Friday Trends and Indexes 3/6 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Friday, March 6

Good Luck on day #65 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.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Friday, March 6

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: LeBron James and the Cavaliers take on the Celtics in Boston, and the Ducks and Stars meet in a Pacific Division matchup.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

It'll be Cleveland at Boston in the marquee NBA contest on Friday night. The Cavaliers enter that matchup a single game up on the Celtics in the Eastern Conference standings, and they've won four straight contests (and nine of their past 10). The Celtics bounced back from a bad weekend with a 115-111 road win against the Nets on Wednesday night. Paul Pierce scored 31 points in the victory.

Phoenix is at Houston and Utah hosts Denver in the big Western Conference clashes for Friday night, while the Lakers will get a visit from the Timberwolves. Rounding out the slate: Atlanta at Charlotte, Miami at Toronto, New Jersey at Orlando, Golden State at Detroit, Milwaukee at Chicago, and Washington at San Antonio. The Spurs fell 107-102 on the road against the Mavs Wednesday night.

The march toward Madness . . .

There are no ranked teams in action on the college hoops schedule for Friday as some of the smaller and mid-major conferences continue their tournaments. The biggest programs to hit the court will be St. John's and Notre Dame, who will meet in South Bend. The Fighting Irish fell 77-60 to Villanova in their last game, while the Red Storm knocked off Georgetown 59-56 in overtime Tuesday night.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Ducks will play host to the Stars in one of five National Hockey League contests on the schedule for Friday night. Anaheim fell 3-2 in overtime to the Blackhawks in their last outing on Tuesday night, and they lost a lot of roster depth at the trade deadline with defensemen Steve Montador and Kent Huskins and forwards Travis Moen and Samuel Pahlsson all shipped out of town. The Ducks also waived forward Brendan Morrison, who was then picked up by Dallas.

Rounding out the NHL's Friday slate are Calgary at Carolina, Phoenix at Buffalo, St. Louis at Tampa Bay, and Montreal at Atlanta. The Canadiens were blasted 5-1 by the Sabres on Wednesday night, with embattled goaltender Carey Price giving up those five goals on 32 shots. Jaroslav Halak missed the Buffalo game with an illness, but the Habs are hoping he will be able to return to action this weekend. The Thrashers were beaten 4-3 by rival Florida in their Tuesday outing.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The World Baseball Classic continues on Friday with a game between Chinese Taipei and Korea at the Tokyo Dome. Japan blanked China 4-0 in the opener of the tournament early on Thursday morning, with Japanese starter Yu Darvish tossing four no-hit innings and fanning three batters. Pool C, which includes the United States, will begin games on Saturday at Toronto's Rogers Centre; the Americans play Canada to start their tourney, while Italy will take on Venezuela.

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NBA


Friday, March 6

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHARLOTTE
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Charlotte is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. TORONTO
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. ORLANDO
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Orlando is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing at home against New Jersey

8:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games at home

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. DETROIT
Golden State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Golden State is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHICAGO
Milwaukee is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 12-5-1 ATS in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Chicago's last 15 games

8:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. HOUSTON
Phoenix is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. SAN ANTONIO
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
DENVER vs. UTAH
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver
Utah is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Denver

10:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LA LAKERS
Minnesota is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games
LA Lakers are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games

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NBA


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

Friday, March 6

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Tips and Trends
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Cavs: Cleveland became the first team to clinch a playoff berth on Wednesday with a 91-73 rout of the Bucks while Boston followed soon thereafter. The Cavs have surpassed the Celtics as the best defensive team in the NBA this year, allowing 90.3 points per game on 42.7 percent shooting. “We got one goal,” Cleveland star LeBron James said. “That’s to win an NBA championship.” The Cavs may have helped their chances by bringing back free-agent big man Joe Smith earlier in the week. “It’s a great thing for us,” Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas said. "We’ll have a big who can shoot, play good defense, a great teammate who knows the system. I expect him to fit right in.”

Cavs are 22-5 ATS in their last 27 games vs. Atlantic Division.
The UNDER is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Key Injuries - C Ben Wallace (leg) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Celtics (-2, O/U 184): The defending NBA champs will be without All-Star forward Kevin Garnett for the seventh straight game, which could be the difference in what has become the best rivalry in the Eastern Conference. The home team has won the last 14 meetings between them, but Garnett's absence could turn the tide by ending that streak. “I think you have to play a team in the playoffs to get a better rivalry, like us with Cleveland,” Boston head coach Doc Rivers said. “I think that’s what starts it,” the coach added. “You see a team every night, seven times, the next time you see them in the next regular season, you can’t love each other anymore.”

Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Friday games.
The UNDER is 12-4 in Boston's last 16 Friday games.

Key Injuries - F Kevin Garnett (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD



Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Nuggets:

Nuggets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
The OVER is 3-1 in Denver's last 4 road games.

Key Injuries - F Kenyon Martin (back) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Jazz (-9.5, O/U 210.5):

Jazz are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
The UNDER is 6-1 in Utah's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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NBA


Friday, March 6

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Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons (NA)

Pistons guard Allen Iverson, who has missed the clubs last three games, is expected to be out for two weeks with a back injury.

Surprisingly, Iverson’s absence might actually improve the Pistons.

The Pistons are six games under .500 with Iverson in the starting lineup and are 3-0 in its last three contests with A.I. on the sidelines.

Either way, head coach Michael Curry has made it extremely clear that A.I. will be coming off the bench when he returns.

“That’s going to be the last move,” Curry told reporters. “It’s nothing against how Allen has played. It’s just with Rip in that first group; it seems more guys in that group play better. I knew Rip could play off the bench because he’s an efficient scorer; he can score right away.”

In its last three, Detroit has covered the spread against the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets.

Golden State, meanwhile, is 2-8 straight up in its last 10 road contests.

Pick: Pistons



Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls (-6, 206)

The Bucks aren’t exactly road warriors.

Milwaukee is 11-23 on the road and has just three wins in its last 11 road tilts.

The Bulls, meanwhile, are 4-0 straight up (SU) in their last four at home, including triumphs over the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic.

Chicago has been playing consistent defense recently and held high-octane Golden State to less than 90 points Wednesday.

Rookie guard Derrick Rose has been preaching consistency all season and it’s starting to pay off for the Bulls.

“The only thing I can say is that we need to be consistent, no matter where we are at, we still have to play more consistent and together,” Rose told reporters after Wednesday’s triumph over the Warriors.

Rose scored 14 points and dished out six assists against Golden State.

The Bulls are 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in their last four home games.

Pick: Bulls

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


Friday, March 6

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ST JOHNS (15 - 15) at NOTRE DAME (16 - 13) - 3/6/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
ST JOHNS is 29-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
NOTRE DAME is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
NOTRE DAME is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
NOTRE DAME is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after a conference game this season.

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

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DARTMOUTH (9 - 17) at YALE (12 - 14) - 3/6/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DARTMOUTH is 3-2 against the spread versus YALE over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 4-1 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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PRINCETON (12 - 12) at COLUMBIA (11 - 15) - 3/6/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
COLUMBIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PRINCETON is 4-1 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
PRINCETON is 3-2 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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HARVARD (13 - 13) at BROWN (7 - 19) - 3/6/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HARVARD is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BROWN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games in March games since 1997.
BROWN is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games this season.
BROWN is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
BROWN is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 3-2 against the spread versus HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
BROWN is 3-2 straight up against HARVARD 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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PENNSYLVANIA (9 - 16) at CORNELL (19 - 9) - 3/6/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
CORNELL is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 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
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-2 against the spread versus CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
CORNELL is 3-2 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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DELAWARE (13 - 18) vs. GEORGIA ST (11 - 19) - 3/6/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA ST is 2-2 against the spread versus DELAWARE over the last 3 seasons
GEORGIA ST is 3-2 straight up against DELAWARE 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (7 - 24) vs. HOFSTRA (20 - 10) - 3/6/2009, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 130-98 ATS (+22.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in March games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 127-92 ATS (+25.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 28-9 ATS (+18.1 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 64-35 ATS (+25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
HOFSTRA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOFSTRA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 2 seasons.

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

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WM & MARY (10 - 19) vs. JAMES MADISON (18 - 13) - 3/6/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WM & MARY is 78-114 ATS (-47.4 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
JAMES MADISON is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
JAMES MADISON is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
JAMES MADISON is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
JAMES MADISON is 3-3 against the spread versus WM & MARY over the last 3 seasons
WM & MARY is 4-2 straight up against JAMES MADISON 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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TOWSON ST (10 - 21) vs. DREXEL (15 - 13) - 3/6/2009, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DREXEL is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
DREXEL is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
DREXEL is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
DREXEL is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
DREXEL is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DREXEL is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.

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

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S ILLINOIS (13 - 17) vs. BRADLEY (17 - 13) - 3/6/2009, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ILLINOIS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 16-2 ATS (+13.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
BRADLEY is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game this season.

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

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EVANSVILLE (17 - 12) vs. ILLINOIS ST (22 - 8) - 3/6/2009, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EVANSVILLE is 3-2 against the spread versus ILLINOIS ST over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS ST is 5-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE 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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WI-MILWAUKEE (17 - 13) vs. WRIGHT ST (19 - 12) - 3/6/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 112-80 ATS (+24.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

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

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IL-CHICAGO (16 - 14) vs. CLEVELAND ST (22 - 10) - 3/6/2009, 8:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.

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

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LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (3 - 27) vs. SAN DIEGO (15 - 15) - 3/6/2009, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN FRANCISCO (11 - 18) vs. PEPPERDINE (8 - 22) - 3/6/2009, 11:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-1 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
SAN FRANCISCO is 5-1 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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GA SOUTHERN (8 - 21) vs. APPALACHIAN ST (12 - 17) - 3/6/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GA SOUTHERN is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all games this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
APPALACHIAN ST is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
APPALACHIAN ST is 3-2 against the spread versus GA SOUTHERN over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-1 straight up against GA SOUTHERN 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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UNC-GREENSBORO (5 - 24) vs. COLL OF CHARLESTON (23 - 7) - 3/6/2009, 4:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 3-2 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 3-2 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO 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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ELON (10 - 19) vs. WOFFORD (16 - 13) - 3/6/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ELON is 4-1 against the spread versus WOFFORD over the last 3 seasons
ELON is 3-2 straight up against WOFFORD 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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FURMAN (6 - 23) vs. SAMFORD (14 - 15) - 3/6/2009, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
SAMFORD is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
SAMFORD is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) against conference opponents this season.

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

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MOREHEAD ST (17 - 15) vs. TENN-MARTIN (22 - 8) - 3/6/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENN-MARTIN is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
TENN-MARTIN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival this season.
MOREHEAD ST is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MOREHEAD ST is 5-1 against the spread versus TENN-MARTIN over the last 3 seasons
MOREHEAD ST is 5-1 straight up against TENN-MARTIN 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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MURRAY ST (19 - 11) vs. AUSTIN PEAY (18 - 12) - 3/6/2009, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MURRAY ST is 38-65 ATS (-33.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
AUSTIN PEAY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
AUSTIN PEAY is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.

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

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CANISIUS (10 - 19) vs. LOYOLA-MD (12 - 19) - 3/6/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MARIST (9 - 22) vs. IONA (12 - 18) - 3/6/2009, 9:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IONA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 5-1 against the spread versus IONA over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 5-1 straight up against IONA 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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12:00 PM
DELAWARE vs. GEORGIA STATE
Delaware is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Georgia State
Delaware is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Georgia State
Georgia State is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games
Georgia State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

2:00 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
Georgia Southern is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
Georgia Southern is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
Appalachian State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Georgia Southern
Appalachian State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Georgia Southern

2:30 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. HOFSTRA
UNC Wilmington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UNC Wilmington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Hofstra is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing UNC Wilmington
Hofstra is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing UNC Wilmington

3:35 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. BRADLEY
Southern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Illinois is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Bradley is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Southern Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Bradley's last 5 games when playing at home against Southern Illinois

4:30 PM
UNC GREENSBORO vs. COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
UNC Greensboro is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
UNC Greensboro is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
College of Charleston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against UNC Greensboro
College of Charleston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing UNC Greensboro

6:00 PM
WILLIAM & MARY vs. JAMES MADISON
William & Mary is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
William & Mary is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games
James Madison is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against William & Mary
James Madison is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing William & Mary

6:00 PM
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. WRIGHT STATE
Wisc-Milwaukee is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Wisc-Milwaukee is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Wright State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee
Wright State is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee

7:00 PM
DARTMOUTH vs. YALE
Dartmouth is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dartmouth is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Yale is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Dartmouth
Yale is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dartmouth

7:00 PM
ELON vs. WOFFORD
Elon is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Wofford
Elon is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Wofford
Wofford is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Wofford is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
HARVARD vs. BROWN
Harvard is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Brown
Harvard is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Brown
Brown is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Brown is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home

7:00 PM
MOREHEAD STATE vs. TENNESSEE-MARTIN
Morehead State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Morehead State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Tennessee-Martin is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Morehead State
Tennessee-Martin is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Morehead State

7:00 PM
PENNSYLVANIA vs. CORNELL
Pennsylvania is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Cornell
Pennsylvania is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games when playing Cornell
Cornell is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Cornell is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Pennsylvania

7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. COLUMBIA
Princeton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Columbia
Princeton is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games when playing Columbia
Columbia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbia's last 7 games

7:00 PM
ST. JOHN'S vs. NOTRE DAME
St. John's is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Notre Dame
St. John's is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame
Notre Dame is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
Notre Dame is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games

7:30 PM
CANISIUS vs. LOYOLA
Canisius is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Loyola
Canisius is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Loyola
Loyola is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Loyola is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

8:00 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND STATE
Illinois-Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland State
Illinois-Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland State
Cleveland State is 4-7-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Illinois-Chicago
Cleveland State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Illinois-Chicago

8:30 PM
TOWSON STATE vs. DREXEL
Towson State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Towson State is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
Drexel is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Towson State
Drexel is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Towson State

9:00 PM
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT vs. SAN DIEGO
Loyola Marymount is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing San Diego
Loyola Marymount is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Diego
San Diego is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
San Diego is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

9:00 PM
MURRAY STATE vs. AUSTIN PEAY
Murray State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Austin Peay
Murray State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Austin Peay
Austin Peay is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Murray State
Austin Peay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Murray State

9:30 PM
FURMAN vs. SAMFORD
Furman is 4-9-2 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Samford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Samford is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

9:30 PM
MARIST vs. IONA
Marist is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Marist is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Iona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Marist
Iona is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Marist

9:35 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. ILLINOIS STATE
Evansville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Evansville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois State
Illinois State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Illinois State is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

11:30 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PEPPERDINE
San Francisco is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games
San Francisco is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
Pepperdine is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Pepperdine is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Francisco

MARCH 7, 12:05 AM
NEW MEXICO STATE vs. HAWAII
New Mexico State is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
New Mexico State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Hawaii is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Mexico State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hawaii's last 5 games when playing New Mexico State

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7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. CAROLINA
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
Carolina is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Calgary

7:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. ATLANTA
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Montreal's last 12 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Atlanta is 5-10-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Montreal

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. BUFFALO
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Phoenix is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Buffalo's last 15 games

7:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. TAMPA BAY
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Tampa Bay is 5-9-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing St. Louis

10:00 PM
DALLAS vs. ANAHEIM
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Dalla

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Phoenix Coyotes at Buffalo Sabres (-230, 5.5)

The Buffalo Sabres will be a strong play for many Friday night for a couple of reasons.

Buffalo is coming off a convincing 5-1 win over Montreal and Patrick Lalime is starting to prove that he is a capable replacement for Ryan Miller.

"I'm feeling good out there," Lalime told the press. "You don't know what's coming at you. We got into trouble with a few penalties. You've got to make saves and then we responded well."

Thomas Vanek made his return to the Sabres line up against the Habs. Vanek played just over 13 minutes but did manage three shots on goal.

The Sabres will be playing a Phoenix team that has a bunch of new faces and will be on the second half of back-to-back games. The Coyotes benefitted from deadline day by picking up youth and speed in Scottie Upshall, Matthew Lombardi, Petr Prucha and Nigel Dawes.

There is no doubt about it the Coyotes put themselves in a better position long term, short term though they are in trouble.

"We were off center with the team, just the chemistry and the mix wasn't working," Coyotes GM Don Maloney told reporters, "and this has nothing to do with wins or losses for me. It's just the way we're playing, the way we're competing, the way we're supporting each other, and it just wasn't working."

The Coyotes are coming off a visit to Boston and won’t be up to the task of a beating a Sabres team that is hungry for a playoff spot.

One interesting note, the Sabres may look at starting Mikael Tellqvist who they acquired from the Coyotes on Wednesday.

Pick: Buffalo -230



Montreal Canadiens at Atlanta Thrashers (+140, 6)

For fans of low scoring tight checking affairs, you might want to avoid the Canadiens and Thrashers.

The Canadiens peppered Patrick Lalime like a steak Wednesday but only managed to find the back of the net once.

“I thought we had a great start,” Habs bench boss Guy Carbonneau told the media. “We had 18 shots in the first period. Yeah, we were down by one goal, but we had chances and maybe we didn’t get the bounces we deserved. Overall, I thought we were okay.”

Carey Price had a chance to regain his No. 1 spot between the Habs pipes but was lit up once again. Price accepted some blame.

“I didn’t feel great to be honest. I felt a little rusty. I’ve been working hard in practice, but it’s just not working,” he admitted to reporters.

The Thrashers will be playing on a full two-days rest and should be ready to come flying out of the gates.

The over is 6-2-1 in the Thrashers’ last night home games and 10-1-3 in Montreal’s last 14 road games. The total has finished under just twice in Montreal’s last ten games overall.

If Jaroslav Halak is still suffering from the flu than Price will get another look. He has allowed an average of 3.94 goals against since the all-star break.

Pick: Over 6

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Phoenix at Houston
The Rockets look to take advantage of a Phoenix team that is 0-4 ATS as a road underdog of 6 1/2 to 9 points. Houston is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Houston (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Game 801-802: New Jersey at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 114.967 Orlando 121.517
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 6 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 10; 203
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+10); Under

Game 803-804: Atlanta at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 115.545; Charlotte 120.044
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 4 1/2; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-2); Over

Game 805-806: Miami at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 114.747; Toronto 116.585
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 1; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+1); Under

Game 807-808: Golden State at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 115.572; Detroit 122.863
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 7 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 809-810: Cleveland at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 123.537; Boston 128.030
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 4 1/2; 183
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 184
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-1 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Phoenix at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.988; Houston 127.968
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 9; 229
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 6 1/2; 225 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-6 1/2); Over

Game 813-814: Washington at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 110.456; San Antonio 125.622
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 15; 183 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 815-816: Milwaukee at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 114.499; Chicago 123.972
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 9 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 6 1/2; 206
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-6 1/2); Over

Game 817-818: Denver at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 118.906; Utah 129.112
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 10; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 9; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-9); Under

Game 819-820: Minnesota at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.359; LA Lakers 125.246
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 14; 212
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 16; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+16); Under

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Dunkel


Towson vs. Drexel
The Dragons come into the CAA Tournament with an 11-3 ATS mark as a favorite facing a Towson team that was 5-10 ATS against teams with a winning record. Drexel is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Dragons favored by 10 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-7). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Game 821-822: St. John's at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 57.878; Notre Dame 73.899
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 15
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-11 1/2)

Game 823-824: Dartmouth at Yale
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 49.504; Yale 55.120
Dunkel Line: Yale by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Yale by 9
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (+9)

Game 825-826: Princeton at Columbia
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 47.822; Columbia 53.312
Dunkel Line: Columbia by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Columbia by 2
Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-2)

Game 827-828: Harvard at Brown
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 48.989; Brown 44.234
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Harvard by 2
Dunkel Pick: Harvard (-2)

Game 829-830: Pennsylvania at Cornell
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 45.672; Cornell 63.101
Dunkel Line: Cornell by 17 1/2
Vegas Line: Cornell by 15
Dunkel Pick: Cornell (-15)

Game 831-832: Delaware vs. Georgia State
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 50.226; Georgia State 52.183
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 2
Vegas Line: Delaware by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State (+2 1/2)

Game 833-834: NC Wilmington vs. Hofstra
Dunkel Ratings: NC Wilmington 43.522; Hofstra 50.565
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 7
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 8
Dunkel Pick: NC Wilmington (+8)

Game 835-836: William & Mary vs. James Madison
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 49.946; James Madison 54.996
Dunkel Line: James Madison by 5
Vegas Line: James Madison by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: James Madison (-2 1/2)

Game 837-838: Towson vs. Drexel
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 45.332; Drexel 55.777
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Drexel by 7
Dunkel Pick: Drexel (-7)

Game 839-840: Indiana State vs. Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 57.317; Northern Iowa 60.461
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 3
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 841-842: Southern Illinois vs. Bradley
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 55.887; Bradley 58.400
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Bradley by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (-1 1/2)

Game 843-844: Wichita State vs. Creighton
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 59.607; Creighton 64.988
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 845-846: Evansville vs. Illinois State
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 57.233; Illinois State 63.008
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 6
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-4 1/2)

Game 847-848: WI-Milwaukee vs. Wright State
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 54.505; Wright State 58.351
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 4
Vegas Line: Wright State by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-3 1/2)

Game 849-850: Illinois-Chicago vs. Cleveland State
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 57.701; Cleveland State 60.184
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 4
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+4)

Game 851-852: Loyola Marymount vs. San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola Marymount 40.004; San Diego 53.442
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego by 14 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+14 1/2)

Game 853-854: San Francisco vs. Pepperdine
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 48.650; Pepperdine 44.214
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco by 5
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+5)

Game 855-856: Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 37.936; Appalachian State 48.401
Dunkel Line: Appalachian State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Appalachian State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Appalachian State (-7)

Game 857-858: NC Greensboro vs. College of Charleston
Dunkel Ratings: NC Greensboro 41.138; College of Charleston 53.180
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 12
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC Greensboro (+12 1/2)

Game 859-860: Elon vs. Wofford
Dunkel Ratings: Elon 44.601; Wofford 50.081
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Wofford by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+6 1/2)

Game 861-862: Furman vs. Samford
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 42.222; Samford 48.815
Dunkel Line: Samford by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Samford by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+7 1/2)

Game 863-864: Morehead State vs. TN-Martin
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 51.940; TN-Martin 58.799
Dunkel Line: TN-Martin by 7
Vegas Line: TN-Martin by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: TN-Martin (-4 1/2)

Game 865-866: Murray State vs. Austin Peay
Dunkel Ratings: Murray State 56.859; Austin Peay 50.453
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Murray State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Murray State (-3)

Game 867-868: Canisius vs. Loyola-MD
Dunkel Ratings: Canisius 46.543; Loyola-MD 47.901
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Canisius by 1
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+1)

Game 869-870: Marist vs. Iona
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 44.394; Iona 50.812
Dunkel Line: Iona by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 4
Dunkel Pick: Iona (-4)

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NHL
Dunkel


Montreal at Atlanta
The Thrashers look to take advantage of a Montreal team that is just 4-8 on the road when the total is 6 or more. Atlanta is the underdog pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Thrashers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+135). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Game 51-52: Calgary at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 12.674; Carolina 11.215
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+100); Under

Game 53-54: Phoenix at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.989; Buffalo 11.492
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-240); Under

Game 55-56: Montreal at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.095; Atlanta 11.660
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-155); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+135); Over

Game 57-58: St. Louis at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.879; Tampa Bay 11.197
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+125); Under

Game 59-60: Dallas at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.664; Anaheim 11.038
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+125); Over

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NEW JERSEY (27 - 34) at ORLANDO (44 - 16) - 3/6/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 29-19 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ORLANDO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ORLANDO is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ORLANDO is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-3 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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ATLANTA (34 - 27) at CHARLOTTE (26 - 35) - 3/6/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
ATLANTA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-5 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (32 - 28) at TORONTO (23 - 39) - 3/6/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 60-80 ATS (-28.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
TORONTO is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 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
TORONTO is 7-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (21 - 40) at DETROIT (30 - 29) - 3/6/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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 (48 - 12) at BOSTON (48 - 14) - 3/6/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 51-79 ATS (-35.9 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 100-69 ATS (+24.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 79-59 ATS (+14.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-34 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-38 ATS (+13.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 49-36 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Friday nights this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
CLEVELAND is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 37-19 ATS (+16.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 58-84 ATS (-34.4 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 39-69 ATS (-36.9 Units) in home games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 11-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-8 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (34 - 27) at HOUSTON (39 - 23) - 3/6/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHOENIX is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 61-95 ATS (-43.5 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

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

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WASHINGTON (14 - 47) at SAN ANTONIO (40 - 20) - 3/6/2009, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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MILWAUKEE (29 - 35) at CHICAGO (28 - 34) - 3/6/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 207-264 ATS (-83.4 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 45-65 ATS (-26.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-5 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (40 - 22) at UTAH (38 - 23) - 3/6/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 103-143 ATS (-54.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
UTAH is 50-28 ATS (+19.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 46-28 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 113-82 ATS (+22.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 6-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-3 straight up against DENVER 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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MINNESOTA (18 - 42) at LA LAKERS (49 - 12) - 3/6/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 96-123 ATS (-39.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 49-64 ATS (-21.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-55 ATS (-30.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 30-45 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 45-30 ATS (+12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
LA LAKERS are 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 9-1 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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CALGARY (39-19-0-6, 84 pts.) at CAROLINA (33-27-0-5, 71 pts.) - 3/6/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 18-6 ATS (+8.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CALGARY is 231-239 ATS (+503.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
CALGARY is 22-10 ATS (+32.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 124-122 ATS (-56.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
CAROLINA is 63-67 ATS (-39.0 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 2-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (28-31-0-5, 61 pts.) at BUFFALO (32-25-0-7, 71 pts.) - 3/6/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 42-26 ATS (+73.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
BUFFALO is 14-17 ATS (-5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-1-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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MONTREAL (34-23-0-7, 75 pts.) at ATLANTA (23-35-0-6, 52 pts.) - 3/6/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 4-13 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 3-11 ATS (+14.4 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
ATLANTA is 32-62 ATS (+106.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 6-4 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 6-4-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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ST LOUIS (28-27-0-8, 64 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (21-31-0-12, 54 pts.) - 3/6/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 21-43 ATS (-22.2 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-53 ATS (+84.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (30-26-0-8, 68 pts.) at ANAHEIM (31-28-0-6, 68 pts.) - 3/6/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 3-11 ATS (-13.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-24 ATS (-18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 27-18 ATS (+46.8 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 23-13 ATS (+9.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 36-24 ATS (+63.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 69-47 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 15-9 ATS (+25.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 7-12 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 26-24 ATS (-19.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 15-11 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 15-11-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
11 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-1.4 Units)

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