Thursday Trends and Indexes 4/2 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Dunkel Index

Milwaukee at Philadelphia
The Sixers are coming off a 98-85 win over Atlanta and look to build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games following a win by 10 points or more. Philadelphia is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Sixers favored by 9 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-8). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Game 701-702: Milwaukee at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 112.389; Philadelphia 121.666
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 9 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 8; 195
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-8); Under

Game 703-704: Cleveland at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 124.303; Washington 113.197
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 11; 202
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 705-706: Utah at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 122.463; Denver 125.498
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 3; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+4 1/2); Over

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NCAAB
Dunkel Index

Baylor vs. Penn State
The Bears look to capture the NIT championship and build on their 14-3 ATS mark in their last 17 games at a neutral site. Baylor is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Bears favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-4). Here are all of today's picks and this weekend's Final Four matchups.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Game 707-708: Baylor vs. Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 71.393; Penn State 63.639
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 8
Vegas Line: Baylor by 4
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-4)


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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NHL
Dunkel Index

Montreal at NY Islanders
The Islanders look to take advantage of a Montreal team that is just 3-13 in its last 16 road games. New York is the pick (+160) according to Dunkel, which has the Islanders favored straight up by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+160). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Game 1-2: NY Rangers at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.781; Carolina 12.633
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-150); Under

Game 3-4: Ottawa at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.895; Boston 11.699
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-250); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+210); Over

Game 5-6: Montreal at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.884; NY Islanders 11.014
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-180); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+160); Over

Game 7-8: St. Louis at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.733; Detroit 11.232
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-320); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+260); Over

Game 9-10: Calgary at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.041; Dallas 9.937
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-140); Under

Game 11-12: San Jose at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.229; Edmonton 11.400
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+125); Under

Game 13-14: Anaheim at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.713; Vancouver 12.211
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-170); Over

Game 15-16: Los Angeles at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.473; Phoenix 11.117
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-125); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, April 2

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MILWAUKEE (32 - 44) at PHILADELPHIA (38 - 35) - 4/2/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CLEVELAND (61 - 13) at WASHINGTON (17 - 59) - 4/2/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-8 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 13-6 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (46 - 28) at DENVER (49 - 26) - 4/2/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DENVER is 41-33 ATS (+4.7 Units) in all games this season.

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

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


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Thursday, April 2
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BAYLOR (24 - 14) vs. PENN ST (26 - 11) - 4/2/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BAYLOR is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games in all tournament games this season.
BAYLOR is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 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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Friday, April 3
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OREGON ST (17 - 18) at UTEP (23 - 13) - 4/3/2009, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


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Saturday, April 4
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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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NHL
Long Sheet


Thursday, April 2

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NY RANGERS (40-28-0-9, 89 pts.) at CAROLINA (42-28-0-7, 91 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 7-17 ATS (+25.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY RANGERS are 6-15 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 42-35 ATS (+82.8 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 24-15 ATS (+24.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 9-4 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-4 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.1 Units)

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OTTAWA (33-33-0-10, 76 pts.) at BOSTON (49-16-0-11, 109 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 76-86 ATS (-48.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 38-51 ATS (-33.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-7 ATS (+15.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 34-38 ATS (-4.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 116-109 ATS (-76.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BOSTON is 55-55 ATS (-47.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 12-8 (+8.8 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 12-8-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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MONTREAL (39-27-0-10, 88 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (25-42-0-9, 59 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 39-37 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 18-22 ATS (-10.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 34-41 ATS (-17.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 20-21 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 17-15 ATS (+38.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 7-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)
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ST LOUIS (37-31-0-9, 83 pts.) at DETROIT (49-18-0-9, 107 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 44-10 ATS (+17.0 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 37-40 ATS (+89.3 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 23-17 ATS (+44.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 11-7 ATS (+20.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-20 ATS (+48.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ST LOUIS is 11-6 ATS (+18.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
ST LOUIS is 11-7 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 40-30 ATS (-28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-13 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 13-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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CALGARY (43-27-0-6, 92 pts.) at DALLAS (34-33-0-10, 78 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 34-33 ATS (-23.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 7-11 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 18-14 ATS (+2.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 43-33 ATS (+78.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-19 ATS (-4.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-5 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.9 Units)

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SAN JOSE (50-15-0-11, 111 pts.) at EDMONTON (36-32-0-9, 81 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 77-82 ATS (-111.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 44-39 ATS (+129.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 20-15 ATS (+4.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
SAN JOSE is 75-47 ATS (+23.9 Units) in April games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 12-17 ATS (+29.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-5 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 6-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

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ANAHEIM (39-32-0-6, 84 pts.) at VANCOUVER (42-25-0-9, 93 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 17-12 ATS (+1.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 18-12 ATS (+31.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ANAHEIM is 149-142 ATS (+306.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 15-30 ATS (-30.5 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 130-143 ATS (-59.4 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 51-76 ATS (-37.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 7-9 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-7-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (31-34-0-11, 73 pts.) at PHOENIX (33-37-0-7, 73 pts.) - 4/2/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 29-23 ATS (+66.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 17-17 ATS (+48.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 122-148 ATS (-68.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 1-8 ATS (+12.6 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 6-13 ATS (-10.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 13-7 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 13-7-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
11 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.4 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Thursday, April 2

MILWAUKEE at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 14-3 Under Away vs. Atlantic Division
PHILADELPHIA: 23-13 Under off SU win

CLEVELAND at WASHINGTON, 8:05 PM ET TNT
CLEVELAND: 3-0 ATS after scoring 85 points or less
WASHINGTON: 4-17 ATS off BB Overs

UTAH at DENVER, 10:35 PM ET TNT
UTAH: 4-13 ATS Away off an Over
DENVER: 7-0 ATS off home ATS loss/SU win

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Updated

Thursday, April 2

NIT Tournament - Championship - New York, NY

BAYLOR vs. PENN STATE, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
BAYLOR: 12-4 ATS on neutral court
PENN STATE: 1-5 ATS off SU dog win


Friday, April 3

CBI Tournament - Championship (Series Tied leads 1-1)

Oregon State at UTEP, 10:00 PM ET
OREGON STATE: 6-0 Under after having won 4 of their last 5
UTEP: 7-0 ATS if favored last two games


Saturday, April 4th

NCAA Tournament

Michigan State vs. Connecticut, 6:05 ET
Michigan State:
19-8 ATS as neutral court underdog
18-7 ATS vs. non-conference

Connnecticut:
12-2 Over on neutral court
2-5 ATS playing with 5 or 6 days rest


Villanova vs. North Carolina, 8:45 ET
Villanova:
19-7 Under when the total is 150 to 159.5
21-8 Under as an underdog

North Carolina:
12-3 ATS off BB Covers as a favorite
8-1 ATS in NCAA Tournament games

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NHL
Short Sheet


Thursday, April 2

NY RANGERS at CAROLINA, 7:05 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 6-18 SU as a road underdog
CAROLINA: 24-15 SU second half of the season

OTTAWA at BOSTON, 7:05 PM ET
OTTAWA: 11-29 SU as an underdog
BOSTON: 26-7 SU after a win by 2+ goals

MONTREAL at NY ISLANDERS, 7:05 PM ET
MONTREAL: 9-14 SU revenging a same season loss
NY ISLANDERS: 8-4 SU at home when playing their 4th game in 7 days

ST LOUIS at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
ST LOUIS: 1-4 SU when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days
DETROIT: 6-0 SU off a home loss by 1 goal

CALGARY at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET
CALGARY: 12-3 SU after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
DALLAS: 4-12 SU after a close win by 1 goal

SAN JOSE at EDMONTON, 9:35 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 1-6 SU AWAY off a road win by 1 goal
EDMONTON: 16-8 SU when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

ANAHEIM at VANCOUVER, 10:05 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 13-6 SU AWAY when playing their 4th game in 7 days
VANCOUVER: 3-14 SU after winning their previous game in overtime

LOS ANGELES at PHOENIX, 10:05 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 6-20 SU revenging a same season loss
PHOENIX: 29-23 SU vs. division opponents

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards [TNT | 8 PM ET]

Cavs (-9.5, O/U 192): Cleveland has won a franchise-record 13 straight games, marking the third time this season the team has had a winning streak of at least eight games. However, seven of those wins have been decided by six points or less, and the Cavs are just 5-8 ATS during that stretch. “That’s the sign of a good team,” Cleveland star LeBron James said. “No matter the circumstances, we continue to win. Whatever the game is, tight or a shootout or an offensive struggle or a defensive game, we find a way to win.”

Cavs are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games vs. Southeast Division.
The UNDER is 5-0 in Cleveland's last 5 games overall.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 99

Wizards: Washington needs to win three of its last six games to avoid tying the franchise mark for worst record set during the 2000-01 season. The Wizards got center Brendan Haywood back on Wednesday in a 112-107 loss to Memphis after he missed the first 75 games following wrist surgery. “That was a luxury we’ve definitely been missing all year,” Washington forward Antawn Jamison said. “Just his presence in the paint on both ends of the floor means a lot.” Star Gilbert Arenas is also expected to play after sitting two games following his season debut against Detroit last Saturday.

Washington is 3-0 ATS in its last 3 home games.
The UNDER is 8-3 in Washington's last 11 games vs. Central Division.

Key Injuries - G Gilbert Arenas (knee) is probable.
F Darius Songaila (neck) is probable.
G Juan Dixon (ankle) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 93 (Side Play of the Day)



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

Jazz: Utah has dropped five of six on the road, with the only win during that stretch coming at Oklahoma City on March 20th. The Jazz are coming off a 125-104 loss at Portland on Tuesday and realize this is a very big divisional game with an opportunity to gain a full game on the Nuggets in the playoff race. “We’re going to get our mind right for Denver, and play a lot better,” Utah power forward Carlos Boozer said. “I believe in my teammates, I believe in our coaching staff, I believe we have the strength and the will to come back from this and bounce back.”

Jazz are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Utah's last 9 games vs. Western Conference.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 100 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Nuggets (-4, O/U 209): Denver moved into the #2 spot in the Western Conference playoff race and clinched a playoff spot with a 111-104 win over New York on Tuesday. However, the Nuggets realize they still have a lot of work to do before the regular season is over. “We’re excited about clinching,” Denver star Carmelo Anthony said. “At least we know we are in the playoffs, that’s a good sign. We still have games to go and win. Two losses back-to-back will put you in the eighth spot. That’s tough, that’s tough right now. I’m happy with the way we’re playing, I’m happy we clinched, I’m happy we’re in the playoffs. But we still want that home court.”

Nuggets are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 Thursday games.
The UNDER is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

Key Injuries - F Nene Hilario (ankle) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 105

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