Sunday Trends and Indexes 3/8 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Utah at Toronto
The Jazz (39-23 SU) look to take advantage of a Toronto team that is just 1-8 ATS against teams with winning records in the second half of the season. Utah is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Game 801-802: Utah at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 124.818; Toronto 116.126
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 8 1/2; 217 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 5 1/2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-5 1/2); Over

Game 803-804: Orlando at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 120.125; Boston 122.893
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+4 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Phoenix at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 118.601; San Antonio 125.934
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 7 1/2; 214
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 6; 220
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-6); Under

Game 807-808: New York at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: New York 115.355; New Jersey 118.538
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 3; 225
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 4 1/2; 220
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4 1/2); Over

Game 809-810: Memphis at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 112.036; Houston 127.050
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 15; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 12 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-12 1/2); Over

Game 811-812: Philadelphia at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 116.543; Oklahoma City 117.272
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 1; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: Denver at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.619; Sacramento 112.626
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 8; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7; 212 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7); Under

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel


Virginia Tech at Florida State
The Hokies are coming off a loss versus North Carolina (86-78) and are just 1-3 ATS after allowing 80 or more points in their previous game. The Seminoles are the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has FSU favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: FSU (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Game 815-816: Alabama at Tennessee
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 58.686; Tennessee 72.493
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 14
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 13
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-13)

Game 817-818: Akron at Kent State
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 57.027; Kent State 60.262
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 3
Vegas Line: Kent State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+4 1/2)

Game 819-820: Central Michigan at Western Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 50.647; Western Michigan 56.783
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 6
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 5
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-5)

Game 821-822: Eastern Michigan at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 46.965; Ball State 56.135
Dunkel Line: Ball State by 9
Vegas Line: Ball State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (-7 1/2)

Game 823-824: Ohio at Bowling Green
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 53.110; Bowling Green 56.460
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+4 1/2)

Game 825-826: Northern Illinois at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 446.276; Toledo 50.659
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Toledo by 4
Dunkel Pick: Toledo (-4)

Game 827-828: Virginia Tech at Florida State
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 64.655; Florida State 72.447
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 8
Vegas Line: Florida State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-5 1/2)

Game 829-830: Arkansas at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 58.713; Vanderbilt 68.954
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 10
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 8
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-8)

Game 831-832: Miami (OH) at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 53.967; Buffalo 57.534
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 3
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-3)

Game 833-834: Duke at North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 71.896; North Carolina 81.794
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 10
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 8
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-8)

Game 835-836: Northwestern at Ohio State
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 62.454; Ohio State 70.200
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-5 1/2)

Game 837-838: Clemson at Wake Forest
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 68.101; Wake Forest 73.776
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 5
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-5)

Game 839-840: Florida International vs. Western Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 48.200; Western Kentucky 57.283
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 9
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+9)

Game 841-842: Middle Tennessee State vs. North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Middle Tennessee State 50.044; North Texas 54.485
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: North Texas by 2
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (-2)

Game 843-844: Denver vs. Arkansas Little Rock
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 50.504; Arkansas Little Rock 58.385
Dunkel Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 8
Vegas Line: Arkansas Little Rock by 7
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas Little Rock (-7)

Game 845-846: South Alabama vs. Troy
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 52.412; Troy 55.882
Dunkel Line: Troy by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Troy

Game 847-848: Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 61.277; Northern Iowa 61.289
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 849-850: Old Dominion vs. VA Commonwealth
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 58.212; VA Commonwealth 59.787
Dunkel Line: VA Commonwealth by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 851-852: Santa Clara vs. Gonzaga
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 53.098; Gonzaga 71.097
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 18
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 855-856: Portland vs. St. Mary's (CA)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 55.715 St. Mary's (CA) 61.703
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's (CA) by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 857-858: College of Charleston vs. Davidson
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 53.213; Davidson 60.206
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 859-860: Samford vs. TN-Chattanooga
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 49.823; TN-Chattanooga 49.023
Dunkel Line: Samford by 1
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 861-862: Fairfield vs. Siena
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 47.867; Siena 62.978
Dunkel Line: Siena by 15
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 863-864: Rider vs. Niagara
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 52.151; Niagara 62.526
Dunkel Line: Niagara by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 865-866: Purdue at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 69.639; Michigan State 75.688
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 6
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-5 1/2)

Game 867-868: Indiana at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 54.157; Wisconsin 72.970
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 19
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 16
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-16)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Calgary at Atlanta
The Thrashers look to take advantage of a Calgary team that is playing its fourth straight game on the road and is 0-3 after playing 3 or more consecutive road games. Atlanta is the underdog pick (+160) according to Dunkel, which has the Thrashers favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+160). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

Game 51-52: Boston at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.114; NY Rangers 11.431
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-110); Under

Game 53-54: Pittsburgh at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.406; Washington 11.968
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 55-56: Colorado at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 9.669; Chicago 11.879
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-260); Over

Game 57-58: Phoenix at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.306; NY Islanders 10.707
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-120); Under

Game 59-60: Calgary at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.542; Atlanta 11.701
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-180); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+160); Over

Game 61-62: Montreal at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.940; Dallas 11.587
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-130); Under

Game 63-64: Minnesota at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.399; Anaheim 11.148
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+130); Over

[Udog]

NCAAB
Long Sheet


All Remaining Games

Sunday, March 8

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ILLINOIS ST (24 - 8) vs. N IOWA (22 - 10) - 3/8/2009, 2:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TOWSON ST (12 - 21) vs. GEORGE MASON (21 - 9) - 3/8/2009, 5:20 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE MASON is 3-2 against the spread versus TOWSON ST over the last 3 seasons
GEORGE MASON is 5-0 straight up against TOWSON 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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SANTA CLARA (16 - 16) vs. GONZAGA (24 - 5) - 3/8/2009, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 4-4 against the spread versus SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 7-1 straight up against SANTA CLARA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (19 - 11) vs. ST MARYS-CA (24 - 5) - 3/8/2009, 11:50 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST MARYS-CA is 4-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 5-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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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COLL OF CHARLESTON (25 - 7) vs. DAVIDSON (26 - 6) - 3/8/2009, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAVIDSON is 5-2 against the spread versus COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
DAVIDSON is 6-1 straight up against COLL OF CHARLESTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAMFORD (16 - 15) at UT-CHATTANOOGA (16 - 16) - 3/8/2009, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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FAIRFIELD (17 - 14) at SIENA (24 - 7) - 3/8/2009, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 3-3 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 4-2 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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RIDER (19 - 11) vs. NIAGARA (25 - 7) - 3/8/2009, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NIAGARA is 6-1 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
NIAGARA is 5-2 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Sunday, 3/8/2009

UTAH at TORONTO, 12:35 PM ET
UTAH: 19-10 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
TORONTO: 3-13 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

ORLANDO at BOSTON, 1:05 PM ET
ORLANDO: 8-1 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
BOSTON: 54-79 ATS after 3+ consecutive overs

PHOENIX at SAN ANTONIO, 3:35 PM ET ABC
PHOENIX: 12-2 ATS AWAY on Sunday
SAN ANTONIO: 37-22 UNDER off a home win

NEW YORK at NEW JERSEY, 6:05 PM ET
NEW YORK: 4-13 ATS in March
NEW JERSEY: 19-7 OVER revenging a DD loss

MEMPHIS at HOUSTON, 7:05 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 4-16 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4
HOUSTON: 21-10 ATS after an ATS loss

PHILADELPHIA at OKLAHOMA CITY, 7:05 PM ET NBA
PHILADELPHIA: 6-1 UNDER after playing a game as a road favorite
OKLAHOMA CITY: 0-4 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games

DENVER at SACRAMENTO, 9:05 PM ET
DENVER: 56-41 ATS as a favorite
SACRAMENTO: 5-14 ATS as a home underdog

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet


Sunday, 3/8/2009

ALABAMA at TENNESSEE, 12:00 PM ET CBS
ALABAMA: 11-4 Over vs. conference
TENNESSEE: 9-1 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points

AKRON at KENT ST, 12:00 PM ET
AKRON: 11-1 Over Away after allowing 65 points or less BB games
KENT ST: 7-0 ATS revenging road loss

C MICHIGAN at W MICHIGAN, 2:00 PM ET
C MICHIGAN: 10-3 Under off an Under
W MICHIGAN: 1-8 ATS off a home game

E MICHIGAN at BALL ST, 2:00 PM ET
E MICHIGAN: 6-19 ATS off BB conference wins
BALL ST: 11-4 ATS vs. conference

OHIO U at BOWLING GREEN, 2:00 PM ET
OHIO U: 8-1 ATS off BB SU losses
BOWLING GREEN: 1-8 ATS off BB road games

N ILLINOIS at TOLEDO, 2:00 PM ET
N ILLINOIS: 0-7 ATS Away vs. conference
TOLEDO: 0-10 ATS playing only their 2nd game in 8 days

VIRGINIA TECH at FLORIDA ST, 2:00 PM ET
VIRGINIA TECH: 10-0 Over off BB home games
FLORIDA ST: 0-6 ATS off conference loss by 3pts or less

ARKANSAS at VANDERBILT, 2:00 PM ET
ARKANSAS: 3-13 ATS as road underdog
VANDERBILT: 8-1 Under off BB SU wins

MIAMI OHIO at BUFFALO, 2:00 PM ET
MIAMI OHIO: 14-3 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
BUFFALO: 1-8 ATS at home off BB road games

DUKE at N CAROLINA, 4:00 PM ET CBS
DUKE: 33-18 ATS off home ATS loss/SU win
N CAROLINA: 1-7 ATS at home off BB SU wins

NORTHWESTERN at OHIO ST, 5:00 PM ET Big 10
NORTHWESTERN: 0-7 ATS off 3+ SU Wins
OHIO ST: 11-2 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

CLEMSON at WAKE FOREST, 6:00 PM ET FSN
CLEMSON: 8-2 Over in road games
WAKE FOREST: 9-0 Over at home if the total is 150 to 154.5

Sun Belt Conference Tournament - Quarterfinals - Hot Springs, AR

FLA INTERNATIONAL vs. at W KENTUCKY, 1:30 PM ET
FLA INTERNATIONAL: 6-0 Over off conference win
W KENTUCKY: 10-1 ATS on neutral court

MIDDLE TENN ST vs. at N TEXAS, 4:00 PM ET
MIDDLE TENN ST: 12-4 Under when the total is 140 to 149.5
N TEXAS: 6-0 ATS Away off BB conference games

DENVER vs. at ARK-LITTLE ROCK, 7:30 PM ET
DENVER: 11-4 ATS as underdog
ARK-LITTLE ROCK: 8-19 ATS in tournament games

S ALABAMA vs. at TROY, 10:00 PM ET
S ALABAMA: 5-13 ATS vs. conference
TROY: 7-0 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3

Missouri Valley Conference Tournament - Championship Game - St. Louis, MO

ILLINOIS ST vs. at N IOWA, 2:00 PM ET CBS
ILLINOIS ST: 2-8 ATS revenging SU loss as favorite
N IOWA: 17-5 Under in tournament games

Colonial Athletic Conference Tournament - Semifinals - Richmond, VA

OLD DOMINION vs. at VA COMMONWEALTH, 3:00 PM ET
OLD DOMINION: 1-7 ATS on neutral court
VA COMMONWEALTH: 6-0 Under in conference tournament

TOWSON vs. at GEORGE MASON, 5:20 PM ET
TOWSON: 7-0 ATS in March
GEORGE MASON: 23-10 Under in tournament games

West Coast Conference Tournament - Semifinals - Las Vegas, NV

SANTA CLARA vs. at GONZAGA, 9:30 PM ET ESPN2
SANTA CLARA: 7-0 Over off BB Overs
GONZAGA:

PORTLAND vs. at ST MARYS-CA, 11:50 PM ET ESPN2
PORTLAND: 10-2 ATS playing with revenge
ST MARYS-CA: 12-2 Under off BB DD wins

Southern Conference Tournament - Semifinals - Chattanooga, TN

COLL OF CHARLESTON vs. at DAVIDSON, 6:00 PM ET
COLL OF CHARLESTON: 7-17 ATS off BB conference wins
DAVIDSON: 8-0 ATS revenging SU loss as home favorite

SAMFORD at UT-CHATTANOOGA, 8:30 PM ET
SAMFORD: 23-9 Under off conference win
UT-CHATTANOOGA: 2-13 ATS after a win by 6 points or less

MAAC Tournament - Semifinals - Albany, NY

FAIRFIELD at SIENA, 6:00 PM ET
FAIRFIELD: 22-10 ATS playing with double revenge
SIENA: 2-7 ATS playing with one or less days rest

RIDER vs. at NIAGARA, 6:00 PM ET
RIDER: 39-20 Over vs. conference
NIAGARA: 13-4 ATS off an Under

Write-In Games

PURDUE at MICHIGAN ST, 12:00 PM ET CBS
PURDUE: 9-26 ATS as road dog of 6pts or less
MICHIGAN ST: 21-9 ATS playing with same season revenge

INDIANA at WISCONSIN, 7:00 PM ET Big 10
INDIANA: 0-7 ATS off BB ATS wins
WISCONSIN: 6-0 Under as a home favorite of 12.5 to 18 points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, 3/8/2009

BOSTON at NY RANGERS, 12:05 PM ET NBC
BOSTON: 10-3 SU AWAY when playing their 4th game in 7 days
NY RANGERS: 0-4 SU at home on Sunday

PITTSBURGH at WASHINGTON, 3:05 PM ET
PITTSBURGH: N/A
WASHINGTON: N/A

COLORADO at CHICAGO, 3:05 PM ET
COLORADO: 3-0 SU as a road underdog of +200 to +300
CHICAGO: 6-11 SU revenging a same season loss

PHOENIX at NY ISLANDERS, 3:05 PM ET
PHOENIX: 8-3 SU after 2 consecutive non-conference games
NY ISLANDERS: 11-26 SU at home revenging a close loss vs opponent of 1 goal or less

CALGARY at ATLANTA, 3:05 PM ET
CALGARY: 36-45 SU as a road favorite
ATLANTA: 17-13 SU after playing 2 consecutive home games

MONTREAL at DALLAS, 6:05 PM ET
MONTREAL: 4-14 SU AWAY in second half of the season
DALLAS: 12-2 SU on Sunday

MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM, 8:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 16-8 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
ANAHEIM: 5-11 SU after a division game

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB
Write-Up


Sunday, March 7

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

Kent State (+5) lost 68-54 at Akron Jan 24, shooting 34% from floor-- they're 8-2 in last ten games, 5-2 as home favorite, winning by 24-22-4-28-18-6 points. Zips are 3-3 in last six games, 2-2 as road dog, losing on road by 13-5-4 points. Kent is 9-6 in MAC East, game behind the four teams that are tied for first-- all the good MAC teams are in the East.

Bowling Green is one of 10-5 MAC teams; they split last six games, its last two losses were both in OT. Falcons (+8) won 52-51 at Ohio Jan 24 (+8), holding Bobcats to 26.5% from floor. Bowling Green is 1-4 as fave at home, winning by 4-4-7-1-11 points at home. Ohio lost four of its last five games, is 2-3 as road dog, losing away games by 4-7-7-14-13-9 pts.

Florida State (+3) won 67-65 at Virginia Tech Feb 21, making 10-25 on arc; Seminoles are 5-2 at home in ACC (5-1-1 vs spread), 2-1-1 as home favorite, winning by 3-4-11-13-7 points. Hokies lost five of last six, but are 4-3 as road underdog, losing away games by 25-1-10-14 points. This is only second time Seminoles are favored in their last six games.

Vanderbilt is 6-3 in last nine games after 1-5 start in SEC; favorite is 5-2 in its SEC home games- Commodores are 3-1 as home favorite, winning at home by 10-5-10-7-13 points. Arkansas is 2-13 in SEC, with two of last three losses in OT; they're 1-5-1 vs spread as road dog, losing away games by 9-15-10-9-13-4-21 points.

Buffalo, Miami are tied for first in MAC East; Bulls (+8) won 76-64 at Miami Jan 24 (was 43-25 at half), holding Hawks to 38.8% from floor, but Buffalo has now lost five of last six games- they're 2-5 as home fave in MAC games, winning by 4-11-13-1-22 points- they lost last two at home. Miami lost last four road games, by 2-9-14-19 points.

North Carolina (-2) won 101-87 at Duke Feb 11, after being down 52-44 at half; UNC shot 54.8% from floor, 27-31 from line. UNC PG Lawson hurt his toe in practice Friday, is ?? here- they're 2-4-1 as home favorite, winnign at home by 17-24-17-15-9-30 points. Duke won four games in a row- they're 4-3 on ACC road, losing on road by 2-27-6 points.

Northwestern won last three games by 22-6-3 points, beating Purdue in West Lafayette last game; they beat Ohio State 72-69 Feb 18 (even) in a game they trailed 37-28 at half. Wildcats are 1-5 as Big 11 road dog, with losses on road by 4-29-9-5-27 points. Buckeyes are 2-4 in last six tilts, with wins by 4-2 points- they're 4-2 vs spread as a Big 11 favorite.

Wake Forest (+2.5) won 78-68 st Clemson Jan 17; Tigers shot 33.8% on day, 5-23 from arc, while Wake outscored Clemson 22-11 from foul line. Deacons won five of last six games, are 3-2 as home favorite, winning by 3-2-17-23-18-7 points. Tigers split last eight games, are 3-1 as ACC dog, 2-1 on road, losing away games by 24-4-7 points.

Missouri Valley tournament (@ St Louis)
Northern Iowa won last four games, by 2-7-4-14 points; they're 3-6 vs spread in last nine tries as a favorite. Illinois State lost last three of last five games, but covered their last four as underdog. UNI beat State twice this year, 59-55 at home Jan 28 (-3.5), 69-67 (+6) in double OT Feb 24. Redbirds crushed Creighton yesterday, holding Bluejays to 27.4%.

Colonial tournament
Home side won both Old Dominion-VCU games this year; ODU won at home, 69-65, lost 61-44- they've won six games in row, allowing 59 ppg with four wins by four or less points. Rams won last four games, giving up 53 ppg- they're 3-7 vs spread in last 10 games as favorite. Monarchs covered their last three tries as an underdog.

Towson has upset Drexel, Northeastern last two days, are playing third day in row; they lost twoce to George Mason this year, both by 71-59 scores. Tigers covered six of last eight games as a dog, George Mason is 2-5 vs spread in last seven games as favorite- they won last five games, by 11-1-1-12-8 points. Mason held James Madison to 27% Saturday.

WCC tournament (@ Las Vegas)
Gonzaga hammered Santa Clara 95-53 in first meeting (-14), making 55% from floor, then hung on for 81-73 road win (-10) 10 days ago, in a game where Bronco fans got technical for throwing stuff on floor. Gonzaga is 3-1 vs spread in last four games- this is their first game in 8 days. Santa Clara split last six games; they're 5-1 vs spread as a WCC underdog.

St Mary's gets Patty Mills back here; they lost 84-66 at Portland in the first game Mills missed, then beat Pilots 77-65 in rematch Feb 14. Gaels won last four games, even without Mills- they're 5-6-1 as WCC favorite. Portland split last eight games, are 1-3 vs spread in last four games as an underdog- their WCC losses are by 17-15-12-6-2 points.

MAAC tournament (@ Siena)
Fairfield lost twice to Siena this season, 87-81 on road (+12) New Year's Day, 78-62 at home (+3, trailed 33-17 at half). Saints are 17-2 in MAAC this year, 5-5 vs spread as home favorite, winning home games by 17-6-13-10-17-1-18-13-24-25 points. Stags are 2-5 last seven games, and 3-5 vs spread in their last eight games as a MAAC underdog.

Niagara won 11 of last 12 games, covered seven of last nine as a favorite; home side won both their games vs Rider- Eagles won 84-70 at home on Jan 17 (-9), lost 90-87 at Rider Feb 18 (+4). Rider won nine of its last 12 games, four in a row, by 3-2-4-9 points. Eagles had easier time last night leading woeful Marist by 16 half, holding Red Foxes to 33% from floor.

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NBA
Write-Up


Sunday, March 8

Hot Teams
-- Jazz won their last ten games (1-3 vs spread in last four).
-- Celtics won five of their last seven games. Magic won eight of last ten games.
-- Rockets won nine of their last eleven games.
-- Oklahoma City won three of its last four games.

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost five of their last eight games.
-- Suns lost last three games, by 12-6-4 points. Spurs lost three of their last four games.
-- Nets lost eight of last 11 games, but covered six games in a row. New York lost four of its last five games.
-- Memphis lost nine of last ten games, but covered five of last six.
-- 76ers lost six of their last nine games.
-- Nuggets lost six of their last nine games. Kings lost five of last six tilts.

Totals
-- Four of last five Toronto games went over the total.
-- Last three Boston games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine Phoenix road games.
-- Nine of last ten New Jersey games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-4 in Memphis' last twelve games.
-- Three of last four Thunder games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Denver games stayed under the total.

Back-to Back
-- Orlando is 4-2-1 vs spread on road if they play again the next night.
-- Knicks are 5-2 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Houston is 5-9 vs spread if they play again the next night.
-- Thunder is 6-4 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Nuggets are 7-4-1 vs spread when they played again the next night.

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NHL
Write-Up


Sunday, March 8

Hot teams
-- Rangers won last two games, 6-1/4-2.
-- Penguins won last five games, allowing seven goals. Washington is 6-2 in game after its last eight losses.
-- Islanders won three of their last four games.
-- Calgary won six of its last eight games.


Cold teams
-- Bruins lost eight of their last twelve games.
-- Blackhawks are 3-4 in their last seven games. Colorado lost its last six games, scoring ten goals.
-- Coyotes lost four of their last five games.
-- Thrashers are 1-6 in game after their last seven wins.
-- Stars lost six of their last eight games. Montreal lost last two games by 5-1/2-0 scores.
-- Anaheim lost six of its last nine games. Minnesota lost five of its last six games.


Totals
-- Five of last six Boston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Penguin games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Chicago games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Islander games went over the total; four of last five Phoenix games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last nine Anaheim games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Bruins are 8-3 if they played the day before.
-- Chicago is 6-2 if it played the day/night before.
-- Islanders are 3-1 at home if they played the day/night before.
-- Minnesota is 3-8 if it played the night before.

Series Records
-- Rangers lost last three visits to Boston.
-- Washington lost four of last five against the Penguins.
-- Chicago won five of last seven against the Avalanche.
-- Home side won last three Phoenix-Islander games.
-- Home team won last two Atlanta-Calgary games.
-- Home side won last two Dallas-Montreal games.
-- Minnesota won three of last four visits to Anaheim.

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Sunday's six-pack

We're looking at some of the top prospects from all thirty major league teams.........today, we look at the New York Mets.......

-- Fernando Martinez, OF-- Only 20, but has been injury-prone.

-- Wilmer Flores, SS-- Only 17, hit .307 in minor leagues last year.

-- Jonathon Niese, P-- Gave up 20 hits 14 big league innings LY.

-- Brad Holt, P-- NY-Penn batters hit .171 against him LY.

-- Bobby Parnell, P-- Made 92 starts in four minor league seasons.

-- Jefry Marte, 3B-- Also 17, he hit .325 in Fla Gulf Coast League.

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Sunday's List of 13: WRapping up a sports Saturday......

13) Pat Kennedy's Towson Tigers are making a Cinderella run in the Colonial tournament, upsetting Drexel, Northeastern on consecutive days. They're an 8.5-point dog against George Mason Sunday.

12) Montana State (+10) won 56-54 at rival Montana in the Big Sky , tournament, after Griz beat the Bobcats twice during regular season.

11) Interesting game Sunday: Bobby Cremins' Charleston team, 16-5 in Southern Conference against Davidson; teams split season series, winner goes to SoCon Finals Monday night.

10) St Mary's added a game March 13 against Eastern Washington, to give Patty Mills an extra game to get ready for NCAA tournament. Creative move by the Gaels. Mills returns from his injury tonight, as St Mary's plays Portland in WCC semi-finals.

9) Cleveland State beat Green Bay is matchup of experienced clubs; Vikings now get third shot at Butler, after losing to Bulldogs twice in regular season, with both losses by two points.

8) Illinois State held Creighton to 27.4% from floor, hammered the Bluejays 73-49, avenging their drubbing in LY's MVC finals. For the Bluejays, looks like a visit to the NIT.

7) Old Dominion is now 10-1 in last 11 games after hard-fought win over Hofstra (52-51) that had won 10 of previous 13 games.

6) Auburn snapped LSU's 13-game SEC winning streak, beating the Tigers 69-53. LSU shot just 32% from the floor.

5) Guys on CBS said they didn't know if Pitt PG Fields would play as late as ten minutes before tipoff, but he played and played well in Panthers' 70-60 win at home vs UConn.

4) Marquette is dropping like a rock without PG James; they lost at home to Syracuse, are going to suffer in NCAA seeding.

3) I think Oklahoma State deserves an NCAA bid; they only lost in Norman by four points, are a much-improved team.

2) Bad loss for Penn State, falling in OT at Iowa after their big win at home against Illinois Thursday night. They'll need win or two in Big 11 tournament to get in the Field of 65.

1) Netherlands beat Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic, 3-2, in a huge upset. Jose Reyes didn't start for DR, since Ortiz was DH and Hanley Ramirez was SS. Mets must be thrilled with that.