Friday Trends and Indexes 2/27 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, 2/27/2009

MONTREAL at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
MONTREAL: 14-7 SU AWAY off BB home games
PHILADELPHIA: 9-27 SU revenging a road loss by 2+ goals

LOS ANGELES at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 5-19 SU at Detroit
DETROIT: 16-0 SU at home after a win by 3+ goals

PITTSBURGH at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: N/A
CHICAGO: N/A

MINNESOTA at CALGARY, 9:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 3-17 SU at Calgary
CALGARY: 22-9 SU off a home game

TAMPA BAY at VANCOUVER, 10:05 PM ET
TAMPA BAY: N/A
VANCOUVER: N/A

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, February 27

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MILWAUKEE (28 - 32) at NEW ORLEANS (34 - 22) - 2/27/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 205-262 ATS (-83.2 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 145-184 ATS (-57.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 128-100 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 61-43 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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DETROIT (27 - 29) at ORLANDO (42 - 15) - 2/27/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 11-5 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 15-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (26 - 32) at WASHINGTON (13 - 44) - 2/27/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-26 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 226-276 ATS (-77.6 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-4 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (25 - 35) at BOSTON (46 - 13) - 2/27/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-4 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (30 - 26) at ATLANTA (32 - 25) - 2/27/2009, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 7-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-4 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (28 - 28) at NEW YORK (24 - 33) - 2/27/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 9-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (35 - 22) at MINNESOTA (18 - 39) - 2/27/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 96-120 ATS (-36.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-52 ATS (-27.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (13 - 44) at DALLAS (34 - 23) - 2/27/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 205-145 ATS (+45.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
DALLAS is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (48 - 10) at DENVER (38 - 20) - 2/27/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 112-82 ATS (+21.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 87-71 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA LAKERS are 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 28-8 ATS (+19.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 10-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 10-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (23 - 36) at PHOENIX (32 - 25) - 2/27/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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CLEVELAND (44 - 12) at SAN ANTONIO (39 - 17) - 2/27/2009, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (15 - 43) at SACRAMENTO (12 - 47) - 2/27/2009, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 5-5 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (23 - 35) at GOLDEN STATE (20 - 37) - 2/27/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-2 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, Febraury 27

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MONTREAL (32-22-0-7, 71 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (33-17-0-9, 75 pts.) - 2/27/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 3-12 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-38 ATS (+65.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-40 ATS (-26.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 81-79 ATS (-85.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 10-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 10-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (26-25-0-9, 61 pts.) at DETROIT (40-13-0-8, 88 pts.) - 2/27/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 42-10 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 30-4 ATS (+20.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 6-2 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games in February games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-5 ATS (+16.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 33-26 ATS (-25.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-2 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (30-26-0-6, 66 pts.) at CHICAGO (34-18-0-7, 75 pts.) - 2/27/2009, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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MINNESOTA (30-24-0-5, 65 pts.) at CALGARY (36-18-0-6, 78 pts.) - 2/27/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 20-10 ATS (+30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-31 ATS (+75.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 104-83 ATS (+188.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 14-5 (+10.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 14-5-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (20-29-0-12, 52 pts.) at VANCOUVER (30-22-0-8, 68 pts.) - 2/27/2009, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 1-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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NBA


Friday, February 27

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Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic [ESPN | 7 PM ET]

Pistons: Detroit will try to avoid losing nine straight games for the first time in nearly 15 years when they visit the Magic. About the only thing positive for the Pistons right now is that forward Rasheed Wallace will apparently not be suspended after picking up his 15th and 16th technicals of the season on Wednesday in a 90-87 loss at New Orleans. “I tried to get him out before he got it,” Detroit head coach Michael Curry said. “He’s an emotional guy. We got unraveled a little bit.” However, two of Wallace's earlier technicals were rescinded by the NBA, so he will get to play against Orlando.

Pistons are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Friday games.
The UNDER is 15-6 in Detroit's last 21 road games.

Key Injuries - G Allen Iverson (back) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 87

Magic (-9.5, O/U 187): While the Pistons have fallen on hard times lately, Orlando has emerged and taken their place as one of the league's elite teams. Still, the Magic have dropped seven of the last nine regular-season meetings and eight of the last nine playoff games between the teams. Detroit won the only meeting this season back on December 29th, as Allen Iverson and Rodney Stuckey combined for 34 points. It's possible that both Iverson (back) and Stuckey (5.4 points per game in the last five) could be out of the starting lineup for this game.

Magic are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games.
The OVER is 5-1 in Orlando's last 6 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Mickael Pietrus (wrist) is questionable.
PG Jameer Nelson (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 100 (Side Play of the Day)



Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs [ESPN | 9:30 PM ET]

Cavs (-3, O/U 176): Cleveland is coming off its worst offensive performance of the season in a 93-74 loss at Houston on Thursday. Cavs star LeBron James was held without an assist for the first time in his career and finished with 21 points on 7-of-21 shooting. “I’m not happy with that at all,” James said. “I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have an assist, but as a team, we didn’t move the ball at all. We’ll just move on to the next game.” The good news is that Cleveland is 9-2 in the second half of back-to-back games and 9-1 in games following a loss this year.

Cavs are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 Friday games.
The UNDER is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 87 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Spurs: San Antonio point guard Tony Parker has picked up the scoring load left behind by Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, who have both missed time lately due to injuries. In the last two games Duncan has missed, Parker has averaged 38 points in wins over Dallas and Portland. The Spurs have won seven straight at home and five in a row overall, proving they will again be dangerous come playoff time when everybody is back healthy. “Tony Parker was a super stud again, and generated the offense again,” San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich said after he totaled 39 points and nine assists against the Blazers. “His leadership on the floor was exceptional.”

Spurs are 4-0 SU & ATS in their last 4 games overall.
The UNDER is 8-1 in San Antonio's last 9 games vs. Central Division.

Key Injuries - F Fabricio Oberto (thumb) is probable.
F Tim Duncan (quad) is questionable.
G Manu Ginobili (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 84


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NBA
Dunkel Index

Portland at Minnesota
The Blazers are coming off a 99-84 loss at San Antonio and are just 2-5 ATS after losing by 10 or more points in the previous game. Minnesota is the underdog pick (+5) according to Dunkel, which has Portland favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+5). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Game 851-852: Milwaukee at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.678; New Orleans 122.574
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 7; 192
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 9 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+9 1/2); Under

Game 853-854: Detroit at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.905; Orlando 125.009
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 12; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 9 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-9 1/2); Over

Game 855-856: Chicago at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 120.412; Washington 113.425
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 7; 204 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 208
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-5); Under

Game 857-858: Indiana at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 117.052; Boston 130.469
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 13 1/2; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 12; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-12); Over

Game 859-860: Miami at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 114.549; Atlanta 117.887
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 192 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 195
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+5); Under

Game 861-862: Philadelphia at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 116.348; New York 121.538
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 5; 209
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2; 212
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2); Under

Game 863-864: Portland at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.184; Minnesota 116.709
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 3 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5; 205
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+5); Over

Game 865-866: Oklahoma City at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 112.731; Dallas 125.498
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 13; 216
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 9; 209
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-9); Over

Game 867-868: LA Lakers at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 124.589; Denver 122.399
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2; 222 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 218 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+2 1/2); Over

Game 869-870: Toronto at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 113.846; Phoenix 121.534
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 7 1/2; 222
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 227 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-3 1/2); Under

Game 871-872: Cleveland at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 123.614; San Antonio 127.167
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 172
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 177 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+1 1/2); Under

Game 873-874: LA Clippers at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 108.383; Sacramento 112.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 4 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1 1/2; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-1 1/2); Over

Game 875-876: Charlotte at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 116.756; Golden State 121.734
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 206
Dunkel Pick: Golden State; Over

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NHL
Dunkel Index

Minnesota at Calgary
Minnesota faces a Calgary team that is coming off a 4-1 win over Columbus and is 15-5 after scoring 4 or more goals in the previous game. The Flames are the pick (-180) according to Dunkel, which has Calgary favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-180). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Game 1-2: Montreal at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.437; Philadelphia 11.144
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-165); 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+145); Under

Game 3-4: Los Angeles at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.235; Detroit 12.507
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-320); 6
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-320); Over

Game 5-6: Pittsburgh at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.268; Chicago 11.134
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-215); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+175); Under

Game 7-8: Minnesota at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 12.176; Calgary 13.777
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-180); Under

Game 9-10: Tampa Bay at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.907; Vancouver 10.753
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-270); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+230); Over

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Friday's six-pack

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

-- Rick Porcello, P-- Will start in AA, could be in majors in 2009.

-- Ryan Perry, P-- Moved from SS to P in college at Arizona.

-- Cale Iorg, SS-- Father and uncle both played in big leagues.

-- Casey Crosby, P-- Has only pitched five innings in two years.

-- Wilkin Ramirez, OF-- Was just 3-36 in brief exposure to AAA.

-- Scott Sizemore, 2B-- .289 career hitter has been injury-prone.

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Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a basketball Thursday........

13) Its been 24 years since Washington won at least part of Pac-10 basketball championship, but Huskies took big step to winning this year's regular season title when they edged Arizona State 73-70 in overtime. ASU's star James Harden fouled out in OT.

12) Bob Huggins is now 0-2 against his old team, Cincinnati; in the two games, Huggins' Mountaineers made only 5-43 beyond the arc.

11) Xavier won at St Joe's to even its record in last six games, after not having lost a February game the last two seasons. Musketeers are going to get a better seed than you think, they have some great wins.

10) Thursday night was first game of Lebron James' career when he didn't get an assist; that isn't half as bad as Ben Wallace breaking his leg, so all in all, a dismal night for the Cavaliers.

9) I used to buy the NBA package just to watch the Suns; now they are an old, strange team that is going to be amongst the worst in the NBA within two years. Trading for Shaq was just plain stupid.

8) 71% of people polled on CBSsports.com said they wouldn't watch the World Match Play tournament anymore this weekend, now that Eldrick Woods has been eliminated. Thats not good news for golf, if people only tune in to watch one guy.

7) UAB's Robert Vaden was shooting 41.2% beyond the arc, then he went 0-12 against Memphis Thursday, as Tigers won 55th C-USA game in a row, pulling away from the Blazers late. Vaden, a senior, was 0-17 for the night, in a historically terrible shooting exhibition.

6) Washington State scored 43 points in the second half of its 69-53 home win over what had been a hot Arizona team. Coogs don't score 43 points in a lot of games, they barely score that in some games, but a roster with nine freshmen on it has gotten better this season.

5) 74-year old Rollie Massimino is still coaching, at Northwood in Florida, an NAIA school; his Seahawks are 26-5 so far this season.

4) Sacramento Kings' employees are no longer allowed to eat dinner in the media room or work overtime. The team that paid Quincy Douby to play basketball is now cutting financial corners to save cash; had they not dumped Brad Miller and Mikki Moore, they would have lost as much as $25M this season. Not good.

3) Is it karma? Supposedly, the co-owner of the Oklahoma City team the people who stole the Sonics from Seattle, lost around $2B on the stock market collapse. Thats billion, with a B.

2) Big game on ESPNU Friday at 7, as Siena visits Niagara in a game between two of the best teams in the MAAC. Saints are underdog of 2.5 points, despite being 15-1 in conference play.

1) Albert Haynesworth became very rich while you were sleeping, as he signed a 7-year $100M deal with the Redskins. Good luck there, as there are questions as to how well he will play when he is rich. Of the $100M, about $41M of it is guaranteed, a lot for an NFL player.