Monday Trends and Indexes 3/1 (NBA,NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Dunkel


Portland at Memphis
The Grizzlies are coming a 120-109 win at New York and look to build on their 7-0 ATS record in their last 7 games following a SU win by 10 or more points. Memphis is the pick (-1) according to Dunkel, which has the Grizzlies favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 1

Game 701-702: Dallas at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.892; Charlotte 120.741
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-1); Over

Game 703-704: Orlando at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 121.332; Philadelphia 122.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 4; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+4); Over

Game 705-706: New York at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: New York 111.488; Cleveland 122.383
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 11; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 12; 210
Dunkel Pick: New York (+12); Over

Game 707-708: San Antonio at New Orleans
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 117.568; New Orleans 122.788
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 5; 193
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 2 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+2 1/2); Under

Game 709-710: Atlanta at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 116.538; Chicago 125.114
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 8 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 711-712: Portland at Memphis
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 116.079; Memphis 120.969
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 5; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 195
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1); Under

Game 713-714: Toronto at Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 114.184; Houston 121.000
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 7; 208
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 715-716: Denver at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 120.556; Phoenix 124.499
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 4; 224
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2 1/2; 223 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-2 1/2); Over

Game 717-718: Utah at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 119.206; LA Clippers 115.166
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 4; 205
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 6 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (+6 1/2); Over

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NCAAB
Dunkel


Georgetown at West Virginia
The Hoyas look to bounce back from their home loss against Notre Dame and build on their 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games following an ATS loss. Georgetown is the pick (+6) according to Dunkel, which has the Mountaineers favored by only 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (+6). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 1

Game 719-720: Georgetown at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 70.599; West Virginia 74.312
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 6
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (+6)

Game 721-722: Oklahoma at Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 59.216; Texas 75.111
Dunkel Line: Texas by 16
Vegas Line: Texas by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-13 1/2)

Game 723-724: Fresno State at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 56.316; Utah State 70.973
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 15
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (+15)

Game 725-726: Georgia Southern at NC Greensboro
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 47.722; NC Greensboro 49.286
Dunkel Line: NC Greensboro by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: NC Greensboro by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Southern (+5 1/2)

Game 727-728: North Carolina A&T at Morgan State
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina A&T 43.267; Morgan State 54.023
Dunkel Line: Morgan State by 11
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 729-730: AR-Pine Bluff at Jackson State
Dunkel Ratings: AR-Pine Bluff 41.609; Jackson State 48.484
Dunkel Line: Jackson State by 7
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NHL
Dunkel


Detroit at Colorado
The Avalanche look to take advantage of a Detroit team that is 1-5 in its last 6 road games. Colorado is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 1

Game 51-52: Detroit at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.290; Colorado 12.758
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-125); Over

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NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, 3/1/2010

DALLAS at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 1-8 ATS after 3+ consecutive overs
CHARLOTTE: 26-11 ATS at home in March

ORLANDO at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET NBA
ORLANDO: 28-12 OVER after allowing 85 points or less
PHILADELPHIA: 1-8 ATS at home after covering 2 of their last 3

NEW YORK at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
NEW YORK: 15-4 ATS as a DD underdog
CLEVELAND: 15-3 UNDER in March

SAN ANTONIO at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 24-9 ATS Away off a home win by 3 or less
NEW ORLEANS: 8-1 UNDER after a division game

ATLANTA at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET WGN
ATLANTA: 13-5 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as a home favorite
CHICAGO: 13-5 UNDER off a road loss

PORTLAND at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
PORTLAND: 10-2 ATS Away after one or more consecutive overs
MEMPHIS: 10-22 ATS against Northwest division

TORONTO at HOUSTON, 8:35 PM ET
TORONTO: 3-10 ATS when playing on back-to-back days
HOUSTON: 6-1 OVER after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog

DENVER at PHOENIX, 9:05 PM ET
DENVER: 1-9 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
PHOENIX: 18-8 ATS after one or more consecutive overs

UTAH at LA CLIPPERS, 10:35 PM ET
UTAH: 12-3 ATS when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
LA CLIPPERS: 18-36 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Monday, 3/1/2010

GEORGETOWN at W VIRGINIA, 7:00 PM ET ESPN
GEORGETOWN: 1-11 ATS after 2+ consecutive unders
W VIRGINIA: 6-0 ATS after 2+ ATS wins

OKLAHOMA at TEXAS, 9:00 PM ET ESPN
OKLAHOMA: 18-8 UNDER Away against conference opponents
TEXAS: 1-8 ATS after playing a road game

FRESNO ST at UTAH ST, 9:00 PM ET
FRESNO ST: 6-0 ATS after scoring 55 points or less
UTAH ST: 9-2 UNDER after having lost 2 of their last 3

Added Games

GA SOUTHERN at UNC-GREENSBORO, 7:00 PM ET
GA SOUTHERN: 8-2 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
UNC-GREENSBORO: 7-16 ATS at home

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA


Monday, March 1

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7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. CHARLOTTE
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. CLEVELAND
New York is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Orlando is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games
Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Orlando

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Atlanta is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. MEMPHIS
Portland is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Memphis's last 25 games when playing Portland

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. NEW ORLEANS
San Antonio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Antonio's last 10 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 10 games when playing San Antonio

8:30 PM
TORONTO vs. HOUSTON
Toronto is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Houston
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Houston
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
DENVER vs. PHOENIX
Denver is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
Denver is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Denver
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver

10:30 PM
UTAH vs. LA CLIPPERS
Utah is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Utah is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-12 SU in their last 16 games
LA Clippers are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games at home


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NCAAB


Monday, March 1

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7:00 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Georgetown is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgetown's last 5 games
West Virginia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Georgetown
West Virginia is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing Georgetown

7:00 PM
GEORGIA SOUTHERN vs. UNC GREENSBORO
Georgia Southern is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Georgia Southern is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
UNC Greensboro is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Georgia Southern
UNC Greensboro is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Georgia Southern

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. TEXAS
Oklahoma is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Oklahoma is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma

9:05 PM
FRESNO STATE vs. UTAH STATE
Fresno State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Fresno State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Utah State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Fresno State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah State's last 5 games when playing at home against Fresno State


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NCAAB


Monday, March 1

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Tips and Trends
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Georgetown Hoyals at West Virginia Mountaineers [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

Hoyas: It's amazing Georgetown is still ranked in the national polls, as they've lost 7 of their past 15 games SU since starting the season 11-1 SU. Even more recently, the Hoyas have lost 3 of their past 4 games SU. The most recent SU losses for the Hoyas have come when the Hoyas have struggled offensively, averaging about 62 PPG in their past 5 losses. Georgetown is 19-8 SU and ranked #11 in the nation this past week. The Hoyas are 8-4 SU and 7-4 ATS in both true road games and neutral court settings this season. Georgetown is 3-4 ATS as the listed underdog this season, winning their past 2 games both SU and ATS in this specific scenario. Today's point spread is the highest the Hoyas have faced as the listed underdog this season. Georgetown needs to win their final games SU to have any chance of a double bye into the Big East Quaterfinals. G Austin Freeman leads the Hoyas with 17 PPG this season, but is coming off a season low 5 PTS in his last game where he was also battling the flu.

Hoyas are 4-1 ATS last 5 games following a SU loss.
Under is 4-0 last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Key Injuries - F Nikita Mescheriakov (personal) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 70 (SIDE of the Day)

Mountaineers (-6, O/U 137.5): West Virginia appears to be hitting their stride as they close out their season, as they've won 3 out of their past 4 games SU. This little mini run comes after West Virginia lost consecutive games SU for the 1st time this season. The Mountaineers are 22-6 SU and ranked #8 in the country. The Mountaineers are 12-2 SU and 5-8 ATS at home this season. The Mountaineers are 1-3 ATS as a single digit home favorite this season. Entering tonight, the Mountaineers are actually losers of 4 of their past 5 games ATS. West Virginia has scored at least 74 PTS in 6 of their past 7 games. F Da'Sean Butler is 1 of 4 Mountaineers averaging double digits in PTS this season. Despite recent offensive struggles, Butler is averaging 16.9 PPG this season to lead West Virginia in scoring. F Devin Ebanks is averaging 10.8 PPG and a team high 8.5 RPG this season.

Mountaineers are 0-4 ATS last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-2 last 7 games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 71




Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Longhorns [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Sooners: Oklahoma merely wants this season over, as they continue a downward spiral to end their season. Oklahoma is looking to avoid a season high 7th straight SU loss tonight. If the double digit underdog Sooners lose tonight, it will be their longest losing streak in the past 41 years. One of the lone bright spots this season was the Sooners SU win over Texas earlier this month at home. The Sooners won that game 80-71 as 6.5 underdogs. The Sooners haven't approached that point total since, failing to score more than 76 PTS in their last 6 games. Oklahoma has struggled to score since G Willie Warren has been out with a sprained ankle. Oklahoma was 2-18 from 3 point land in a SU loss to Baylor in their last game. The Sooners are 13-15 SU and 9-16 ATS for the entire season. The Sooners are 1-9 SU and 3-7 ATS on the road this season. Oklahoma is 5-8 ATS as the listed underdog this season, with today marking only the 2nd time this season the Sooners are a double digit underdog.

Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. Big 12.
Under is 13-6-1 last 20 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - G Willie Warren (ankle) is out.
F Tiny Gallon (suspension) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 62

Longhorns (-14, O/U 147): Texas will attempt to put it all together in front of their home fans in their final home game of the regular season tonight. Texas was expected to be a frontrunner for the Big 12 title this season. However, things haven't gone according to plan as Texas is merely tied for 6th place in conference play. After starting the season 17-0 SU, Texas is only 5-7 SU since then. Head Coach Rick Barnes has stated this season is his worst coaching job of his career. The Longhorns are still ranked #21 nationally with a 22-7 SU record this season. Texas is 14-2 SU and 6-6 ATS at home this season. Texas is 5-6 ATS as a double digit favorite this season. THe Longhorns are 3-13 ATS since the beginning of 2010. Luckily for the Longhorns, they still have a healthy F Damion James. James is averaging a double double this season, 17.5 PPG and 10.3 RPG this season to lead the Longhorns. James is the all time leading rebounder in Big 12 history, yet is coming off a career low 1 rebound game. James will be playing the final home game of his career tonight, so expect nothing short of brilliance tonight.

Longhorns are 3-9 ATS last 12 games as a favorite.
Over is 6-1 last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

Key Injuries - F J'Covan Brown (head) is questionable.
G Dogus Balbay (knee) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 76 (UNDER - Total of the Day)


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Len's Top 5

Happy March everyone, here's my Top 5 for March 1, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

The Vancouver Olympic flame has been extinguished. Canada beat the U.S. 3-2 in a thrilling overtime game to win the gold medal in hockey.
The U.S. set a record for most medals at a winter games with 37.
Shaquille O'Neal of Cleveland will miss the rest of the regular season with thumb surgery.
We're #1, we're # 1! Syracuse's basketball team will be voted #1 today for the first time in 20 years. (OK, so I went to Syracuse and announced the basketball games there.... there may be no cheering in the press box, but the Top 5 has different rules.)

2. Oh Canada!

Now that was a hockey game! Skating, passing, non-stop up and down action. Unlike slogging through an NHL season. The weekend of the Miracle on Ice, 30 years ago, I interviewed Phil Esposito of the Rangers. He said it was unfair to compare a short tension filled tournament with a long NHL season. He's probably right. But funny, in Olympic hockey, there are few penalties and no fights. A reminder of what a great sport hockey can be.The NHL has been making noises about not participating in the 2014 Olympics. Just shut up.

3. The Medal Count

Am I un-American for not jumping up and down over the U.S. medal count? For one thing, they've created lots of new events to attract young people and U.S. television viewers. Hence all those snowboarding and short track skating medals. And in truth, isn't sports about winning? The U.S. came in tied for third with Norway in the gold medal race. If second and third are so important, how come they have only one winner's circle in horse racing?

4. The Happy Recap

So what was THE moment of the Winter Olympics? ( Probably Sidney Crosby's winning goal for Canada.) But there were so many other candidates. You had those cigar smoking, booze guzzling Canadian gold medal women hockey players. You had an American snowboarder sent packing for suggestive party pictures. A Dutch speed skater took a wrong turn and threw away the gold. A cat fight among U.S. women skiers. Then there was the German luger who won a medal, posed for pictures biting it, and broke a tooth. So much to choose from.

5. Final Words

And as a final nod to the Olympics, we offer IOC President Jacques Rogge. In summing up the death of the Georgian luger he said the IOC has a moral responsibility for the tragedy but not a legal one. In other words we don't think ya' can sue us. That's the Olympic spirit.

Happy Birthday: Michigan running back Butch Woolfolk, a first round pick of the Giants. 50.
Bonus Birthday: Hey classical music fans, got a "minute for a waltz?" Chopin was born 200 years ago today. 1810.

Today in Sports: A dark day. My hero, Mickey Mantle, announces his retirement. 1969.
Bonus Event: Somebody had to do it. The first guy jumps out of a moving airplane. (He wore a parachute and nobody got hurt.) 1912.

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NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, 3/1/2010

DETROIT at COLORADO, 9:05 PM ET VERSUS
DETROIT: 0-4 SU off a home win by 3+ goals
COLORADO: 5-0 SU after a loss by 3+ goals

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