Tuesday Trends and Indexes 4/7 (NBA, MLB, NHL, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Tuesday, April 7

Good Luck on day #97 of 2009!

At this time the sports menu in this thread consists of the NBA, MLB, 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

Tuesday, April 7

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Red Sox meet the Rays, the Phillies battle the Braves, and the NBA and NHL head into their league's home stretches.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA takes back the basketball spotlight from the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday, with nine games set for the pro hardwood. The Bobcats will be looking to keep their slim playoff hopes alive on Tuesday by getting past the Sixers in Charlotte. The Bobcats enter play this week on a three-game losing streak, and they're three games back of the Bulls and the Pistons for eighth place in the East.

The Bulls will host New York on Tuesday, while it'll also be Atlanta at Toronto, New Orleans at Miami, Portland at Memphis, the Lakers at Sacramento, Minnesota at the Clippers, San Antonio at Oklahoma City, and Orlando at Houston. The Spurs are just a half-game ahead of the Rockets in the Southwest Division standings heading into Tuesday night, with the Hornets two games back.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The Braves will be looking to knock off the defending-champion Phillies for the second straight game on Tuesday night when they continue their season-opening series in Philadelphia. Atlanta got a strong pitching performance from Derek Lowe on Sunday as they won their opener by a score of 4-1. Righthander Jair Jurrjens (13-10, 3.68 ERA in 2008) will take to the mound for Atlanta on Tuesday; the Phillies will counter with lefthander Jamie Moyer (16-7, 3.71 ERA).

The other National League matchups on Tuesday: Milwaukee at San Francisco, Washington at Florida, the Cubs at Houston, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, the Dodgers at San Diego, and Colorado at Arizona. The Rockies will go with righthander Ubaldo Jimenez on Tuesday; he was 12-12 with a 3.99 ERA last season. The D-Backs counter Jimenez with Dan Haren, who was 16-8 with a 3.33 ERA in 2008.

Over in the American League, the Red Sox and Rays will try to get their season started in Boston; their Monday matchup was called off due to the threat of rain. Boston's Josh Beckett (12-10, 4.03 ERA in 2008) will take on Tampa Bay's James Shields (14-8, 3.56 ERA), weather permitting. Also on the AL slate: Kansas City at the White Sox, Detroit at Toronto, Seattle at Minnesota, and Oakland at the Angels. Jered Weaver (11-10, 4.33 ERA) will get the call for L.A.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The Panthers and Rangers will continue their respective quests for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday night, with Florida in Philadelphia and New York hosting Montreal. The Panthers picked up a big win at home against the Penguins on Sunday, which moved them into a tie with the Rangers at 89 points through 79 games. New York fell to the Bruins on Saturday.

A busy Tuesday night schedule in the National Hockey League has 11 other games on tap, including the Islanders at Carolina, Toronto at New Jersey, Washington at Atlanta, Boston at Ottawa, Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, Dallas at Minnesota, Chicago at Nashville, Los Angeles at Edmonton, St. Louis at Phoenix, and Colorado at San Jose. As well, the Flames will be in Vancouver to take on the Canucks, with both teams looking to end in top spot in the Northwest.

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Six-pack for Tuesday

-- 14 of 30 major league teams have cut their payroll, 10 by $10M or more. Expect that trend to continue for the forseeable future.

-- Mets' Daniel Murphy had one too many ABs last year, so last year was his rookie season, or else he'd have good shot at winning Rookie of the Year this season.

-- In case you hadn't heard, CBS is televising the Masters this week

-- ESPN is televising the Par 3 tournament from Augusta 3pm on Wednesday; hopefully, Chris Berman won't be involved.

-- Pitches thrown during intentional walks shouldn't count towards a pitcher's pitch count- they're soft tosses, not real pitches.

-- Sean Miller changes his mind and signs on to coach Arizona; he is in for a major rebuilding job with the Wildcats, while a Xavier team he leaves behind could be in the Final Four next March.

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Late Night Update

-- A's new DH-laden lineup made Joe Saunders look a lot like Steve Carlton Monday night, as Angels beat Oakland 3-0.

-- North Carolina won the worst national championship game I can remember, hammering an overmatched Michigan State squad 89-72 in front of a ton of mostly disappointed fans in the Motor City.

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Tuesday's List 13: Random thoughts from Opening Day..........

13) When college basketball practice started in October, would have been hard to find anyone who didn't think North Carolina would win the national title, and for once, everyone was right. National titles are now decided by who enters the NBA Draft and who doesn't.

12) Would be remiss if I didn't point out that this year's tournament hasn't been as good as usual; some of it was that the mid-majors had a down year, some of it is that the gap between the big boys and little guys has widened, thanks to all kids having to play college ball for at least a season. Bottom line is that CBS can't be real happy with this year's tournament. Hopefully next year will be better.

11) North Carolina won all its games in this year's tournament by at least 12 points. LSU gave them their stiffest test in the tournament; they were tied with the Tar Heels with 8:10 left, but lost by 14.

10) Anyone who thinks Clark Kellogg is an improvement over Billy Packer as a college basketball analyst is delusional. Packer wore out his welcome by being a curmudgeon, but Kellogg has regressed as an analyst and offers very little analysis other than the obvious.

9) If you mortgage your house so you can go to a ballgame down in the Bronx, keep in mind that a 16-ounce beer is $9, a bad of freakin' Cracker Jack is now a hefty $5.75. Almost as bad as the prices of the food at movie theaters in this great country of ours.

8) Toronto Adam Lind's knocked in six runs for the Blue Jays; out in the desert, Felipe Lopez and Tony Clark both homered twice for the Diamondbacks in their wild 9-8 win over Colorado.

7) Cliff Lee gave up seven runs Monday; last year, he didn't give up his seventh earned run until May 18th.

6) CC Sabathia faced 25 batters Monday in Baltimore; 13 of them got on base, six of them scored, none of them struck out.

5) It drives me nuts when a team puts a shift on a hitter with hitter's team trailing by more than a run, and the hitter doesn't just punch the ball the other way to get on base and get a rally started. Either selfish or stupid, really not sure which is worse.

4) Opening Day is ton of fun, even when the pitchers on my fantasy team get pounded on like a pinata at a birthday party.

3) Jeff Garcia's nomadic football career will continue in Oakland this fall; he signs with the Raiders, bad news for JaMarcus Russell.

2) Few years ago in July, was at an AAU basketball game down in Florida, at Poinciana HS near Kissimmee-- a team from Kansas City against a team from Albany. Watched the game with a young coach named Josh Pastner, who was an assistant coach at Arizona at the time. Monday, Pastner was named the new hoop coach at Memphis.

1) For 90 minutes, I picked his brain, asked ton of questions, and he was polite and answered all of them, and taught me a lot about how the business of college hoop works. I wish him well at Memphis, in a tough job with high expectations and very little upside.

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NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 7

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ATLANTA (43 - 34) at TORONTO (30 - 46) - 4/7/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 42-34 ATS (+4.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 30-43 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
TORONTO is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-27 ATS (-12.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
TORONTO is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5 straight up against ATLANTA 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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PHILADELPHIA (40 - 36) at CHARLOTTE (34 - 43) - 4/7/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (47 - 29) at MIAMI (41 - 36) - 4/7/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 33-42 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-40 ATS (-23.0 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 35-21 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 70-87 ATS (-25.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
MIAMI is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-0 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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PORTLAND (48 - 28) at MEMPHIS (22 - 54) - 4/7/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
PORTLAND is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
MEMPHIS is 71-86 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
MEMPHIS is 50-65 ATS (-21.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 30-47 ATS (-21.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 7-3 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 8-2 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (49 - 27) at OKLAHOMA CITY (21 - 55) - 4/7/2009, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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 YORK (30 - 47) at CHICAGO (37 - 40) - 4/7/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 51-74 ATS (-30.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 44-32 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games this season.
NEW YORK is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
NEW YORK is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
CHICAGO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ORLANDO (57 - 19) at HOUSTON (49 - 28) - 4/7/2009, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
HOUSTON is 54-34 ATS (+16.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
ORLANDO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ORLANDO is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 4-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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LA LAKERS (61 - 16) at SACRAMENTO (16 - 60) - 4/7/2009, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MINNESOTA (22 - 55) at LA CLIPPERS (18 - 59) - 4/7/2009, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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Tuesday, April 7

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Trend Sheet
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. TORONTO
Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Toronto is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CHARLOTTE
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

7:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. MIAMI
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
New Orleans is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Miami is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Orleans

8:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. MEMPHIS
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
San Antonio is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

8:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. CHICAGO
New York is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Chicago
New York is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games at home
Chicago is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. HOUSTON
Orlando is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Orlando is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Houston is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home

10:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SACRAMENTO
LA Lakers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
LA Lakers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

10:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. LA CLIPPERS
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
LA Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota

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Tuesday, April 7

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Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets [8:30 PM ET]

Magic (-1, O/U 188.5): Orlando's Dwight Howard wasn't happy following an 88-82 victory at Atlanta on Sunday. His team shot just 38 percent from the field and remains a half-game behind Boston for the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference. “We didn’t play with good enough energy like we needed to, so we really had to grind it out,” Howard said. “We weren’t focused at the beginning of the game. I talked to my guys and told them we’ve got to kick it up. We’re playing for something right now.”

Magic are 2-11 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-3 in Orlando's last 11 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Mickael Pietrus (knee) is questionable.
G Jameer Nelson (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Rockets: Howard has struggled in nine career meetings with Houston, averaging just 12.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and 10.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Houston's Yao Ming has averaged 24 points on 55.6 percent shooting and 9.8 rebounds vs. Howard. The Rockets are still trying to clinch home-court advantage in the first round. “We play as hard as any team in the league,” Rockets head coach Rick Adelman said. “We for the most part defend, but it’s our concentration during parts of the game that lacks, and you can’t afford to do that. I know we have young guys in a lot of spots, but that’s something that we have to continue to get better (at) in the last five games.”

Rockets are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games vs. Southeast Division.
The OVER is 3-1 in Houston's last 4 games overall.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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

Tuesday, April 7

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Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox [4:05 PM ET]

Rays:

Rays are 2-8 in Shields' last 10 games vs. Boston.
The UNDER is 5-1-1 in Tampa Bay's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - OF B.J. Upton (shoulder) is on 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

Red Sox (-140, O/U 8.5):

Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games as a favorite.
The OVER is 4-2 in the last 6 meetings.

Key Injuries - 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is probable.
SS Julio Lugo (knee) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: TBD

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MLB


Tuesday, April 7

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This Day in Baseball
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On April 7 in Baseball History...

1958 - The Dodgers erect a 42-foot screen in left field at the Los Angeles Coliseum to cut down on home runs. Left field is only 250 feet down the line.

1963 - A public stock offering of 115,000 shares in the Milwaukee Braves is withdrawn after only 13,000 shares are sold to 1,600 new investors.

1969 - Bill Singer of the Dodgers is credited with the first official save as Los Angeles defeats Cincinnati, 3-2.

1970 - Major league baseball returns to Wisconsin as the Brewers play their first game in Milwaukee, losing to California 12-0 before a crowd of 37,237.

1971 - The dismissal of Curt Flood's suit against baseball is upheld by a three-judge U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

1973 - Cleveland sets day-game and opening-game records as 74,420 fans watch the Indians beat the Tigers, 2-1.

1977 - Al Woods hits a pinch home run in his first major league at bat as the Toronto Blue Jays are 9-5 winners in their Exhibition Stadium debut against the White Sox.

1978 - The U.S. Court of Appeals upholds an earlier court decision in support of Commissioner Kuhn's voiding of attempted player sales by A's owner Charlie Finley in June 1976. Finley's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court will be rejected on October 2.

1979 - In the earliest no-hitter in major league history, Ken Forsch of the Astros shuts downs the Braves, 6-0. Ken and Bob Forsch, who hurled a no-hitter in 1978, are the first brothers to pitch no-hit games.

1983 - Major League Baseball, ABC, and NBC agree to terms of a six-year television package worth $1.2 billion. The two networks will continue to alternate coverage of the playoffs, World Series, and All-Star Game through the 1989 season with each of the 26 clubs receiving $7 million per year in return. The last package gave each club $1.9 million per.

1984 - Tigers right-hander Jack Morris no-hits the White Sox 4-0 at Comiskey Park, walking six and striking out eight.

1986 - On Opening Day at Tiger Stadium, Boston's Dwight Evans achieves a major league first by hitting a home run off Jack Morris on the first pitch of the entire season. Detroit's Kirk Gibson later hits two home runs of his own to lead the Tigers to a 6-5 victory.

1987 - Atlanta's Rick Mahler ties the N.L. record with his third Opening Day shutout. He beat the Phils 6-0 on three hits.

1996 - N.L. umpire Eric Gregg is given a leave of absence following a Sunday night meeting between A.L. president Gene Budig, N.L. president Len Coleman, and umpires union head Richie Phillips. Gregg, listed at 325 pounds but visibly heavier, makes the decision in the wake of John McSherry's sudden death during a game.

1998 - On the same day that major league baseball returned to Wisconsin 28 years earlier, National League baseball returned to Milwaukee for the first time in 32 years. It's a complicated story with a happy ending: The Milwaukee Braves were an N.L. team that moved to Atlanta in 1966 the Seattle Pilots, who formed as an A.L. West expansion team in 1969, moved to Milwaukee and played their first game as the Brewers on April 7, 1970. Five years after their team owner became commissioner of baseball, the Brewers became an N.L. club. And on this day they were 6-4 winners over the Expos in their home opener.

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NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 7

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TORONTO (32-34-0-13, 77 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (49-26-0-4, 102 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-14 ATS (+20.7 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
NEW JERSEY is 49-30 ATS (+100.9 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 20-17 ATS (+44.8 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-19 ATS (+50.1 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 71-67 ATS (+153.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 30-30 ATS (+70.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 17-13 ATS (+35.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 7-4 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 7-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (26-43-0-9, 61 pts.) at CAROLINA (44-28-0-7, 95 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 44-35 ATS (+122.2 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 26-15 ATS (+6.1 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 7-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 7-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)

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WASHINGTON (48-23-0-8, 104 pts.) at ATLANTA (34-39-0-6, 74 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 22-19 ATS (+53.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 16-9 ATS (+27.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 15-31 ATS (-22.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 11-22 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 11-10-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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FLORIDA (39-29-0-11, 89 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (42-25-0-11, 95 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 85-125 ATS (-45.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-5 ATS (+3.9 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
FLORIDA is 21-19 ATS (+48.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-3 ATS (+6.9 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-55 ATS (-57.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-42 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-65 ATS (+126.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-21 ATS (-18.9 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
FLORIDA is 8-3 (+5.3 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 8-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.2 Units)

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MONTREAL (41-27-0-10, 92 pts.) at NY RANGERS (40-30-0-9, 89 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 7-15 ATS (-8.2 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 36-41 ATS (-15.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 13-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 87-84 ATS (+175.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 44-49 ATS (-16.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 16-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-4 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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BOSTON (51-16-0-11, 113 pts.) at OTTAWA (34-34-0-10, 78 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 36-25 ATS (+65.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-13 ATS (+37.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 77-87 ATS (-47.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 39-52 ATS (-28.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 18-22 ATS (-21.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-8 (+9.8 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 13-8-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
13 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (42-28-0-9, 93 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (24-37-0-18, 66 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 64-42 ATS (+11.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-5 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 28-13 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 24-55 ATS (-77.8 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-39 ATS (+62.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-5 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (43-25-0-10, 96 pts.) at NASHVILLE (39-32-0-8, 86 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 7-13 ATS (-12.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 187-231 ATS (-85.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 21-9 ATS (+4.6 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 22-16 ATS (+38.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 103-106 ATS (+242.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 8-3 ATS (+12.1 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-10 (+4.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-10-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.9 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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DALLAS (35-34-0-10, 80 pts.) at MINNESOTA (37-33-0-9, 83 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 16-28 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 23-19 ATS (+45.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 71-49 ATS (+18.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 17-9 ATS (+27.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-2 (+8.1 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (32-35-0-11, 75 pts.) at EDMONTON (37-33-0-9, 83 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 78-83 ATS (+169.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 45-40 ATS (+122.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 168-135 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a division game since 1996.
EDMONTON is 13-18 ATS (+31.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 6-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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CALGARY (44-28-0-6, 94 pts.) at VANCOUVER (42-27-0-10, 94 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 24-15 ATS (+40.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 19-21 ATS (-6.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 0-6 ATS (-9.4 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 39-44 ATS (-18.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 68-90 ATS (-77.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 9-15 ATS (-13.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
VANCOUVER is 51-77 ATS (-38.4 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 12-9 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 12-9-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
11 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.7 Units)

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ST LOUIS (38-31-0-10, 86 pts.) at PHOENIX (34-38-0-7, 75 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 16-34 ATS (+59.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 38-41 ATS (+91.8 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-18 ATS (+46.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 123-148 ATS (-67.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 54-58 ATS (-47.0 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
PHOENIX is 7-4 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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COLORADO (32-44-0-2, 66 pts.) at SAN JOSE (52-16-0-11, 115 pts.) - 4/7/2009, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 17-38 ATS (+65.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 77-48 ATS (-2.3 Units) in April games since 1996.
COLORADO is 14-12 ATS (+33.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN JOSE is 16-16 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-4 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Dunkel


Seattle at Minnesota
The Twins are 6-1 in Nick Blackburn's last 7 home starts as a favorite and look to take advantage of a Seattle team that is just 1-10 in their last 11 games as a road underdog. Minnesota is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Twins favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120). Here are all of today's games

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Game 951-952: Milwaukee at San Francisco
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Suppan) 13.955; San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.342
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 1 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-185); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-185); Over

Game 953-954: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Jurrjens) 15.777; Philadelphia (Moyer) 16.850
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-120); Over

Game 955-956: Washington at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Olsen) 13.223; Florida (Johnson) 15.862
Dunkel Line: Florida by 2 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-165); Under

Game 957-958: Chicago Cubs at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Cubs (Dempster) 16.466; Houston (Rodriguez) 15.349
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-130); Under

Game 959-960: Pittsburgh at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Snell) 16.385; St. Louis (Lohse) 15.116
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+155); Over

Game 961-962: Colorado at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Jimenez) 15.349; Arizona (Haren) 14.748
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Arizona (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+155); Under

Game 963-964: LA Dodgers at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Wolf) 13.872; San Diego (Young) 14.568
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1; 8
Vegas Line: San Diego (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (-130); Over

Game 965-966: Detroit at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Jackson) 13.532; Toronto (Purcey) 16.607
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 3; 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-125); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-125); Over

Game 967-968: Seattle at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Bedard) 15.170; Minnesota (Blackburn) 16.073
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Minnesota (120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120); Under

Game 969-970: Oakland at LA Angels
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Cahill) 14.908; LA Angels (Moseley) 14.669
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (+130); Under

Game 971-972: Kansas City at Chicago White Sox
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Meche) 16.998; White Sox (Buehrle) 15.822
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago White Sox (-140); 8
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (+130); Under

Game 973-974: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Shields) 16.295; Boston (Beckett) 14.851
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-145); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+135); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel


New Orleans at Miami
The Hornets are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog between 1 and 4 1/2 points, while the Heat are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite by the same margin. Miami is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Game 651-652: Atlanta at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 122.093; Toronto 120.410
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 197
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-1); Under

Game 653-654: Philadelphia at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.572; Charlotte 123.040
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 7 1/2; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 4 1/2; 185 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-4 1/2); Over

Game 655-656: New Orleans at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.553; Miami 121.766
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 3 1/2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-3 1/2); Over

Game 657-658: Portland at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 121.844; Memphis 118.798
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 3; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 7; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+7); Over
Game 659-660: San Antonio at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 119.400; Oklahoma City 115.388
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 4; 196 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 661-662: New York at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.272; Chicago 123.897
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 11 1/2; 221
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 8; 217
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-8); Over

Game 663-664: Orlando at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 121.972; Houston 125.910
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 4; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston; Under

Game 665-666: LA Lakers at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 121.206; Sacramento 115.263
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6; 209
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 667-668: Minnesota at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 110.582; LA Clippers 113.448
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

[pm530]

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 7

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MILWAUKEE (0 - 0) at SAN FRANCISCO (0 - 0) - 4:05 PM
JEFF SUPPAN (R) vs. TIM LINCECUM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 60-41 (+27.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 7 or less since 1997.
MILWAUKEE is 33-16 (+15.3 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 16-34 (-19.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 3 seasons.

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

JEFF SUPPAN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
SUPPAN is 3-4 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.562.
His team's record is 3-5 (-3.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-5. (-2.4 units)

TIM LINCECUM vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
LINCECUM is 1-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 5.25 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 2-2 (-0.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

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ATLANTA (1 - 0) at PHILADELPHIA (0 - 1) - 7:05 PM
JAIR JURRJENS (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 72-88 (-21.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 110-119 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-33 (-18.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 72-84 (-21.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 73-90 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-52 (-18.0 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 234-160 (+42.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
MOYER is 25-8 (+17.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 28-13 (+16.9 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JAIR JURRJENS vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
JURRJENS is 1-2 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.33 and a WHIP of 1.074.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.7 units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. ATLANTA since 1997
MOYER is 2-4 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.30 and a WHIP of 1.375.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.6 units)

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WASHINGTON (0 - 1) at FLORIDA (1 - 0) - 7:10 PM
SCOTT OLSEN (L) vs. JOSH JOHNSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 33-69 (-27.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-77 (-36.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 13-41 (-18.7 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-21 (-18.0 Units) against the money line after allowing 10 runs or more over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 85-77 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 41-31 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 84-75 (+21.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
JOHNSON is 11-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 9-0 (+10.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
JOHNSON is 11-3 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

SCOTT OLSEN vs. FLORIDA since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH JOHNSON vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
JOHNSON is 3-0 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.083.
His team's record is 4-0 (+4.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-1. (+2.0 units)

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CHICAGO CUBS (1 - 0) at HOUSTON (0 - 1) - 8:05 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 958-1009 (-184.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 131-160 (-55.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 901-925 (-162.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 463-493 (-117.0 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997.
HOUSTON is 86-76 (+20.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 84-75 (+18.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 63-55 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 102-94 (+21.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 41-24 (+25.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 46-37 (+15.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 89-82 (+17.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO CUBS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DEMPSTER is 4-9 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 5.19 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 4-11 (-7.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-4. (+5.8 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 4-4 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.68 and a WHIP of 1.441.
His team's record is 5-5 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.6 units)

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PITTSBURGH (1 - 0) at ST LOUIS (0 - 1) - 8:15 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. KYLE LOHSE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 59-47 (+12.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LOHSE is 20-10 (+10.8 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LOHSE is 50-27 (+20.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SNELL is 39-33 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 (+1.4 Units) against ST LOUIS this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
SNELL is 4-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 4.93 and a WHIP of 1.548.
His team's record is 7-6 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-5. (+2.9 units)

KYLE LOHSE vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
LOHSE is 3-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.21 and a WHIP of 0.982.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+1.0 units)

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COLORADO (0 - 1) at ARIZONA (1 - 0) - 9:40 PM
UBALDO JIMENEZ (R) vs. DAN HAREN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 73-90 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 46-69 (-25.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-52 (-18.8 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 73-90 (-24.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-41 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 36-19 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 127-147 (-43.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 56-61 (-19.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 84-80 (-13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against COLORADO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
JIMENEZ is 0-1 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 2.61 and a WHIP of 1.226.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-1. (+2.8 units)

DAN HAREN vs. COLORADO since 1997
HAREN is 3-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.162.
His team's record is 4-2 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.2 units)

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LA DODGERS (1 - 0) at SAN DIEGO (0 - 1) - 10:05 PM
RANDY WOLF (L) vs. CHRIS YOUNG (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 142-161 (-52.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
SAN DIEGO is 63-99 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 43-73 (-30.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 8-17 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 63-99 (-36.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 35-46 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

RANDY WOLF vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
WOLF is 5-3 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 5.94 and a WHIP of 1.491.
His team's record is 6-3 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.8 units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
YOUNG is 1-4 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 4.03 and a WHIP of 1.442.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-6. (-1.4 units)

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DETROIT (0 - 1) at TORONTO (1 - 0) - 7:07 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. DAVID PURCEY (L)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 49-56 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 37-50 (-21.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 74-89 (-31.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 34-44 (-18.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 83-132 (-39.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against DETROIT this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. TORONTO since 1997
JACKSON is 2-3 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 3.93 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 4-5 (-0.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2. (+5.0 units)

DAVID PURCEY vs. DETROIT since 1997
PURCEY is 1-0 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 0.87 and a WHIP of 1.355.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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SEATTLE (1 - 0) at MINNESOTA (0 - 1) - 8:10 PM
ERIK BEDARD (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 41-69 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 40-70 (-29.0 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 62-101 (-35.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 25-43 (-21.6 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 27-55 (-21.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 53-29 (+17.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 55-31 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 36-19 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 55-34 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-4 (+14.5 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 80-61 (+26.4 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ERIK BEDARD vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
BEDARD is 0-5 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.783.
His team's record is 1-6 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-5. (-3.9 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BLACKBURN is 1-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.667.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.1 units)

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OAKLAND (0 - 1) at LA ANGELS (1 - 0) - 10:05 PM
TREVOR CAHILL (R) vs. DUSTIN MOSELEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 96-58 (+22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 144-97 (+25.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 63-34 (+27.7 Units) against the money line after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 102-65 (+21.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 44-18 (+22.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
No recent starts.

DUSTIN MOSELEY vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MOSELEY is 1-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.66 and a WHIP of 1.404.
His team's record is 2-2 (+0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.1 units)

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KANSAS CITY (0 - 0) at CHI WHITE SOX (0 - 0) - 2:05 PM
GIL MECHE (R) vs. MARK BUEHRLE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 55-28 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 29-8 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 20-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 86-58 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BUEHRLE is 96-47 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BUEHRLE is 96-47 (+32.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 21-10 (+13.9 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 30-26 (+12.9 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 32-32 (+11.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 36-24 (+23.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

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

GIL MECHE vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
MECHE is 7-3 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 4.04 and a WHIP of 1.324.
His team's record is 8-6 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-8. (-3.1 units)

MARK BUEHRLE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
BUEHRLE is 19-8 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 3.49 and a WHIP of 1.202.
His team's record is 25-11 (+6.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 16-19. (-5.0 units)

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TAMPA BAY (0 - 0) at BOSTON (0 - 0) - 4:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. JOSH BECKETT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 93-54 (+22.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 105-73 (+27.8 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 47-32 (+17.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 77-45 (+29.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 227-180 (-44.7 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
BECKETT is 5-12 (-12.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

JAMES SHIELDS vs. BOSTON since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-6 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.80 and a WHIP of 1.307.
His team's record is 2-8 (-6.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-4. (+1.2 units)

JOSH BECKETT vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
BECKETT is 6-3 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.91 and a WHIP of 1.145.
His team's record is 6-6 (-3.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.3 units)

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NHL
Dunkel Index

St. Louis at Phoenix
The Blues are 6-1 in their last 7 games versus the Pacific Division, while the Coyotes are 0-7 in their last 7 against the Central. St. Louis is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Blues favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

Game 51-52: Toronto at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.545; New Jersey 12.130
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-260); Over

Game 53-54: NY Islanders at Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.707; Carolina 12.890
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-320); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-320); Over

Game 55-56: Washington at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.728; Atlanta 12.234
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-165); 7
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+145); Over

Game 57-58: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.951; Philadelphia 11.613
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+165); Under

Game 59-60: Montreal at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.714; NY Rangers 11.691
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+140); Under

Game 61-62: Boston at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.987; Ottawa 12.169
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+145); Under

Game 63-64: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.114; Tampa Bay 10.195
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-240); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-240); Over

Game 65-66: Chicago at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.631; Nashville 11.284
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-110); Over

Game 67-68: Dallas at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.361; Minnesota 11.805
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-200); Under

Game 69-70: Los Angeles at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.654; Edmonton 11.601
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-180); Over

Game 71-72: Calgary at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.334; Vancouver 10.446
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+140); Under

Game 73-74: St. Louis at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.242; Phoenix 10.273
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135); Under

Game 75-76: Colorado at San Jose
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.310; San Jose 11.635
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-400); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-400); Over

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Orlando Magic at Houston Rockets [8:30 PM ET]

Magic (-1, O/U 188.5): Orlando's Dwight Howard wasn't happy following an 88-82 victory at Atlanta on Sunday. His team shot just 38 percent from the field and remains a half-game behind Boston for the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference. “We didn’t play with good enough energy like we needed to, so we really had to grind it out,” Howard said. “We weren’t focused at the beginning of the game. I talked to my guys and told them we’ve got to kick it up. We’re playing for something right now.”

Magic are 2-11 ATS in the last 13 meetings.
The UNDER is 8-3 in Orlando's last 11 games overall.

Key Injuries - G Mickael Pietrus (knee) is questionable.
G Jameer Nelson (shoulder) is OUT.

PROJECTED SCORE: 93 (UNDER - Total Play of the Day)

Rockets: Howard has struggled in nine career meetings with Houston, averaging just 12.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting and 10.4 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Houston's Yao Ming has averaged 24 points on 55.6 percent shooting and 9.8 rebounds vs. Howard. The Rockets are still trying to clinch home-court advantage in the first round. “We play as hard as any team in the league,” Rockets head coach Rick Adelman said. “We for the most part defend, but it’s our concentration during parts of the game that lacks, and you can’t afford to do that. I know we have young guys in a lot of spots, but that’s something that we have to continue to get better (at) in the last five games.”

Rockets are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games vs. Southeast Division.
The OVER is 3-1 in Houston's last 4 games overall.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 92

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Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox [4:05 PM ET]

Rays: James Shields will toe the rubber for Tampa Bay knowing he will be pitching for the defending AL champions. “Teams aren’t taking us too lightly any more,” Shields said. “There’s a long of teams around the league that have a lot more respect for us. Teams aren’t coming in thinking they’re going to beat us every time. I think I saw that starting the second half of last season.” Shields is 2-4 lifetime vs. Boston with a 5.23 ERA.

Rays are 2-8 in Shields' last 10 games vs. Boston.
The UNDER is 5-1-1 in Tampa Bay's last 7 games overall.

Key Injuries - OF B.J. Upton (shoulder) is on 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 2

Red Sox (-140, O/U 8.5): Boston ace Josh Beckett hopes to put a rough season behind him and will be looking for consistency after throwing well early on only to falter in the middle of games. "The thing that bothers me most about it is you feel like you've made good adjustments, and then the results end up being poor," Beckett said. "It's frustrating when people come up to you and say you did a good job of this or that, things you were trying to make adjustments on, but the results, like I said, it takes a day to get over that."

Red Sox are 2-6 in their last 8 games as a favorite.
The OVER is 4-2 in the last 6 meetings.

Key Injuries - 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is probable.
SS Julio Lugo (knee) is on the 15-day DL.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (Side Play of the Day)

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