Sunday Trends and Indexes 3/1 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Sunday, March 1

Good Luck on day #60 of 2009!

At this time the sports menu in this thread consists of the NBA, College Basketball, and the NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted here.
When there are a large number of games in the NCAAB, a separate thread may be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, March 1

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Matt Kenseth guns for the win in Vegas, the Lakers take on the Suns, and the college hoops slate offers up ranked matchups.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are several marquee matchups on the NBA's schedule for Sunday, including the Lakers on the road in Phoenix. Los Angeles is a sparkling 3-0 against the Suns so far this year, most recently pounding their division rival 132-106 at home on February 26. The last time these two teams met in the desert was back on November 20, when the Lakers came away with a 105-92 victory.

San Antonio will be in Portland in another big Western Conference clash on Sunday, while top Eastern matchups include Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at Atlanta. As well, it'll be New Orleans at New Jersey, Denver at Indiana, Houston at Minnesota, Toronto at Dallas, and Utah at Golden State. The Warriors got the better of the Jazz the last time they met, winning 116-96 at home on February 8.

The march toward Madness . . .

There are six ranked teams in action on the college hoops schedule for Sunday, but those half-dozen squads are only spread out over three games. First up is No. 8 Marquette at No. 6 Louisville at 12:00pm ET, with the Golden Eagles trying to bounce back from a loss to UConn on Wednesday. Marquette sits at 23-5 SU and 11-11-1 ATS on the season, while Louisville is at 22-5 SU and 17-10 ATS.

Next up is No. 11 Missouri at No. 15 Kansas in a Big 12 battle at 2:00pm ET. Those two teams are a combined 47-9 SU this season, and they've both been good to bettors - Missouri is 13-7-1 ATS, and Kansas is 16-6-1 ATS. Finally, the Big Ten offers up No. 9 Michigan State at No. 20 Illinois at 4:00pm ET. The Spartans are 22-5 SU and 13-11 ATS; the Illini are at 23-6 SU and 15-10-1 ATS.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Flyers will make the short trip to New Jersey on Sunday afternoon to take on the rival Devils. The last time those two teams met was back on December 21, when the Devils picked up a 3-2 home win. In fact, New Jersey is on a two-game winning streak against Philly, also grabbing a victory on December 4. The Flyers won the first two meetings between these Atlantic Division clubs back in October.

The Penguins will also hit the ice on Sunday afternoon, as they'll be on the road in Dallas to meet the Stars. Rounding out the NHL schedule for Sunday: Los Angeles at Chicago, Florida at Washington, Tampa Bay at Calgary, and Columbus at Vancouver. The Blue Jackets blanked the Oilers 1-0 on Thursday.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Matt Kenseth will be seeking his third consecutive Sprint Cup Series victory on Sunday afternoon when he takes the track in the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Kenseth, though, only sits at 8/1 on the Vegas odds list to get the win in Vegas, where he trails Carl Edwards (4/1), Jimmie Johnson (5/1), and Kyle Busch (6/1). Jeff Gordon is also pegged at 8/1 odds to get the victory on Sunday.

As well, the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship wraps up on Sunday, with the final match between Geoff Ogilvy and Paul Casey. Ogilvy got past Stewart Cink 4&2 in the semifinals Saturday, while Casey beat Ross Fisher 2&1.

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Six-pack for Sunday

News and notes from Saturday's spring training games.......

-- Barry Zito pitched two scoreless innings in his 2009 debut......

-- Carl Pavano pitched two perfect innings in his Indian debut.

-- Aaron Heilman struck out four in two innings as a Cub starter.

-- If you're a Toronto fan and you see Marco Scutaro batting in the leadoff spot, even on February 28, it can't be a good thing.

-- Skip Schumaker is off to a 4-9 start batting leadoff and playing second base for the Cardinals, who have a glut of outfielders.

-- Delmon Young is hitting a fat .857 this spring (6-7).

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Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a basketball Saturday......

13) It gets a little tiresome hearing bubble speculation every time you see a final score involving a marginal team; today is March 1-- maybe the word bubble should be off limits until we get to March.

12) Duke drew seven offensive fouls in a 72-65 win at Virginia Tech; must say I can't remember seeing any team, much less a visitor with that many drawn charges in one game. Lets just say the Hokies were not terribly enthusiastic about the quality of the game's officiating. .

11) Butler probably wants to avoid Cleveland State in the Horizon tournament; they beat the Vikings twice, but by 50-48/58-56 scores.

10) Villanova shot 33%, turned ball over 20 times in 56-54 home loss to Georgetown that probably costs Wildcats a shot at the double-bye that goes to the Big East's top four teams.

9) LSU has won 13 consecutive SEC games after losing their opener; you'd have to give Trent Johnson a nod for National Coach of Year.

8) Gonzaga and Memphis stayed unbeaten in their league with road wins, Air Force and DePaul stayed winless with home losses.

7) Tennessee-Martin clinched #1 seed in Ohio Valley tournament as they beat Morehead State 79-65 on Senior Day of the best season in Skyhawk history. They have a terrific set of guards.

6) Washington nipped Arizona 83-78, now needs a win next week in rivalry game vs hot Washington State team to clinch its first outright regular season conference championship since 50's. Huskies shared a title with USC in the early 80's.

5) Auburn won sixth game in last seven tries by beating Mississippi State in Starkville, 76-58; Tigers are athletic and really quick, playing four guards at once a lot of the time.

4) Cal-Northridge beat Long Beach State 95-74 in battle of two best teams in a weak Big West Conference.

3) Utah State lost its third straight road game, getting drilled by the Nevada Wolf Pack, 84-71 in Reno. Aggies are 13-2 in WAC, but will be a shaky top seed when the conference tournament gets underway.

2) Cornell is another team that can't stand prosperity; they lost 71-70 at Harvard, are now 9-3 in Ivy League, leading Princeton by game and a half, and they still have to play the Tigers again. Remember, there is no conference tournament in the Ivy, so whomever wins the regular season goes to the NCAA's. Cornell isn't nearly as good as last year.

1) Lot of big ballgames Sunday: Missouri-Kansas, Tennessee-Florida Michigan-Wisconsin, Marquette-Louisville, Michigan State-Illinois, so we'll be sure to hear the b-word (bubble) way more than needed. Here are some hints for the TV people:
-- Everyone needs to keep winning.
-- There is no such thing as a must-win until we get to the conference tournaments, when actual elimination of teams takes place.
-- Marginal teams might need the game more, but chances are, they're not as good as the team thats above them in the standings.

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NBA


Sunday, March 1

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Trend Sheet
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1:00 PM DETROIT vs. BOSTON
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Detroit's last 22 games on the road
Boston is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games


3:30 PM LA LAKERS vs. PHOENIX
LA Lakers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
LA Lakers are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Lakers


6:00 PM NEW ORLEANS vs. NEW JERSEY
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Orleans
New Jersey is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against New Orleans


7:00 PM DENVER vs. INDIANA
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Denver is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Indiana is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Denver
Indiana is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Denver


7:00 PM HOUSTON vs. MINNESOTA
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Houston is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston


8:00 PM CLEVELAND vs. ATLANTA
Cleveland is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Atlanta
Cleveland is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games


8:00 PM SAN ANTONIO vs. PORTLAND
San Antonio is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Portland
San Antonio is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Portland
Portland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


9:00 PM TORONTO vs. DALLAS
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Toronto is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home


9:00 PM UTAH vs. GOLDEN STATE
Utah is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Utah is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 13-4-1 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Golden State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

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NBA


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Sunday, March 1

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Detroit Pistons at Boston Celtics [ABC | 1 PM ET]

Pistons: Judging from Friday's performance at Orlando, Rip Hamilton will likely stay in the starting lineup for the rest of the season. Hamilton scored a game-high 31 points in Detroit's 93-85 upset of the Magic after coming off the bench in the previous 16 games. The Pistons were 4-12 in those games. “It wasn’t something that I felt was added pressure because this is what I do,” Hamilton said . “This is my comfort zone. But it is what it is and we got a win and that was a great thing.”

Pistons are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 Sunday games.
The UNDER is 13-3 in Detroit's last 16 Sunday games.

Key Injuries - G Allen Iverson (back) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Celtics (-9.5, O/U 180): Two lottery picks from the 1996 draft could very well be the difference in this game. Ray Allen has averaged 26 points on nearly 59 percent shooting from the field in the last four games while new addition Stephon Marbury scored eight points off the bench in his first game with the team on Friday, resulting in a 104-99 win over Indiana. “I think I was just so happy to be out there playing and happy to be out there playing with those guys,” Marbury said. “I was tired but my legs were heavy. In the fourth quarter I found some energy. It went the way I was praying for it to go.”

Celtics are 17-7 ATS in their last 24 Sunday games.
The UNDER is 14-3 in the last 17 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Kevin Garnett (knee) is OUT.
F Brian Scalabrine (neck) is OUT.
G Gabriel Pruitt (suspension) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns [ESPN | 3:30 PM ET]

Lakers: LA will be facing Phoenix for the second time in four days, and it remains to be seen whether or not Suns point guard Steve Nash will return to the court after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. The Lakers were able to push the pace without Nash playing on Thursday, opening up a 39-26 lead after the first quarter en route to a 132-106 victory. However, they saw their six-game winning streak come to an end the next day at Denver in a 90-79 loss. The team shot less than 30 percent from the field for just the second time since moving to LA.

Lakers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.
The OVER is 8-1 in LA's last 9 games vs. Pacific Division.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Suns (NA): Phoenix center Shaquille O'Neal is coming off his best game since playing for the Lakers nearly six years ago. O'Neal made 20-of-25 shots and scored a season-high 45 points in a 133-113 rout of Toronto on Friday to help the Suns bounce back from a loss at LA on Thursday. “If I can get the touches like that, it doesn’t matter who is down there,” O'Neal said. “They’re going to have to double or triple me down there. If they don’t, especially with the way I’m shooting free throws, they will have to pay.”

Suns are 2-6 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
The OVER is 7-1 in Phoenix's last 8 games overall.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Cavs (-4, O/U 189.5): LeBron James will look to follow up an outstanding performance against the Spurs on Friday when he faces the Hawks. James bounced back from a terrible outing in a loss at Houston on Thursday by scoring 31 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in a 97-86 victory at San Antonio a day later even though he sat out the entire fourth quarter. “That’s the best thing about the NBA,” James said. “You can play as bad as you ever played one night and the NBA schedule allows you to make up for it the next night.”

Cavs are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings at Atlanta.
The UNDER is 8-2 in Cleveland's last 10 games vs. Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries - C Ben Wallace (leg) is OUT.
F Sasha Pavlovic (ankle) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Hawks: Atlanta broke an 11-game winning streak for Cleveland the last time the teams met back on December 13th. This time, the Hawks will simply be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time since February 11th. Al Horford has scored more than 20 points in consecutive games for the first time in his career, and the Hawks are 8-1 when he scores at least 15 this season. “We went to him and utilized him more, and coming down the stretch, that’s something that we are going to have to continue to do,” said Atlanta head coach Mike Woodson.

Hawks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Central Division.
The OVER is 17-5-1 in Atlanta's last 23 games vs. Central Division.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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NBA


Sunday, March 1

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Toronto Raptors at Dallas Mavericks (-6.5, 207.5)

Fighting for a playoff spot in the crowded Western Conference, Dallas looks to close its three-game homestand with another victory. Facing a struggling Toronto Raptors team that hasn't won in Dallas in nine seasons could be the matchup the Mavericks are looking for.

Dallas goes for its fifth straight win at American Airlines Center on Sunday night while Toronto looks for just its second victory on the road since January.

The Mavericks (35-23) won their second in a row Friday, defeating Oklahoma City 110-108 in overtime. Dallas trailed 85-73 with 6:20 remaining, but Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 of the Mavericks' final 20 points in regulation and added five more in the extra five minutes to finish with 41.

Nowitzki's fourth 40-plus point game this season helped the Mavericks improve to 21-4 at home since dropping their first four there in 2008-09.

"It was definitely a lucky win," said Nowitzki, who had 40 points in his previous three games. "It doesn't happen very often when you're down that much that late and come back."

Super sub Jason Terry has missed the last eight games following surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand. There is no set date for his return.

Jason Kidd scored all 10 of his points in overtime Friday after missing all five shot attempts in regulation. He added 13 assists as Dallas won for the fourth time in six games following the All-Star break.

Toronto finds itself near the East basement with nine losses in its last 13 games. Friday's 133-113 defeat at Phoenix was the Raptors' second straight on the road and fifth in six tries away from the Air Canada Centre.

Winning in Dallas has been even more challenging for the Raptors, who have dropped eight straight there since a 109-104 victory Dec. 30, 1999.

On Friday, the Raptors nearly won their first game in Phoenix in five seasons but were outscored by 16 in the final 12 minutes.

Pick: Over



Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks (+4, 189.5)

The Atlanta Hawks know Al Horford can rebound, as the third overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft was the leader in that category among rookies last season.

They're starting to see what he's capable of offensively as well.Horford has topped 20 points in consecutive games for the first time in his career, a feat he may be hard-pressed to repeat Sunday night when the Hawks host the Cleveland Cavaliers, the league's stingiest defensive team.

Lately, however, Horford seems to be figuring out how to become a consistent scorer. He had 21 points on Wednesday as Atlanta (33-25) closed its six-game road trip with a tough 110-109 loss at Denver.

Facing Miami, the Hawks' closest pursuer in the race for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, Horford again scored 21 and grabbed a career-high 22 rebounds in a 91-83 win.

Atlanta has its share of scorers - Joe Johnson, Mike Bibby, Josh Smith and Marvin Williams average 66.1 points - but it's a better team when Horford is contributing offensively. The Hawks are 8-1 when he scores 15 or more points.

"We went to him and utilized him more, and coming down the stretch, that's something that we are going to have to continue to do," coach Mike Woodson said.

LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists in that loss, but the NBA's reigning scoring champion played one of his worst games Thursday at Houston. James was held to 21 points while failing to record an assist for the first time in his career as Cleveland began a stretch of four road games in five nights with an ugly 93-74 loss.

James and the Cavaliers didn't waste time bouncing back. He had 30 points, 14 rebounds and four assists Friday at San Antonio, sitting out the fourth quarter as Cleveland cruised to a 97-86 victory.

The Cavaliers, who allow 90.5 points per game, could use a big game from Zydrunas Ilgauskas inside against Horford. The 7-foot-3 center had 17 points in Cleveland's 110-96 victory over the Hawks on Nov. 22, but sat out the loss in December with a sprained ankle.

Pick: Cleveland

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


Sunday, March 1

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MICHIGAN (18 - 11) at WISCONSIN (17 - 10) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MICHIGAN is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 4-1 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 5-0 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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MARQUETTE (23 - 5) at LOUISVILLE (22 - 5) - 3/1/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LOUISVILLE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
LOUISVILLE is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 80-52 ATS (+22.8 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 65-39 ATS (+22.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 3-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 3-1 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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BOWLING GREEN (16 - 11) at AKRON (18 - 10) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 7-27 ATS (-22.7 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 4-1 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 5-0 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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TENNESSEE (17 - 10) at FLORIDA (21 - 7) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 182-145 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 182-145 ATS (+22.5 Units) in all lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 4-1 straight up against FLORIDA 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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MISSOURI (24 - 4) at KANSAS (23 - 5) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
KANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all home games this season.
KANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
KANSAS is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
KANSAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
KANSAS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
KANSAS is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 2-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 4-1 straight up against MISSOURI 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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PROVIDENCE (17 - 11) at RUTGERS (10 - 18) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RUTGERS is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PROVIDENCE is 2-1 against the spread versus RUTGERS over the last 3 seasons
PROVIDENCE is 3-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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CINCINNATI (18 - 10) at SYRACUSE (20 - 8) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CINCINNATI is 2-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 1-1 straight up against CINCINNATI 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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ST BONAVENTURE (14 - 13) at ST JOSEPHS (14 - 13) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.
ST BONAVENTURE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST BONAVENTURE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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KENT ST (16 - 12) at MIAMI OHIO (15 - 11) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
KENT ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
KENT ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
KENT ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENT ST is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 4-2 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 4-2 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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BUFFALO (17 - 9) at OHIO U (14 - 13) - 3/1/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
BUFFALO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 97-70 ATS (+20.0 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO U is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 66-41 ATS (+20.9 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
OHIO U is 124-93 ATS (+21.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OHIO U is 58-25 ATS (+30.5 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
OHIO U is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OHIO U is 42-18 ATS (+22.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO U is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 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
OHIO U is 4-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 3-2 straight up against BUFFALO 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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N TEXAS (17 - 11) at DENVER (14 - 14) - 3/1/2009, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DENVER is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
DENVER is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
DENVER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
N TEXAS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
N TEXAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
N TEXAS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
N TEXAS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
N TEXAS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus N TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 4-1 straight up against DENVER 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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RHODE ISLAND (21 - 8) at DUQUESNE (17 - 9) - 3/1/2009, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 36-55 ATS (-24.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
DUQUESNE is 11-28 ATS (-19.8 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
DUQUESNE is 1-1 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
RHODE ISLAND is 2-0 straight up against DUQUESNE 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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W VIRGINIA (19 - 9) at S FLORIDA (8 - 19) - 3/1/2009, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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GEORGIA (11 - 17) at ARKANSAS (13 - 13) - 3/1/2009, 4:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MASSACHUSETTS (10 - 16) at LASALLE (15 - 12) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 2-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
MASSACHUSETTS is 3-1 straight up against LASALLE 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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MARYLAND (17 - 10) at NC STATE (15 - 11) - 3/1/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MARYLAND is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 3-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 3-0 straight up against NC STATE 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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OREGON ST (13 - 13) at OREGON (7 - 20) - 3/1/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
OREGON is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
OREGON is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OREGON is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
OREGON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MARIST (9 - 21) at NIAGARA (23 - 7) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
NIAGARA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
NIAGARA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
NIAGARA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NIAGARA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 4-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 4-2 straight up against NIAGARA 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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FAIRFIELD (16 - 13) at RIDER (17 - 11) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
FAIRFIELD is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
FAIRFIELD is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
FAIRFIELD is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
FAIRFIELD is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
RIDER is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
RIDER is 4-19 ATS (-16.9 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-2 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 4-1 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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SIENA (22 - 7) at CANISIUS (10 - 18) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
CANISIUS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
CANISIUS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 5-0 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 5-0 straight up against CANISIUS 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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LOYOLA-MD (11 - 19) at IONA (12 - 17) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
IONA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 3-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 3-2 straight up against IONA 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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MANHATTAN (16 - 12) at ST PETERS (10 - 18) - 3/1/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
ST PETERS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all home games this season.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
ST PETERS is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ST PETERS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
ST PETERS is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
ST PETERS is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ST PETERS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 4-2 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 5-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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MONTANA ST (13 - 14) at N COLORADO (13 - 17) - 3/1/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
N COLORADO is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
N COLORADO is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
N COLORADO is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
N COLORADO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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MICHIGAN ST (22 - 5) at ILLINOIS (23 - 6) - 3/1/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 4-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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Notes on the best of today's games.............

Wisconsin (+3) won Big 11 opener 73-61 at Michigan Dec 31, shooting 59% from floor; Badgers won five of last six games, are 3-4 as a Big 11 home favorite, winning home games by 4-29-13-17-5 pts. Michigan won three of last four games; they're 1-5 as Big 11 road dog, losing their away games by 15-15-18-18-10 pts- their last two road games both went OT.

Louisville won, covered last four games, winning by 45-18-9-18 points; Cardinals are 5-2 as Big East home favorite, winning at home by 14-6-6- 26-45-18 points (lost to UConn). Marquette is without PG James (out for year, knee); they split last six games after starting 9-0 in league play, losing by 1-18-11 points- they're 2-1 as a Big East underdog.

Florida lost 79-63 at Tennessee Jan 31 (+4) best game Vols played this season (made 12-28 from arc); Gators are 3-4 in last seven games, 3-3 as SEC home favorite, winning in Swamp by 10-15-26-4-9-14 points. Vols split last six games, losing last three road games by 1-16-19 points; they got outscored by 14-12 points in second half of last two road contests.

Kansas won last four games (3-1 vs spread), winning by 11-17-17-9 pts since 62-60 loss at Missouri Feb 9, when Jayhawks led 30-16 lead at the half, but lost, turning ball over 26 times. Kansas is 3-3 as Big 12 favorite at home, winning by 16-20-5-11-17-17 pts. Missouri won last seven in a row (6-1 vs spread); their road losses are at Nebraska (5), K-State (16).

Rutgers (+12) lost 78-68 at Providence 15 days ago (was 44-28 at half), making 36% from floor; Knights lost last six games (4-2 vs spread), with losses by 10-5-10-10-18-5 pts- they're 2-3 as a home dog. Friars are 3-4 on Big East road, 4-3 as Big East favorite, 1-0 on road- they beat Pitt in last game after losing previous two games, allowing 90 ppg in all three.

Cincinnati is 6-3 in last nine games (7-2 vs spread); they're 3-3 as road dog, losing away games by 34-9-21-16 points. Syracuse is 2-7 vs spread in last nine games (3-6 SU); they're 4-3 as Big East home favorite, with home wins by 24-17-19-15-4 pts, losing to Villanova, Louisville. Dogs covered last five in this series; Bearcats won in Dome last year, 74-66.

Denver (+9) lost 69-62 at North Texas Jan 15, after leading 39-22 at the half; Pioneers won last four games, are 3-1 as Sun Belt home fave, with home wins by 11-11-4-2-12-10-4 points. UNT won five of last six, has covered all six tries as Sun Belt road dog- they're 4-4 on Sun Belt road, losing away games by 6-1-4-3 pts. Denver shot 58% in first meeting.

Rhode Island won five in row, nine of last ten games, with three of nine wins in OT, after starting 1-3 in A-14 play; Rams won four of last five road games, losing only by six at Temple. Duquesne is 6-1 in A-14 when they score 76+ points, 2-4 if they don't; Dukes are 4-2 at home in league losing to Dayton, Temple. Dukes can tie for third in A-14 with a win.

South Florida lost last five games, all by 10+ points; they're 2-3 as home dog in Big East, losing in Tampa by 5-14-9-15-25 points (beat DePaul, Marquette). Bulls (+16) lost 62-59 at West Virginia Jan 17; they trailed 34-20 at half. Mountaineers are 6-3 as Big East favorite, 2-1 on the road; they've won road games by 26-17-18 points (3-5 SU).

Maryland lost two of last threee games, but the win over North Carolina puts them on bubble; Terps are 3-2-1 as ACC road dog (1-5 SU), losing away games by 2-3-41-17-29 pts. NC State won four of last five home games, winning in Raleigh by 5-3-6-5 points, are 2-1 as an ACC favorite. Terps just played Clemson-UNC-Duke, have to guard against letdown.

Vastly-improved Oregon State (7-8 in Pac-10 after 0-18 LY) won three games in row by 2-12-11 points, allowing 53.3 ppg; they won three of last four road games, are 3-3 as Pac-10 road dog. Oregon won first game in Pac-10 (1-14) last week, upsetting Stanford here- this is first time the Ducks are favored since 86-74 win vs Long Beach State December 29.

Canisius shot 52.6% but turned ball over 19 times in 91-73 loss at Siena Jan 29 (+14.5); Griffins were 7-13 on foul line in that game, Siena 25-34. Saints are 15-2 in MAAC after losing at Niagara Friday; they're 2-5 as a MAAC road favorite, winning road games by 7-4-6-16-11-15 pts. Griffs won their last two games, after losing their previous six contests.

Illinois (+8.5) lost 63-57 at Michigan State Jan 17, after leading 34-27 at half; Illini won five of last six games, are 6-2 as Big 11 home fave, with home wins by 31-15-18-7-8-18-11 pts, losing to Penn State. Mich State also won five of last six games; they're 6-1 on Big 11 road, losing only at Purdue 72-54; this is as healthy as Spartans have been all season.

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12:00 PM BOWLING GREEN vs. AKRON
Bowling Green is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Akron
Bowling Green is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Akron
Akron is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Akron is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games


12:00 PM BUFFALO vs. OHIO
Buffalo is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Ohio is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Ohio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo


12:00 PM MARQUETTE vs. LOUISVILLE
Marquette is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Louisville
Marquette is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Louisville
Louisville is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Louisville is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home


2:00 PM CINCINNATI vs. SYRACUSE
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Syracuse is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Syracuse's last 7 games at home

2:00 PM FAIRFIELD vs. RIDER
Fairfield is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Fairfield is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Rider is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Rider is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Fairfield


2:00 PM KENT STATE vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Kent State is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Kent State is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Kent State
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kent State


2:00 PM LOYOLA vs. IONA
Loyola is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Iona
Loyola is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Iona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Loyola
Iona is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Loyola


2:00 PM MANHATTAN vs. SAINT PETER'S
Manhattan is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Manhattan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Saint Peter's is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Manhattan
Saint Peter's is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan


2:00 PM MARIST vs. NIAGARA
Marist is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Marist is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Niagara is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Marist
Niagara is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Marist


2:00 PM MICHIGAN vs. WISCONSIN
Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan's last 5 games
Wisconsin is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Michigan
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Michigan


2:00 PM MISSOURI vs. KANSAS
Missouri is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas
Missouri is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas
Kansas is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


2:00 PM PROVIDENCE vs. RUTGERS
Providence is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Providence's last 14 games
Rutgers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Providence
Rutgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Providence


2:00 PM SIENA vs. CANISIUS
Siena is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Siena is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Canisius
Canisius is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Canisius's last 7 games


2:00 PM ST. BONAVENTURE vs. SAINT JOSEPH'S
St. Bonaventure is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
St. Bonaventure is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Saint Joseph's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Bonaventure
Saint Joseph's is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing St. Bonaventure


2:00 PM TENNESSEE vs. FLORIDA
Tennessee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida
Tennessee is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Florida is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games


3:00 PM NORTH TEXAS vs. DENVER
North Texas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
North Texas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Texas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing North Texas


3:30 PM RHODE ISLAND vs. DUQUESNE
Rhode Island is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duquesne
Rhode Island is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Duquesne
Duquesne is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Rhode Island
Duquesne is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Rhode Island


4:00 PM GEORGIA vs. ARKANSAS
Georgia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Arkansas
Georgia is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Arkansas is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Georgia
Arkansas is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Georgia


4:00 PM MICHIGAN STATE vs. ILLINOIS
Michigan State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Michigan State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Illinois
Illinois is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Illinois is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games


4:00 PM MONTANA STATE vs. NORTHERN COLORADO
Montana State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Montana State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Northern Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Montana State


4:00 PM SIU EDWARDSVILLE vs. NORTH DAKOTA
SIU Edwardsville is 3-19 SU in its last 22 games on the road
No trends available


4:00 PM WEST VIRGINIA vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
West Virginia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
West Virginia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
South Florida is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
South Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


5:00 PM MASSACHUSETTS vs. LA SALLE
Massachusetts is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing La Salle
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Massachusetts's last 6 games when playing La Salle
La Salle is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
La Salle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home


7:30 PM MARYLAND vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
Maryland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Maryland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
North Carolina State is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Maryland
North Carolina State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Maryland


10:00 PM OREGON STATE vs. OREGON
Oregon State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oregon
Oregon State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oregon
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oregon State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon's last 7 games when playing Oregon State

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#8 Missouri at #15 Kansas [CBS | 2 PM ET]

Missouri: The Tigers were able to pull off an amazing comeback the last time they faced Kansas, sneaking out a 62-60 victory. They rallied back from a 14-point deficit after scoring just 16 points in the first half. The key to that victory was turnovers, as Mizzou ranks second in the country in steals with an average of 10.9 per game. The Tigers have already totaled a school-record 304 steals in 28 games. “They turned us over 27 times,” Kansas center Cole Aldrich said. “And that’s two games worth plus a little more for us, in just one game. It’s a tough pressure whether we’re in Columbia or in Lawrence. They were really relentless throughout the whole game. It was tough. It definitely can wear teams out.”

Missouri is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 3-1 in Missouri's last 4 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Kansas (-4.5, O/U 150): The Jayhawks blame themselves for losing at Missouri back on February 9th and have responded by winning four straight since then. The defending national champs are going for their fifth straight Big 12 championship despite that loss and find themselves atop the conference standings with a stellar 12-1 mark. “I thought we gave that game away,” Kansas guard Sherron Collins said. “I’m not mad at them. I’m more frustrated with ourselves. We had the game in our hands and we let it slip away. We practically gave it to them by turning it over and making dumb mistakes late in the game. It’s a (rematch) we’re looking forward to.”

Kansas is 15-3-1 ATS in its last 19 games vs. Big 12.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Kansas' last 9 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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Missouri Tigers at Kansas Jayhawks (-4.5, 144)

Excitement is always high when Missouri visits Allen Fieldhouse. This time, so are the stakes.

Nothing less than a chance for the Tigers' first men's championship in any Big 12 sport will be on the line Sunday when No. 11 Missouri (24-4, 11-2 Big 12) goes after a season sweep of archrival Kansas.

To the No. 15 Jayhawks (23-5, 12-1), conference titles are old hat. They're gunning for their fifth straight and ninth in 13 years. A touch of revenge for a disheartening 62-60 loss at Missouri last month when they let a 14-point lead evaporate in a hail of turnovers would also please the 16,300 fans who will put up a deafening roar from the opening tip to the final buzzer.

But for Jayhawk followers who figure Missouri's pressure defense will be harder to run in Allen Fieldhouse, coach Bill Self has sobering words.

"I told our guys as soon as the game (at Missouri) was over, that it will be harder to beat Missouri at home than it was beating Missouri in Columbia," Self said. "Missouri didn't play well against us in Columbia. They scored 16 points in the first half, and this is a team that's averaging 80 points a game."

It'll be a showdown between two of the nation's hottest teams. Other than Memphis, no top-major team in the country can beat the 11-1 mark that both Kansas and Missouri have compiled in the last dozen games.

The Tigers have been stuck in high gear ever since their second-half comeback against the Jayhawks at home on Feb. 9, putting together one of the greatest turnaround seasons in the country. They're already eight games better than last year's 16-16 record.

For the Tigers to win, they'll probably have to keep the 6-foot-11 Aldrich from dominating inside. The rapidly improving sophomore, one of only two men in the Big 12 averaging a double-double, had 15 rebounds in the first meeting.

Charged with beating the Missouri pressure will be Kansas point guard Sherron Collins, who leads the Jayhawks in scoring and hit a series of backbreaking 3-pointers in the closing minutes of Monday's victory at No. 3 Oklahoma.

No doubt, winning that first game should give the Tigers confidence. But in Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas has prevailed over its ancient rival nine games in a row.

Pick: Kansas



Michigan State Spartans at Illinois Fighting Illini (-1, 123)

Michigan State is on the verge of winning its first Big Ten title in eight years, but it's hardly been playing like a championship-caliber team lately. The Spartans have picked up victories against some of the league's weaker teams over the past few weeks, but another lackluster effort likely won't be enough against Illinois, one of the best defensive teams in the nation.

No. 9 Michigan State looks to break out of its offensive funk and earn a share of the Big Ten title Sunday when it visits the 20th-ranked Illini, who are trying to keep their conference title hopes alive.

The Spartans (22-5, 12-3) have a 1 1/2-game lead in the Big Ten over Illinois (23-6, 11-5) and No. 16 Purdue, and still have three games remaining to just two for both the Illini and Boilermakers.

After this game, Michigan State visits last-place Indiana on Tuesday before closing the regular season at home against Purdue next Sunday.

Despite being within one victory of its first conference title since winning four straight from 1998-2001, Michigan State has struggled lately.

The Spartans have won three of their last four games, but looked awful in a 72-54 loss at Purdue on Feb. 17, and didn't look very sharp in victories over Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Michigan State boasts the top-ranked scoring offense in the Big Ten (72.9), but is averaging 57.8 points on 41.3 percent shooting in its last four.

Illinois has the nation's second-ranked defense (55.7 points) and has yielded 68 points or less in 27 of 29 games. In eight conference home games, the Illini have allowed an average of 47.9 points on 35.0 percent shooting.

Michigan State defeated Illinois 63-57 at home on Jan. 17, but it wasn't easy. The Spartans rallied from a nine-point second-half deficit, and Lucas, who is averaging 14.4 points, finished with 10 on just 3-of-13 shooting.

Pick: Under

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1:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW JERSEY
Philadelphia is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 15 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


3:00 PM FLORIDA vs. WASHINGTON
Florida is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Washington
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-11-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Florida
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida


3:00 PM LOS ANGELES vs. CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles


3:00 PM PITTSBURGH vs. DALLAS
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Pittsburgh is 4-7-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh


8:00 PM COLUMBUS vs. VANCOUVER
Columbus is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Vancouver is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home


8:00 PM TAMPA BAY vs. CALGARY
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Calgary is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home

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Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks (-230, 5.5)

The Blackhawks enter this contest having lost three straight (0-2-1) overall, including twice at home. They're trying to hold on to fourth place in the Western Conference and home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs but have struggled at the United Center in recent weeks.

Chicago is 1-3-2 at home after an 8-1-0 stretch. This will be the teams' first meeting at the United Center since a 3-2 Kings overtime win on Dec. 30, 2007.

Despite their recent problems, the Blackhawks boast a strong home record at 15-5-6. Also, the Kings are 1-3-0 on the road after winning their previous five.

Chicago could use another big game from Jonathan Toews, especially if it struggles to contain Los Angeles again. Toews had his first career hat trick in the Blackhawks' 5-4 overtime loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night.

Toews continues to be a bright spot for Chicago, posting eight goals and four assists in his last seven games. The 20-year-old center has a team-high 25 goals in 60 games, one more than he had in 64 contests as a rookie last season.

With winger Patrick Sharp (knee) out, Chicago needs Toews to continue his hot streak. Sharp, second on the team with 23 goals, will miss his seventh straight game.

Cristobal Huet remains a mainstay in net, making a franchise-record eight straight starts. He has struggled in his last two games, though, allowing nine goals in a little less than five periods.

Huet has started both of Chicago's games against Los Angeles, giving up eight goals.

But the Kings have scored twice in regulation over their last three games after finding the back of the net 15 times in their previous four. Los Angeles, which will be making the fourth stop on a five-game trip, lost 2-1 to Detroit on Friday night.

The Kings struggled offensively again, even with captain Dustin Brown making his return after missing two games to be with his wife for the birth of their child. Brown, second on the team with 48 points (23 goals, 25 assists), had two goals and an assist in a win over Chicago on Jan. 29.

Pick: Under



Columbus Blue Jackets at Vancouver Canucks (-175, 5.5)

The Blue Jackets look to continue their newfound dominance of the Canucks and move into a fifth-place tie in the Western Conference when they wrap up their three-game swing Sunday night in Vancouver.

After opening its trip Tuesday with a 4-1 loss at Northwest Division-leading Calgary, the Blue Jackets (31-25-6) again managed only a single goal - a third-period tally by Raffi Torres - Thursday in Edmonton. This time, though, rookie Steve Mason made the goal stand up, stopping 19 shots for his eighth shutout of the season in the 1-0 victory.

That kept Columbus ahead of the Oilers in the tightly-packed West, where only 13 points separate fifth-place Vancouver (31-22-8) from last-place Colorado.

Beating the Canucks would similarly help the Blue Jackets, who would tie Vancouver in the standings with a victory at GM Place. They would also sweep the season series for the first time.

This time, though, the Blue Jackets must contend with a Vancouver club has won five of its last six games and nine of 11 since the start of February. The Canucks completed a perfect 4-0-0 month at home Friday with a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay.

Pick: Canucks

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DETROIT (28 - 29) at BOSTON (47 - 13) - 3/1/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 0-11 ATS (-12.1 Units) on Sunday games this season.
DETROIT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 100-67 ATS (+26.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 79-57 ATS (+16.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 72-53 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (48 - 11) at PHOENIX (33 - 25) - 3/1/2009, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 11-5 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-8 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (35 - 22) at NEW JERSEY (26 - 32) - 3/1/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 128-101 ATS (+16.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 61-44 ATS (+12.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 53-25 ATS (+25.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 27-48 ATS (-25.8 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 20-41 ATS (-25.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 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
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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CLEVELAND (45 - 12) at ATLANTA (33 - 25) - 3/1/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 37-20 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
CLEVELAND is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 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
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (39 - 20) at INDIANA (25 - 36) - 3/1/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 189-149 ATS (+25.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
INDIANA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DENVER is 55-40 ATS (+11.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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HOUSTON (37 - 22) at MINNESOTA (18 - 40) - 3/1/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
HOUSTON is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-28 ATS (+30.2 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 96-121 ATS (-37.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-63 ATS (-20.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-53 ATS (-28.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 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
HOUSTON is 4-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-2 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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SAN ANTONIO (39 - 18) at PORTLAND (36 - 22) - 3/1/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (23 - 37) at DALLAS (35 - 23) - 3/1/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 23-34 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
TORONTO is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-1 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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UTAH (36 - 23) at GOLDEN STATE (20 - 38) - 3/1/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
UTAH is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 61-77 ATS (-23.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 157-197 ATS (-59.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-6 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 10-4 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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