Saturday Trends and Indexes 3/28 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, March 28

Good Luck on day #87 of 2009!

At this time the sports menu in this thread consists of the NBA, College Basketball, and the NHL until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted here.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
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Daily Sports Roundup

Saturday, March 28

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Pittsburgh, Villanova, UConn, and Missouri compete in the Elite Eight, and the Suns try to score a road victory against Utah.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The Suns will be in Utah to take on the Jazz on Saturday night in the top NBA matchup on the day's schedule. Phoenix's late playoff push was hit with a setback on Thursday with a 129-109 loss to Portland; Shaquille O'Neal picked up 20 points for the Suns in that loss. Phoenix, though, got past Utah 118-114 at home on Wednesday night, with Grant Hill leading the way with a 26-point game.

Chicago will host Indiana in the only matinee on the league's Saturday slate, while the evening will also feature Detroit at Washington, New York at Charlotte, Milwaukee at Miami, the Clippers at Houston, Golden State at Denver, and Memphis at Portland. The Trail Blazers got 29 points and 12 rebounds from LaMarcus Aldridge in their win over the Suns, and 26 points from Brandon Roy.

On the road to the Final Four . . .

It'll be Missouri vs. Connecticut and Villanova vs. Pittsburgh in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The No. 1 Huskies have been pegged as 5.5-point favorites in their matchup with the No. 3 Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium, with that game's total set at 150 points. Connecticut cruised through the Sweet 16 round on Thursday night with a 72-60 win over Purdue. Missouri was an upset winner on Thursday, getting past No. 2 Memphis 102-91.

Over at TD Banknorth Garden on Saturday night the No. 2 Panthers will enter as 2-point favorites against the No. 3 Wildcats (with the total at 142.5). Pittsburgh outlasted No. 4 Xavier in a 60-55 win on Thursday night, getting 19 points from Sam Young in a game that they trailed 37-29 at halftime. Villanova impressed in a convincing 77-54 dismantling of No. 2 Duke on Thursday, as Scottie Reynolds had a team-high 16 points. Dante Cunningham had 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

An afternoon matchup between the Rangers and Penguins in Pittsburgh launches an 11-game slate in the National Hockey League on Saturday. Both New York and Pittsburgh are still in the hunt for fourth place in the Eastern Conference (and home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs) thanks to solid play of late. The Penguins are 7-1-2 in their past 10; the Rangers are 6-3-1.

The rest of the NHL's Saturday schedule will take place at night, and include Los Angeles at Nashville, Boston at Toronto, Ottawa at Atlanta, Philadelphia at the Islanders, Carolina at New Jersey, Buffalo at Montreal, Florida at Dallas, Columbus at St. Louis, Minnesota at Calgary, and Phoenix at San Jose. The Sharks are still neck-and-neck with the Wings for top spot in the West standings.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the 2009 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend with Sunday's Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit (with North American race fans catching the event in the wee hours on Sunday morning). Lewis Hamilton won this race last season, beating Nick Heidfeld across the finish line by 5.4 seconds. Nico Rosberg, Fernando Alonso, Heikki Kovalainen, Kazuki Nakajima, Sebastien Bourdais, and Kimi Raikkonen made up the rest of the race's top eight in '08, while Rubens Barrichello was disqualified from sixth due to a pit infraction.

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NBA


Saturday, March 28

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2:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CHICAGO
Indiana is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Chicago
Indiana is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. WASHINGTON
Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. CHARLOTTE
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
New York is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Charlotte is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing New York
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
Milwaukee is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Miami
Milwaukee is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Clippers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing Houston
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Houston is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home

9:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. DENVER
Golden State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Denver is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Golden State

9:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. UTAH
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Phoenix

10:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. PORTLAND
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Memphis is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Portland is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games at home

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NBA


Saturday, March 28

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA best bets
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Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls (-8, 209.5)

Indiana (30-42) beat Miami 90-88 Wednesday, earning its 17th straight home win against the Heat. The Pacers have won two straight after losing their previous five, but they trail the Bulls and Pistons by 4 1/2 games with just 10 to play.

"We'll see what happens," Indiana forward Jeff Foster said. "Guys are still playing hungry and aggressively. And we've been playing some pretty good defense down the stretch."

Losing Troy Murphy down the stretch would all but end the Pacers' chances of making the playoffs for the first time in three years. Murphy sat out against the Heat because of a sprained ligament in his left knee, and his status for Saturday's game is uncertain.

Indiana coach Jim O'Brien said Murphy was hurt at a shootaround before Wednesday's game. The veteran big man is averaging 14.1 points and 11.8 rebounds.

Chicago point guard Derrick Rose, meanwhile, returned Thursday after missing a game due to a sprained right wrist, contributing nine points and seven assists in 30 minutes off the bench.

It's uncertain when Rose might regain his starting spot. Kirk Hinrich has been in the lineup the past two games, scoring a combined 39 points.

Tyrus Thomas has also been coming up big for the Bulls, posting double-doubles in four of his last five games. He had 15 points and 12 rebounds versus the Heat.

"My confidence has always been there," said Thomas, enjoying one of the best stretches of his three-year career.

If healthy, Murphy will match up with Thomas. Otherwise, the Pacers will probably give Foster another start.

Indiana will have to continue its recent stretch of tough defense if Murphy can't play.

The Pacers have held each of their last four opponents under 100 points, matching a season high. They limited Miami star Dwyane Wade, an MVP candidate, to 21 points - nearly nine below his average - on 5-for-24 shooting.

Indiana and Chicago have split two meetings this season. The Pacers have dropped 10 of their last 13 visits to the United Center.

Pick: Under 209.5



Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz (-8, 228.5)

Strong defensive play during a 13-game home winning streak has helped keep Utah in playoff position. That run won't last much longer if the Jazz can't put forth a better effort in transition.

The Jazz look to avenge a loss earlier this week to the high-scoring Phoenix Suns on Saturday night in a matchup of teams hoping to reach the playoffs.

Utah (44-27), seeking to keep pace with first-place Denver in the Northwest Division, will play five of its last 11 games at home. The Jazz will need to take advantage of off all of their remaining contests at Energy Solutions Arena as they try to climb up from seventh place in the Western Conference.

Utah is allowing just 90.8 points per game during its winning streak at home, allowing 100 points once during that span - a 113-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 11.

Once again, the Jazz will be thoroughly tested to keep up with a desperate Suns team. Phoenix (40-32), trying to make a late run to catch Dallas for the last playoff spot in the West, shot 54.9 percent in a 118-114 home win over Utah on Wednesday night for its season-high sixth straight win.

The Jazz tried to run with the up-tempo Suns but were outscored 31-14 on the fast break.

Pick: Under 228.5

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


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VILLANOVA (29 - 7) vs. PITTSBURGH (31 - 4) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
VILLANOVA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
VILLANOVA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

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

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MISSOURI (31 - 6) vs. CONNECTICUT (30 - 4) - 3/28/2009, 4:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
MISSOURI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
MISSOURI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
MISSOURI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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UTEP (22 - 12) at OREGON ST (16 - 17) - 3/30/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTEP is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
UTEP is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
UTEP is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road games this season.
UTEP is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
UTEP is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
UTEP is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OREGON ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OREGON ST is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 86-123 ATS (-49.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OREGON ST is 50-75 ATS (-32.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.


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Tuesday, March 31
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BAYLOR (23 - 14) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (26 - 9) - 3/31/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
BAYLOR is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NOTRE DAME (21 - 14) vs. PENN ST (25 - 11) - 3/31/2009, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NOTRE DAME is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
NOTRE DAME is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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OLD DOMINION (24 - 10) vs. BRADLEY (21 - 14) - 3/31/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 47-72 ATS (-32.2 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
OLD DOMINION is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
OLD DOMINION is 74-102 ATS (-38.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
BRADLEY is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BRADLEY is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Saturday, March 28

NCAA Tournament

East Region
Regional Final
Boston, MA
Villanova vs. Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET

Villanova:
8-1 Under as neutral court underdog
9-1 Under off BB non-conf games

Pittsburgh:
8-1 Under vs. Villanova
0-3 ATS in NCAA Tournament


West Region
Regional Final
Glendale, AZ
Missouri vs. Connecticut, 4:40 ET

Missouri:
8-2 ATS on neutral court
13-6 ATS off ATS win

UConn:
7-21 ATS Away off 3 straight wins by 10+ pts
10-2 Over on neutral court


Monday, March 30th

CBI Tournament - Championship Series - Best of 3 - Game 1

UTEP at OREGON STATE, 10:05 PM ET
UTEP: 6-0 Over when the total is 130 to 139.5
OREGON ST: 7-0 ATS as home dog of 6pts or less


Tuesday, March 31

NIT Tournament - Semifinals - New York, NY

BAYLOR vs. SAN DIEGO STATE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
BAYLOR: 4-11 ATS as favorite
SAN DIEGO ST: 13-2 Under off 3 non-conf games

NOTRE DAME vs. PENN STATE, 9:20 PM ET ESPN2
NOTRE DAME: 9-0 Under as neutral court favorite
PENN STATE: 1-8 ATS off SU dog win


CIT Tournament – Championship

OLD DOMINION vs. BRADLEY, 8:05 PM ET FSN
OLD DOMINION: 1-11 ATS off 10+ point conference win
BRADLEY: 6-0 ATS off BB Home wins

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NCAAB


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Saturday, March 28

4:40 PM
MISSOURI vs. CONNECTICUT
Missouri is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Connecticut's last 24 games

7:05 PM
VILLANOVA vs. PITTSBURGH
Villanova is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Villanova's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Villanova
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Villanova


Monday, March 30

10:00 PM
TEXAS EL PASO vs. OREGON STATE
Texas El Paso is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon State's last 5 games


Tuesday, March 31

7:00 PM
BAYLOR vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
Baylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Baylor is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games
San Diego State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
San Diego State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. BRADLEY
Old Dominion is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Old Dominion's last 6 games
Bradley is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Bradley is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

9:30 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. PENN STATE
Notre Dame is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Notre Dame is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Penn State's last 7 games


Wednesday, April 1

10:00 PM
OREGON STATE vs. TEXAS EL PASO
Oregon State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Oregon State is 4-20 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 5-1-1 SU in its last 7 games
Texas El Paso is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home

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NCAAB


Saturday, March 28

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West Regional Final: #3 Missouri vs. #1 UConn [CBS | 4:40 PM ET]

Missouri: The biggest challenge for the Tigers will be UConn's 7-foot-3 center Hasheem Thabeet - literally. Their goal will be to minimize his impact by running and gunning up and down the floor. “I think the biggest key is we’ve got to get that big beast to run,” Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll said. “So hopefully we can get him running up and down the court, and fatigue could be a big factor in this game.” The Tigers also hope to get Thabeet into early foul trouble, as he has fouled out of two of the team's four losses.

Missouri is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games overall.
The OVER is 9-1 in Missouri's last 10 NCAA tournament games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 75 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

UConn (-5.5, O/U 149.5): The Huskies have seen both of their previous national titles go through Arizona and will try to put themselves in position for a third trip to the Final Four in the last 10 years. They will look to control the tempo and may be tempted to run with the Tigers, who are coming off the highest-scoring game of the tournament. “They advertise it as the 40 fastest minutes in basketball,” UConn coach Jim Calhoun said on Friday, “And I’m a believer. Have we truly found ourselves? If we get to Detroit, we’ll find ourselves.”

UConn is 3-0 ATS in its last 3 games overall.
The OVER is 21-7 in UConn's last 28 neutral site games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 80



East Regional Final: #3 Villanova vs. #1 Pitt [CBS | 7:05 PM ET]

Villanova: The Wildcats are confident they can play with Pitt after knocking off Duke easily to get to the Sweet 16. However, the Panthers play a much tougher brand of basketball than the Blue Devils, and Villanova hopes to be ready for that. “We like to play ugly as well,” Wildcats forward Dwayne Anderson said. “We want guys banging for loose balls.” The Big East has already set a record for most teams by a conference in the Elite 8 with four teams, and this is just the 10th time two teams from the same conference will meet with a berth in the Final Four on the line.

Villanova is 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The UNDER is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 68

Pitt (-2, O/U 142): Panthers forward DeJuan Blair has fouled out in three of their four losses this season, including a 67-57 loss to Villanova back on January 28th. Blair insists he is a much different player since the last meeting, and he won't let his physical style of play affect this game. “I’ve been good for the whole tournament - hopefully, they’ll keep letting me play the way I am,” Blair said. “I can’t get in foul trouble for my team to win. I’ve just got to be out on court. Everybody on my team and my family and my coaches and everybody just say to stay out of foul trouble. I’ve just got to keep playing..”

Pitt is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games vs. Big East.
The OVER is 19-9-1 in Pitt's last 29 games vs. Big East.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 75 (Side Play of the Day)

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NHL


Saturday, March 28

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1:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Rangers last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

6:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. NASHVILLE
Los Angeles is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games on the road
Nashville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Nashville is 5-10-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston

7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. MONTREAL
Buffalo is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo

7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. NEW JERSEY
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. ATLANTA
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY ISLANDERS
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 23 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. DALLAS
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Florida
Dallas is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games at home

8:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. ST. LOUIS
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Columbus is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CALGARY
Minnesota is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Calgary
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Calgary is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN JOSE
Phoenix is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing Phoenix
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

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NHL


Saturday, March 28

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New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins (-150, 5.5)

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers are separated by one point in the Eastern Conference standings, but only one team appears prepared for the pressure that comes with the playoffs.

As the Atlantic Division rivals get ready to face off for the final time in the regular season on Saturday at Mellon Arena, the surging Penguins look to salvage a split of the six-game season series with the Rangers, who will try to bounce back from a meltdown against one of the league's doormats.

The sixth-place Penguins (40-27-8) dropped the first three matchups with the seventh-place Rangers (39-27-9) this season, with two coming by shootout and all at Madison Square Garden. However, Pittsburgh has since won twice at home over New York.

On Jan. 18, Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 33 shots in a 3-0 victory. Ten days later, Fleury made 32 saves and the Penguins' offense sparkled as Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists in a five-goal third period of a 6-2 victory.

Heading into this contest, the Penguins captain is simply playing his best hockey of the season. After being held scoreless in a loss to Toronto on Feb. 14, Crosby has put together a 14-game point streak with seven goals and 17 assists.

Pick: Pittsburgh -150



Phoenix Coyotes at San Jose Sharks (-315, 5.5)

Though they still have one of the best records in the NHL, the San Jose Sharks have shown signs of vulnerability lately.

Getting back on track could be a challenge against a Phoenix Coyotes team that's made a recent habit of exposing the weaknesses of Western Conference contenders.

The Sharks look to avoid a third straight defeat and continue their home dominance of the Coyotes when the Pacific Division rivals meet Saturday night.

San Jose (48-15-11) has already clinched its second consecutive Pacific Division title with 107 points, one shy of the franchise record it set last season.

The Sharks, though, haven't looked like a dominant team in their last two games. They lost 6-5 in a shootout at Chicago on Wednesday night before falling 3-2 at Nashville on Thursday night. They blew a two-goal lead by giving up three within a 2:38 stretch in the second period against the Predators.

San Jose converted two of its four power-play opportunities in that game but didn't get an even strength goal. Though the Sharks rank among the league leaders with 235 total goals, they're in the bottom half with 145 at even strength.

"We didn't score a goal 5-on-5, and that's obviously been one of the big problems the last few months," defenseman Dan Boyle said. "We need to show more poise and patience with the puck."

The Sharks have eight games remaining before they hit the playoffs as one of the favorites to win the West, alongside Detroit.

"There's not much time left to fine tune this thing," Boyle said. "We obviously need to play better hockey, and it hasn't been good enough consistently."

It wasn't good enough last Tuesday in Phoenix, where the Sharks lost 4-3 to the Coyotes, who had gone 0-4-1 in their previous five games. Phoenix winger Shane Doan scored the game-winner with 26.9 seconds remaining after recording an assist on each of the team's first three goals.

Starting with that win over San Jose, Phoenix (31-36-7) has gone 3-1-1 in its last five. Its other two wins in that stretch came over playoff hopefuls Vancouver and Edmonton.

Pick: Phoenix +285

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Villanova vs. Pittsburgh
The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 NCAA tournament games as an underdog, while the Panthers are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 NCAA tournament games as a favorite between 1 and 6 1/2 points. Villanova is the underdog pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored straight up by 2. Dunkel Pick: Villanova (+2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Game 517-518: Villanova vs. Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 75.513; Pittsburgh 73.560
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 2
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 2
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (+2)

Game 519-520: Missouri vs. Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 73.007; Connecticut 79.201
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 6
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-5 1/2)

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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, March 28

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INDIANA (30 - 42) at CHICAGO (35 - 38) - 3/28/2009, 2:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

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

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DETROIT (34 - 37) at WASHINGTON (17 - 56) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NEW YORK (29 - 43) at CHARLOTTE (32 - 40) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 43-29 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 41-30 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games this season.
NEW YORK is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW YORK is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 29-19 ATS (+8.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

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

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MILWAUKEE (31 - 42) at MIAMI (38 - 34) - 3/28/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in March games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 80-115 ATS (-46.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MIAMI is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
MIAMI is 66-86 ATS (-28.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (18 - 55) at HOUSTON (47 - 26) - 3/28/2009, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (25 - 47) at DENVER (47 - 26) - 3/28/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PHOENIX (40 - 32) at UTAH (44 - 27) - 3/28/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 30-41 ATS (-15.1 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHOENIX is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 51-30 ATS (+18.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MEMPHIS (18 - 53) at PORTLAND (45 - 27) - 3/28/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 31-39 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 52-67 ATS (-21.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
MEMPHIS is 49-64 ATS (-21.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
MEMPHIS is 69-45 ATS (+19.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, March 28

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NY RANGERS (39-27-0-9, 87 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (40-27-0-8, 88 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 7-16 ATS (+24.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY RANGERS are 5-12 ATS (-10.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
PITTSBURGH is 29-10 ATS (+16.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 62-40 ATS (-1.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 31-13 ATS (+14.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 27-10 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-13 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-22 ATS (+56.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 7-12 ATS (-11.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-13 ATS (-5.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 14-12 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 14-12-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
16 of 24 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.1 Units)

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CAROLINA (41-28-0-7, 89 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (47-23-0-4, 98 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 47-27 ATS (+79.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 15-3 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
CAROLINA is 23-15 ATS (+6.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 18-6 ATS (+10.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-4 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (40-23-0-10, 90 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (25-41-0-8, 58 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-63 ATS (-25.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 17-14 ATS (+34.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 35-56 ATS (+93.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 13-7 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 13-7-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.4 Units)

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OTTAWA (32-31-0-10, 74 pts.) at ATLANTA (31-38-0-6, 68 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 75-84 ATS (-46.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 37-49 ATS (-32.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-23 ATS (-17.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 14-19 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ATLANTA is 19-18 ATS (+39.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 8-4 ATS (+14.1 Units) in March games this season.
ATLANTA is 9-4 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 14-31 ATS (-23.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-6 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-5-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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BUFFALO (36-30-0-8, 80 pts.) at MONTREAL (38-27-0-9, 85 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 11-10 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 11-10-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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BOSTON (46-16-0-11, 103 pts.) at TORONTO (31-31-0-13, 75 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 18-18 ATS (-16.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 12-8 ATS (+23.6 Units) on Saturday games this season.
TORONTO is 29-27 ATS (+60.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-4 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 24-7 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 23-13 ATS (+36.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-25 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 14-7 (+8.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 14-7-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
12 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (31-33-0-10, 72 pts.) at NASHVILLE (36-30-0-8, 80 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 13-5 ATS (+18.2 Units) on Saturday games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 17-16 ATS (+46.9 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 8-3 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 8-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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FLORIDA (36-28-0-11, 83 pts.) at DALLAS (33-32-0-9, 75 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 83-124 ATS (-45.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 211-237 ATS (-77.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 101-127 ATS (-61.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 10-6 ATS (+18.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
FLORIDA is 22-14 ATS (+37.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 6-18 ATS (-15.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 5-14 ATS (+20.0 Units) on Saturday games this season.
DALLAS is 14-26 ATS (+40.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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COLUMBUS (39-28-0-7, 85 pts.) at ST LOUIS (35-30-0-9, 79 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 11-17 ATS (-9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-20 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 35-39 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 21-16 ATS (+4.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 9-6 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 39-35 ATS (+78.7 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 22-15 ATS (+38.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 8-3 ATS (+11.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-32 ATS (+53.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 11-8 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 11-8-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.3 Units)

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MINNESOTA (35-31-0-8, 78 pts.) at CALGARY (42-26-0-6, 90 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 75-56 ATS (+17.2 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
CALGARY is 33-33 ATS (-5.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-11 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 15-5 (+11.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 15-5-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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PHOENIX (31-36-0-7, 69 pts.) at SAN JOSE (48-15-0-11, 107 pts.) - 3/28/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 13-29 ATS (+45.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-22 ATS (+59.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 20-17 ATS (-23.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 23-21 ATS (-24.2 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 13-7-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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NBA
Dunkel Index

Phoenix at Utah
The Suns are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog between 5 and 10 1/2 points, while Utah is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games as a favorite by the same margin. The Jazz are the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Utah favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Game 501-502: Indiana at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 114.738; Chicago 124.275
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 9 1/2; 214
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-8); Over

Game 503-504: Detroit at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.923; Washington 111.667
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 4 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 5 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+5 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: New York at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: New York 110.639; Charlotte 120.662
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 10; 200 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 6 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-6 1/2); Under

Game 507-508: Milwaukee at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 111.164; Miami 122.045
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 11; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 8; 197
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-8); Over

Game 509-510: LA Clippers at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 108.103; Houston 125.978
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 18; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 15; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-15); Over

Game 511-512: Golden State at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 114.367; Denver 124.920
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 10 1/2; 231 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 12; 228
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+12); Over

Game 513-514: Phoenix at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.327; Utah 129.378
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 10; 233
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 7 1/2; 229
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-7 1/2); Over

Game 515-516: Memphis at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 110.356; Portland 123.952
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 13 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 13; 193
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-13); Over

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NHL
Dunkel Index

Florida at Dallas
The Panthers look to take advantage of a Dallas team that is just 2-8 in its last 10 home games. Florida is the underdog pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Panthers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Game 51-52: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.649; Pittsburgh 12.552
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-155); Under

Game 53-54: Carolina at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.532; New Jersey 11.456
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+150); Under

Game 55-56: Philadelphia at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.626; NY Islanders 11.723
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-230); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+190); Over

Game 57-58: Ottawa at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.139; Atlanta 11.199
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-110); 6
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-110); Over

Game 59-60: Buffalo at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.539; Montreal 10.871
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+145); Under

Game 61-62: Boston at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.515; Toronto 11.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-210); 6
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+180); Under

Game 63-64: Los Angeles at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.511; Nashville 11.633
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-170); Over

Game 65-66: Florida at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.488; Dallas 10.431
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+110); Under

Game 67-68: Columbus at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.661; St. Louis 12.017
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-120); Under

Game 69-70: Minnesota at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.104; Calgary 11.545
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-230); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-230); Under

Game 71-72: Phoenix at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.976; San Jose 11.340
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-330); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-330); Under

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