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**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 12:52 AM

Daily Sports Roundup

Wednesday, March 10

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Blackhawks play host to the Kings, the Mavs get a visit from the Nets, and the Big 12 tournament begins in Kansas City.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has nine games on tap for Wednesday, with Charlotte at Philadelphia, Memphis at Boston, Utah at Detroit, the Clippers at Miami, Denver at Minnesota, New Orleans at Oklahoma City, Toronto at Sacramento, New York at San Antonio, and New Jersey at Dallas. The Nets (7-56 SU, 24-37-2 ATS) grabbed a rare win on Saturday over New York, but they picked up their 56th loss of the year on Monday in Memphis (107-101). The Mavericks (44-21 SU, 28-36-1 ATS) won their 12th game in a row on Monday, beating the T-Wolves 125-112 in Minnesota. Shawn Marion had 29 points to go along with 14 boards in the victory.

As well, the Big East Tournament continues Wednesday, while the Conference USA, Mountain West, Pacific-10, and Big 12 tourneys get underway. The four Big 12 matchups at Kansas City's Sprint Center on Wednesday are Texas Tech vs. Colorado, Nebraska vs. Missouri, Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State, and Iowa State vs. Texas. The Longhorns (23-8 SU, 11-16 ATS) lost 92-77 to Baylor in their regular-season finale on Saturday, but they beat Iowa State 90-83 on the road when the two teams met on January 13. The Cyclones (15-16 SU, 15-13 ATS) beat Kansas State 85-82 in OT last game, getting 19 points from Craig Brackins.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are five games on the National Hockey League's schedule for Wednesday, with Dallas at Buffalo, the Rangers at New Jersey, Carolina at Washington, Vancouver at Phoenix, and Los Angeles at Chicago. The 39-22-4 Kings rolled to a 6-0 win over Columbus in their last game on Monday, with Jon Quick having to make just 11 saves. Alexander Frolov turned in a four-point effort. The 43-17-5 Blackhawks are coming off a 5-4 loss to Detroit on Sunday afternoon, with Cristobal Huet giving up four goals on 17 shots before getting pulled. Andrew Ladd had a hat trick in the loss, and Duncan Keith had two points.

**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 12:53 AM

Bettor's best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

L.A. Clippers at Miami Heat – Clippers and Heat both played on Tuesday night. Baron Davis (illness) is dealing with stomach problems and played on Tuesday but did not start. Eric Gordon (leg) missed the Clips’ last game and was questionable for Tuesday but did not play.

New Orleans Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder – Peja Stojakovic (groin) left Monday’s game and is questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics – Zach Randolph (back) missed his first game of the season on Monday and is probable.

Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes – Robert Lang (lower body) missed the team’s last game and is doubtful.

Lines to keep an eye on

The Nets-Mavericks total has jumped from an opener of 203 to 204. The last four games in this series have gone over.

The total in the Raptors-Kings matchup moved from its opener of 211 to 212 at most shops.

Who’s hot

South Florida has won four straight games, going 3-0-1 ATS during that stretch.

Carolina has won eight of its last 10 games with six of those victories coming as underdogs.

The Nets are 3-0 ATS in their last three games!

Who’s not

New Orleans is 1-4 SU and 0-4-1 ATS in its last five games.

In three starts since the Olympic break, Martin Brodeur is 1-2 with a 3.36 GAA and .864 save percentage.

Texas Tech has dropped seven straight games, going 2-5 ATS during the losing streak.

Key stat

6-0 – Spurs record when Richard Jefferson scores 20 or more points. They are 4-1-1 ATS in that situation as well. It is surprising to see that Jefferson has only scored 20+ six times all season and three of those performances came in the first seven games. Jefferson had eight points the last time San Antonio played the Knicks.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Mavericks’ center Brendan Haywood has been sidelined with a bad back for the last two games and “might” return to action on Wednesday versus the Nets. Dallas hasn’t skipped a beat without a frontcourt, going small-ball on opponents, with its 12-game winning streak still intact. Rodrique Beaubois has started the last two games for the Mavs and has contributed 35 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists during that span.

Notable quotable

"I have great respect for the NIT, always have. It's always a good time to make sure you look at your team, see what they have. I want to make sure if there's a step back on the court to play a basketball game that they would be able to bring emotion, energy and all the things you should bring to competition."

-- Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said in regards to playing in the National Invitational Tournament after the Huskies lost to St. John’s, 73-51, in the first round of the Big East tournament.

Tips and notes

- The aging Spurs will be playing their fourth game in the span of six days on Wednesday. San Antonio returned from a two-game road trip (where the plane to Memphis was delayed) on the heels of a tough, two-point loss to Cleveland on Monday and will now have to run and gun with the Knicks up-tempo offense without the services of Tony Parker.

- Kentucky head coach John Calipari has made it clear that winning the SEC tournament means “nothing” to him or his team. He stated that all they were concerned with was their seeding in the NCAA tournament and that is almost certainly going to be No. 1 no matter what happens this week. The conference tourney is being held in Nashville and Vanderbilt is anywhere from +300 to +550 odds to win it in their home town.

- Something the Rangers have changed in strategy has resulted in lower-scoring games, but not wins. Coach John Tortorella said his team’s new approach is “doing the right thing away from the puck” and “have it more.” Perhaps a game of keep away is what New York is experimenting with. The last two Rangers games have gone under.

**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 12:54 AM

Wednesday six-pack

According to Baseball America, six of the best minor league prospects for the Los Angeles Dodgers.......

8) Ivan DeJesus Jr, SS-- .295 hitter in 432 minor league games; son of former big league SS; broke his leg last year, only played four games.

7) Andrew Lambo, OF-- 21-year could be back in AA for third year; it isn't clear whether his future is in OF or at first base.

6) Scott Elbert, LHP-- Brought up to bigs last two years, his future is probably as situational reliever. Allowed 19 runs in 26 IP in majors.

4) Josh Lindblom, P-- Purdue alum was reliever there,
could be groomed as future closer for LA, but has started 23 minor league games.

3) Aaron Miller, LHP-- Baylor alum played OF and pitched in college; was 3-1, 2.75 in 10 starts LY, his first professional season.

1) Dee Gordon, SS-- Flash Gordon's son hit .311 in his first two years in minor leagues; is still raw, could be starting in majors by 2012.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Championship Week is all about the mid-majors, teams like Wofford, whose win Monday night was the greatest moment in school's history, at least sports-wise. Its so much fun to watch these teams celebrate after it wins a championship. Wofford could give someone a headache next week.

12) Atlantic 14 changed its tournament format this year, playing its first round game at campus sites Tuesday, then moving to Atlantic City for three rounds from Friday-Sunday. More leagues in the east should think about playing their conference tournaments in AC or at Mohegan Sun.

11) Fitting end to Providence's season; they scored 106 points, and lost.

10) How about Georgia Tech's draw in ACC tournament? As the 7-seed, you figure they beat the 10-seed in first round, but that 10-seed turns out to be North Carolina, who Tech already beat twice this year. Tough draw for Paul Hewitt, whose job at Tech may be in danger-- if they stupidly fire Hewitt, he'll have another job within an hour, if he wants it.

9) I like Oakland's uniforms, with names underneath the number on back of the uniform, the way the Sacramento Kings used to have it. Oakland is in Michigan by the way, and the Summit League ain't half bad.

8) Jackson State went 17-1 in SWAC this year, is favorite to win tourney this weekend, but Tigers started this season 0-10, including a 71-62 loss to a terrible Wagner team. SWAC is worst league with an automatic bid.

7) UConn's 73-51 loss to St John's Tuesday was awful- playing poorly isn't the same as lack of effort, but Huskies hit the exacta in this game. It wouldn't be right for Jim Calhoun's career to end with a hideous effort like this on a Tuesday afternoon, but we'll see what happens.

6) Former NBA star Mark Aguirre would be a candidate to be the coach at DePaul but he isn't a college graduate, which apparently is a roadblock, especially since Aguirre went to college at DePaul.

5) When Wake Forest beat Clemson Sunday, it moved Florida State into getting a first-round bye and pushed Tigers down to first-round game vs NC State Thursday. Wake's win helped FSU more than it helped Wake.

4) Bigtime coaching mismatch Wednesday in Big 12: Former NBA coach Jeff Bzdelik against professional son Pat Knight; Bzdelik's Colorado club whacked Texas Tech 101-90 in Boulder five days ago.

3) Sam Saunders finished T17 at Honda Classic last week, which doesn't mean much until you realize he is Arnold Palmer's grandson. Pretty cool.

2) Eagles want a 2nd-round draft pick for Michael Vick? Good luck.

1) Thursday is the best full day of the college basketball season; Friday night is the best single night, with ton of semifinal games. Should be a fun weekend, as we get ready for the NCAA tournament, and someone's trip to America's favorite city to take it all in.

**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 12:55 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 10

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CHARLOTTE (30 - 31) at PHILADELPHIA (23 - 39) - 3/10/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 80-63 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 44-68 ATS (-30.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (25 - 38) at MIAMI (32 - 31) - 3/10/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI 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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UTAH (40 - 22) at DETROIT (22 - 41) - 3/10/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
DETROIT is 61-85 ATS (-32.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DETROIT is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DETROIT is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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MEMPHIS (33 - 31) at BOSTON (40 - 21) - 3/10/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-0 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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DENVER (42 - 21) at MINNESOTA (14 - 50) - 3/10/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DENVER is 88-69 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-44 ATS (-20.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-28 ATS (-20.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 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
MINNESOTA is 6-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 10-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (32 - 32) at OKLAHOMA CITY (38 - 24) - 3/10/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 8-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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NEW JERSEY (7 - 56) at DALLAS (44 - 21) - 3/10/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 32-49 ATS (-21.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 21-31 ATS (-13.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 43-64 ATS (-27.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 18-28 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
DALLAS is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 29-45 ATS (-20.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 1-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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NEW YORK (22 - 41) at SAN ANTONIO (36 - 25) - 3/10/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
NEW YORK is 56-42 ATS (+9.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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TORONTO (32 - 29) at SACRAMENTO (21 - 42) - 3/10/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 61-78 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 47-65 ATS (-24.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 33-54 ATS (-26.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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** · 03-10-2010, 12:57 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 10

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Los Angeles Clippers at Miami Heat

The Miami Heat don’t have much in their backcourt besides Dwyane Wade but the cupboard is even more bare since Rafer Alston jumped ship.

Carlos Arroyo is manning the point and he’s taking the job seriously. Arroyo has got in the face of some teammates (read Michael Beasley) for not being in the right place offensively.

Beasley doesn’t mind Arroyo aggressive temperament though.

"There's no egos right now on this team," he told the Florida Sun-Sentinel. "With Carlos as the point guard, we understand that when I come back and get the ball, that he's going to get shots, as well, that a lot of guys are going to get shots.”

Beasley scored 22 points on Saturday, just as many as he totaled over his prior three games. Seems like he’s on the same page with Arroyo.

All you need to know about the Clippers is that Drew Gooden is their most productive player right now.

Pick: Heat

New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs (-8.5, 207)

If there’s one good thing for the Spurs about Tony Parker’s broken hand it’s that Manu Ginobili will get more touches. Ginobili, who’s been in a funk for most of the season, nearly willed San Antonio to a win over the LeBron James-less Cavs on Monday.

“Manu Ginobili is a bad boy,” Cavs coach Mike Brown told San Antonio Express-News after the game.

The Argentinean scored 38 points dished out five assists and pulled down seven rebounds.

Without Parker running the show, the Spurs don’t push the tempo as much and usually get fewer points in the paint.

The Knicks still love to run ‘n’ gun but Mike D’Antoni is putting out a different starting five almost every game.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 01:01 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Some of these "Top Trends" sections may update. If so, we'll post the added trends.

Wednesday, March 10

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S FLORIDA (19 - 11) vs. GEORGETOWN (20 - 9) - 3/10/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
S FLORIDA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
GEORGETOWN is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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ST JOHNS (16 - 14) vs. MARQUETTE (20 - 10) - 3/10/2010, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Wednesday games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
MARQUETTE is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
MARQUETTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MARQUETTE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
MARQUETTE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARQUETTE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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TEXAS TECH (16 - 14) vs. COLORADO (15 - 15) - 3/10/2010, 12:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 72-102 ATS (-40.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 47-74 ATS (-34.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 47-72 ATS (-32.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) in road games after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
COLORADO is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 against the spread versus TEXAS TECH over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS TECH is 2-1 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEBRASKA (14 - 17) vs. MISSOURI (22 - 9) - 3/10/2010, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEBRASKA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
NEBRASKA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEBRASKA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
NEBRASKA is 48-71 ATS (-30.1 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 60-84 ATS (-32.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
NEBRASKA is 33-52 ATS (-24.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA (13 - 17) vs. OKLAHOMA ST (21 - 9) - 3/10/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in first round tournament games since 1997.

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

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IOWA ST (15 - 16) vs. TEXAS (23 - 8) - 3/10/2010, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IOWA ST is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) in road games on Wednesday games since 1997.
IOWA ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
TEXAS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 2-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS is 3-0 straight up against IOWA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E CAROLINA (10 - 20) vs. HOUSTON (15 - 15) - 3/10/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 124-162 ATS (-54.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 124-162 ATS (-54.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 53-84 ATS (-39.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
HOUSTON is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-1 against the spread versus E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-1 straight up against E CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TULANE (8 - 21) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (18 - 12) - 3/10/2010, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SOUTHERN MISS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SOUTHERN MISS is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
TULANE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN MISS is 4-2 against the spread versus TULANE over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN MISS is 5-1 straight up against TULANE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RICE (8 - 22) at TULSA (21 - 10) - 3/10/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points since 1997.
RICE is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road games since 1997.
RICE is 59-85 ATS (-34.5 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
RICE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TULSA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games this season.
TULSA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
TULSA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
TULSA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.

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

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UCF (14 - 16) vs. SMU (14 - 16) - 3/10/2010, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SMU is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SMU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a conference game this season.
SMU is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
UCF is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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AIR FORCE (9 - 20) vs. WYOMING (10 - 20) - 3/10/2010, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
AIR FORCE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
AIR FORCE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
AIR FORCE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
AIR FORCE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
AIR FORCE is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.
AIR FORCE is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
AIR FORCE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WASHINGTON ST (16 - 14) vs. OREGON (15 - 15) - 3/10/2010, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
OREGON is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 5-3 against the spread versus OREGON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 6-2 straight up against OREGON 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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CS-NORTHRIDGE (11 - 20) vs. CS-FULLERTON (15 - 14) - 3/10/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
CS-FULLERTON is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
CS-FULLERTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-FULLERTON is 4-3 against the spread versus CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
CS-FULLERTON is 4-3 straight up against CS-NORTHRIDGE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UC-IRVINE (14 - 17) vs. CAL POLY-SLO (11 - 18) - 3/10/2010, 11:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UC-IRVINE is 37-58 ATS (-26.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAL POLY-SLO is 3-3 against the spread versus UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
UC-IRVINE is 4-2 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO 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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ROBERT MORRIS (22 - 11) at QUINNIPIAC (23 - 8) - 3/10/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ROBERT MORRIS is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
ROBERT MORRIS is 4-1 straight up against QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons

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COPPIN ST (8 - 21) vs. MD-EAST SHORE (10 - 20) - 3/10/2010, 3:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COPPIN ST is 4-2 straight up against MD-EAST SHORE over the last 3 seasons

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TX-ARLINGTON (16 - 13) vs. SF AUSTIN ST (21 - 8) - 3/10/2010, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SF AUSTIN ST is 2-2 straight up against TX-ARLINGTON over the last 3 seasons

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TX-SAN ANTONIO (19 - 10) vs. TEXAS A&M CC (16 - 14) - 3/10/2010, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M CC is 3-3 straight up against TX-SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons

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NICHOLLS ST (11 - 18) vs. SAM HOUSTON ST (22 - 7) - 3/10/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAM HOUSTON ST is 2-1 straight up against NICHOLLS ST over the last 3 seasons

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TEXAS ST (15 - 15) vs. SE LOUISIANA (18 - 11) - 3/10/2010, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SE LOUISIANA is 2-1 straight up against TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons

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MISS VALLEY ST (9 - 22) vs. ARK-PINE BLUFF (14 - 15) - 3/10/2010, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-PINE BLUFF is 5-2 straight up against MISS VALLEY ST over the last 3 seasons

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GRAMBLING (6 - 20) vs. JACKSON ST (19 - 11) - 3/10/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
JACKSON ST is 5-1 straight up against GRAMBLING over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 01:03 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 10

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DALLAS (29-24-0-12, 70 pts.) at BUFFALO (35-21-0-8, 78 pts.) - 3/10/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 8-23 ATS (-15.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 30-17 ATS (+47.4 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
DALLAS is 60-55 ATS (+125.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-0 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-0-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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CAROLINA (27-31-0-7, 61 pts.) at WASHINGTON (44-14-0-8, 96 pts.) - 3/10/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 23-41 ATS (-23.3 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 13-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-2 ATS (+9.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-6 ATS (+11.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 20-5 ATS (+13.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CAROLINA is 17-8 ATS (+26.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 13-4 ATS (+8.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 6-2 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 17-30 ATS (-25.1 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 8-9 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-8-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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NY RANGERS (29-28-0-9, 67 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (38-23-0-3, 79 pts.) - 3/10/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 29-37 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 37-21 ATS (+8.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 15-4 ATS (+9.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 10-15 ATS (-15.0 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 16-7 (+8.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 16-7-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
11 of 21 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (39-22-0-4, 82 pts.) at CHICAGO (43-17-0-5, 91 pts.) - 3/10/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 36-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 64-35 ATS (+18.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 69-53 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 39-26 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 18-9 ATS (+28.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 27-20 ATS (+50.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

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VANCOUVER (40-23-0-2, 82 pts.) at PHOENIX (39-22-0-5, 83 pts.) - 3/10/2010, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-5 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 01:04 AM

NHL

Wednesday, March 10

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Los Angeles Kings at Chicago Blackhawks (-177, 5.5)

The Blackhawks were handed a rude awakening by division rival Detroit Sunday. The Red Wings proved to the young Chicago roster that they still run the Central with a 5-4 win.

That game marked the seventh straight game in which the Blackhawks have played over the total. Chicago has averaged more than 4.5 goals during this stretch. And more notable, it has given up an average of almost four goals a night in that same span. Detroit scored all five of their goals in the middle frame of Sunday’s game.

"We seem to let down in the second period, and it's been happening way too much lately," winger Andrew Ladd told the Daily Herald. "It's something we've got to figure out in this room or we're not going to go as far as we want to. We've got to play for 60 minutes instead of in bits and pieces."

It seems the entire club is focusing on playing better defense and putting themselves between the puck and their goaltenders. With Chicago tightening up on the blueline, goals could be tougher to come by Wednesday night.

Pick: Under

Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres (-193, 5.5)

If American sports fans didn’t know who Ryan Miller was before the Olympics, they know now. The Team USA goaltender, who claimed the tournament MVP at the Vancouver 2010 games, is back on NHL ice and maintaining his high level of play.

Miller was on the Today Show while in New York earlier this week. Buffalo edged the Rangers 2-1 in overtime while Miller stopped 35 shots.

"It felt amazing, usually you go to opposing rinks and hear a lot of boos," Miller told the Today Show. "Hopefully we built some hockey fans."

Miller has made fans out of NHL bettors. He has allowed two or less goals in his past four starts, winning three of those contests. Under bettors are thrilled that Miller has avoided an Olympic hangover like some players, keeping scores below the betting total in all four of those outings.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 01:05 AM

NHL

Wednesday, March 10

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Pucking the trends: Bruins are underwhelming
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Unders Bruin

Currently occupying the final playoff spot in the East, the Boston Bruins will be without offensive leader Marc Savard indefinitely. Savard sustained a concussion after being hit by Pittsburgh’s Matt Cooke.

“I think it’s the whole team that really has to step up their game. We’re going to have to play desperate hockey from here on in,” Boston coach Claude Julien told the Boston Globe.

Boston is in the middle of a season-long seven-game road trip.

The Bruins are last in the NHL in goals scored, averaging 2.31 goals a game. They have an over/under record of 22-37-5 and have gone over the total just once in their last 13 games (1-7-5 over/under).

Huet’s Hawks?

The Chicago Blackhawks are second in the NHL in goals scored (3.22 per game), third in the NHL in goals allowed (2.4 per game) and lead the Central division.

Despite Chicago’s success, a goaltending controversy has emerged between incumbent Cristobal Huet and rookie Antti Niemi.

Huet is 26-12-4 with a 2.38 goals against average and four shutouts. Niemi is 17-5-1 with a 2.25 goals against average and four shutouts. Niemi has the edge in save percentage (.909 vs. .898).

According to David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune, because Huet is a veteran and has playoff experience, he gives the Blackhawks the best chance to win in the playoffs.

Chicago has gone over the total seven games in a row and has allowed at least three goals in six of those games.

Cane they make the playoffs?

Yes, they are eight points out of a playoff spot with 17 games left. And yes, Justin Peters and Manny Legace make up Carolina’s goaltending duo. Still, the Carolina Hurricanes still have an outside chance to make the playoffs.

After a 5-17-5 start to the season, Carolina has won eight of nine and twelve of fifteen to climb to 27-31-7. The Canes have three games in hand on seventh place Montreal and the eighth place Bruins are playing without Marc Savard.

“We've just got to keep winning. We're getting closer and closer," Canes forward Brandon Sutter told the Carolina News-Observer.

Carolina is +50,000 to win the Stanley Cup at Bodog.com.

Edmonton Sp-Oilers

Edmonton has been out of contention since a 1-18-2 stretch that lasted half of December and all of January.

Oddsmakers have not been respecting the Oilers. Edmonton has not been favored since they were -106 against the Predators on January 12. Recently, the Oilers were +163 at home to the 13th-place Minnesota Wild and +205 to the New Jersey Devils.

That hasn’t stopped Edmonton from playing the role of spoiler. The Oilers defeated Minnesota and New Jersey and have won four of five in front of their home crowd.

"It's a fun team to play for. You know you're not going to make the playoffs so these are your playoffs and try to be a spoiler and that's what's fun about right now," newly acquired defenseman Ryan Whitney told reporters.

On the schedule

Wed. March 10 – Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes

The Canucks end their 14-game road trip with their third road game in four nights (sixth in nine days) against a Coyotes team that will have not played since a Saturday home game.

Fri. March 12 – Tampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals

The Lightning, four points out of a playoff spot, play in Montreal Tuesday and Toronto Thursday before challenging the Washington Capitals and their 25-3-4 home record.

Sun. March 14 - Nashville Predators at Los Angeles Kings

After a Tuesday date with the Thrashers, the Preds play San Jose Thursday, Anaheim Friday and close out the week with a Sunday matinee against the Kings.

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**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 01:06 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** · 03-10-2010, 12:33 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Utah at Detroit
The Pistons look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games as an underdog between 5 and 10 1/2 points. Detroit is the pick (+6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

Game 601-602: Charlotte at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 117.266; Philadelphia 112.184
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 5; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-1); Under

Game 603-604: LA Clippers at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 112.089; Miami 119.231
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7; 189
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 605-606: Utah at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 119.176; Detroit 117.037
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 6 1/2; 201
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+6 1/2); Over

Game 607-608: Memphis at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 116.953; Boston 122.703
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 609-610: Denver at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 123.591; Minnesota 114.301
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 219
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7 1/2; 215 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-7 1/2); Over

Game 611-612: New Orleans at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 116.820; Oklahoma City 121.670
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5; 209
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 613-614: New Jersey at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 114.421; Dallas 125.108
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 10 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 11 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+11 1/2); Over

Game 615-616: New York at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.295; San Antonio 122.670
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 10 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-8 1/2); Under

Game 617-618: Toronto at Sacramento
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 114.184; Sacramento 111.343
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 3; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 212
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-1 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 12:36 PM

NCAAB
Dunkel

St. John's vs. Marquette
The Golden Eagles look to bounce back from their home loss to Notre Dame over the weekend and build on their 5-0 ATS record following an ATS loss. Marquette is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Golden Eagles favored by 6. Dunkel Pick: Marquette (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

Game 619-620: Georgetown vs. South Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 70.599; South Florida 61.364
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 9
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-6 1/2)

Game 621-622: St. John's vs. Marquette
Dunkel Ratings: St. John's 64.423; Marquette 70.363
Dunkel Line: Marquette by 6
Vegas Line: Marquette by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (-3 1/2)

Game 623-624: Seton Hall vs. Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: Seton Hall 64.354; Notre Dame 71.754
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 625-626: Cincinnati vs. Louisville
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 61.107; Louisville 68.711
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 627-628: Texas Tech vs. Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 59.469; Colorado 64.130
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Colorado

Game 629-630: Nebraska vs. Missouri
Dunkel Ratings: Nebraska 57.477; Missouri 73.605
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 16
Vegas Line: Missouri by 10
Dunkel Pick: Missouri (-10)

Game 631-632: Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 60.241; Oklahoma State 67.501
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-6 1/2)

Game 633-634: Iowa State vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 61.489; Texas 71.111
Dunkel Line: Texas by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-8 1/2)

Game 635-636: East Carolina vs. Houston
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 50.516; Houston 56.841
Dunkel Line: Houston by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+12 1/2)

Game 637-638: Tulane vs. Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Tulane 50.380; Southern Mississippi 58.722
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-6 1/2)

Game 639-640: Rice at Tulsa
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 47.056; Tulsa 62.451
Dunkel Line: Tulsa by 15 1/2
Vegas Line: Tulsa by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (-13 1/2)

Game 641-642: Central Florida vs. SMU
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 53.303; SMU 59.942
Dunkel Line: SMU by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: SMU by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SMU (-1 1/2)

Game 643-644: Air Force vs. Wyoming
Dunkel Ratings: Air Force 47.070; Wyoming 49.692
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 1
Dunkel Pick: Wyoming (-1)

Game 645-646: Washington State vs. Oregon
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 59.305; Oregon 58.396
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 1
Vegas Line: Washington State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon (+1 1/2)

Game 647-648: CS-Northridge vs. CS-Fullerton
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 47.986; CS-Fullerton 48.756
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 1
Vegas Line: CS-Fullerton by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (+2 1/2)

Game 649-650: UC-Irvine vs. Cal Poly
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 48.813; Cal Poly 48.552
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (+2 1/2)

Game 651-652: Montana at Weber State
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 55.586; Weber State 64.244
Dunkel Line: Weber State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 653-654: Robert Morris at Quinnipiac
Dunkel Ratings: Robert Morris 51.005; Quinnipiac 56.752
Dunkel Line: Quinnipiac by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Quinnipiac by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Quinnipiac (-3 1/2)

Game 655-656: Coppin State vs. MD-Eastern Shore
Dunkel Ratings: Coppin State 36.448; MD-Eastern Shore 40.062
Dunkel Line: MD-Eastern Shore by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: MD-Eastern Shore by 2
Dunkel Pick: MD-Eastern Shore (-2)

Game 657-658: North Carolina A&T vs. Morgan State
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina A&T 39.667; Morgan State 50.023
Dunkel Line: Morgan State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 659-660: Bethune-Cookman vs. Delaware State
Dunkel Ratings: Bethune-Cookman 40.667; Delaware State 43.193
Dunkel Line: Delaware State by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 661-662: TX-Arlington vs. Stephen F. Austin
Dunkel Ratings: TX-Arlington 47.976; Stephen F. Austin 54.211
Dunkel Line: Stephen F. Austin by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Stephen F. Austin by 3
Dunkel Pick: Stephen F. Austin (-3)

Game 663-664: TX-San Antonio vs. TX-Corpus Christi
Dunkel Ratings: TX-San Antonio 50.585; TX-Corpus Christi 50.997
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: TX-Corpus Christi by 1
Dunkel Pick: TX-San Antonio (+1)

Game 665-666: Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston
Dunkel Ratings: Nicholls State 47.950; Sam Houston 57.261
Dunkel Line: Sam Houston by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Sam Houston by 12
Dunkel Pick: Nicholls State (+12)

Game 667-668: Texas State vs. SE Louisiana
Dunkel Ratings: Texas State 47.893; SE Louisiana 49.147
Dunkel Line: SE Louisiana by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: SE Louisiana by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Texas State (+2 1/2)

Game 669-670: Mississippi Valley State vs. AR-Pine Bluff
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi Valley State 36.307; AR-Pine Bluff 43.140
Dunkel Line: AR-Pine Bluff by 7
Vegas Line: AR-Pine Bluff by 9
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi Valley State (+9)

Game 671-672: Grambling vs. Jackson State
Dunkel Ratings: Grambling 32.083; Jackson State 43.771
Dunkel Line: Jackson State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Jackson State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Grambling (+12)

**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 12:38 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Dallas at Buffalo
The Stars look to take advantage of a Buffalo team that is coming off a 2-1 OT win over the Rangers and is 1-5 in its last 6 games after scoring 2 goals or less in the previous game. Dallas is the pick (+165) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+165). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10

Game 1-2: Dallas at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.069; Buffalo 10.345
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+165); Under

Game 3-4: Carolina at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 12.045; Washington 12.507
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-285); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-285); Under

Game 5-6: NY Rangers at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.205; New Jersey 11.706
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-165); Under

Game 7-8: Los Angeles at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.988; Chicago 12.615
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-180); Over

Game 9-10: Vancouver at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.524; Phoenix 12.102
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**Udog** · 03-10-2010, 12:41 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, 3/10/2010

CHARLOTTE at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET NBA
CHARLOTTE: 10-0 ATS after 4+ consecutive unders
PHILADELPHIA: 2-10 ATS as a home underdog

LA CLIPPERS at MIAMI, 7:35 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 18-36 ATS after allowing 110+
MIAMI: 10-3 UNDER after allowing 85 or less

UTAH at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
UTAH: 12-4 ATS second half of the season
DETROIT: 8-18 ATS after a non-conference game

MEMPHIS at BOSTON, 7:35 PM ET
MEMPHIS: 6-1 ATS against Atlantic division
BOSTON: 7-21 ATS in home games

DENVER at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
DENVER: 11-3 ATS after BB home games
MINNESOTA: 3-12 ATS as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9

NEW ORLEANS at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:05 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 15-4 UNDER off a home win
OKLAHOMA CITY: 8-2 ATS when playing with 2 days rest

NEW JERSEY at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 7-0 ATS Away second half of the season
DALLAS: 4-14 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

NEW YORK at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
NEW YORK: 18-6 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 12
SAN ANTONIO: 7-18 ATS against Atlantic division

TORONTO at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 3-11 ATS when playing on back-to-back days
SACRAMENTO: 14-6 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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