Friday Trends and Indexes 4/3 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Dunkel Index

San Antonio at Indiana
The Spurs come in 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite and face an Indiana team that is 10-1-1 ATS in its last 12 home games against teams with a winning road record. The Pacers are the underdog pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Game 501-502: Miami at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 116.793; Charlotte 121.659
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 5; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 4; 183
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-4); Over

Game 503-504: San Antonio at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.809; Indiana 121.013
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 4; 200
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4); Under

Game 505-506: Atlanta at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 119.575; Boston 126.478
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 7; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 6; 186
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-6); Under

Game 507-508: Dallas at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 117.156; Memphis 116.784
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Portland at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 122.066; Oklahoma City 116.866
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 5; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 4 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-4 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Cleveland at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 123.278; Orlando 127.693
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 4 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 3 1/2; 187
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-3 1/2); Over

Game 513-514: Minnesota at Utah
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.360; Utah 125.197
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 14; 194 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 13; 203
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-13); Under

Game 515-516: Sacramento at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.599; Phoenix 121.383
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 9; 245
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 13 1/2; 242
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+13 1/2); Over

Game 517-518: New Orleans at Golden State
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 115.646; Golden State 115.539
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 228
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 3 1/2; 217
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+3 1/2); Over

Game 519-520: Houston at LA Lakers
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.014; LA Lakers 128.658
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 8 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-5 1/2); Under

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NCAAB
Dunkel Index

Oregon State at UTEP
In the final of the CBI tourney, the Beavers come in 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games, while the Miners are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 against the Pac-10. Oregon State is the underdog pick (+9) according to Dunkel, which has UTEP favored by just 7 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+9). Here are all of today's picks and this weekend's Final Four matchups.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Game 521-522: Oregon State at UTEP
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 60.779; UTEP 68.230
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 9
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (+9)


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

Nashville at Chicago
The Predators are 5-1 in their last 6 against Central Division rivals, while the Blackhawks are just 1-5 in their last 6 within the division. Nashville is the underdog pick (+180) according to Dunkel, which has the Predators favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+180). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

Game 51-52: Toronto at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.255; Philadelphia 11.817
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-300); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-300); Over

Game 53-54: Tampa Bay at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.465; New Jersey 11.070
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-335); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-335); Under

Game 55-56: Buffalo at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.368; Washington 11.839
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-180); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-180); Over

Game 57-58: Atlanta at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.902; Florida 11.695
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-200); 6
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+170); Under

Game 59-60: Calgary at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.991; Minnesota 11.786
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+100); Under

Game 61-62: Nashville at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.436; Chicago 11.217
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+180); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, April 3

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MIAMI (39 - 36) at CHARLOTTE (34 - 41) - 4/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 68-87 ATS (-27.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 59-86 ATS (-35.6 Units) in April games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-5 straight up against MIAMI 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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SAN ANTONIO (48 - 26) at INDIANA (32 - 43) - 4/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 143-90 ATS (+44.0 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
INDIANA is 192-153 ATS (+23.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
INDIANA is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 104-75 ATS (+21.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (43 - 32) at BOSTON (57 - 19) - 4/3/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 106-77 ATS (+21.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 82-66 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-39 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 53-39 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 42-32 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
ATLANTA is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 59-86 ATS (-35.6 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-8 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-6 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (45 - 30) at MEMPHIS (20 - 54) - 4/3/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 6-5 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 10-1 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (47 - 27) at OKLAHOMA CITY (21 - 53) - 4/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 41-31 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
PORTLAND is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
PORTLAND is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

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


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CLEVELAND (61 - 14) at ORLANDO (55 - 19) - 4/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 35-25 ATS (+7.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 48-33 ATS (+11.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
CLEVELAND is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
CLEVELAND is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 6-3 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (21 - 54) at UTAH (46 - 29) - 4/3/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 33-41 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 56-71 ATS (-22.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 37-63 ATS (-32.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) on Friday nights this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-50 ATS (-21.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.

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

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SACRAMENTO (16 - 58) at PHOENIX (41 - 34) - 4/3/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
SACRAMENTO is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 32-42 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 192-237 ATS (-68.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
PHOENIX is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (47 - 27) at GOLDEN STATE (26 - 49) - 4/3/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 137-109 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 68-52 ATS (+10.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 69-86 ATS (-25.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-70 ATS (-33.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 7-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-5 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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HOUSTON (48 - 27) at LA LAKERS (59 - 16) - 4/3/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 283-232 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 62-28 ATS (+31.2 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 7-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 6-4 straight up against HOUSTON 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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NCAAB
Long Sheet


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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
Top Trends for this game.
OREGON ST is 26-43 ATS (-21.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
OREGON ST is 88-123 ATS (-47.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OREGON ST is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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


Friday, April 3

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TORONTO (32-32-0-13, 77 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (41-25-0-10, 92 pts.) - 4/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 61-42 ATS (+16.7 Units) in April games since 1996.
TORONTO is 30-28 ATS (+67.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-5 ATS (+16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-41 ATS (+68.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-42 ATS (-41.0 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-64 ATS (+126.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-21 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games 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
TORONTO is 8-3 (+6.0 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.0 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (24-36-0-17, 65 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (47-26-0-4, 98 pts.) - 4/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 24-53 ATS (+97.8 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-122 ATS (+222.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 16-38 ATS (+62.2 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 47-30 ATS (+103.6 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 11-16 ATS (-16.1 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 11-6 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 11-6-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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BUFFALO (37-30-0-9, 83 pts.) at WASHINGTON (47-23-0-7, 101 pts.) - 4/3/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 37-39 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-4 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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ATLANTA (33-38-0-6, 72 pts.) at FLORIDA (38-28-0-11, 87 pts.) - 4/3/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 21-18 ATS (+48.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 8-2 ATS (+10.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-4 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 64-103 ATS (+167.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 85-124 ATS (+214.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 26-41 ATS (+68.4 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
FLORIDA is 213-237 ATS (-87.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 103-127 ATS (-55.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 10-10 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 10-10-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
13 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.6 Units)

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CALGARY (44-27-0-6, 94 pts.) at MINNESOTA (36-32-0-9, 81 pts.) - 4/3/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 35-33 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 8-11 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 106-86 ATS (+10.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 32-32 ATS (-7.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-23 ATS (+32.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 16-5 (+12.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 16-5-0 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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NASHVILLE (38-31-0-8, 84 pts.) at CHICAGO (41-25-0-10, 92 pts.) - 4/3/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 32-19 ATS (+54.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 118-111 ATS (+241.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 21-21 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 31-52 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-15.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 15-18 ATS (-14.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 186-231 ATS (+435.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 46-59 ATS (-49.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-10 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-10-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-1.8 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, April 3

MIAMI at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
MIAMI: 14-6 Over when the total is 180 and 189.5
CHARLOTTE: 11-3 ATS vs. division

SAN ANTONIO at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 1-5 ATS after a loss by 3 pts or less
INDIANA: 7-0 ATS at home off division game

ATLANTA at BOSTON, 7:35 PM ET
ATLANTA: 21-11 ATS as an underdog
BOSTON: 2-10 ATS at home 2nd half of season

DALLAS at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 8-2 ATS revenging SU loss as road favorite
MEMPHIS: 10-0 Under after scoring 110+ points BB games

PORTLAND at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:05 PM ET
PORTLAND: 8-1 ATS off win by 20+ pts
OKLAHOMA CITY: 19-10 Under as home dog

CLEVELAND at ORLANDO, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
CLEVELAND: 12-0 ATS off a road loss
ORLANDO: 76-109 ATS off home loss

MINNESOTA at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 4-12 ATS on Friday nights
UTAH: 20-8 ATS at home off BB road games

SACRAMENTO at PHOENIX, 10:05 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 10-2 ATS vs. division
PHOENIX: 3-11 ATS revenging SU loss as favorite

NEW ORLEANS at GOLDEN STATE, 10:35 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 13-4 Over Away vs. Pacific Division
GOLDEN STATE: 0-10 ATS off home win by 3pts or less

HOUSTON at LA LAKERS, 10:35 PM ET ESPN
HOUSTON: 4-13 ATS if road dog last game
LA LAKERS: 8-0 ATS at home off 3+ Unders

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TORONTO at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 60-41 SU in April
PHILADELPHIA: 16-36 SU at home revenging a same season loss

TAMPA BAY at NEW JERSEY, 7:05 PM ET
TAMPA BAY: 2-13 SU playing with triple revenge
NEW JERSEY: 25-9 SU as a home favorite

BUFFALO at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
BUFFALO: 12-5 SU AWAY after playing 2 consecutive road games
WASHINGTON: 1-6 SU after scoring 5+ goals in 2 straight

ATLANTA at FLORIDA, 7:35 PM ET
ATLANTA: 7-1 SU off 2+ consecutive home wins
FLORIDA: 4-15 SU off a home win

CALGARY at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
CALGARY: 14-7 SU AWAY after 2+ consecutive unders
MINNESOTA: 16-27 SU after 1+ consecutive unders

NASHVILLE at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 58-41 SU after 2 consecutive division games
CHICAGO: 5-9 SU as a home favorite of -200 or higher

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic [ESPN | 8 PM ET]

Cavs: Cleveland saw its franchise-record 13-game winning streak come to a grinding halt on Thursday with a shocking 109-101 road loss at Washington. The Cavs lost for the first time all season when scoring at least 100 points and fell to the worst team in the Eastern Conference for the second time this year. “Records never matter when you play the Wizards,” Cleveland star LeBron James said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re in first place or who is not in first place. It’s always going to be like that every time we play them.”

Cavs are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 Friday games.
The UNDER is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 90 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Magic (-3.5, O/U 188): Orlando has won seven of the last 10 meetings with Cleveland and hopes to rebound from a bad home loss to Toronto on Wednesday. The Magic saw their six-game winning streak end with a 99-95 setback against the Raptors and realize they still have to finish strong in order to finish second in the Eastern Conference. “We’ve been taking a lot of things for granted,” Orlando head coach Stan Van Gundy said. “We’ve got a real tough stretch coming up here, and if we continue to play like this, it could get real ugly. Hopefully, it will serve as a wake-up call.”

Favorite is 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
The UNDER is 7-2 in Orlando's last 9 games overall.

Key Injuries - PG Jameer Nelson (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 93



Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers [ESPN | 10:30 PM ET]

Rockets: Houston has some work to do down the stretch in hopes of securing home court in the first round of the playoffs. The Rockets are just a half-game ahead of New Orleans in fourth place in the Western Conference but can still finish as high as second if they can overtake the Spurs in the Southwest Division. They are coming off a 114-109 loss at Phoenix and need to play better defense. “We did everything we talked about not doing,” Houston head coach Rick Adelman said. “We allowed them to run the court, if they missed they got the offensive boards back. It was all the stuff we talked about that you can’t allow them to do.”

Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games.
The UNDER is 7-1 in Houston's last 8 road games.

Key Injuries - F Carl Landry (calf) is OUT.
F Tracy McGrady (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 95

Lakers (-5, O/U 198): LA plays five of its last seven games at home and returns to Staples Center following a 5-2 road trip. “It was a good trip,” Lakers star Kobe Bryant said even though his team has failed to cover three straight. “We had two tough games, but we bounced back from that and didn’t let those losses get past two.” They have already clinched home court throughout the Western Conference playoffs and will be trying to sweep the Rockets for the first time since the 2001-02 season.

Lakers are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
The UNDER is 14-3 in LA's last 17 games overall.

Key Injuries - C Andrew Bynum (knee) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 103 (Side Play of the Day)

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