Tuesday Trends and Indexes 3/23 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel


Phoenix at Chicago
The Coyotes look to build on their 10-1 record in their last 11 games when playing with 1 day of rest. Phoenix is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has the Coyotes favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+150). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

Game 51-52: Florida at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.868; Toronto 11.105
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+135); Over

Game 53-54: Boston at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.091; Atlanta 12.461
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-120); Under

Game 55-56: Columbus at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.150; New Jersey 12.434
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-215); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-215); Under

Game 57-58: Philadelphia at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.180; Ottawa 11.873
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-115); Under

Game 59-60: Carolina at Tampa Bay
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.547; Tampa Bay 10.811
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+100); Over

Game 61-62: San Jose at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.928; Minnesota 10.010
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-120); Over

Game 63-64: Dallas at Nashville
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.905; Nashville 11.295
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+155); Under

Game 65-66: Phoenix at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.411; Chicago 11.524
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+150); Under

Game 67-68: Anaheim at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.106; Calgary 12.716
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 69-70: Vancouver at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.609; Edmonton 12.025
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+220); Over

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, March 23

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CHARLOTTE (35 - 34) at WASHINGTON (21 - 47) - 3/23/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 85-65 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 54-33 ATS (+17.7 Units) in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 19-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 58-32 ATS (+22.8 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-85 ATS (-32.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 29-46 ATS (-21.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 112-149 ATS (-51.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-5 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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DENVER (47 - 23) at NEW YORK (25 - 45) - 3/23/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DENVER is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 90-73 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER 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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INDIANA (24 - 46) at DETROIT (23 - 47) - 3/23/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 28-39 ATS (-14.9 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 28-48 ATS (-24.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-40 ATS (-20.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-25 ATS (-19.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DETROIT is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
DETROIT is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DETROIT is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (26 - 44) at DALLAS (46 - 24) - 3/23/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 39-60 ATS (-27.0 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-64 ATS (-29.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 28-45 ATS (-21.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 10-26 ATS (-18.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 29-41 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
DALLAS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points this season.
DALLAS is 8-27 ATS (-21.7 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, March 23

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FLORIDA (29-31-0-11, 69 pts.) at TORONTO (26-35-0-11, 63 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 92-134 ATS (-45.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 230-257 ATS (-79.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 113-137 ATS (-60.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 26-46 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 7-17 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-13 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
TORONTO is 12-21 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-5 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-5-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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BOSTON (32-27-0-12, 76 pts.) at ATLANTA (32-29-0-11, 75 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 32-39 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 12-20 ATS (-10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
ATLANTA is 15-10 ATS (+28.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 22-13 ATS (+36.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 47-36 ATS (+85.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 13-27 ATS (-15.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-1 (+9.3 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-1-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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COLUMBUS (29-31-0-12, 70 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (42-25-0-4, 88 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 29-43 ATS (+74.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 9-25 ATS (+44.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
COLUMBUS is 1-14 ATS (+21.5 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 4-13 ATS (+18.1 Units) after a division game this season.
COLUMBUS is 9-28 ATS (+41.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 26-16 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-18 ATS (-15.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-11 ATS (-9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-0-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (37-30-0-5, 79 pts.) at OTTAWA (38-30-0-5, 81 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-18 ATS (-12.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-9 ATS (+11.2 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-12 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-19 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OTTAWA is 8-1 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 14-7 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 19-13 ATS (+32.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 2-8 ATS (-6.4 Units) in March games this season.
OTTAWA is 31-35 ATS (-44.0 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 6-5 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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CAROLINA (30-34-0-8, 68 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (28-32-0-12, 68 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 5-19 ATS (+31.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CAROLINA is 7-18 ATS (+27.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CAROLINA is 20-12 ATS (+34.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 52-100 ATS (-83.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-12 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-45 ATS (+86.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 11-25 ATS (+36.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 12-6 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 12-6-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.5 Units)

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SAN JOSE (43-19-0-10, 96 pts.) at MINNESOTA (35-31-0-6, 76 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 44-38 ATS (-24.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 3-7 ATS (-10.3 Units) in March games this season.
SAN JOSE is 1-5 ATS (-7.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MINNESOTA is 20-7 ATS (+27.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-5 ATS (+8.1 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-4 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 19-14 ATS (+33.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 8-2 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 8-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

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DALLAS (31-27-0-14, 76 pts.) at NASHVILLE (42-26-0-5, 89 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 10-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 4-15 ATS (-11.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 41-31 ATS (+77.3 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 13-6 ATS (+6.3 Units) after a division game this season.
NASHVILLE is 23-14 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 62-60 ATS (+132.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 7-4 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 7-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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PHOENIX (46-22-0-5, 97 pts.) at CHICAGO (45-19-0-7, 97 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 25-6 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 27-8 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 71-56 ATS (-1.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 46-27 ATS (+18.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-10 ATS (+27.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
PHOENIX is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 9-1 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games this season.
PHOENIX is 64-66 ATS (+152.7 Units) in road games after a division game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 12-5 ATS (+17.1 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
CHICAGO is 10-15 ATS (-10.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-4 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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ANAHEIM (34-30-0-7, 75 pts.) at CALGARY (36-27-0-9, 81 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-3 (+5.7 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 8-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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VANCOUVER (44-24-0-4, 92 pts.) at EDMONTON (23-42-0-7, 53 pts.) - 3/23/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 149-138 ATS (+298.4 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 107-69 ATS (+26.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 53-35 ATS (+89.7 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 22-48 ATS (-52.9 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 0-9 ATS (+18.4 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
EDMONTON is 11-32 ATS (+60.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 4-11 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 9-30 ATS (+48.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 11-8-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 3/23/2010

CHARLOTTE at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 30-13 ATS after scoring 80 pts or less
WASHINGTON: 12-21 ATS playing with double revenge

DENVER at NEW YORK, 7:35 PM ET NBA TV
DENVER: 28-11 ATS off BB home games
NEW YORK: 7-19 ATS revenging road loss

INDIANA at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
INDIANA: 6-0 ATS vs. Detroit
DETROIT: 8-25 ATS vs. division

LA CLIPPERS at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 14-5 Over revenging home loss
DALLAS: 1-10 ATS as DD favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 3/23/2010

FLORIDA at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
FLORIDA: 37-31 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days
TORONTO: 8-14 SU as a favorite

BOSTON at ATLANTA, 7:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 47-36 SU Away when the total is 5.5
ATLANTA: 2-11 SU playing with triple revenge

COLUMBUS at NEW JERSEY, 7:05 PM ET
COLUMBUS: 26-16 SU in non-conference games
NEW JERSEY: 2-8 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days

PHILADELPHIA at OTTAWA, 7:35 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 11-4 SU Away after having lost 3 of their last 4
OTTAWA: 2-8 SU in March

CAROLINA at TAMPA BAY, 7:35 PM ET
CAROLINA: 16-8 SU in March
TAMPA BAY: 2-12 SU at home in March

SAN JOSE at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 8-1 SU Away after 2+ consecutive overs
MINNESOTA: 12-23 SU after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6

DALLAS at NASHVILLE, 8:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 1-9 SU Away after BB home games
NASHVILLE: 7-0 SU after BB division games

PHOENIX at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM ET
PHOENIX: 9-1 SU in March
CHICAGO: 10-15 SU in March

ANAHEIM at CALGARY, 9:05 PM ET
ANAHEIM: N/A
CALGARY: N/A

VANCOUVER at EDMONTON, 9:05 PM ET
VANCOUVER: 19-8 SU after 1+ consecutive losses
EDMONTON: 0-9 SU on Tuesday

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB


Tuesday, March 23

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Texas Tech Red Raiders at Mississippi Rebels [ESPN | 7:00 PM ET]

Red Raiders: Texas Tech is peaking at the perfect time, as they are 1 win away from playing in the semifinals of the NIT at Madison Square Garden. This Red Raiders team is certainly talented, as they can score PTS with anyone. What's ultimately made them successful is their attention to defense, as they've held 3 of their past 4 opponents under 70 PTS. Their only SU loss in their past 4 games was to Kansas, a game that was much more competitive than the final score indicates. Texas Tech enters today with a 19-15 SU and 16-12 ATS record. The Red Raiders struggled during Big 12 play, going 4-12 SU to finish 9th in conference play. The Red Raiders went 5-10 SU and 6-6 ATS away from home this season. Texas Tech was 8-9 ATS as the listed underdog this season. The Red Raiders were 7-3 ATS in non conference games this year. The Red Raiders will continue to focus on defense as long as they are in the NIT. They allowed nearly 77 PPG this season, yet are allowing 10 PPG lower than that in their past 2 games. G John Roberson and F Mike Singletary combine to average nearly 30 PPG for the Red Raiders.

Texas Tech is 4-1 ATS last 5 games as a road underdog.
Over is 22-9 last 31 road games.

Key injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 80

Rebels (-9, O/U 157): Mississippi has won 6 of their past 7 games as they enter the next round of the NIT. Mississippi beat their regional rival Memphis in their last game, which could turn out to be huge for their program. The coaching staff had talked about how important that win was for recruiting battles in the offseason. G Terrico White has scored 48 PTS in the NIT games thus far. The Rebels are 23-10 SU and 18-10-1 ATS entering tonight. The Rebels are 14-4 SU and 8-6 ATS in home games this season. The Rebels are 7-4-1 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Mississippi is also 8-3 ATS in non conference games this season. The Rebels have become a perennial power, as they've won at least 20 games in 3 of the past 4 seasons. The Rebels average 78.5 PPG this season, 2nd only to Kentucky in the SEC. Besides White, G Chris Warren is the only other Rebels player averaging double figures. Warren leads the team with 17.1 PPG this season.

Mississippi is 5-0 ATS last 5 games as a favorite.
Under is 5-1 last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

Key injuries - G Will Bogan (hand) is questionable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 85 (OVER - Total of the Day)



North Carolina Tar Heels at UAB BLazers [ESPN | 9:00 PM ET]

Tar Heels: With a couple of SU wins thus far in the NIT, North Carolina faithful can breathe a huge sigh of relief. That relief is over the fact that no matter what happens the rest of the season, the Tar Heels will finish with an overall winning record this season. Despite all the struggles this North Carolina team has had, they are 18-16 SU and 1 win away from the NIT Semifinals. North Carolina has beaten both William and Mary and Mississippi St. to be in the quarterfinals. The Tar Heels shot nearly 49% in both games combined, 2ith only 22 turnovers thus far in the NIT. That's a huge improvement for a team that averaged nearly 16 turnovers per game this season. North Carolina appears to be growing up right before our eyes, with much respect going to Coach Williams for the job he has done this season. The Tar Heels are 4-11 SU and 4-7 ATS away from home this season. North Carolina is only 3-9 ATS as the listed underdog this season. The Tar Heels really struggle against good defensive teams, as they are 0-7 ATS against teams that allow less than 64 PPG this season. F Deon Thompson leads the Tar Heels with 13.6 PPG this season.

North Carolina is 3-8 ATS last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 15-4 last 19 overall.

Key injuries - F Ed Davis (wrist) is out.
F David Wear (hip) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 61

Blazers (-4, O/U 136): UAB has had 2 blowout SU wins in NIT play thus far. The Blazers have beaten both NC State and Coastal Carolina by a combined 36 PTS. UAB is 25-8 SU and 17-13-1 ATS overall this season. UAB also finished conference play with an 11-5 SU record. UAB is focused on playing as physical as they possibly can, and they are excited to play last years national champion in front of their home crowd. The Blazers were 15-3 SU and 9-6 ATS in home games this season. UAB was 12-7-1 AT as a single digit favorite this season. The Blazers have held 6 of their past 7 opponents under 60 PTS. No opponent has scored more than 70 PTS against the Blazers in their past 9 games overall. Non conference opponents struggle with the brand of basketball UAB plays, as the Blazers are a profitable 9-5 ATS against non conference opponents. 3 Blazers average double figures in PTS this season, led by F Elijah Millsap. Millsap is a very powerful and talented player, as he averages team highs of 16 PPG and 9.6 RPG for the Blazers.

UAB is 8-3 ATS last 11 non conference games.
Under is 7-3 last 10 non conference games.

Key injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 71 (Side of the Day)


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[Udog]

Guys,

It looks like Armadillo is needing extra time to get his write-ups ready today. I'll post them as soon as he gets them done. For now, I'll go ahead with Berman.


Len's Top 5

Happy Tuesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for March 23, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

Las Vegas says Kentucky is now the favorite (2-1) to win the NCAA basketball tournament. Cornell is listed at 60-1.
Alex Rodriguez will meet Friday with the FBI over his relationship with a Canadian doctor being investigated for drugs.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell while supportive says "don't hold your breath" over a change in the overtime rule. Too bad.
Tiger Woods practices at the site of the Masters.
Got a spare $400 million lying around? The Golden State Warriors are for sale, your 1974-75 NBA Champions.

2. No Mas

Tiger Woods is dipping his toe into the media pool, good for him. If he wants to repair his life and get back to his Buddhist roots, fine. If he feels the need to regurgitate mantras like stripping away "denial and rationalization," that's OK. Just leave us out of it. I've heard enough. I'm not interested in hearing anymore. No more mea culpas. No more "soul searching." It's time to shut up and play golf.

3. On The Clock

So what was the average length of a 9 inning Major League Baseball game last season? 2 hours and 52 minutes. A century ago a typical game lasted about an hour and a half. Of course that was before TV commercials, promos and sausage races. According to STATS LLC, the Yankees had the longest 9 inning games last year, 3:08. The Red Sox were at 3:04, the Dodgers 3:02. All 3 teams made the playoffs, so you can make the case that their batters were more selective and took lots of pitches. You could also make the argument that those 3 teams are right at the top for highest ticket prices so they were just giving their fans their money's worth.

4. A Costly Game

Mark Ingram Sr. is the former New York Giant Super Bowl champion who was sentenced to nearly 8 years in prison for money laundering and bank fraud. But he jumped bail and didn't report to jail. He wanted to go watch his son play one last football game in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. Yesterday, that one little game cost him an additional prison sentence of 27 months behind bars. Not to mention the fact that his son's team lost that football game.

5. Go Big Red

You probably know that tons of sportscasters went to Syracuse, myself included. My standard punch line, is there's an easy explanation as to why. None of us could get into Cornell. The truth is, Syracuse provided an out of town college experience featuring big time sports. And yes, it isn't as difficult as the Ivy League. But as of today, in the NCAA basketball tournament, Cornell and Syracuse are both standing. And some pretty fair broadcasters went to Cornell, Dick and Jeremy Schaap and Keith Olbermann among them. Maybe they couldn't get into Syracuse?

Happy Birthday: The first man to break the 4-minute barrier, Sir Roger Bannister (featured in my NY Times bestselling kids book The Greatest Moments in Sports) 81.
Bonus Birthday: Musician Ric Ocasek (The Cars) and husband of model Paulina Porizkova. (How come rock stars always get models?) 61.

Today in Sports: The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, scores his 802nd career goal breaking his hero Gordie Howe's record. 1994.
Bonus Event: Billy Joel marries the Uptown Girl Christie Brinkley (see above). It lasted 9 years. 1985.