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

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Trends and Indexes

Saturday, April 4

Good Luck on day #94 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, April 4

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Final Four tips off at Detroit's Ford Field with Villanova meeting North Carolina, and Michigan State taking on Connecticut.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

It's Orlando at Atlanta on Saturday night in a battle between two of the top teams in the NBA's Eastern Conference. That pair of Southeast Division rivals last met on January 9, when the Magic cruised to a 121-87 home win as a 5-point favorite. The teams last took to the court in Atlanta just a couple days earlier on January 7, with Orlando taking that decision as well (106-102 as a 2-point 'dog).

Philadelphia will host Detroit in another key Eastern matchup on Saturday, while it'll be Toronto at New York, New Jersey at Chicago, Miami at Washington, Memphis at Milwaukee, and the Clippers at Denver. The Nuggets picked up their 50th victory of the season on Thursday night against the Jazz, winning 114-104.

Winding down the Big Dance . . .

The Final Four gets started with Michigan State vs. Connecticut at 6:07pm ET at Ford Field on Saturday. The Spartans impressed with a 64-52 win over top-seeded Louisville in the Elite Eight last weekend, but they're still listed as 4-point underdogs against the Huskies (with the total at 133.5 points). UConn got past Missouri 82-75 in their quarterfinal game, with Kemba Walker scoring 23 points. Hasheem Thabeet scored just five points in that win, but grabbed 13 rebounds.

Villanova will then take on North Carolina at approximately 8:47pm ET to decide the other tournament finalist. The Wildcats also knocked off a top seed to get to Detroit; they edged Pittsburgh 78-76 in the Elite Eight on 28 points from Sam Young and late heroics from Scottie Reynolds. The Tar Heels dispatched Oklahoma 72-60 last time out, with Ty Lawson scoring 19 points in that win. The oddsmakers have UNC favored by 7 points on Saturday, with the total at 158.5.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Bruins and their newly-wealthy starting goaltender will take to the ice at home on Saturday afternoon for a game against the Rangers. Boston netminder Tim Thomas has inked a big new contract, and he and his team will be looking to stay on a roll as they cruise into the postseason as the top seed in the East. The Rangers dropped a key game to the Canes by a final score of 4-2 on Thursday night, and they're just trying to stay in the top eight of the conference standings.

The rest of the NHL's Saturday action will take place in the evening, and the slate includes New Jersey at Buffalo, Montreal at Toronto, Pittsburgh at Carolina, Philadelphia at Ottawa, Tampa Bay at the Islanders, St. Louis at Dallas, Columbus at Nashville, Anaheim at San Jose, Phoenix at Los Angeles, and Vancouver at Edmonton. A late surge has pushed the Canucks into contention for first place in the Northwest Division; they lost in OT to the Ducks on Thursday.

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NCAAB
Dunkel Index


When Dunkel write-up is available, we will update.

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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NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 4


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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NCAAB
Short Sheet


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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NCAAB
Write-up


Saturday's games

Huge crowd in Detroit's Ford Field should be pro-Spartan (only 75 miles away). Since 1999, #1 seeds are 8-3 SU when facing a lower seed in the national semifinals; UConn starts three seniors with 7-3 junior Thabeet, who is huge force on defense, especially against team that doesn't shoot a lot of 3's (Michigan State scores 22% of points from arc). Huskies are 3-0 vs Big 11 teams, winning by 19 over Wisconsin, 8 vs Michigan, 12 against Purdue. Spartans just beat Louisville, beat team in Big East; they lost by 35 to North Carolina in this building Dec 3rd. State starts pair of seniors-- Suton will try to draw Thabeet from hoop with jumpers.

In six of last seven Final Fours, there was an upset in one of the semis. North Carolina is 1-5 in national semifinal games since '95-- they were a favorite in five of the six games. Tar Heels are 2-0 vs Big East, winning by 22 vs Rutgers, by 15 over Notre Dame- they start three juniors, two seniors and don't utilize the bench as much as previous Carolina teams. Villanova ranks 23rd in the country in % of points scored from foul line; they're still a young team (only one senior starter). Tar Heels played in this building in December, waxing Michigan State by 35. Villanova beat Duke by 23, in its only game this season against an ACC opponent.


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NCAAB


Trend Sheet

Saturday, April 4

6:07 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. CONNECTICUT
Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
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

8:47 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 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
North Carolina is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games

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NCAAB


Saturday, April 4

Tips and Trends

Final Four: #2 Michigan State vs. #1 Connecticut [CBS | 6:07 PM ET]

Michigan State: The Spartans are definitely the sentimental favorites to win the national title in nearby Detroit, especially after knocking off #1 overall seed Louisville in the Elite 8. Around 30,000 fans attended their practice on Friday, giving them confidence that they will have home-court advantage. “We’re trying to put smiles on people’s faces,” said Michigan State point guard Kalin Lucas, a Detroit native. “We have the city on our back and we’re going to come out tomorrow and we’re going to make sure we hold it down for the Motor City.”

Michigan State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 Saturday games.
The UNDER is 11-4 in Michigan State's last 15 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 67 (OVER - Total Play of the Day)

UConn (-4, O/U 134): The Huskies have proven many doubters wrong in the Big Dance, covering every game with ease en route to the Final Four. They have been hit with allegations of possible recruiting violations while head coach Jim Calhoun has been dealing with his third diagnosis of cancer. Still, UConn remains on track to play for its third national title in 10 years. “This team has given me incredible joy this season,” Calhoun said. “They were the tonic, quite frankly, the best medicine I could ever possibly receive.”

UConn is 4-0 ATS its last 4 games overall.
The OVER is 7-1 in UConn's last 8 NCAA tournament games.

Key Injuries - F Jeff Adrien (knee) is probable.
C Hasheem Thabeet (finger) is probable.
G Jerome Dyson (knee) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 70



Final Four: #3 Villanova vs. #1 North Carolina [CBS | 8:47 PM ET]

Villanova: No team has been more impressive in the NCAA tournament than the Wildcats, who have beaten such perennial powers as UCLA, Duke and Pittsburgh en route to the Final Four. Some bettors are still waiting for their magical ride to end, as there are still doubts that this team has the same chemistry as the team that won the national title after shooting 78.6 percent against Georgetown in 1985. “Our players believe they can win,” Villanova head coach Jay Wright said. “We use a term, ‘We don’t have to play perfect, we just have to play together.’ That’s how we’re going to play, and our guys believe we’re going to win that way.”

Villanova is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games overall.
The UNDER is 9-2 in Villanova's last 11 non-conference games.

Key Injuries - G Scottie Reynolds (thumb) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 77 (Side Play of the Day)

North Carolina (-7, O/U 158.5): The Tar Heels will be looking to atone for last year's poor performance in the Final Four, when eventual national champ Kansas jumped out to a 40-12 lead and never looked back. Four NBA prospects chose to return this year just to win the NCAA title, including preseason National Player of the Year Tyler Hans-brough. “It was our first Final Four,” Hans-brough said. “Now, I guess we’ll be more prepared.” Hans-brough and his teammates better hope so because another loss will leave them subject to major disappointment once again.

North Carolina is 4-0 ATS in its last 4 games overall.
The UNDER is 4-1 in North Carolina's last 5 games overall.

Key Injuries - NONE

PROJECTED SCORE: 81

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NBA
Write-up

We will update when the balance of the schedule is available.


Saturday, April 4


Saturday afternoon NBA games

Hot Teams
-- Toronto won, covered its last five games.
-- Philadelphia won five of its last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Knicks lost nine of last ten games, but covered five of last seven.
-- Bulls lost last two games, after winning seven of previous eight. Nets lost five of their last six games
-- Pistons lost eight of their last eleven games.

Totals
-- Three of Knicks' last four games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Chicago home games went over the total; six of last eight New Jersey games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Detroit games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Knicks are 4-5 vs spread if they play again next day/night.
-- Nets are 9-6 vs spread if they play again the next day/night.
-- Pistons are 0-4 vs spread on road if they're at home next day/night.

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NBA


Saturday, April 4

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Trend Sheet
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1:00 PM
TORONTO vs. NEW YORK
Toronto is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against New York
Toronto is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
New York is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games

2:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. CHICAGO
New Jersey is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games when playing Chicago
New Jersey is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
Chicago is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

3:00 PM
DETROIT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Detroit is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. WASHINGTON
Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 1-12-1 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Miami
Washington is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Miami

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. ATLANTA
Orlando is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 11-2-1 ATS in its last 14 games at home
Atlanta is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. MILWAUKEE
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Memphis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
Milwaukee is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

9:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. DENVER
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
LA Clippers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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NBA


Saturday, April 4

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Pick ‘n’ Roll: NBA best bets
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Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks (-2, 218)

It must be tough for losing teams to stay motivated down the stretch. While the Toronto Raptors don't appear to be giving up, the New York Knicks just don't seem to have enough depth to stay competitive.

Coming off one of their biggest victories of the season, the Raptors look to win six straight for the first time in over two years as they kick off a home-and-home series with the banged-up Knicks on Saturday afternoon.

Toronto (29-45) is virtually out of playoff contention in the Eastern Conference, trailing eighth-place Chicago by six games with eight to play. New York (29-46) and Washington (18-59) are the only teams that have a worse record than the Raptors in the conference.

Still, Toronto has managed to put together its longest run of the season and has a chance for its first six-game winning streak since Feb. 4-15, 2007. Though the Raptors are far out of the playoff picture, they're still playing as though they have a chance.

"It's not bittersweet. It's not over," All-Star forward Chris Bosh said. "It's not over yet. We're going to keep playing, see what happens. We still have a chance."

Bosh had 24 points to lead the Raptors to a 99-95 win over East powerhouse Orlando on Wednesday night, making a 22-footer with 29 seconds left that put the game out of reach.

Toronto is playing loose and intends to finish the season strong.

Pick: Toronto +2



Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets (N/A)

The Nuggets have three wins at the Clippers' expense this season. Denver needed overtime to pull out a 113-103 road victory Oct. 31, then outlasted Los Angeles 106-105 on Nov. 26. Smith scored 17 points off the bench in Denver's 107-94 home win March 14.

The Nuggets' stars, however, have had their problems against the Clippers. Carmelo Anthony has scored 24.0 points per game in two games against them, but he's been held to 14-for-37 shooting from the field (37.8 percent).

Los Angeles has also done a good job containing Chauncey Billups, who's averaged 8.5 points and shot 25.0 percent (4-for-16) in two games.

The Clippers (18-57) have had a hard time trying to stop opponents lately. They've given up 107.1 points per game in losing 14 of their last 17, including a 104-98 home loss to New Orleans on Wednesday night.

Buoyed by the return of point guard Baron Davis from a two-game absence, the Clippers shot 50.0 percent. But they allowed the Hornets to shoot 53.1 percent.

Los Angeles might have an easier time keeping up with Denver if Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin can't play. Martin, who just recently returned to full health after dealing with a bad back for a month, left Thursday's game with a cartilage strain in his left rib cage. X-rays were negative.

Martin, who didn't know how he got hurt, said he was in a lot of pain after the game and wasn't sure if he'll be able to play Saturday. Karl hopes Martin's absence is brief.

"I like challenges but I would prefer to be healthy," Karl said. "I think 'Melo's getting healthier and everybody seemed to be on the route of getting healthier and had more bounce in their step. I'm hoping this is just a few-day injury and not much more than that."

This will be the second game in Denver for Clippers center Marcus Camby, who spend the last six seasons with the Nuggets. Camby had 11 points and seven rebounds in his first game back March 14.

Pick: Los Angeles

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NHL
Write-up

We will update when the balance of the schedule is available.


Saturday, April 4


Saturday afternoon NHL game

Hot teams
-- Bruins won their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Rangers lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Boston games.

Series records
-- Rangers lost last three visits to Boston scoring total of three goals.

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NHL


Saturday, April 4

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1:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. BOSTON
NY Rangers are 3-14 SU in their last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. TORONTO
Montreal is 8-16-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. BUFFALO
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Jersey's last 12 games on the road
Buffalo is 3-6-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Buffalo is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. OTTAWA
Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games on the road
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CAROLINA
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY ISLANDERS
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Islanders are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

8:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. NASHVILLE
Columbus is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Columbus

8:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

10:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. SAN JOSE
Anaheim is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games

10:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. EDMONTON
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Edmonton is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Edmonton is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing Vancouver

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix

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NHL


Saturday, April 4

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Ice Picks: NHL best bets
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New York Rangers at Boston Bruins (-181, 5.5)

The Boston Bruins may have regained their swagger just in time for a run at their first Stanley Cup in 37 years. With one more point, they will secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

They also wouldn't mind sending a message to the team that could await them in the first round.

The Bruins look to extend their winning streak to six Saturday afternoon against the visiting New York Rangers, who are still clawing for one of the conference's final playoff spots.

Boston (50-17-10) already has its first 50-win season in 16 years, and is now on the verge of clinching home-ice advantage throughout the East playoffs just two years removed from missing the postseason. Its lead over second-place Washington is eight points, and the Capitals have four games left.

"You can play for one team your whole career and never get 50 wins - and still have some real good seasons," goalie Tim Thomas said. "It's a credit to the team, the way it's built and the way the guys play together.

"But if you're running the Boston Marathon and you're leading after 20 miles, you don't stop to say, 'Man, I'm leading.'"

The Bruins had been embroiled in a 6-9-4 funk before their current winning streak, which has been sparked by superior special teams play. They're 7-for-17 on the power play in the last five games, while killing 18 of 19 penalties.

Pick: Boston -181



Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes (-120, 6)

Carolina set the record with Thursday's 4-2 win over the New York Rangers to surpass the mark set in 2005-06 - when it went on to win the franchise's first Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes haven't been to the playoffs since but that looks like it's going to change.

"We've got to keep this train rolling," said center Eric Staal, who had a goal and an assist against the Rangers.

Chad LaRose and Rod Brind'Amour scored 28 seconds apart in the third period Thursday for Carolina, which is on its longest win streak since reeling off nine in a row in 2005-06.

Goalie Cam Ward, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy for the 2006 playoffs, has been instrumental to Carolina's success, making 25 consecutive starts. He made 36 saves Thursday and is 17-6-2 with a 2.29 GAA and two shutouts since his last day off.

Although Ward has been a staple in Carolina's net for the past two months, he has only made one start against the Penguins this season, stopping 32 shots in a 2-1 victory on Jan. 20. He is 8-3-1 with a 2.47 GAA lifetime versus Pittsburgh.

The Hurricanes have three more games at the RBC Center before wrapping up the regular season next Saturday in New Jersey.

Pick: Carolina -120

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Update

Villanova vs. North Carolina
The Tar Heels come in 7-0 ATS in their last 7 NCAA tournament games as a favorite between 7 and 12 1/2 points, while the Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 games as an underdog by the same margin. North Carolina is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Tar Heels favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-7 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

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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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, April 4

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TORONTO (29 - 45) at NEW YORK (29 - 46) - 4/4/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 29-42 ATS (-17.2 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
TORONTO is 32-47 ATS (-19.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 43-31 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW YORK is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
NEW YORK is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-5 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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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NEW JERSEY (31 - 44) at CHICAGO (36 - 40) - 4/4/2009, 2:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-4 straight up against CHICAGO 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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DETROIT (36 - 39) at PHILADELPHIA (39 - 35) - 4/4/2009, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-7 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-6 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (56 - 19) at ATLANTA (43 - 33) - 4/4/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 42-33 ATS (+5.7 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
ATLANTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
ATLANTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 48-27 ATS (+18.3 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 120-155 ATS (-50.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
ATLANTA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-5 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-5 straight up against ORLANDO 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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MIAMI (40 - 36) at WASHINGTON (18 - 59) - 4/4/2009, 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 MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (21 - 54) at MILWAUKEE (32 - 45) - 4/4/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 70-86 ATS (-24.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 54-68 ATS (-20.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 49-65 ATS (-22.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 30-53 ATS (-28.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 80-116 ATS (-47.6 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 147-187 ATS (-58.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 46-69 ATS (-29.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-27 ATS (-20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 5-0 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (18 - 57) at DENVER (50 - 26) - 4/4/2009, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 7-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 8-2 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


Toronto at New York
The Raptors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games, while the Knicks are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 as a favorite. Toronto is the underdog pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has New York favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Game 801-802: Toronto at New York
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 114.888; New York 115.950
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1; 226
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 219
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+2 1/2); Over

Game 803-804: New Jersey at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 113.590; Chicago 124.044
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 10 1/2; 218
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 805-806: Detroit at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 114.818; Philadelphia 121.989
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 7; 186
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 807-808: Orlando at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 123.580; Atlanta 124.361
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 188 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+2); Under

Game 809-810: Miami at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 115.842; Washington 116.372
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 811-812: Memphis at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 111.666; Milwaukee 118.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6 1/2; 189 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6; 196
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-6); Under

Game 813-814: LA Clippers at Denver
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 108.591; Denver 125.779
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 17; 218
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


St. Louis at Dallas
The Blues are 6-1 in their last 7 games and face a Dallas team that is 0-4 in its last 4 home games. St. Louis is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Blues favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4

Game 1-2: NY Rangers at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.756; Boston 12.107
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-170); Under

Game 3-4: Pittsburgh at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.751; Carolina 12.653
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+120); Over

Game 5-6: New Jersey at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.714; Buffalo 11.796
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-135); Over

Game 7-8: Tampa Bay at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.688; NY Islanders 10.521
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+135); Under

Game 9-10: Montreal at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.560; Toronto 10.971
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-180); 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-180); Over

Game 11-12: Philadelphia at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.663; Ottawa 11.985
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+105); Under

Game 13-14: St. Louis at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.718; Dallas 10.043
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-115); Under

Game 15-16: Columbus at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.592; Nashville 11.094
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-110); Over

Game 17-18: Vancouver at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.912; Edmonton 11.181
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-135); Under

Game 19-20: Anaheim at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.012; San Jose 11.526
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+170); Over

Game 21-22: Phoenix at Los Angeles
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.152; Los Angeles 10.438
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+125); Over

[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Saturday, April 4

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NY RANGERS (40-29-0-9, 89 pts.) at BOSTON (50-16-0-11, 111 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 87-83 ATS (-21.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 7-18 ATS (+26.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY RANGERS are 6-16 ATS (+23.3 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 6-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 35-23 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 35-38 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-4 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (42-27-0-8, 92 pts.) at CAROLINA (43-28-0-7, 93 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 43-35 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 25-15 ATS (+2.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 10-4 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 64-40 ATS (+14.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-10 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 14-7 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-5 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (48-26-0-4, 100 pts.) at BUFFALO (38-30-0-9, 85 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 159-138 ATS (+308.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 48-30 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 46-26 ATS (+12.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 25-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 22-7 ATS (+11.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 77-82 ATS (-74.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 28-40 ATS (-29.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 21-23 ATS (-18.4 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-5 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-5-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.5 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (24-36-0-18, 66 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (25-43-0-9, 59 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 24-54 ATS (+100.1 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 58-123 ATS (+224.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 13-29 ATS (-17.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-25 ATS (+44.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-25 ATS (+39.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-26 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 79-126 ATS (+237.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 44-86 ATS (-47.2 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-5-0 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=+1.5 Units)

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MONTREAL (40-27-0-10, 90 pts.) at TORONTO (32-33-0-13, 77 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 40-37 ATS (-13.1 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 6-15 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 23-27 ATS (-15.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 35-41 ATS (-16.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 21-21 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 61-43 ATS (-6.0 Units) in April games since 1996.
TORONTO is 26-21 ATS (+50.2 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-29 ATS (+60.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-12 ATS (+33.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 78-91 ATS (-56.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 11-10 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 11-10-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
12 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (42-25-0-10, 94 pts.) at OTTAWA (33-34-0-10, 76 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-64 ATS (-27.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-4 ATS (+15.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
OTTAWA is 76-87 ATS (-32.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 29-32 ATS (-34.0 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 38-52 ATS (-30.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-24 ATS (-24.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 29-33 ATS (-31.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 7-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 7-4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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ST LOUIS (38-31-0-9, 85 pts.) at DALLAS (34-34-0-10, 78 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 16-33 ATS (+58.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-40 ATS (+90.8 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-17 ATS (+45.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 34-44 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 15-20 ATS (-5.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DALLAS is 5-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) on Saturday games this season.
DALLAS is 15-28 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-4 (+5.7 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 7-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

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COLUMBUS (40-29-0-8, 88 pts.) at NASHVILLE (38-32-0-8, 84 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 11-19 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 14-5 ATS (+19.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
NASHVILLE is 21-16 ATS (+37.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 40-37 ATS (+81.2 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 23-17 ATS (+41.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 13-6 ATS (+19.6 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 17-4 (+13.6 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 17-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

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VANCOUVER (42-25-0-10, 94 pts.) at EDMONTON (36-33-0-9, 81 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 39-42 ATS (-15.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 216-212 ATS (-72.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
EDMONTON is 77-83 ATS (-65.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 44-40 ATS (+126.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 17-12 ATS (+31.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 20-16 ATS (+41.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 119-107 ATS (+249.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
EDMONTON is 12-7 ATS (+19.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 12-7 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 12-18 ATS (+30.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 13-8 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 13-8-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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ANAHEIM (40-32-0-6, 86 pts.) at SAN JOSE (51-15-0-11, 113 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 76-47 ATS (-1.7 Units) in April games since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 19-12 ATS (+32.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ANAHEIM is 7-1 ATS (+8.3 Units) on Saturday games this season.
ANAHEIM is 150-142 ATS (+307.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 24-21 ATS (-23.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 11-9 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 11-9-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
13 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.8 Units)

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PHOENIX (34-37-0-7, 75 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (31-35-0-11, 73 pts.) - 4/4/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 13-30 ATS (+47.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 30-23 ATS (+63.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 61-61 ATS (+143.0 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 9-17 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 14-7 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 14-7-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
12 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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[pm530]

NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, April 4

TORONTO at NEW YORK, 1:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 9-21 ATS off BB SU wins
NEW YORK: 13-1 ATS if road dog last 2 games

NEW JERSEY at CHICAGO, 2:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 4-14 ATS off home win scoring 110+ points
CHICAGO: 5-1 ATS off BB road losses

DETROIT at PHILADELPHIA, 3:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 5-10 ATS off DD loss
PHILADELPHIA: 6-1 Under off BB Home wins

ORLANDO at ATLANTA, 7:05 PM ET
ORLANDO: 32-15 Under after scoring 110+ points
ATLANTA: 5-0 ATS as home underdog

MIAMI at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
MIAMI: 4-13 ATS playing on back-to-back days
WASHINGTON: 11-3 Under vs. division

MEMPHIS at MILWAUKEE, 8:35 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 23-11 Under Away off an Over
MILWAUKEE: 4-1 ATS vs. Memphis

LA CLIPPERS at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 19-43 ATS after allowing 100+ pts BB games
DENVER: 7-1 ATS off SU division win

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