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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:17 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Tuesday, March 31

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Lakers take on the Bobcats in Charlotte, the Habs host the Hawks, and the NIT semifinals get underway in New York City.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will be looking to get in the way of the Bobcats' playoff aspirations on Tuesday night when the two teams collide in Charlotte. The Lakers, who are cruising to the top overall seed in the Western Conference, fell 86-76 in Atlanta on Sunday, with Bryant scoring just 17 points. The Bobcats are looking to catch the Pistons or Bulls for eighth place in the Eastern standings, and they helped their cause Saturday by picking up a 96-85 win over the Knicks.

There are eight other games on the NBA's schedule for Tuesday, including Detroit at Cleveland and Chicago at Indiana. As well, it'll be Atlanta at Philadelphia, Dallas at Minnesota, Oklahoma City at San Antonio, New York at Denver, New Orleans at Sacramento, and Utah at Portland. The Jazz and Trail Blazers are both looking to catch Denver for first place in the Northwest Division.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference continues on Tuesday night as Montreal hosts Chicago and Florida gets a visit from Ottawa. The Canadiens fell 4-3 in overtime to the Sabres on Saturday, but at least managed to pick up one point in the standings. The Panthers knocked off Dallas 6-3 on Saturday, and they now trail the Canadiens by one point for eighth place.

It's Nashville at Columbus, Vancouver at Minnesota, and Anaheim at Edmonton in the key Western Conference clashes on the National Hockey League schedule for Tuesday night as those teams scramble to get into postseason position down the stretch. As well, East-leading Boston will play host to Tampa Bay, and the fading Stars will be looking for some signs of life when they travel to Los Angeles.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The National Invitational Tournament stages its semifinal round at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, with Baylor vs. San Diego State and Notre Dame vs. Penn State. Baylor edged Auburn 74-72 in the quarterfinals, while San Diego State got past St. Mary's 70-66; the Bears are 1-point favorites on Tuesday with the total at 136 points. Notre Dame knocked off Kentucky 77-67 last round, and Penn State rolled past Florida 71-62; the oddsmakers have the Fighting Irish pegged as 4-point favorites, with the game's total now at 138 points.

As well, the championship game of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament will take place on Tuesday night, with Old Dominion at Bradley. The Braves got past Pacific 59-49 in the semifinal round of the tournament, and the oddsmakers have them listed as a slim 1-point favorite in the championship game (with the total at 127.5 points). The Monarchs are coming off an 81-43 win over James Madison.

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:17 AM

Six-pack for Tuesday

-- Virginia signed Tony Bennett as basketball coach, excellent hire. Not a good day for Washington State, though.

-- 22,397 turned out Sunday for first-ever ballgame at Citi Field, the Mets' new stadium; Georgetown beat St John's, for the record.

-- Oakland A's beat the Las Vegas over/under win total posted for them in seven of the last eight seasons.

-- Villanova coach Jay Wright worked as an administrative aide for the USFL's Philadelphia Stars, way back in 1983.

-- Memphis has won 61 Conference USA hoop games in a row; how happy will the other 11 coaches be if Calipari bolts for Kentucky?

-- Underrated stat: Tom Izzo, five Final Fours in last eleven years.

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:18 AM

Top 13 fantasy catchers.........

13) Mike Napoli, Angels-- Halos' lineup not as strong this season.

12) Kelly Shoppach, Clev-- Supposed to get lot of time behind plate.

11) Dioner Navarro, TB-- Had his career-best season last year.

10) Pudge Rodriguez, Hst-- In hitters' park, can he stay healthy?

9) Joe Mauer, Twins-- Injury concerns lower his rank here.

8) Matt Wieters, Balt-- Touted as the next Johnny Bench, but will be in minor leagues to start season, a la Longoria last season.

7) Pablo Sandoval, SF-- Last year he'll be eligible as a catcher.

6) Bengie Molina, SF-- If only he could run. At all.

5) Ryan Doumit, Pitt-- Liked him better with Nady, Bay around him.

4) Chris Iannetta, Colo-- 81 games a year at Coors Field.

3) AJ Pierzynski, White Sox-- Not popular, but productive.

2) Russell Martin, LA-- Also eligible as a third baseman now.

1) Victor Martinez, Clev-- Will both catch and play first base.

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:19 AM

NBA
Dunkel Index

Oklahoma City at San Antonio
The Spurs look to bounce back from their loss at New Orleans and take advantage of an Oklahoma City team that is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games as an underdog and 1-5 in its last 6 overall. San Antonio is the pick (-12) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 14. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-12). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Game 751-752: Detroit at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.404; Cleveland 127.890
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 12 1/2; 174 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 10; 177 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-10); Under

Game 753-754: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 120.160; Philadelphia 122.621
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3; 193
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+3); Over

Game 755-756: LA Lakers at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 123.980; Charlotte 119.795
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4; 186
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 193
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+5 1/2); Under

Game 757-758: Chicago at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 120.000; Indiana 121.069
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 1; 210 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 759-760: Dallas at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.370; Minnesota 114.582
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 5; 194
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 761-762: Oklahoma City at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 111.576; San Antonio 125.809
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12; 189
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-12); Under

Game 763-764: New York at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: New York 111.044; Denver 125.317
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 14 1/2; 225 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11 1/2; 222
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-11 1/2); Over

Game 765-766: Utah at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.075; Portland 126.935
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 5; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 6 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+6 1/2); Over

Game 767-768: New Orleans at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 120.886; Sacramento 111.842
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 9; 208
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 6 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-6 1/2); Over

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:20 AM

NBA
Write-up

Tuesday, March 31

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won last twelve games, covering three of last four. Pistons won last two games, by total of six points; they're 6-3 in last nine as dog
-- Bulls won four of their last five games. Pacers won three of last four.
-- Hawks won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Lakers won five of their last six games. Charlotte won five of its last seven games.
-- Spurs won three of their last four games.
-- Nuggets won eight of last nine games, covered last four.
-- Portland won five of its last seven games. Utah won five of last six.
-- New Orleans won 13 of its last 18 games.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost last two games, by 5-4 points, but won four of last five at home.
-- Minnesota lost seven of its last eight games. Mavericks lost four of last five road games.
-- Oklahoma City lost five of its last six games.
-- Knicks lost eight of last nine games, covered four of last six.
-- Kings are 1-6 vs spread in game after their last seven wins.

Totals
-- Last four Cleveland games stayed under the total; seven of last eight Detroit games went over.
-- Three of last four Chicago games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Bobcat games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Thunder games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Utah games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine New Orleans games stayed under the total.

Back-to Back
-- Detroit is 4-0 vs spread if playing first of two consecutive nights on the road.
-- Charlotte covered seven of last nine if they play again next night.
-- Dallas is 4-2 vs spread on road if they play again the next night.
-- Jazz are 3-6 vs spread if they played the night before.
-- Knicks are 5-0 vs spread when play second straight night on road.
-- Hornets are 5-3-1 vs spread on road if they play again next night.

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:23 AM

NBA

Tuesday, March 31

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta

7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. INDIANA
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
Detroit is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. CHARLOTTE
LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
Charlotte is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. MINNESOTA
Dallas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas

8:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. SAN ANTONIO
Oklahoma City is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 8-1-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

9:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. DENVER
New York is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. SACRAMENTO
New Orleans is 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
New Orleans is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Sacramento is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games

10:00 PM
UTAH vs. PORTLAND
Utah is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Utah

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:24 AM

NBA

Tuesday, March 31

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA best bets
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Dallas Mavericks at Minnesota Timberwolves (N/A)

The Mavs stunk up the joint Sunday (at least in the second half) in Cleveland but caught a break when the Phoenix Suns lost to the lowly Sacramento Kings. Phoenix’s setback meant Dallas was able to maintain its 3.5-game lead over the Suns for the final playoff spot in the West.

There’s a chance that Dallas might get back Josh Howard for this contest. Coach Rick Carlisle said the team’s third-leading scorer is getting closer to a return to action for the first time since March 5. But Carlisle added that Ryan Hollins will continue to be one of the first big men off the bench even when Howard is back.

"(Hollins) does things very decisively out there," Carlisle said to reporters. "He brings a positive vibe to our team. He’s earning the minutes that he’s getting."

Dallas, which has lost four of its past five road games, might face a Minnesota team missing its best perimeter threat. Combo guard Randy Foye seems likely to sit this one out after not playing Sunday. The Mavs have covered their past five in the Twin Cities and are 2-0 (1-1 ATS) against Minnesota this year.

Pick: Dallas

Utah Jazz at Portland Trail Blazers (-6.5, 194)

The Blazers enter this one well-rested and off back-to-back 20-point home wins over Phoenix and Memphis.

Portland’s magic number for clinching its first playoff spot since 2003 is four with nine games left. The club is 30-7 at home, making it the third Blazers team in franchise history to register 30 wins at the Rose Garden in one season. They can become the first to win 31 on Tuesday.

Utah will be playing the second of a back-to-back after hosting the hosting the Knicks Monday night. Portland, which is a season-high 19 games over .500, is 19-4 against teams in that scenario. The Blazers also have covered the past five against Utah at home.

Portland is 1-2 against the Jazz this season, with that one win coming by 14 points at home.

Pick: Portland

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:25 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel Index

Notre Dame vs. Penn State
The Irish come into tonight's NIT contest with a 13-6 ATS record in their last 19 games as a favorite between 1 and 6 1/2 points, while the Nittany Lions are just 5-17-1 ATS in their last 23 games as an underdog by the same margin. Notre Dame is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Irish favored by 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks and this weekend's Final Four matchups.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Game 769-770: Baylor vs. San Diego State
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 70.233; San Diego State 65.271
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 5
Vegas Line: Baylor by 1
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-1)

Game 771-772: Notre Dame vs. Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Notre Dame 67.318; Penn State 61.739
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-3 1/2)

Game 773-774: Old Dominion at Bradley
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 62.030; Bradley 61.975
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Bradley by 1
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+1)

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Game 815-816: Michigan State vs. Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 74.557; Connecticut 77.078
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 4
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+4)

Game 817-818: Villanova vs. North Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 71.273; North Carolina 79.821
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-7 1/2)

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:26 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

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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) at BRADLEY (21 - 14) - 3/31/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
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 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
BRADLEY is 91-66 ATS (+18.4 Units) in home lined games 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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MICHIGAN ST (30 - 6) vs. CONNECTICUT (31 - 4) - 4/4/2009, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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VILLANOVA (30 - 7) vs. N CAROLINA (32 - 4) - 4/4/2009, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
N CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a NCAA tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
VILLANOVA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
VILLANOVA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

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

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:27 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Tuesday, March 31st

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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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:27 AM

NCAAB
Write-up

Tuesday, March 31

NIT
Interesting contrast in styles; Baylor (13th in offensive efficiency) likes to score the ball, San Diego State (20th on defense) is a terrific defensive team; Aztecs won eight of last nine games, losing only by hoop to Utah in MWC final- they beat Kansas State of Big 12 70-52 in second round, holding Wildcats to 31.7% from floor. Baylor starts three seniors; they won five of last six games since horrible 2-10 skid to end its conference season. Bears are 14-2 outside of conference play.

Notre Dame won three home games to get back to New York, where it lost 74-62 to West Virginia in second round of Big East tourney three weeks ago. Irish split pair vs Big 11 teams, beating doormat Indiana by 38 in Maui, then losing by five to Ohio State two weeks later. Penn St. is 8-3 in last 11 games, with wins at Illinois, Florida. Irish start pair of seniors and three juniors, but don't sub much. Nittany Lions start three sophs and a pair of seniors.

CIT
Bradley won five of last six games, but covered just two of last seven; one win was in double OT vs Drake, another on 70-foot heave at horn to nip Oakland. Braves won their last six home games. Old Dominion won nine of last ten games, losing to VCU in CAA semis by 8; they won four of last five road games, but haven't been on foreign soil since winning in OT Feb 28 at Northeastern. Both side have one senior starter.

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:28 AM

NCAAB

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Trend Sheet
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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 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games at home

Saturday, April 4

5:30 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. CONNECTICUT
Michigan State is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Connecticut is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games

7:55 PM
VILLANOVA vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Villanova is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
Villanova is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
North Carolina is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:30 AM

NCAAB

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

Tuesday, March 31

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Tips and Trends
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Baylor vs. San Diego State [ESPN2 | 7 PM ET]

Baylor (-1, O/U 136):

Baylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 12-3-1 in Baylor's last 16 games overall.

Key Injuries - G LaceDarius Dunn (shin) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

San Diego State:

San Diego State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-1 in San Diego State's last 8 neutral site games.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Notre Dame vs. Penn State [ESPN2 | 9 PM ET]

Notre Dame (-4, O/U 138):

Notre Dame is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games overall.
The UNDER is 8-1 in Notre Dame's last 9 games overall.

Key Injuries - F Zach Hillesland (shoulder) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Penn State:

Penn State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games overall.
The OVER is 5-2 in Penn State's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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**pm530** · 03-31-2009, 07:31 AM

NHL
Dunkel Index

Ottawa at Florida
The Panthers are just 1-4 in their last 5 home games and face an Ottawa team that is 7-0 in their last 7 games when playing on 1 day of rest. The Senators are the underdog pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has Ottawa favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+130). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Game 1-2: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.465; Boston 12.019
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-400); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-400); Under

Game 3-4: Nashville at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.436; Columbus 11.328
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+140); Over

Game 5-6: Chicago at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 10.693; Montreal 11.067
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-125); 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-125); Under

Game 7-8: Ottawa at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.029; Florida 11.215
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+130); Over

Game 9-10: Vancouver at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.211; Minnesota 11.786
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-125); Under

Game 11-12: Anaheim at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.877; Edmonton 11.268
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+105); Over

Game 13-14: Dallas at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 9.937; Los Angeles 10.488
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-150); Under

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