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**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 12:36 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Friday, February 26

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Hawks get a visit from the Mavericks, the Magic meet the Hornets, and the Olympic hockey tourney hits the semifinals.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up a dozen games on Friday, including Dallas at Atlanta. The Mavericks (37-21 SU, 24-34 ATS) have won five straight games, knocking off the Lakers 101-96 in their last outing on Wednesday. Dirk Nowitzki led the way with 31 points for Dallas in that contest, while Jason Terry tossed in 30 points off the bench. The Hawks (36-20 SU, 34-22 ATS) got past Minnesota 98-92 in their Wednesday contest, as Josh Smith picked up 27 points and 10 rebounds. Joe Johnson was good for 21 points that day, while Al Horford grabbed 13 rebounds.

Also on the NBA hardwood on Friday: Cleveland at Toronto, New York at Washington, Minnesota at Oklahoma City, Charlotte at Memphis, Portland at Chicago, San Antonio at Houston, Detroit at Denver, the Clippers at Phoenix, Utah at Sacramento, Philadelphia at the Lakers, and Orlando at New Orleans. The Magic (39-19 SU, 29-26-3 ATS) took care of Houston by a score of 110-92 on Wednesday, with Dwight Howard pouring in 30 points. The Hornets (30-28 SU, 29-29 ATS) will be looking to bounce back from a 115-92 loss to Milwaukee.

As well, there is one ranked team in action around college basketball on Friday, as No. 15 Butler visits Valparaiso. The Bulldogs (25-4 SU, 12-17 ATS) are riding a 17-game winning streak into their Friday matchup, and they got past Siena 70-53 in their last contest. Shelvin Mack tossed in 23 points for Butler on that day. The Crusaders (15-15 SU, 15-9-2 ATS) fell 87-70 to Bowling Green last time out, with Brandon McPherson scoring 16 points in the loss. Butler and Valparaiso met back on December 5, with the ranked Bulldogs cruising to an easy 84-67 victory.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the Olympic men's hockey tournament stages its semifinals on Friday, with the United States vs. Finland at 3:00pm ET, and Canada vs. Slovakia at 9:30pm ET. The Americans survived their quarterfinal matchup with Switzerland on Wednesday, pulling out a 2-0 victory, while the Finns blanked the Czech Republic by that same score. Slovakia upset Sweden in a tight 4-3 win in their quarterfinal game on Wednesday, while Canada blasted Russia 7-3. The winners of Friday's semifinal contests will move on to the Gold Medal Game on Sunday.

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 12:37 AM

Bettor's best friend: Friday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Cleveland Cavaliers at Toronto Raptors – Cavs played on Thursday night. Chris Bosh (ankle) has missed the last three games and is doubtful.

Lines to keep an eye on

The Knicks-Wizards total jumped from an opener of 204 to 205 at most shops. The last three games in this series have gone under.

The total in the Denver-Detroit game has elevated from 200 to 201 in some markets.

Weather to watch

The Northeastern states are being battered with snow. The pinnacle of the most recent snowstorm is expected to come early Friday morning.

Airport delays are expected in Boston, New York and Philadelphia.

The Cavaliers played in Boston on Thursday night and might face some travel problems as they turn around and head to Toronto for a Friday matchup.

There are a number of Ivy League basketball games on the board for Friday and any one of those being played in the Northeast could be postponed.

Who’s hot

Sacramento State is one of the worst teams in the Big Sky but one of the most profitable teams in college basketball. The Hornets are 15-7-2 ATS this season and 6-3 ATS in their last 10 games.

The Suns have played to the under in 9-of-10 games with the single over exceeding the total by 1.5 points.

Who’s not

The Rockets are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games.

Columbia has dropped 7-of-10 and are 4-6 ATS during that stretch.

Key stat

Less than 40 – Shooting percentage of nine of Butler’s last 11 opponents. The Bulldogs look for their 18th straight win – already holding the nation’s longest streak – against Valparaiso on Friday. No team has gone undefeated in the Horizon League since the 1995-96 season.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Kings starting center Jason Thompson will miss up to two weeks with a pair of non-displaced transverse fractures in his lower back. Sean May and Spencer Hawes will see extended playing time in Thompson’s absence. Thompson is averaging 12.7 ppg and 8.8 rpg and his injury makes a bad team even worse.

Game of the day

Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks (-3.5, 195)

Notable quotable

"You know what, I'm numb to everything at this point and I think our guys are that way. What we're going to do is we're going to put five guys on the floor, and those five guys are going to go out there and compete and play hard, and if we do that, we're going to give ourselves chances."

-- Wizards coach Flip Saunders told the media after Josh Howard was lost for the season.

Tips and notes

- The NBA has informed Caron Butler that he can't chew straws during games anymore. This is like telling a baseball player he can’t chew tobacco, but go out and play like you usually do. Butler goes through about 12 straws per game and this rule implementation may affect his output for the Mavericks. Dallas has won five straight since Butler joined the team.

- There’s a similarity between Hedo Turkoglu and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The sharp-shooting Turk is a Cavalier spread killer. Over the last two seasons, the teams Turkoglu has played for (Raptors/Magic) are 10-1 ATS versus the Cavs. Odds are not available for Friday’s game but Chris Bosh is doubtful to play so the Raps should be getting plenty of points.

- Houston's new lineup is obviously not gelling. Rick Adelman said his team has “lost whatever confidence” it had before the break and the players aren’t playing with the same “energy and enthusiasm” as before. Shane Battier said the Rockets are a “team in search of new identity.” Houston has dropped three straight overall and ATS.

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 12:38 AM

Friday six-pack

According to Baseball America, six of the best minor league prospects for the Boston Red Sox........

6) Junichi Tazawa, P-- Minor leaguers hit .219 against him in 20 starts, but big leaguers scored 23 runs in his 25 IP with the big club.

5) Ryan Kalish, OF-- Hit .271 with 13 HRs after getting promoted to AA, but is he a CF or a corner outfielder?

4) Lars Anderson, 1B-- Struggled in AA LY, hitting .154 after All-Star break. Is still best power-hitting prospect in Boston's system.

3) Josh Reddick, OF-- Got rushed little big LY, hitting .127 in 71 ABs in AAA, then .169 in 59 ABs with big club, but he is 5-tool player.

2) Casey Kelly, P-- Spent $3M to discourage him from playing for the Tennessee Vols' football team; is concentrating on pitching now.

1) Ryan Westmoreland, OF-- Hit .296 in NY-Penn League, after having labrum surgery; Sox spent $2M so he wouldn't go to Vanderbilt.

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Friday's List of 13: How college hoop has changed in last 30 years

These factors aren't listed in order of importance; in one way or another, they've all had a hand in changing college basketball over last 30 years.

13) 3-point line-- Gave the little guy a chance. Made a cross-court skip pass after dribble penetration a very dangerous offensive weapon.

12) Used to be, a 3-on-2 fast break was like this: Point guard dribbles to foul line, stops, passes to one of wings cutting at 45-degree angle to the basket. Now, at least one of the wings is fanning out to the arc so he can score three points instead of two, and you better guard him.

11) ESPN-- I've seen Idaho play four times this year. In 1979, I never saw Larry Bird play until late February. Leagues that aren't on ESPN aren't recruiting as well as they should be.

10) Expansion of conferences for football-- ACC has been hurt by this, since adding Miami-Florida State-Virginia Tech-Boston College has taken lot of lustre away from ACC tournament. There are rumors now that the Pac-10 might be adding Utah and BYU in the near future.

9) Internet-- Public figures have to be lot more careful now; everyone has a camera in their cellphone and they're not shy about taking pics, and then posting them on YouTube or Facebook. You don't believe me, go look at the pictures that got Larry Eustachy fired at Iowa State.

8) Rule that says kids can't go directly from high school to the NBA has hurt the NCAA tournament, at least its hurt the first weekend, because it has widened the gap between the haves and have-nots. I'm thinking this rule might get abolished, which would help the college game.

7) The 10-foul, 2-free throw bonus rule has kept most games from being foul shooting contests in last 2:00. Used to be, when everything after 7th foul was 1-and-1 foul shots, teams that trailed would hack away for last 2:00, hoping teams would gag at charity stripe. Now that they take two foul shots after 10th foul, there's a lot less of that.

6) Rise of spring/summer basketball-- Kids play lot more games in spring and summer, and practice skills less; there's both good and bad in this, as kids are playing against better competition in these travel tournaments, but also, the summer coaches sometimes have more input that high school coaches do, and thats more often than not a bad thing.

5) Coaches get paid a lot more now-- I'm pretty sure the coach at Albany, my alma mater, makes over $225,000 a year, and they're 7-23 in a horrible league this season. Now he's made the NCAAs twice in last five years, so he's earned the school a lot of money too, but increased pay translates to increased expectations, and less patience by those who are paying.

Put it this way; two of the eight Ivy League coaches got canned before the conference schedule started this season. Wow.

4) Bracket Busters-- ESPN has given a Saturday each February to teams like Western Carolina, Iona, Charleston and Old Dominion, that you don't see on TV very much. Increased TV exposure should help recruiting, no?

3) Championship Week-- In the 70's, ACC had their tournament, but no one else did; now, its a 10-day extravanganza of high-pressure games that make or break teams and coaches. One year, Wisconcin-Milwaukee won its conference title game by a slim point, but then got to Sweet 16 in the NCAAs; right after that, Bruce Pearl took off for Tennessee. If they lose that conference title game, Pearl might still be in Milwaukee.

2) Expansion of March Madness to 65 teams-- Kansas won 1988 national title as a 6-ssed; Arizona won in '97 as a 4-seed. In 1974, Maryland was #3 in nation, but lost ACC tourney final in OT to #2 NC State, and didn't even go to NCAAs, which NC State won. At-large bids have made regular season a lot less pressurized, and March Madness a lot more fun.

1) Shot clock-- When I was in college, I sat on bench during OT games in which the team that won the tap in OT held for one shot. Seriously. The shot clock made college hoop much more telegenic, and thats what the TV folks are looking for. Its more of a players' game now, and thats good.

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 12:39 AM

NBA

Friday, February 26

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Charlotte Bobcats at Memphis Grizzlies (-3.5, 193.5)

"We're losing momentum, we're losing chemistry, and a lot of things have to change fast.''

That’s what Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace told reporters after Charlotte fell 102-93 to the Utah Jazz. The setback was the Cats’ third straight loss and seventh in their last 10 games. Charlotte is just 1-7 against the spread its last eight games.

Larry Brown’s boys seemed like a playoff lock before the All-Star break but now they find themselves on the outside looking in.

"I think everyone is in a different place from each other,” Wallace told the Charlotte Observer. "It's no longer 'team this' or 'team that,' it's 'I this' and 'I that.’”

Memphis doesn’t share the same type of problem. Look for the Grizzlies to add to Charlotte’s pain.

Pick: Grizzlies

Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns (-10, 208)

The Suns are one of the hottest teams in the league. They’re 10-2 straight up and against the spread over their last 12 games with wins over Dallas, Denver and Atlanta highlighting the hot streak.

“I like everything on the stat sheet,” Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry told the Arizona Republic following a 106-95 win over the 76ers on Wednesday.

Giving veteran point guard Steve Nash a game off to rest his back this week proved to be a great decision. Not only did Nash play great in his first game back, reserve guard Goran Dragic had a chance to shine. Dragic guided the Suns to a 104-102 win over the Thunder while collecting 16 points and 10 assists.

"Goran did a great job of running the team and finding guys," Gentry said after the game. "He doesn't try to be Steve or play the way Steve plays. He just tries to be himself. That's helped him as much as anything. You can't be Steve."

It’s tough finding value fading the Clippers. The under looks like the better play. Phoenix has played below the total in nine of its last 10 games.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 12:41 AM

NBA

Friday, February 26

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Game of the day: Mavericks at Hawks
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Dallas Mavericks at Atlanta Hawks (-3.5, 195)

Not-so Hot-lanta

Atlanta has played four straight road games since the All-Star break, going 1-2 straight up before getting a huge win at Utah to close out their trip at .500.

Then the Hawks returned home to face the last-place T-Wolves and won 98-92 Wednesday night. It wasn’t a dominating performance by any means, but was their 22nd home win in 28 chances this season and 10th in their last 12 contests at home.

“We were OK,” said Hawks guard Joe Johnson said after the win. “It was nothing to really write home about.”

Despite the win, Atlanta has had its share of struggles lately. The Hawks are averaging just 95.5 points in the last six games (101.4 season average) and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jamal Crawford has struggled mightily since returning from a shoulder injury.

Crawford was 0-for-7 and had just one point in their victory over Minnesota. He is now 18-of-54 (33.3 percent) and is averaging just 11.6 PPG (5.6 points off his season average) since returning Feb. 17.

“It’s all right,” Crawford told the media about his left shoulder. “It’s OK. I’m out there playing, so there are no excuses.”

New-look Dallas

Dallas is coming off of arguably its biggest win of the season after Wednesday’s 101-96 home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the Mavericks fifth consecutive victory after losing six of their previous eight games.

Wednesday’s game had a playoff-like atmosphere with 24 lead changes and eight ties and the win gave Dallas momentum as it enters the home stretch of their schedule.

"It reinforces what we're doing and reinforces the idea of hard play and commitment to defense," coach Rick Carlisle told the media. "It's a great win. Too much will be made of it, probably. But we just continue to build on things."

The Mavs were one of the big winners at the NBA trade deadline. They acquired Brendan Haywood, DeShawn Stevenson and Caron Butler in a trade with the Wizards and each player has been impressive in their early action with their new team. Butler and Haywood are averaging a combined 25.6 PPG and 16 RPG in their first six games with the Mavs while Stevenson is getting recognized in a different way.

"I thought the key guy in the game was probably Stevenson, with the way he started the game for us,” Carlisle told the media of his new guard. “He gave us great defense on Bryant. Anytime he was in there, he held his position strong. He played within what we were doing."

Butler missed last night’s game against the Lakers because of an unexpected reaction to medication, but he will be back for the matchup with Atlanta.

Head-to-head

Atlanta won the earlier meeting between these two back in early December. It was a relatively ugly game for both offenses as each team shot below 38 percent and were a combined 10-for-37 from 3-point range.

The Hawks had seven fewer turnovers and four more rebounds and that was enough to get the 80-75 victory at Dallas. Atlanta has won two straight home matchups with the Mavericks, holding them to just 90.5 points per game.

The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between these two and the Mavs are just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Atlanta.

Trends

Dallas is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven games vs. Eastern Conference and 2-7 ATS in its last nine vs. NBA Southeast.

Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last five games vs. NBA Southwest but is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven games following a straight-up win.

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**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 12:42 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, February 26

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YALE (10 - 17) at DARTMOUTH (5 - 19) - 2/26/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
YALE is 3-2 against the spread versus DARTMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 4-1 straight up against DARTMOUTH 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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PRINCETON (16 - 7) at CORNELL (23 - 4) - 2/26/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
PRINCETON is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
PRINCETON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
PRINCETON is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
PRINCETON is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
CORNELL is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PENNSYLVANIA (5 - 18) at COLUMBIA (9 - 15) - 2/26/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 56-32 ATS (+20.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 29-12 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 35-14 ATS (+19.6 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBIA is 4-1 against the spread versus PENNSYLVANIA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBIA is 3-2 straight up against PENNSYLVANIA 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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BROWN (10 - 17) at HARVARD (18 - 6) - 2/26/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROWN is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
HARVARD is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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BUTLER (25 - 4) at VALPARAISO (15 - 15) - 2/26/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
VALPARAISO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
VALPARAISO is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
BUTLER is 115-84 ATS (+22.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 3-1 against the spread versus BUTLER over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 5-0 straight up against VALPARAISO 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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SIENA (22 - 6) at RIDER (15 - 14) - 2/26/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
SIENA is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
SIENA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
RIDER is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
RIDER is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
RIDER is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-3 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 4-2 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CANISIUS (13 - 15) at LOYOLA-MD (12 - 15) - 2/26/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all home games this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in a home game where the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 4-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
LOYOLA-MD is 3-3 straight up against CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IONA (20 - 8) at FAIRFIELD (18 - 9) - 2/26/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
IONA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
FAIRFIELD is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
FAIRFIELD is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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NIAGARA (16 - 13) at MANHATTAN (10 - 17) - 2/26/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
NIAGARA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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ST PETERS (15 - 12) at MARIST (1 - 26) - 2/26/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
ST PETERS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST PETERS is 3-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 3-2 straight up against ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IDAHO ST (7 - 20) at PORTLAND ST (10 - 17) - 2/26/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IDAHO ST is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 33-50 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
IDAHO ST is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 57-89 ATS (-40.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
IDAHO ST is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
PORTLAND ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 4-3 against the spread versus IDAHO ST over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 5-2 straight up against IDAHO ST over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N ARIZONA (13 - 13) at SACRAMENTO ST (9 - 19) - 2/26/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST 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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WEBER ST (18 - 8) at E WASHINGTON (8 - 20) - 2/26/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WEBER ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 65-37 ATS (+24.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
E WASHINGTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

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

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**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 12:43 AM

NOTE:
For the initial posting of trends and indexes, we have provided information available up to the time of posting.
Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 11:29 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, February 26

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CLEVELAND (45 - 14) at TORONTO (31 - 25) - 2/26/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-2 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

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NEW YORK (19 - 37) at WASHINGTON (20 - 35) - 2/26/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 92-129 ATS (-49.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
NEW YORK is 54-40 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 55-78 ATS (-30.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-42 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 35-56 ATS (-26.6 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (39 - 19) at NEW ORLEANS (30 - 28) - 2/26/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ORLANDO is 90-70 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 104-82 ATS (+13.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 47-31 ATS (+12.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 65-79 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) on Friday nights this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 31-44 ATS (-17.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (14 - 45) at OKLAHOMA CITY (33 - 23) - 2/26/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 33-23 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-3 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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DALLAS (37 - 21) at ATLANTA (36 - 20) - 2/26/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 24-34 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 44-30 ATS (+11.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PORTLAND (34 - 26) at CHICAGO (30 - 27) - 2/26/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 81-65 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games this season.
PORTLAND is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-0 straight up against CHICAGO 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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CHARLOTTE (27 - 29) at MEMPHIS (29 - 28) - 2/26/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 19-36 ATS (-20.6 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 77-61 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 50-36 ATS (+10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (32 - 23) at HOUSTON (28 - 28) - 2/26/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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DETROIT (21 - 36) at DENVER (38 - 19) - 2/26/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 58-82 ATS (-32.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DETROIT is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 85-66 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 66-44 ATS (+17.6 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
DENVER is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 111-152 ATS (-56.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0 straight up against DENVER 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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UTAH (37 - 20) at SACRAMENTO (18 - 39) - 2/26/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-5 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-3 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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LA CLIPPERS (24 - 33) at PHOENIX (36 - 23) - 2/26/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 59-79 ATS (-27.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 46-63 ATS (-23.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 68-99 ATS (-40.9 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-53 ATS (-27.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 40-58 ATS (-23.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 45-64 ATS (-25.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PHOENIX is 34-58 ATS (-29.8 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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PHILADELPHIA (22 - 35) at LA LAKERS (43 - 15) - 2/26/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-54 ATS (-22.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 4-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 11:37 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, 2/26/2010

CLEVELAND at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 33-12 ATS off 2 straight wins by 10+ points
TORONTO: 25-9 Over off SU loss as a favorite

NEW YORK at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
NEW YORK: 18-4 Over in February
WASHINGTON: 4-12 ATS as favorite

(TC) ORLANDO at NEW ORLEANS, 9:35 PM ET ESPN
ORLANDO: 11-1 Under on Friday nights
NEW ORLEANS: 16-3 Under at home if total is 200+

MINNESOTA at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 14-5 Over Away off total is 200+
OKLAHOMA CITY: 17-5 ATS off SU loss

(TC) DALLAS at ATLANTA, 7:05 PM ET ESPN
DALLAS: 12-2 Under Away revenging home loss
ATLANTA: 26-16 ATS as favorite

PORTLAND at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET
PORTLAND: 11-3 ATS off road win
CHICAGO: 8-0 Over at home off DD home win

CHARLOTTE at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 12-2 Over off 3+ ATS losses
MEMPHIS: 18-5 ATS if favored last game

SAN ANTONIO at HOUSTON, 8:35 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 18-7 Under Away vs. division
HOUSTON: 4-14 ATS off non-conference game

DETROIT at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 25-9 ATS Away if underdog L3 games
DENVER: 0-5 ATS vs. Detroit

UTAH at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET
UTAH: 17-4 ATS in February games
SACRAMENTO: 1-10 ATS at home off BB Unders

(TC) LA CLIPPERS at PHOENIX, 9:05 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 2-13 ATS revenging road loss by 20+ points
PHOENIX: 8-1 Under 2nd half of season

PHILADELPHIA at LA LAKERS, 10:35 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 17-4 Over Away off away loss
LA LAKERS: 4-1 ATS vs. Philadelphia

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 11:41 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday, 2/26/2010

YALE at DARTMOUTH, 7:00 PM ET
YALE: 14-5 ATS after 1+ consecutive losses
DARTMOUTH: 2-8 ATS after 1+ consecutive losses

PRINCETON at CORNELL, 7:00 PM ET
PRINCETON: 8-1 ATS Away when the total is 129.5 or less
CORNELL: 13-4 UNDER at home when the total is 129.5 or less

PENNSYLVANIA at COLUMBIA, 7:00 PM ET
PENNSYLVANIA: 1-8 ATS after playing a home game
COLUMBIA: 12-3 ATS after a DD loss

BROWN at HARVARD, 7:00 PM ET
BROWN: 1-9 ATS after allowing 60 points or less
HARVARD: 8-1 UNDER after covering 2 of their last 3

BUTLER at VALPARAISO, 9:00 PM ET ESPNU
BUTLER: 2-9 ATS after an ATS win
VALPARAISO: 8-0 OVER after 2+ consecutive overs

Added Games

SIENA at RIDER, 7:00 PM ET ESPNU
SIENA: 7-1 ATS as a road favorite or pick
RIDER: 2-8 ATS after an ATS win

CANISIUS at LOYOLA-MD, 7:00 PM ET
CANISIUS: 13-4 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6
LOYOLA-MD: 0-8 ATs at home

IONA at FAIRFIELD, 7:30 PM ET
IONA: 20-7 ATS after BB games as a home favorite
FAIRFIELD: 1-9 ATS revenging a road loss

NIAGARA at MANHATTAN, 7:30 PM ET
NIAGARA: 1-7 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4
MANHATTAN: 9-1 UNDER at home

ST PETERS at MARIST, 7:30 PM ET
ST PETERS: 15-6 ATS in road games
MARIST: 1-6 ATS after a loss by 3 or less

IDAHO ST at PORTLAND ST, 10:00 PM ET
IDAHO ST: 12-4 OVER off a conference loss
PORTLAND ST: 0-7 ATS at home revenging a road loss

N ARIZONA at SACRAMENTO ST, 10:00 PM ET
N ARIZONA: 1-11 ATS after playing as a favorite
SACRAMENTO ST: 8-1 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5

WEBER ST at E WASHINGTON, 10:00 PM ET
WEBER ST: 12-3 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5
E WASHINGTON: 1-9 ATS when playing with 5 or 6 days rest

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 11:44 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Friday, February 26

Hot Teams
-- Toronto won 10 of its last 13 games.
-- Wizards covered six of their last seven games.
-- Hornets won three of their last four home games. Orlando won six of its last eight games.
-- Mavericks won their last five games. Hawks won six of their last nine games.
-- Bulls won five of their last six games. Portland covered eight of its last nine road games.
-- Grizzlies covered four of their last five games.
-- Nuggets won three of their last four games.
-- Jazz won 18 of its last 21 games.
-- Suns won four in row, 10 of last 12 games.
-- Clippers won last three games, by 10-4-6 points. 76ers are 10-5 in their last fifteen games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers covered two of their last eight games.
-- Knicks lost last eight games (2-4 vs spread in last six).
-- Thunder lost last two games; they're 0-4 vs spread in last four games. Minnesota lost eight of last nine games, but covered last three.
-- Bobcats lost last three games, covered one of last eight.
-- Rockets lost three in row, six of last eight games. Spurs are 4-11 vs spread in their last fifteen games.
-- Detroit is 5-9-2 vs spread in its last sixteen games.
-- Kings lost last five games, losing by 3-32-10-16-12 points.
-- Lakers covered one of their last six home games.

Totals
-- Last eight Cleveland games went over the total. Four of Toronto's last five games stayed under.
-- Seven of last eight New York games went over the total. Under is 9-2 in Washington's last eleven games.
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Orlando games. Three of last four New Orleans games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Minnesota games stayed under the total; three of last four Oklahoma City games went over.
-- Three of last four Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Portland games. Last three Chicago home games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Charlotte games.
-- Six of last nine Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 13-6 in last nineteen Detroit games.
-- Four of last five Sacramento games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Clipper road games went over the total. Under is 8-1-1 in last ten Phoenix games.
-- Six of last seven Laker games stayed under the total. Six of last nine Philadelphia games went over.

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 11:45 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Friday, February 26

Information on Friday's college basketball games........

Yale (-11) beat Dartmouth 69-56 at home 13 days ago, after trailing by 8 at half; Bulldogs lost five of last seven games, are 2-3 on Ivy road, 2-1 as Ivy favorite. Ivy League home underdogs of 10 or less points are 3-7 vs spread. Dartmouth is 1-9 in Ivy, 3-1 as home dog, losing home games by 4-2-16-18 points, with lone win by 4 over Columbia.

Cornell pretty much clinches Ivy title with win here; they edged Tigers 48-45 in first meeting Feb 13 (-5), holding Princeton to 36.4% from the floor. Cornell won last three games, by 3-7-18 points, but covered just one of last six games- they're 3-2 as Ivy home favorite, winning by 21-34-36-19-14 points. Both Princeton Ivy losses are by three points.

Columbia lost four of last five games; only win was 66-62 over Quakers Jan 13 (+5); Lions made 9-16 from arc, 9-10 from line. Penn lost three of last four games; they're 3-1 as Ivy road underdog, losing away games by 13-14 points, with wins at Brown/Dartmouth by total of 3 points. Ivy League home favorites of 7 or less points are 2-8 against spread.

Harvard won four of last five games; they beat Brown 81-67 on Feb 13 (-9), shooting 53% with +14 rebound margin. Crimson is 2-2 as a home favorite, winning home games by 29-14-20 points (lost to both Cornell, Princeton). Brown won three of last four games, covered four of last five they're 4-1 as Ivy road dog, losing by 11 at Columbia, 14 at Cornell.

Butler is going for perfect 18-0 regular season in Horizon; they won by 17 in conference opener vs Valparaiso Dec 5, in game where both teams shot over 50% from floor. Bulldogs are 3-4 as Horizon road fave, with road wins by 12-2-1-29-18-7-11-11 points. Valpo is 9-2 vs spread in its last 11 league games. Single digit Horizon home dogs are 8-6 vs spread.

Siena lost two of last three games, all on road; they're 7-1 as road fave in MAAC games, winning away games by 13-20-8-8-8-19-17 points, with the loss at Niagara. Rider is 2-3 in last five games; they lost at Siena by 84-62 score Dec 23 (+14); Saints shot 54% for night. Broncs lost four of last six home games. Single digit MAAC home dogs are 6-12 vs spread.

Loyola (+1) shot 39% in 70-65 loss at Canisius Dec 4; Greyhounds are 0-7 vs spread at home, with only home wins over Rider by 2, Marist by 7- they're 0-3 as MAAC home favorites. Griffins are 4-2 as road dog in MAAC games, losing away games by 12-2-19-1-12 points. MAAC home favorites of 4 or less points are 4-8 against the spread.

First home game in three weeks for Fairfield team that is 1-5 as favorite in MAAC home games, with home wins by 9-3-2-5-13 points. Stags are 5-1 vs spread in last six games as favorite. Iona (-5.5) made 11-26 from arc in 68-58 win over Fairfield Jan 24; Gaels won four of last five home games, are 2-1 against the spread as a MAAC road underdog.

Manhattan (+13) lost 88-64 at Niagara Dec 4, shooting 38% from floor; Jaspers are 2-5 at home in MAAC, beating Marist/St Peter's, losing the other games by 1-2-6-3-8-18 points. Niagara won five of last six games; they're 2-5 on MAAC road, 2-3 as road fave, winning by 16 at Marist, 9 at Loyola. Single digit MAAC home dogs are 6-12 vs spread.

Marist (+11) lost 61-49 at St Peter's Jan 4; Red Foxes are 2-6 as a home underdog in MAAC games, losing at home by 15-22-16-20-16-19-5 pts, with its only win of season vs Manhattan. Marist covered three of last four games. Peacocks are 2-4 as MAAC favorite, are 5-3 on road, with wins by 2-11-9-13-8 points. MAAC home dogs of 6+ points are 1-8.

Idaho State shot 59.6% from floor in 88-80 OT win over Portland State Jan 23 (-2), but Bengals lost six of seven games since; they're 2-3 as Big Sky road dog, losing away games by 1-12-12-3-23-25 points. Portland State lost its last five games; they're 2-2 as a Big Sky home fave, taking home games by 23-28-16. Big Sky home faves of 9+ points are 6-12.

Northern Arizona (-11) shot 57% from the floor, beat Sacramento State 75-71 Jan 24, after trailing by 3 at half; Lumberjacks are 2-5 on Big Sky road, losing last three away games- three of their last five games overall went to OT. Hornets lost four of last five games; they're 2-3 as Big Sky home dog, losing conference home games by 15-1-5-14 points.

Underdog is 6-0 vs spread in Eastern Washington's Big Sky home games; Eagles are 8-3 vs spread as Big Sky underdog, 3-0 at home, losing home games by 4-3-8 points (3-3 SU)- they lost 89-67 at Weber State Jan 23 (+16). Weber won four in row, nine of last ten games; they're 3-1 as Big Sky road favorite, winning away games by 15-25-2-4 points.

**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 11:48 AM

NBA

Friday, February 26

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7:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TORONTO
Cleveland is 10-4-1 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Cleveland is 14-3-1 SU in its last 18 games
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. WASHINGTON
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing New York
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York

8:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. MEMPHIS
Charlotte is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Memphis is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. ATLANTA
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Minnesota is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Oklahoma City is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
Oklahoma City is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota

8:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. CHICAGO
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of San Antonio's last 19 games when playing Houston
San Antonio is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
DETROIT vs. DENVER
Detroit is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Denver
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games at home

9:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. PHOENIX
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road
LA Clippers are 2-15 SU in their last 17 games on the road
Phoenix is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

9:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Orlando's last 12 games when playing New Orleans
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home
New Orleans is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

10:00 PM
UTAH vs. SACRAMENTO
Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 02-26-2010, 11:49 AM

NCAAB

Friday, February 26

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7:00 PM
BROWN vs. HARVARD
Brown is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Brown is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Harvard is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Brown
Harvard is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Brown

7:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. LOYOLA
Canisius is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
Canisius is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Loyola is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Canisius
Loyola is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Canisius

7:00 PM
PENNSYLVANIA vs. COLUMBIA
Pennsylvania is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Columbia
Pennsylvania is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Columbia
Columbia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Columbia's last 10 games

7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. CORNELL
Princeton is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cornell
Princeton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cornell
Cornell is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Cornell is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

7:00 PM
SIENA vs. RIDER
Siena is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rider
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Siena's last 9 games when playing Rider
Rider is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Rider's last 7 games

7:00 PM
YALE vs. DARTMOUTH
Yale is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dartmouth
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Yale's last 8 games when playing Dartmouth
Dartmouth is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Dartmouth is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

7:30 PM
IONA vs. FAIRFIELD
Iona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Fairfield
Iona is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Fairfield
Fairfield is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Fairfield is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

7:30 PM
NIAGARA vs. MANHATTAN
Niagara is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Niagara is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Manhattan is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Manhattan's last 6 games

7:30 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. MARIST
Saint Peter's is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Marist
Saint Peter's is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Marist
Marist is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
BUTLER vs. VALPARAISO
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Butler's last 5 games
Valparaiso is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Butler
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Valparaiso's last 5 games when playing Butler

10:05 PM
IDAHO STATE vs. PORTLAND STATE
Idaho State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Idaho State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Portland State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Idaho State
Portland State is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Idaho State

10:05 PM
NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Northern Arizona is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Northern Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Sacramento State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Northern Arizona
Sacramento State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Arizona

10:05 PM
WEBER STATE vs. EASTERN WASHINGTON
Weber State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Washington
Weber State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Eastern Washington is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games

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