in Tempe Jan 31; Huskies shot 51% in that game, made 26-34 from foul line on road. ASU is 5-2 on Pac-10 road, losing by 10-12; they're 3-0 vs spread as Pac-10 underdog. Washington won four of its last five games, covered last three at home, winning last four by 5-11-19-19 points.

Santa Clara lost 95-53 in first meeting at Gonzaga (was 52-29 at half)-- Broncos are 4-1 vs spread as WCC underdog, 1-0 at home; four of their last five games were decided by six or less points. Gonzaga are 2-3 as a WCC road favorite, winning away games by 14-33-15-2-5 points- home side covered their last four WCC tilts. WCC home underdogs are 9-6.

Eastern Kentucky won last four games, with three wins by 18+ points; they beat Tennessee-Martin 78-75 in first meeting, making 14-31 from arc. EKU is 2-5 on OVC road, 2-3 as road dog, losing away tilts by 6-3- 10-4-5 points. Skyhawks lost last two games after winning 11 in a row; they're 5-2 as an OVC home favorite, winning by 4-13-13-14-25-9 pts.

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:36 AM

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Thursday, February 26

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6:30 PM KENT STATE vs. BOWLING GREEN
Kent State is 15-7-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Bowling Green
Kent State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Kent State
Bowling Green is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Kent State

7:00 PM AKRON vs. BUFFALO
Akron is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Akron is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Akron
Buffalo is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Akron

7:00 PM CHATTANOOGA vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
Chattanooga is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Appalachian State
Chattanooga is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Appalachian State
Appalachian State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Appalachian State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. ELON
Georgia Southern is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Elon
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Southern's last 5 games when playing Elon
Elon is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Elon's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM LA SALLE vs. TEMPLE
La Salle is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
La Salle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Temple is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against La Salle
Temple is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing La Salle

7:00 PM MIAMI (OHIO) vs. OHIO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 5 games when playing Ohio
Ohio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)
Ohio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)

7:00 PM MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
Middle Tennessee is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Internati
Middle Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Internati
Florida International is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Florida International is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM MINNESOTA vs. ILLINOIS
Minnesota is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Illinois's last 8 games at home

7:00 PM RIDER vs. LOYOLA
Rider is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Loyola
Rider is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Loyola
Loyola is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Rider
Loyola is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Rider

7:00 PM SAMFORD vs. WESTERN CAROLINA
Samford is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Samford is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Western Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Western Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. CINCINNATI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games on the road
West Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. WRIGHT STATE
Wisc-Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Wisc-Milwaukee is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Wright State is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Wisc-Milwaukee
Wright State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee

7:00 PM WOFFORD vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Wofford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against College of Charle
Wofford is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
College of Charleston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
College of Charleston is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:00 PM XAVIER vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
Xavier is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saint Joseph's
Xavier is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Saint Joseph's is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games

7:00 PM YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. BUTLER
Youngstown State is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Butler
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Butler
Butler is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Butler's last 7 games

7:05 PM FURMAN vs. THE CITADEL
Furman is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
Furman is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against The Citadel
The Citadel is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Furman
The Citadel is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Furman

7:05 PM WISC-GREEN BAY vs. DETROIT
Wisc-Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Wisc-Green Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM DENVER vs. LOUISIANA-MONROE
Denver is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana-Monroe is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 5 games when playing Denver

8:00 PM FLORIDA ATLANTIC vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Florida Atlantic is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games
Florida Atlantic is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Western Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM MIAMI vs. VIRGINIA
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 6 games at home
Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

8:00 PM NEW MEXICO STATE vs. LOUISIANA TECH
New Mexico State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Louisiana Tech
New Mexico State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Louisiana Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Mexico State

8:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Arkansas-Little Rock
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arkansas-Little Rock is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Arkansas-Little Rock is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. WAKE FOREST
North Carolina State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
North Carolina State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Wake Forest is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against North Carolina State
Wake Forest is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against North Carolina State

8:00 PM NORTH TEXAS vs. ARKANSAS STATE
North Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arkansas State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Texas's last 5 games when playing Arkansas State
Arkansas State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Arkansas State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

8:05 PM TROY vs. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE
Troy is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
Troy is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Troy
Louisiana-Lafayette is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games

8:30 PM CLEVELAND STATE vs. VALPARAISO
Cleveland State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Valparaiso is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Valparaiso is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games

8:30 PM EASTERN ILLINOIS vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Eastern Illinois is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Austin Peay
Eastern Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Austin Peay
Austin Peay is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Austin Peay is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home

8:30 PM EASTERN KENTUCKY vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Eastern Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee-Martin
Eastern Kentucky is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Tennessee-Martin
Tennessee-Martin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Kentucky
Tennessee-Martin is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Kentucky

8:30 PM SE MISSOURI STATE vs. TENNESSEE STATE
SE Missouri State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
SE Missouri State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against SE Missouri State
Tennessee State is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing SE Missouri State

9:00 PM ARIZONA vs. WASHINGTON STATE
Arizona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Arizona is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Washington State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Washington State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

9:00 PM MEMPHIS vs. UAB
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
UAB is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
UAB is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis

9:00 PM MOREHEAD STATE vs. MURRAY STATE
Morehead State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Morehead State is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Murray State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Morehead State
Murray State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Morehead State

9:00 PM PURDUE vs. MICHIGAN
Purdue is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Purdue is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Michigan is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home

9:05 PM HAWAII vs. UTAH STATE
Hawaii is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Hawaii is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Utah State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Hawaii
Utah State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:05 PM MONTANA vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
Montana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Montana is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Northern Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Northern Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montana

9:05 PM NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. WEBER STATE
Northern Arizona is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northern Arizona's last 6 games on the road
Weber State is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Northern Arizona
Weber State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

9:05 PM SACRAMENTO STATE vs. IDAHO STATE
Sacramento State is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Idaho State
Sacramento State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Idaho State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State
Idaho State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento State

10:00 PM CS FULLERTON vs. UC RIVERSIDE
CS Fullerton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing UC Riverside
CS Fullerton is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
UC Riverside is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UC Riverside is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM IDAHO vs. SAN JOSE STATE
Idaho is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
Idaho is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose State
San Jose State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
San Jose State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:00 PM NEVADA vs. FRESNO STATE
Nevada is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fresno State
Nevada is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fresno State
Fresno State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Nevada
Fresno State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nevada

10:00 PM PORTLAND vs. SAN DIEGO
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
San Diego is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games

10:00 PM SAN FRANCISCO vs. LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
San Francisco is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Loyola Marymount
San Francisco is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Loyola Marymount
Loyola Marymount is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Loyola Marymount's last 5 games at home

10:05 PM UC IRVINE vs. LONG BEACH STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UC Irvine's last 5 games when playing Long Beach State
UC Irvine is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Long Beach State is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against UC Irvine
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Long Beach State's last 5 games when playing at home against UC Irvine

10:30 PM SAINT MARY'S vs. PEPPERDINE
Saint Mary's is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pepperdine
Saint Mary's is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pepperdine
Pepperdine is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pepperdine's last 5 games at home

10:30 PM UCLA vs. STANFORD
UCLA is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Stanford
UCLA is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Stanford
Stanford is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UCLA
Stanford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing UCLA

10:30 PM USC vs. CALIFORNIA
USC is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
USC is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
California is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
California is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

11:00 PM ARIZONA STATE vs. WASHINGTON
Arizona State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Arizona State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games at home

11:00 PM GONZAGA vs. SANTA CLARA
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Santa Clara
Gonzaga is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Santa Clara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Gonzaga
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Santa Clara's last 12 games when playing Gonzaga

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:37 AM

NCAAB

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

Thursday, February 26

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West Virginia at Cincinnati [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

West Virginia (-5, O/U 134.5):

West Virginia is 4-1 SU & ATS in its last 5 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-3 in West Virginia's last 10 road games.

Key Injuries - G Joe Mazzulla (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Cincinnati:

Cincy is 4-1 SU & ATS in its last 5 home games.
The OVER is 9-1-1 in Cincy's last 11 home games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

#16 Purdue at Michigan [ESPN | 9 PM ET]

Purdue (-2.5, O/U 124):

Purdue is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Michigan:

Michigan is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 home games.
The UNDER is 8-3-1 in Michigan's last 12 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:38 AM

NCAAB

Thursday, February 26

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Memphis Tigers at UAB Blazers (+4.5)

Tickets for the game at the 8,500-seat arena sold out by mid-afternoon Wednesday.

The Blazers are the league's top shooting team, while Memphis is yielding opponents the lowest field goal percentage in the league. UAB's Robert Vaden leads the league in made 3-pointers while fellow guard Paul Delaney III has the highest shooting percentage among guards nationally.

Memphis has Antonio Anderson and high-scoring freshman Tyreke Evans as part of a talent-laden lineup.

''We're really excited,'' Vaden said. ''This is a chance for us to get a statement win. Everybody's looking forward to this one, all our fans, everyone in the community. We're going to come out and play our hardest and of course come out with a win.

''We've got a great atmosphere. People in Birmingham put a lot of emphasis on them. We know if we win we have a good chance to go to the tournament.''

The game might not have the same postseason significance for Memphis, almost certainly the only CUSA team that has a spot reserved in the NCAA tournament already. It still means something, though.

"UAB is always a rivalry game for us,'' Memphis forward Robert Dozier said. ''It seems like the minute we finish playing the team before UAB, the talk is automatically UAB vs. Memphis. It goes to show you how much this game means to this league.''

Pick: UAB +4.5

Arizona State Sun Devils at Washington Huskies (-4)

The Sun Devils would like nothing better than to spoil the Huskies party plans and set up the possibility of having their own party in a little over a week. While Washington's conference title history is relatively paltry, the Sun Devils' is nonexistent. Since joining the Pac-10 for the 1978-79 season, Arizona State has never won a conference title, finishing second twice.

Erasing that history, coupled with a ton of momentum and having won decisively in Seattle a year ago, is fueling the Sun Devils' confidence.

"This is a great situation we're in. We have a great team, great chemistry, and we're rebuilding a program. It feels that we're all doing it together and having fun with it too," ASU star James Harden said. "It's definitely at the top. It's a great program; we have great coaches, great players, and great teammates. Overall, it is an exciting buzz around here and it is unbelievable."

Arizona State got a wake-up call at the end of January courtesy of the Huskies. As part of a lost weekend at home - the Sun Devils lost to Washington State previously - the Huskies convincingly handled the Sun Devils in an 84-71 victory. Washington got 30 points from Justin Dentmon and another 25 from Isaiah Thomas, while holding Harden to just 15 points.

But the Sun Devils have rolled off five straight, including last Sunday's 70-68 win over rival Arizona.

"We got a lot of stuff left to do in these last four games," ASU forward Jeff Pendergraft said. "They're going to be the biggest games we have; they could make or break our season and cost or get us a conference championship. That feels real good to say."
Pick: ASU +4

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**pm530** · 02-26-2009, 04:39 AM

NHL
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Thursday, February 26

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TORONTO (22-26-0-12, 56 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (18-35-0-6, 42 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 41-59 ATS (-24.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 19-17 ATS (+44.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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ANAHEIM (30-27-0-5, 65 pts.) at BOSTON (41-11-0-9, 91 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 41-20 ATS (+67.1 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 22-5 ATS (+15.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 35-17 ATS (+14.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 122-105 ATS (+228.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 148-139 ATS (+301.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 112-107 ATS (-48.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 1-0-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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COLORADO (28-32-0-1, 57 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (38-19-0-3, 79 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 15-31 ATS (+51.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 38-22 ATS (+75.1 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 14-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 10-3 ATS (+6.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
COLORADO is 12-7 ATS (+21.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 9-16 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-0-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (31-24-0-6, 68 pts.) at CAROLINA (31-26-0-5, 67 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CAROLINA is 123-122 ATS (-65.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
CAROLINA is 1-6 ATS (-8.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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ATLANTA (22-33-0-6, 50 pts.) at WASHINGTON (38-18-0-5, 81 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 15-29 ATS (-23.3 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-8-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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FLORIDA (30-22-0-8, 68 pts.) at NY RANGERS (31-23-0-7, 69 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 12-7 ATS (+19.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
FLORIDA is 12-6 ATS (+18.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 8-3 ATS (+11.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
NY RANGERS are 78-75 ATS (+175.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 2-8 ATS (-11.4 Units) in February games this season.
NY RANGERS are 117-137 ATS (-75.8 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-5 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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SAN JOSE (41-8-0-9, 91 pts.) at OTTAWA (23-27-0-9, 55 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 23-36 ATS (-76.7 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 16-22 ATS (-16.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 28-44 ATS (-33.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 15-25 ATS (-21.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 112-87 ATS (-80.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

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

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PHOENIX (27-29-0-5, 59 pts.) at NASHVILLE (29-28-0-4, 62 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 48-82 ATS (-38.4 Units) in February games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-5 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-5-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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ST LOUIS (26-26-0-8, 60 pts.) at DALLAS (29-23-0-7, 65 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 26-10 ATS (+10.1 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 141-84 ATS (+37.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 12-20 ATS (+32.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-4 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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COLUMBUS (30-25-0-6, 66 pts.) at EDMONTON (30-25-0-5, 65 pts.) - 2/26/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 33-78 ATS (+142.9 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
EDMONTON is 71-71 ATS (+162.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 38-28 ATS (+71.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 36-27 ATS (+67.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 16-7 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 89-92 ATS (+205.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 8-3 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 8-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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