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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:30 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Sunday, March 8

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Kyle Busch leads the Sprint Cup Series into Atlanta, the Celtics host the Magic, and North Carolina takes on ACC rival Duke.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

Eastern division leaders clash on Sunday afternoon when the Magic arrive in Boston to play the Celtics. Those teams last met on January 22, with Boston rolling to a 90-80 road win as a 4.5-point underdog. Paul Pierce led the Celtics' attack with 27 points in that contest, while Rajon Rondo picked up nine points and eight boards. Hedo Turkoglu poured in 22 points for Orlando in that defeat.

Utah will travel north of the border to take on the lowly Raptors on Sunday afternoon, while Phoenix has a big game in San Antonio. As well, it'll be New York at New Jersey, Memphis at Houston, Philadelphia at Oklahoma City, and Denver at Sacramento. The last-place Kings have two wins in their last 10 games.

The march toward Madness . . .

There are three ranked matchups on Sunday as college basketball closes out its regular season, most notably No. 7 Duke at No. 2 North Carolina. The Tar Heels got the better of their rival back on February 11, rolling to a 101-87 win on the road. Ty Lawson poured in 25 points for UNC in that win, while Tyler HanXXXough had 17 points. Kyle Singler led the way for the Blue Devils with 22 points that day.

No. 10 Wake Forest will host No. 18 Clemson in another battle of ranked ACC teams on Sunday, while the Big Ten offers up No. 19 Purdue at No. 8 Michigan State. As well, Virginia Tech is at No. 24 Florida, while No. 14 Gonzaga will be at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas to begin their West Coast Conference tourney.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

It's another round of Crosby vs. Ovechkin on Sunday afternoon as Sid the Kid's Penguins travel to Washington to meet Alexander the Great's Capitals. Ovechkin sat out his team's Thursday night loss to Toronto with a bruised heel, but will be itching to return to action against his rival. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, got a goal from Crosby and two from Tyler Kennedy in their 4-1 victory over Florida on Thursday.

Boston will be at Madison Square Garden to take on the Rangers in a 12:30pm ET puck drop on Sunday. Other afternoon contests include Colorado at Chicago, Phoenix at the Islanders, and Calgary at Atlanta. Montreal will then travel to Dallas, while the Ducks will play host to the Wild to cap off the weekend schedule.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The Sprint Cup Series will be at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday afternoon for the Kobalt Tools 500. Kyle Busch won this event last season, and he's also coming off a victory in last weekend's Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. That's made it easy for the Vegas oddsmakers to list him as the 7/2 race favorite.

Jimmie Johnson is next on that list at 9/2 odds; Johnson won both races at Atlanta in the 2007 season. Matt Kenseth, who won the first two races of the season, sits at 6/1 odds for this weekend, with both Jeff Gordon and Carl Edwards at 8/1 odds. Greg Biffle starts the next tier at 10/1 to visit victory lane, Denny Hamlin is at 12/1, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart are at 15/1.

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:31 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 8

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Trend Sheet
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1:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. BOSTON
Orlando is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Boston
Orlando is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

1:00 PM
UTAH vs. TORONTO
Utah is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Utah is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

3:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN ANTONIO
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Phoenix's last 12 games
San Antonio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Phoenix
San Antonio is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix

6:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. NEW JERSEY
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. HOUSTON
Memphis is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Memphis's last 25 games when playing Houston
Houston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Philadelphia is 2-6-1 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

9:00 PM
DENVER vs. SACRAMENTO
Denver is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Denver is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Sacramento is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Sacramento is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Denver

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:32 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 8

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Tips and Trends
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Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs [ABC | 3:30 PM ET]

Suns: Phoenix has lost the first three games of a four-game road trip that ends in San Antonio on Sunday. The Suns have been able to push the pace despite the losses but have not finished those games strong enough to turn them into wins, including a 116-112 setback at Houston on Friday. “We got the pace of the game where we wanted it - up-tempo,” Phoenix head coach Alvin Gentry said. “Houston likes to play that way too. We seem to be snake bitten with the way things have gone at the end of games lately.”

Underdog is 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
The OVER is 9-3 in Phoenix's last 12 games overall.

Key Injuries - C Amare Stoudemire (eye) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 106

Spurs (-6.5, O/U 219): San Antonio ended a skid of three losses in four games with an easy 100-78 win over Washington on Friday. Tony Parker scored 19 points in 24 minutes to lead the Spurs and has averaged 26.4 points in the last seven games. “At this time of year when you get a game like this, when every once in a while your starters can rest, it’s usually a good thing,” San Antonio head coach Gregg Popovich said. “So that worked out for us.”

Spurs are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. Pacific Division.
The OVER is 8-2 in San Antonio's last 10 games vs. Western Conference.

Key Injuries - G Manu Ginobili (ankle) is OUT.
F Drew Gooden (groin) is day-to-day.

PROJECTED SCORE: 113

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:32 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 8

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA best bets
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Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors (+5.5, 208)

Another victory would help the Utah Jazz match their longest win streak in 10 seasons. It would also move them to the top of the Northwest Division.

Fresh off a stirring comeback, the Jazz look for their 11th straight victory Sunday afternoon in Toronto as they start a five-game road trip.

Utah (39-23) would pull even with Denver for first in the Northwest if it can tie an 11-game run set from April 1-18, 1999. A Nuggets loss at Sacramento later that night would leave the Jazz alone at the top.

After steadily cutting into Denver's lead throughout the past month, Utah took a bigger slice with Friday night's 97-91 victory over the Nuggets. Trailing by 19 late in the second quarter, Utah scored 17 straight and took over for good with less than 13 minutes remaining.

"The first half and the second half, there was a great deal of difference in the way we played," coach Jerry Sloan said. "The second half, we came out and acted like we wanted to play. The first half, they just dominated - just kicked us all over the floor."

A healthier lineup is one reason why the Jazz are in position for a third straight division title.

A left ankle sprain caused point guard Deron Williams to miss 13 of the season's first 15 games, and while he was away, Carlos Boozer went out with a strained quadriceps tendon and had knee surgery. The All-Star power forward ended his 44-game absence Feb. 23.

Against Denver, Boozer couldn't follow up Wednesday night's 20-point, 17-rebound performance against Houston. He finished with nine points on 4-of-12 shooting Friday but had a team-leading 16 rebounds.

Boozer could be in line for a big game Sunday as he has averaged 23.5 points and 13.0 rebounds in his last four meetings with Toronto (23-40). He missed Utah's seventh straight win over the Raptors - a 114-87 blowout at home Dec. 5 - as Williams scored a team-best 21.

Eight of the Jazz's 10 straight victories have come at home, where they are 28-6 after going a league-best 37-4 in 2007-08. Utah is 11-17 on the road but has won three of its last four away from home.

While the Raptors have won three of their last five at home, they have lost four straight overall. In a 108-102 defeat Friday night at the Air Canada Centre, Toronto trailed by as much as 15 in the fourth quarter and got no closer than six with 1:04 remaining.

Pick: Jazz

Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings (+7, 212)

The Denver Nuggets' lead in the Northwest Division has slipped to the slimmest of margins, and the struggling club's five-game road losing streak certainly hasn't helped.

A trip to Sacramento, however, isn't something most teams currently fear.

The Nuggets should have a good chance to avoid a seventh loss in their last 10 games overall Sunday night against the NBA-worst Kings, who are having major defensive problems with their revamped roster.

While Denver has beaten Portland and Los Angeles Lakers in the last nine days, the team's 3-6 stretch since Feb. 20 also includes losses to Milwaukee and Indiana. The Nuggets have dropped all five road games over that span, falling to 17-16 away from home this season.

The Kings (13-49) haven't played since Tuesday night, when they lost 117-109 at home to the Pacers, prompting coach Kenny Natt to call their defense "atrocious."

They were especially poor on the perimeter, as Indiana shot 52.4 percent (11-of-21) from 3-point range. Sacramento is the NBA's only club that is allowing opponents to shoot better than 40 percent from beyond the arc, and the team has given up an average of 113.4 points in the last 24 games.

"We take strides and then we take three steps back," center Spencer Hawes said. "We definitely have to figure something out, put a combination together and get some kind of consistency on the defensive end of the floor."

Denver hasn't had any trouble exploiting the Kings' woeful defense this season, twice scoring 118 points in lopsided victories. The Nuggets won 118-85 in Sacramento on Dec. 6, holding the Kings to 29.3 percent shooting.

Pick: Over

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:33 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 8

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NBA Extra Top Trends
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(801) UTAH vs. (802) TORONTO

TORONTO is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots this season. The average score was TORONTO 96.1, OPPONENT 108.1 - (Rating = 2*)

(803) ORLANDO vs. (804) BOSTON

ORLANDO is 24-5 ATS (+18.5 Units) revenging a same season loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons. The average score was ORLANDO 105.2, OPPONENT 96.8 - (Rating = 4*)

(805) PHOENIX vs. (806) SAN ANTONIO

PHOENIX is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus good shooting teams - making >=46% of their shots this season. The average score was PHOENIX 100.7, OPPONENT 109.6 - (Rating = 2*)

(811) PHILADELPHIA vs. (812) OKLAHOMA CITY

PHILADELPHIA is 19-6 UNDER (+12.4 Units) versus terrible defensive teams - allowing 103+ PPG over the last 2 seasons. The average score was PHILADELPHIA 100.8, OPPONENT 97.6 - (Rating = 2*)

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:34 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

If additional games and trends become available, we will update.

Sunday, March 8

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ALABAMA (16 - 13) at TENNESSEE (19 - 10) - 3/8/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 57-37 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 1-1 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 2-0 straight up against ALABAMA 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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AKRON (19 - 11) at KENT ST (17 - 13) - 3/8/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 98-72 ATS (+18.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
KENT ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
KENT ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 68-45 ATS (+18.5 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
KENT ST is 42-23 ATS (+16.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
AKRON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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C MICHIGAN (10 - 18) at W MICHIGAN (10 - 19) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
C MICHIGAN is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
W MICHIGAN is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
W MICHIGAN is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
W MICHIGAN is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 3-2 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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E MICHIGAN (7 - 23) at BALL ST (13 - 15) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALL ST is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
E MICHIGAN is 5-2 against the spread versus BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
E MICHIGAN is 5-2 straight up against BALL ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OHIO U (14 - 15) at BOWLING GREEN (17 - 12) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 124-94 ATS (+20.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OHIO U is 58-38 ATS (+16.2 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 9-27 ATS (-20.7 Units) in March games since 1997.
BOWLING GREEN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 4-2 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 4-2 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N ILLINOIS (10 - 18) at TOLEDO (6 - 24) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ILLINOIS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
N ILLINOIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
TOLEDO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TOLEDO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games this season.
TOLEDO is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N ILLINOIS is 3-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 2-2 straight up against N ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VIRGINIA TECH (17 - 12) at FLORIDA ST (22 - 8) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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ARKANSAS (14 - 14) at VANDERBILT (18 - 11) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS is 45-73 ATS (-35.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 55-84 ATS (-37.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 30-56 ATS (-31.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 2-2 against the spread versus ARKANSAS over the last 3 seasons
ARKANSAS is 4-0 straight up against VANDERBILT 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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MIAMI OHIO (17 - 11) at BUFFALO (18 - 10) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 4-2 against the spread versus MIAMI OHIO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 4-2 straight up against BUFFALO 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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DUKE (25 - 5) at N CAROLINA (26 - 3) - 3/8/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 31-51 ATS (-25.1 Units) in March games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 135-93 ATS (+32.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 4-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 4-1 straight up against DUKE 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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NORTHWESTERN (17 - 11) at OHIO ST (19 - 9) - 3/8/2009, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO ST is 90-65 ATS (+18.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 3-2 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 4-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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CLEMSON (23 - 6) at WAKE FOREST (23 - 5) - 3/8/2009, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WAKE FOREST is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WAKE FOREST is 70-97 ATS (-36.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WAKE FOREST is 3-0 against the spread versus CLEMSON over the last 3 seasons
WAKE FOREST is 2-1 straight up against CLEMSON 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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FLA INTERNATIONAL (13 - 19) vs. W KENTUCKY (21 - 8) - 3/8/2009, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 112-148 ATS (-50.8 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 112-148 ATS (-50.8 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
W KENTUCKY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 3-3 against the spread versus FLA INTERNATIONAL over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 5-1 straight up against FLA INTERNATIONAL 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (18 - 13) vs. N TEXAS (19 - 11) - 3/8/2009, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
N TEXAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
N TEXAS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in March games since 1997.
N TEXAS is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N TEXAS is 3-2 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
N TEXAS is 3-2 straight up against MIDDLE TENN 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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DENVER (15 - 15) vs. ARK-LITTLE ROCK (22 - 7) - 3/8/2009, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
DENVER is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
DENVER is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DENVER is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
DENVER is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 4-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 4-1 straight up against DENVER 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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S ALABAMA (18 - 12) vs. TROY (19 - 11) - 3/8/2009, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
S ALABAMA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
S ALABAMA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
S ALABAMA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
S ALABAMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TROY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
TROY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TROY is 4-2 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
TROY is 3-3 straight up against S ALABAMA 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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OLD DOMINION (20 - 9) vs. VA COMMONWEALTH (21 - 9) - 3/8/2009, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLD DOMINION is 4-2 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 3-3 straight up against OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PURDUE (22 - 8) at MICHIGAN ST (24 - 5) - 3/8/2009, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 49-77 ATS (-35.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PURDUE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
PURDUE is 59-86 ATS (-35.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PURDUE is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
PURDUE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 4-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 3-1 straight up against MICHIGAN ST 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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INDIANA (6 - 23) at WISCONSIN (18 - 11) - 3/8/2009, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 3-1 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:35 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, March 8

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12:00 PM
ALABAMA vs. TENNESSEE
Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Alabama's last 5 games
Tennessee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Alabama
Tennessee is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Alabama

12:00 PM
PURDUE vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Purdue is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan State
Purdue is 5-11-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing Michigan State
Michigan State is 20-3-1 SU in its last 24 games
Michigan State is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

1:30 PM
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs. WESTERN KENTUCKY
Florida International is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games
Western Kentucky is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing Florida International
Western Kentucky is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games

2:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. VANDERBILT
Arkansas is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arkansas's last 6 games
Vanderbilt is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arkansas
Vanderbilt is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Arkansas

2:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN
Central Michigan is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Central Michigan's last 5 games
Western Michigan is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Central Michigan
Western Michigan is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Central Michigan

2:00 PM
EASTERN MICHIGAN vs. BALL STATE
Eastern Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Ball State
Eastern Michigan is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Ball State
Ball State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Ball State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

2:00 PM
MIAMI (OHIO) vs. BUFFALO
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami (Ohio) is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

2:00 PM
NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs. TOLEDO
Northern Illinois is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Northern Illinois is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Toledo is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Northern Illinois
Toledo is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Northern Illinois

2:00 PM
OHIO vs. BOWLING GREEN
Ohio is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Bowling Green
Ohio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Bowling Green
Bowling Green is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Bowling Green is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

2:00 PM
VIRGINIA TECH vs. FLORIDA STATE
Virginia Tech is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida State
Virginia Tech is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Florida State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Florida State is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

4:00 PM
DUKE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Duke is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
North Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Duke
North Carolina is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Duke

4:00 PM
MIDDLE TENNESSEE vs. NORTH TEXAS
Middle Tennessee is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Middle Tennessee's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Texas's last 6 games when playing Middle Tennessee
North Texas is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games

5:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. OHIO STATE
Northwestern is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northwestern's last 6 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Northwestern
Ohio State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Northwestern

6:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. WAKE FOREST
Clemson is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Clemson's last 7 games
Wake Forest is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Clemson
Wake Forest is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Clemson

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. WISCONSIN
Indiana is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 0-4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Wisconsin is 7-1-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Indiana
Wisconsin is 9-3-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Indiana

7:30 PM
DENVER vs. ARKANSAS-LITTLE ROCK
Denver is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas-Little Rock is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games
Arkansas-Little Rock is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

10:00 PM
SOUTH ALABAMA vs. TROY
South Alabama is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Troy
South Alabama is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Troy
Troy is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Troy is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:35 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, March 8

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Tips and Trends
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#20 Purdue at #8 Michigan State [CBS | 12 PM ET]

Purdue: The Boilermakers may have been caught looking ahead to this meeting with Michigan State on Wednesday in a 64-61 loss to Northwestern following a 25-point rout of Ohio State last Saturday. “I think you would have to ask each individual player that,” Purdue head coach coach Matt Painter said after losing to the Wildcats. “They embarrassed us. We respect them. I thought we came out ready to play. They just outplayed us.”They have lost in their last eight trips to East Lansing.

Purdue is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 59 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Michigan State (-5.5, O/U 128.5): The Spartans will be out for revenge after suffering their worst loss of the season at Purdue back on February 17th. They shot a season-low 32.7 percent from the field in the 72-54 loss, which turned out to be their only setback away from home in league play this season. “This was a big-time atmosphere, and you’ve got to bring it,” Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo said. “Does Purdue deserve credit? Probably. Are we to blame? Probably. I don’t feel good about a performance like this in a big-time game.”

Favorite is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Michigan State's last 8 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 65

#7 Duke at #2 North Carolina [CBS | 4 PM ET]

Duke: The Blue Devils have played better since Elliot Williams was placed in the starting lineup following a 101-87 loss to North Carolina back on February 11th. Even though they also lost their very next game at Boston College, they bring a five-game winning streak into the rematch. “I think we just have more of a sense of urgency now,” Duke's Gerald Henderson said. “We only have three guaranteed games left. We’ve come together in those times where there’s real adversity or the game’s on the line.”

Underdog is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
The OVER is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.

Key Injuries - G Nolan Smith (concussion) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 80 (Side Play of the Day)

North Carolina (-8, O/U 164): This will be the last home game for Tyler HanXXXough, who is already the school's all-time leading scorer. HanXXXough still has a shot at becoming the ACC's all-time leading scorer, and his dream of winning a national championship in his final season is still alive. His numbers may be slightly down from a year ago, but he still hopes to go out with a bang. “I’m not worried about what people think,” he said. “People are going to write and say whatever they want. It doesn’t really affect me. I don’t regret anything.”

North Carolina is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games overall.
The OVER is 9-2 in North Carolina's last 11 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Ty Lawson (toe) is questionable.
G Marcus Ginyard (foot) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 84

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:38 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, March 8

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College funds: NCAAB best bets
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Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan State Spartans (-6, 128.5)

Michigan State wrapped up the Big Ten regular-season title earlier this week, but it would like to go into next week's conference tournament on a five-game winning streak.

It might be even more interested in some payback.

The eighth-ranked Spartans suffered their worst league loss in more than a year last month at Purdue, and they'll look for some revenge Sunday when the No. 19 Boilermakers visit the Breslin Center in a possible Big Ten tournament title game preview.

Michigan State (24-5, 14-3) has been the conference's best team all season and still has an outside shot at a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. It hasn't always been a smooth ride, though, as the Spartans suffered stunning home losses to Northwestern and Penn State, two teams that had never previously won in East Lansing.

Michigan State's only true road loss came in West Lafayette on Feb. 17, when Purdue (22-8, 11-6) held the Spartans to a season-low 32.7 percent shooting in a 72-54 win.

Izzo may not have been impressed with his team's effort, but while Michigan State won its most recent game, Purdue wasn't as fortunate. The Boilermakers led visiting Northwestern by seven at halftime on Wednesday but lost 64-61.

That prompted some speculation that Purdue suffered a letdown with the Spartans having clinched the league one night earlier.

With a win Sunday, the Boilermakers will earn the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament. A loss would move up Illinois and drop Purdue to No. 3, but a first-round bye awaits regardless.

Pick: Michigan State

Duke Blue Devils at North Carolina Tar Heels (-8, 164.5)

Tyler Hans-brough has battled injuries, faced swarming defenses and heard criticism from outsiders that his game hasn't been what it was last season when he was the national player of the year.

Yet the guy who passed on the NBA for one more year in college isn't worried about any of that as he prepares for his final home game at North Carolina. Fittingly, it comes against hated Duke with a chance for the second-ranked Tar Heels to win the Atlantic Coast Conference's regular-season title outright.

So much for the idea that Hans-brough isn't having the kind of season he came back to school for.

"I'm not worried about what people think," he said. "People are going to write and say whatever they want. It doesn't really affect me. ... I don't regret anything."

By the numbers, Hans-brough and the Tar Heels (26-3, 12-3) are on par with last year's Final Four team. For the second straight season, he leads the conference in scoring and his team heads into the season finale against the seventh-ranked Blue Devils (25-5, 11-4) knowing a win clinches the top seed in next week's league tournament.

But Hans-brough's job could be tougher considering point guard Ty Lawson didn't practice Saturday after injuring his left big toe during Friday's practice. Precautionary X-rays showed no fracture and the team is hopeful he will play, though it's unclear whether he will be at full speed.

The Blue Devils have taken a step forward since Krzyzewski inserted freshman guard Elliot Williams into the starting lineup and moved Jon Scheyer to the point shortly after a 101-87 loss to the Tar Heels in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Williams looks fresh after spending much of the season on the bench and has given Duke more energy defensively, which seems to indicate the Blue Devils' recent trend of late-season fades might be history.

"I think we just have more of a sense of urgency now," junior Gerald Henderson said. "We only have three guaranteed games left. We've come together in those times where there's real adversity or the game's on the line."

Still, Duke has its own injury questions, particularly up front against Hans-brough, Thompson, and freshmen big men Ed Davis and Tyler Zeller.

Junior forward Lance Thomas sprained his left ankle in Tuesday's win over Florida State, but practiced Saturday and is listed as probable even though it's unclear if he'll be limited. Duke will be without point guard Nolan Smith for a third straight game as he recovers from a concussion suffered at Maryland on Feb. 25.

In a twist, Hans-brough said his favorite game at North Carolina came his freshman year when the Tar Heels beat top-ranked Duke to ruin J.J. Redick's final home game. Now - with HanXXXough closing in on Redick's career scoring record - the Blue Devils can return the favor.

Pick: Under

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:39 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, March 8

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College Basketball Extra Top Trends
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(817) AKRON vs. (818) KENT ST

KENT ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) revenging a same season loss vs opponent since 1997. The average score was KENT ST 71.3, OPPONENT 59.9 - (Rating = 1*)

(829) ARKANSAS vs. (830) VANDERBILT

ARKANSAS is 15-2 OVER (+12.8 Units) in road games vs. good teams outscoring opponents by 4+ PPG over L2 seasons. The average score was ARKANSAS 75.1, OPPONENT 80.9 - (Rating = 4*)

(831) MIAMI OHIO vs. (832) BUFFALO

MIAMI OHIO is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent of 10 points or more since '97. The average score was MIAMI OHIO 54.5, OPPONENT 63.3 - (Rating = 1*)

(835) NORTHWESTERN vs. (836) OHIO ST

NORTHWESTERN is 1-6 ATS (-5.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 PPG this season. The average score was NORTHWESTERN 51.7, OPPONENT 64.7 - (Rating = 2*)

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:40 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 8

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BOSTON (42-13-0-10, 94 pts.) at NY RANGERS (33-24-0-8, 74 pts.) - 3/8/2009, 12:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 14-14 ATS (-12.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 86-68 ATS (+17.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-8 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY RANGERS are 80-77 ATS (+189.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 10-16 ATS (-16.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 0-4 ATS (+0.0 Units) in home games on Sunday games this season.
NY RANGERS are 78-88 ATS (-57.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 13-19 ATS (-11.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 57-67 ATS (-45.9 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 63-83 ATS (-74.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 100-131 ATS (-119.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 6-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 6-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (34-26-0-6, 74 pts.) at WASHINGTON (40-21-0-5, 85 pts.) - 3/8/2009, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-4 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.9 Units)

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COLORADO (28-36-0-1, 57 pts.) at CHICAGO (36-18-0-8, 80 pts.) - 3/8/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 15-34 ATS (+55.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-9 ATS (+24.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 184-228 ATS (+493.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 44-56 ATS (-46.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-4 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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PHOENIX (28-32-0-5, 61 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (20-37-0-7, 47 pts.) - 3/8/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 78-126 ATS (+234.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 2-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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CALGARY (39-20-0-6, 84 pts.) at ATLANTA (24-35-0-6, 54 pts.) - 3/8/2009, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 12-20 ATS (-22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 1-1-0 straight up against CALGARY 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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MONTREAL (34-24-0-7, 75 pts.) at DALLAS (31-26-0-8, 70 pts.) - 3/8/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 4-14 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 39-39 ATS (-18.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 2-8 ATS (-7.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.0 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 17-9 ATS (+26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 25-17 ATS (+43.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-11 ATS (-9.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (31-27-0-5, 67 pts.) at ANAHEIM (31-29-0-6, 68 pts.) - 3/8/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 5-11 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a division game this season.
ANAHEIM is 59-49 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 9-7 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-7-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:41 AM

NHL

Sunday, March 8

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Trend Sheet
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12:30 PM
BOSTON vs. NY RANGERS
Boston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. ATLANTA
Calgary is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
Atlanta is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games

3:00 PM
COLORADO vs. CHICAGO
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado

3:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NY ISLANDERS
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games
NY Islanders are 1-2-2 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix

3:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. WASHINGTON
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

6:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. DALLAS
Montreal is 1-6-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Minnesota is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Anaheim is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

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**pm530** · 03-08-2009, 06:41 AM

NHL

Sunday, March 8

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Ice Picks: NHL best bets
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Calgary Flames at Atlanta Thrashers (+165, 6)

Following a rare off night at both ends of the ice, the Calgary Flames hope a matchup against one of the league's worst teams will get them back on track.

However, it comes in a place where they haven't won in nearly three decades, back when they called that city home.

Calgary goes for a road win over the only NHL team against which it doesn't have one, visiting the city where its franchise originated in a matchup with the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday.

The Flames (39-20-6) spent their first eight NHL seasons in Atlanta before moving to Calgary in 1980. The arrival of the expansion Thrashers in 1999 finally sent the Flames back to their original home for NHL games, but their return trips haven't been good ones.

Backup goalie Curtis McElhinney remained winless in 13 NHL appearances, and now it appears likely starter Miikka Kiprusoff will back in net.

Kiprusoff is 9-0-2 with a 2.35 goals-against average in his last 12 starts and has won six straight on the road with a 2.12 GAA. He leads all goaltenders in victories and now looks to reach 40 for the third time in four seasons after earning 39 in 2007-08.

Kiprusoff, who has started all but five of Calgary's games this season, has allowed a total of three goals in winning his only two career matchups with the Thrashers but has never played in Atlanta.

Despite Friday's performance, the Flames have scored 3.92 goals per game during a 9-2-2 stretch with Iginla contributing nine goals and nine assists in his last nine. He has six goals and five assists in the last five meetings with the Thrashers.

Olli Jokinen, acquired from Phoenix at Wednesday's trade deadline, could make a difference in breaking the Flames' jinx in Atlanta. Jokinen, who spent seven seasons in the Southeast Division with Florida, has 16 goals and 43 points in 49 career games against the Thrashers with six points in the past five.

The Flames will face an Atlanta defense that has given up 3.45 goals per game but comes off its second shutout of the season as Kari Lehtonen made 25 saves in a 2-0 victory over visiting Montreal on Friday night.

Pick: Over

Montreal Canadiens at Dallas Stars (-125, 5.5)

Playing away from home has appeared to revitalize the Dallas Stars' offense. The same cannot be said for the Montreal Canadiens as they try to solve their road woes.

After a successful trek west, the Stars return home looking to continue riding their resurgent offense on Sunday against the Canadiens, who seek their third road win in 15 games.

The Stars endured a season-high six-game homestand from Feb. 19-March 1 in miserable fashion, scoring 11 goals en route to a 1-5-0 record. In a three-game swing through California, though, Dallas found the back of the net 11 times while earning five of a possible six points.

Dallas (31-26-8) bounced back from a 5-4 overtime loss to Los Angeles on Thursday night with a 3-2 victory over Anaheim on Friday. Loui Eriksson scored his team-high 30th and 31st goals, and Marty Turco made 36 saves.

Playing on the road has had the opposite effect for the Canadiens, who've managed one goal in defeats at Buffalo and Atlanta. Despite facing one of the NHL's worst teams, Montreal (34-24-7) couldn't avoid its second shutout loss of the season, 2-0 to the Thrashers on Friday.

Coach Guy Carbonneau - a member of the Stars' Stanley Cup winning team a decade ago - said he was encouraged that his team "worked for 60 minutes and gained confidence" against Atlanta.

It's not immediately known who Carbonneau will start in goal. Jaroslav Halak has missed the last two games with the flu, and All-Star Carey Price is 2-10-1 with a 3.71 goals-against average in 15 games since returning from a lower-body injury that sidelined him for three weeks at the start of the new year.

Regardless of who starts, Montreal will be looking for its first win in Dallas since March 4, 1998. The Canadiens have scored five goals while posting four losses and a tie.

The Stars will likely counter with Turco, a 30-game winner for the sixth straight season. Turco has lost four straight home starts since beating Edmonton on Feb. 19, but has two wins, a tie and a 0.97 GAA in three career home starts against the Canadiens.
Mike Ribeiro, a Montreal native and second-round pick by the Canadiens in 1998, has two goals and three assists in a three-game points streak. He leads Dallas with 44 assists and 61 points.

Pick: Dallas

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**Udog** · 03-08-2009, 11:01 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 8

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UTAH (39 - 23) at TORONTO (23 - 40) - 3/8/2009, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
TORONTO is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
TORONTO is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
TORONTO is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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ORLANDO (45 - 16) at BOSTON (49 - 14) - 3/8/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 101-69 ATS (+25.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 80-59 ATS (+15.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 51-34 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 56-38 ATS (+14.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
BOSTON is 50-36 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON 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.
ORLANDO is 39-22 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
ORLANDO is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ORLANDO is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 54-79 ATS (-32.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-4 straight up against BOSTON 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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PHOENIX (34 - 28) at SAN ANTONIO (41 - 20) - 3/8/2009, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 25-36 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 474-407 ATS (+26.3 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 306-254 ATS (+26.6 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 110-80 ATS (+22.0 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 202-161 ATS (+24.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 10-9 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 13-8 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
12 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (25 - 36) at NEW JERSEY (27 - 35) - 3/8/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 48-69 ATS (-27.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 155-117 ATS (+26.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (16 - 45) at HOUSTON (40 - 23) - 3/8/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 62-80 ATS (-26.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 47-63 ATS (-22.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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PHILADELPHIA (30 - 30) at OKLAHOMA CITY (16 - 46) - 3/8/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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DENVER (40 - 23) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 49) - 3/8/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 56-41 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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