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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:01 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: March 24

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Penguins take on the Capitals on the ice, while the Lakers meet the Spurs, and the Cavs seek a win over the Hornets.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has 11 games on its schedule for Wednesday, including Cleveland at New Orleans. LeBron James and the Cavaliers enter Thursday's road matchup riding a seven-game winning streak that has put them at 56-15 SU and 34-35-2 ATS on the season. Cleveland beat Detroit 104-79 in their last game on Sunday, with James scoring 15 points to go along with seven assists. The Cavs got past the Hornets 105-95 as an 11.5-point home favorite in their first meeting of the season back on February 23. James picked up 20 points in that victory, while New Orleans played without Chris Paul - who returned from injury Monday night.

Also on the NBA hardwood on Wednesday: Orlando at Atlanta, Utah at Toronto, Minnesota at Charlotte, Washington at Indiana, Denver at Boston, Sacramento at New Jersey, Houston at Oklahoma City, Philadelphia at Milwaukee, Memphis at Golden State, and the Lakers at San Antonio. Los Angeles has won six games in a row heading into Wednesday night, which puts them at 52-18 SU and 29-39-2 ATS on the season. The Lakers got past Washington 99-92 in their last game on Sunday, and they're 1-1 against San Antonio so far this season. Los Angeles claimed the last meeting between the teams 101-89 at home back on February 8.

As well, the National Invitational Tournament finishes off its quarterfinal round on Wednesday night with Rhode Island vs. Virginia Tech and Dayton vs. Illinois. There are also semifinal games in both the CBI and CIT events on Wednesday night; the CBI offers up Boston University vs. VCU and Princeton vs. Saint Louis, and in the CIT it'll be Pacific vs. Appalachian State and Creighton vs. Missouri State. The NCAA Tournament continues with its Sweet 16 round Thursday night.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the NHL offers up six games on Wednesday, with the Islanders at the Rangers, Montreal at Buffalo, St. Louis at Detroit, Los Angeles at Colorado, Anaheim at Vancouver, and Pittsburgh at Washington. The 48-14-10 Capitals are riding high atop the Eastern Conference standings with 106 points heading into their Thursday matchup, and they're 7-1-2 in their last 10 contests. Washington is also 2-0 against Pittsburgh so far this season, winning the most recent meeting 5-4 in overtime at home on February 7. Alex Ovechkin had a hat trick in that win.

**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:01 AM

Bettor's best friend: Wednesday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks – Andre Iguodala (foot) has been dealing with plantar fasciitis but hasn’t missed a game and is probable. Louis Williams (back) did not play on Monday and is out.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals – Evgeni Malkin (foot) did not play in the last game and is questionable. Brook Laich (eye) took a puck to the face on Saturday and is questionable.

Anaheim Ducks at Vancouver Canucks - Bobby Ryan (flu) missed the team’s last two games and is questionable. Saku Koivu took a puck to the face on Sunday and is questionable.

Line to keep an eye on

The Celtics quickly moved from opening as 3.5-point favorites over the Nuggets to 4.5-point chalk. Boston has been red-hot lately, going 4-1 ATS while Denver has dropped four straight ATS.

Who’s hot

The Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.

Princeton has won six games in a row and is 8-2 ATS in its last 10.

Detroit has won two straight and is 7-3 SU in its last 10 outings.

Who’s not

Chauncey Billups is shooting at a 23.6 clip (9-for-38) from the field over his last three games.

The Rangers have dropped three straight, losing 3.75 units on the moneyline.

Missouri State is 1-5 ATS in its last six games.

Key stat

21-9 – Suns record since Robin Lopez entered the starting lineup.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

According to a report by Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday, Nuggets coach George Karl could be absent from the team until the postseason. Denver is 5-2 under assistant Adrian Dantley, but if Karl does miss the remainder of the regular season that could create chemistry problems for the players from a coaching standpoint.

Game of the Day

Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics (-4.5, 206)

Notable quotable

"If you're really going to hurt a player, knee to knee, make a head hit, and you're out for the season, then let them suspend that player for the rest of the season. I'll tell you, you wouldn't see those knee-to-knee and head hits anymore. If any one of our great players put Ovechkin out for the season, he should be out for the season, too."

-- Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz suggesting that Alexander Ovechkin should be suspended for the remainder of the season for his violent hit on Brian Campbell.

Tips and notes

- Rangers coach John Tortorella is desperate to get his team out of a losing rut where it’s dropped seven of eight. Tortorella switched line combinations a total of 15 times in the third period of Saturday’s game, a 2-1 loss to Boston. The constant line switching hasn’t helped yet and the tactic may leave New York out of the playoff picture.

- With a stronghold on the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference standings, it appears Magic coach Stan Van Gundy is going to do some experimenting – never a thing Orlando bettors want to hear. Van Gundy plans to put Marcin Gortat, Brandon Bass or Ryan Anderson on the floor with Dwight Howard at times. He is toying with this strategy because Orlando could face some big frontcourts in the playoffs.

- Chris Paul returned to action Monday night and was surprisingly placed in the starting lineup. The Hornets announcers talked about how the team was out of sync early in the game with two new starters, Paul and Marcus Thornton, on the floor. Paul was limited to 20 minutes of action and apparently asked to play more but the coach said no. Jeff Bower has hinted that he wants to see how his point guards, Paul and Darren Collison, mesh on the floor together.

**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:03 AM

Wednesday six-pack

According to Baseball America, six of the top prospects for the Twins

24) Trevor Plouffe, SS-- Signed for $1.5M after '04 draft, hasn't gotten to majors yet, but he hit .260 with 10 HRs in AAA LY.

20) Jeff Manship, P-- 1-1, 5.68 in 11 big league appearances LY, five of which were starts. Big leaguers hit .310 against Notre Dame alum.

6) Danny Valencia, 3B-- Twins have used 17 different guys at the hot corner since end of '04 season; this guy hit .286 LY in 269 AB at AAA.

5) Ben Revere, OF-- Drafted out of a Kentucky HS, he's
hit .337 with 110 steals in 996 career AB. Will start this season in AA.

3) Kyle Gibson, P-- Missouri has had three pitchers drafted in the first round over last four years. Had stress fracture in his arm last year.

1) Aaron Hicks, OF-- 20-year old switch-hitter is raw but talented.

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Wednesday's List of 13: Random stuff as life gboes back to normal

First weekend of NCAA tournament is my favorite weekend of the year; double so when I'm in Las Vegas for it. Life goes back to normal now; it is time to get ready for baseball and warm weather here in the northeast and the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, which resumes Thursday.

13) Very bad news for West Virginia-- Darryl Bryant broke his foot, is done for the tournament. Makes Mountaineers very thin at guard, but it also makes them bigger, and in some cases, harder to guard.

12) Strange that the NFL would put it new rules for overtime in playoff games, but not regular season games. They still might make these rules good for the regular season when they meet again in May.

11) The Nets' CEO got into a verbal jousting match with a fan wearing a bag over his head at a recent home game. CEO actually asked the guy why he was wearing a bag on his head. Something about a 7-61 record.......

10) St John's is meeting with Paul Hewitt; if they're smart, they'll get his name on a contract as soon as possible. He's very good, and St John's will be relevant in the Big East if they hire him. Not really sure who Georgia Tech thinks they can hire who is better than Hewitt.......

9) Before the tournament started, Cornell was ranked 66th in country by kenpom.com; the seven teams just ahead of them all missed the NCAAs.

8) Northern Iowa is first MVC team since Larry Bird's Indiana State club in 1979 to make Sweet 16; Penn is first Ivy League team since '79 to get to Sweet 16. Both those teams lost to Michigan State in '79 Final Four.

7) Since 2001, #1 seeds are 20-13 vs spread in regional semifinals, 14-11 when playing 4-5 seeds, 6-2 when playing anyone else.

6) Kentucky beat 16-seed and 9-seed last week; they're playing Cornell (12-seed) next (they're good but they don't give athletic scholarships) and could face 11-seed Washington in regional final, especially now that the Mountaineers' starting PG is out. Last time a team faced such low-seeds in advancing through the tournament? Michigan State, in 2001.

5) Over last five years, underdogs are 21-19 vs spread in this round, with ten outright upsets.

4) Since 1993, there have been eight games between 3-10 seeds in regional semifinals: underdogs were 5-3 vs spread in those games.

3) Northern Iowa-Michigan State is just second regional semifinal game ever between 5 and 9-seeds; Boston College (+3) upset Indiana 77-68 in 1994, in the only other one.

2) Looking back quickly, over the last three years, #3 seeds are now 8-1 against the spread in the second round. Can't come up with reason why.

1) Looking at teams like Northern Iowa, that upset a #1 seed in second round-- they're 5-5 vs spread in next game, 5-3 as dogs, 0-2 as favorite. Michigan State, with Lucas hurt, is favored by only a point and a half.

**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:05 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 24

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MINNESOTA (14 - 57) at CHARLOTTE (35 - 34) - 3/24/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
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 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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UTAH (46 - 25) at TORONTO (35 - 34) - 3/24/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 44-24 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 90-62 ATS (+21.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
UTAH is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
UTAH is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 64-83 ATS (-27.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
TORONTO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 2-16 ATS (-15.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-43 ATS (-23.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DENVER (47 - 23) at BOSTON (45 - 25) - 3/24/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
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.
DENVER is 53-37 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 34-16 ATS (+16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 29-39 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 64-96 ATS (-41.6 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 65-91 ATS (-35.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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ORLANDO (50 - 21) at ATLANTA (45 - 25) - 3/24/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 17-35 ATS (-21.5 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
ATLANTA is 41-29 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points this season.
ATLANTA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 99-74 ATS (+17.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 8-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (21 - 47) at INDIANA (24 - 46) - 3/24/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 61-85 ATS (-32.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (24 - 47) at NEW JERSEY (7 - 63) - 3/24/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 19-37 ATS (-21.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 28-37 ATS (-12.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW JERSEY is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 21-35 ATS (-17.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 24-35 ATS (-14.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
NEW JERSEY is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NEW JERSEY is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO 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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HOUSTON (36 - 33) at OKLAHOMA CITY (42 - 27) - 3/24/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 10-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (24 - 47) at MILWAUKEE (39 - 30) - 3/24/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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CLEVELAND (56 - 15) at NEW ORLEANS (34 - 38) - 3/24/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 93-72 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 80-62 ATS (+11.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 48-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 62-43 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 69-89 ATS (-28.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 64-95 ATS (-40.5 Units) after a division game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (52 - 18) at SAN ANTONIO (42 - 27) - 3/24/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 29-39 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 331-278 ATS (+25.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 124-91 ATS (+23.9 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 75-51 ATS (+18.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 9-5 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
10 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (38 - 33) at GOLDEN STATE (19 - 51) - 3/24/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 37-27 ATS (+7.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 55-42 ATS (+8.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
MEMPHIS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
MEMPHIS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-5 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:06 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Wednesday, March 24

Hot Teams
-- Bobcats won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Jazz won four of their last five games.
-- Raptors won three of their last four games.
-- Celtics won four of their last five games.
-- Hawks won five of last six games, the last two in OT. Orlando won 11 of its last 14 games.
-- Pacers won four of last five games, covered nine of last ten.
-- Rockets won five of their last seven games.
-- Bucks won 15 of their last 17 games.
-- Cavaliers won last 14 games (9-4 vs spread last 13).
-- Lakers won last six games, covered one of last four. Spurs won 10 of their last 13 games.
-- Grizzlies won eight of their last eleven games.

Cold Teams
-- Minnesota lost last six games (1-5 vs spread).
-- Nuggets are 0-5 vs spread last five games (2-3 SU).
-- Washington lost last 12 games, covered three of last four.
-- Nets lost last eight games (0-4 vs spread last four). Kings lost three of their last four games.
-- Thunder lost three of their last four games.
-- 76ers lost eight of last nine games (1-5 vs spread last six).
-- Hornets lost 10 of their last 13 games.
-- Warriors lost four of last five games (covered six of last eight).

Playing Second of Back-to-Back Nights
-- Charlotte is 11-5-1 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Denver is 2-4-1 vs spread if playing second nite in row on road.
-- Washington is 3-4 vs spread if it lost night before. Indiana is 1-5 vs spread at home if it played the night before.

Totals
-- Five of last six Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Toronto games stayed under the total. Over is 11-5 in last sixteen Utah games.
-- Three of last four Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 10-3 in last thirteen Atlanta games.
-- Six of last nine Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four New Jersey home games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Oklahoma City games. Three of last four Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last three Cleveland games stayed under the total. Four of last five New Orleans home games went over.
-- Six of last eight Laker games stayed under the total. Over is 3-0-1 in last four San Antonio games.
-- Five of last six Golden State games went over the total. The last four Memphis games stayed under.

**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:07 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DENVER vs. BOSTON
Denver is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Denver is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-13-1 ATS in its last 18 games at home

7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHARLOTTE
Minnesota is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. ATLANTA
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
UTAH vs. TORONTO
Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. INDIANA
Washington is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. NEW JERSEY
Sacramento is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Sacramento

8:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Cleveland is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games when playing at home against Houston

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MILWAUKEE
Philadelphia is 18-6-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Lakers are 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of San Antonio's last 13 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. GOLDEN STATE
Memphis is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Memphis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:08 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 24

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Utah Jazz at Toronto Raptors (+3, 214)

Monday’s win over the Celtics was a big one for the Jazz and not just because it was against a tough veteran team. Mehmet Okur played one of his best games of the season against the C’s and came up with several key defensive plays.

"The big thing, he kept rebounding the ball as well," Utah coach Jerry Sloan told the Salt Lake Tribune after the Jazz's 110-97 victory against Boston. "That's critical to do that when you play a team like [Boston].”

Okur finished with 14 points but also contributed with 15 boards. The contribution was a welcome sight for a player who’s going through his worst season as a member of the Jazz.

Utah is a much better team when the big center is active and part of the offense. His long-distance shooting spreads the floor and makes it easier for Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer to run the pick ‘n’ roll effectively.

Of course it doesn’t really matter when you’re playing the Raptors. Toronto’s defense resembles rusty lawn chairs in a light practice.

Pick: Jazz

Sacramento Kings at New Jersey Nets (+1.5, 197)

Nets ownership understands the frustration and embarrassment its fans are coping with. They just don’t want to hear about it.

ESPN.com is reporting that Nets CEO Brett Yormark shouted at a fan for wearing a paper bag over his head. Can you really blame the fan? Honestly?

The only time the club’s backers can make any cash is when the Nets are getting major points. New Jersey is 11-1 against the spread in its last 12 games getting eight or more points.

That’s not going to be the case Wednesday night against the visiting Kings who are also missing their best player (Tyreke Evans).

Pick: Kings

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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:09 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 24

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What bettors need to know: Nuggets at Celtics
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Denver Nuggets at Boston Celtics (-4.5, 206)

History lesson

These two teams last met on Feb. 21 in Denver. The Nuggets won that game 114-105, covering as 4.5-point chalk.

That game flew over the posted total as both teams shot better than 51%. Both meetings last season played under the number, totaling just 179 and 190 points.

The road team won both matchups outright a year ago, but the home side remains 8-2 ATS over the last 10 meetings in this series.

East vs. West

Only two games separate the Nuggets and Celtics in the standings, but you wouldn’t know it by listening to the media.

Boston has been getting ragged on for months, only recently starting to receive some positive press thanks to a four-game winning streak (which ended on Monday night in Utah).

On Monday, Paul Pierce told reporters that he and his team are getting better every day.

“We want to be healthy, we want to be playing well, and that’s where we’re at right now,’’ Pierce said. “I’m feeling pretty good out there, man. The rhythm, the way I’m moving, the way I’m getting off the floor, getting up and down the court. It’s really starting to come together.’’

Denver has been the picture of consistency this season, losing more than two consecutive games only once. It’s easy to forget that they’re just a .500 team (17-17) away from home.

On the road again

The Nuggets kicked off one of their toughest road trips of the season on Tuesday night in New York. It’s only a five-gamer, but it will take them all over the map.

After playing in Beantown on Wednesday, they’ll head to Toronto, Orlando, and Dallas for a three game in four night trek.

Chauncey Billups isn’t exactly looking forward to living out of a suitcase for the next week.

"Brutal. Brutal road trip coming up playing against some teams that are playing really well," Billups told reporters on Monday. "We're in an intense dogfight over here, trying to maintain home-court advantage and win the division. We can have a good trip, but we have to focus on one team at a time."

Note that Denver is just 6-10-2 ATS when playing the second of back-to-back nights this season.

Home fires burning (money)

The Celtics have done a nice job defending their home court this season, posting a 21-12 SU record. That hasn’t translated into cash for their backers however, as they’ve gone a miserable 10-22-1 ATS at TD Garden.

Tonight’s game will be the first of six in a row at home for the Celtics. The homestand will see them face five consecutive Western Conference opponents before wrapping up with a date with the Cavs on April 4th.

Boston currently owns a 6-4 SU record in home games against West foes this season.

Cover troubles

The Nuggets haven’t done their backers any favors lately, dropping the cash in each of their last four games. Since starting the season 13-8 against the number, they’ve gone 18-26-5 ATS.

The Celtics have been one of the worst bets in the league for much of the season, but have shown signs of life recently. While they remain 10 games under .500 from a betting perspective, they have managed to post an 8-4-1 ATS record over their last 13 contests.

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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:10 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 24

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RHODE ISLAND (25 - 9) at VIRGINIA TECH (25 - 8) - 3/24/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DAYTON (22 - 12) at ILLINOIS (21 - 14) - 3/24/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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BOSTON U (21 - 13) at VA COMMONWEALTH (24 - 9) - 3/24/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PRINCETON (22 - 8) at SAINT LOUIS (22 - 11) - 3/24/2010, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PACIFIC (22 - 11) at APPALACHIAN ST (24 - 12) - 3/24/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CREIGHTON (18 - 15) at MISSOURI ST (22 - 12) - 3/24/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 4-1 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 5-1 straight up against MISSOURI ST 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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Thursday, March 25

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CORNELL (29 - 4) vs. KENTUCKY (34 - 2) - 3/25/2010, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
CORNELL is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
CORNELL is 87-55 ATS (+26.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CORNELL is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.

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

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WASHINGTON (26 - 9) vs. W VIRGINIA (29 - 6) - 3/25/2010, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 80-55 ATS (+19.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.

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

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BUTLER (30 - 4) vs. SYRACUSE (30 - 4) - 3/25/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
SYRACUSE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
SYRACUSE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
SYRACUSE is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
SYRACUSE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a neutral court game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SYRACUSE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SYRACUSE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
SYRACUSE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SYRACUSE is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 87-57 ATS (+24.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
BUTLER is 117-86 ATS (+22.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 50-72 ATS (-29.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

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

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XAVIER (26 - 8) vs. KANSAS ST (28 - 7) - 3/25/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS ST is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS ST is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
KANSAS ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
KANSAS ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
KANSAS ST is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KANSAS ST is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
KANSAS ST is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.
XAVIER is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games this season.
XAVIER is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
XAVIER is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a NCAA tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 80-50 ATS (+25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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Friday, March 26

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N IOWA (30 - 4) vs. MICHIGAN ST (26 - 8) - 3/26/2010, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TENNESSEE (27 - 8) vs. OHIO ST (29 - 7) - 3/26/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
TENNESSEE is 17-38 ATS (-24.8 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OHIO ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
TENNESSEE is 72-50 ATS (+17.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

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ST MARYS-CA (28 - 5) vs. BAYLOR (27 - 7) - 3/26/2010, 7:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games this season.
ST MARYS-CA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST MARYS-CA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ST MARYS-CA is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ST MARYS-CA is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ST MARYS-CA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.

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

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PURDUE (29 - 5) vs. DUKE (31 - 5) - 3/26/2010, 9:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 53-79 ATS (-33.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PURDUE is 39-62 ATS (-29.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DUKE is 36-59 ATS (-28.9 Units) in March games since 1997.
DUKE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.

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

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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:11 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Wednesday, 3/24/2010

NIT - Quarterfinals

RHODE ISLAND at VIRGINIA TECH, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
RHODE ISLAND: 6-1 ATS off BB home wins
VIRGINIA TECH: 6-1 Over vs. non-conference

DAYTON at ILLINOIS, 9:00 PM ET ESPN2
DAYTON: 0-8 ATS off SU win as a dog
ILLINOIS: 9-0 Over off BB non-conf games

CBI Tournament - Semifinals
BOSTON U at VA COMMONWEALTH, 7:00 PM ET HDNET
BOSTON U: 5-1 ATS vs. non-conference
VA COMMONWEALTH: 5-1 Over after a combined score of 155+ points

PRINCETON at SAINT LOUIS, 9:00 PM ET HDNET
PRINCETON: 12-3 ATS in road games
SAINT LOUIS: 1-5 ATS playing their 2nd game in 3 days

College Insider Tournament - Semifinals
PACIFIC at APPALACHIAN ST, 7:00 PM ET
PACIFIC: 1-7 ATS off SU win as a dog
APPALACHIAN ST: 8-2 ATS off an Over

CREIGHTON at MISSOURI ST, 8:00 PM ET
CREIGHTON: 5-1 Under at Missouri State
MISSOURI ST: 1-4-1 ATS vs. Creighton

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:11 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Wednesday, March 24

NIT and other tournaments

Pacific-Appalachian State game got moved back to Thursday.

Virginia Tech, Rhode Island both won four of last five games; Tech lost 61-50 (+5) in only game vs A-14 opponent, vs Temple. URI scored 181 points with only 10 turnovers in first two NIT games; they won 80-69 (+4.5) at Boston College in its only game vs ACC foe. URI was 0-3 vs Temple team that beat Hokies. Tech split pair of games with BC.

Dayton held both its first two NIT foes to 33.3% from floor; Flyers are 3-1 in last four games, after 2-5 finish to regular season- win Monday is huge for Dayton in regional rivalry over Cincinnati. Illinois spanked a pretty good Kent State team by 17 Monday; they're also 3-1 in last four games, after 1-5 skid to end regular season.

Boston U is 25-60 from arc in first two tourney wins, at Oregon State and vs Morehead State; Terriers are 2-0 vs CAA teams, with OT win vs Northeastern and Bracket Busters over Delaware. VCU won six of last eight games; they're 18-42 from arc in first two tourney games. Boston won eight of last nine games, losing at Vermont in America East final.

Princeton/Saint Louis both won in double OT Monday, but Tigers were on road, Billikens at home; Tigers won last seven games- they held both foes to 37% from floor in this tourney, are 2-1 vs A-14 opponents, with wins over St Joe's/Duquesne, 65-50 loss to GW. Billikens won 10 of last 13 games- their last two opponents shot 32/36% from the floor.

Home side won both Creighton-Missouri State games; Bears lost 76-72 in Omaha (+4.5), then beat Bluejays 70-52 (-5) at home 13 days later. Creighton won four of last five games; they're 19-38 from arc in winning first two tourney games. State shot 60% in first tourney game, then beat La Tech team whose two best players were hurt and didn't play.

**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:12 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BOSTON UNIVERSITY vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
No trends available
Virginia Commonwealth is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
RHODE ISLAND vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Rhode Island is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games
Rhode Island is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Virginia Tech is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games at home

8:00 PM
PACIFIC vs. APPALACHIAN STATE
Pacific is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pacific is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Appalachian State is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 games
Appalachian State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

8:05 PM
CREIGHTON vs. MISSOURI STATE
Creighton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Creighton is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Missouri State is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Creighton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Missouri State's last 5 games when playing at home against Creighton

9:00 PM
DAYTON vs. ILLINOIS
Dayton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dayton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Illinois is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Illinois is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

9:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. SAINT LOUIS
Princeton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Princeton is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Saint Louis is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Saint Louis is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

Thursday, March 25

7:07 PM
BUTLER vs. SYRACUSE
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Butler's last 7 games
Syracuse is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Syracuse is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games

7:27 PM
WASHINGTON vs. WEST VIRGINIA
Washington is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 5 games

9:37 PM
XAVIER vs. KANSAS STATE
Xavier is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Xavier is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

9:57 PM
CORNELL vs. KENTUCKY
Cornell is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cornell is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kentucky is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Friday, March 26

7:07 PM
TENNESSEE vs. OHIO STATE
Tennessee is 6-11-1 ATS in its last 18 games
Tennessee is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games

7:27 PM
ST. MARY'S vs. BAYLOR
St. Mary's is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
St. Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Baylor is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Baylor is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

9:37 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Northern Iowa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Northern Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

9:57 PM
PURDUE vs. DUKE
Purdue is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Purdue is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Duke's last 6 games

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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:14 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 24

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PITTSBURGH (42-25-0-6, 90 pts.) at WASHINGTON (48-15-0-9, 105 pts.) - 3/24/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-8-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
13 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+9.5 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (29-34-0-9, 67 pts.) at NY RANGERS (31-32-0-9, 71 pts.) - 3/24/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-43 ATS (+85.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-29 ATS (+52.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 1-11 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 66-65 ATS (+154.7 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 31-41 ATS (+76.8 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 10-16 ATS (-7.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY RANGERS are 133-152 ATS (-97.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 2-8 ATS (-8.7 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 8-14 ATS (-9.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 2-7 ATS (-7.6 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 9-9 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 9-9-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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MONTREAL (36-30-0-7, 79 pts.) at BUFFALO (39-23-0-9, 87 pts.) - 3/24/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 203-140 ATS (+26.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
MONTREAL is 8-2 ATS (+10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
MONTREAL is 15-10 ATS (+27.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 20-16 ATS (+39.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 10-8 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 10-8-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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ST LOUIS (34-29-0-9, 77 pts.) at DETROIT (36-23-0-13, 85 pts.) - 3/24/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 17-12 ATS (+32.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 44-37 ATS (+87.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 13-8 ATS (+25.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-36 ATS (+75.2 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 10-15 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 3-7 ATS (-8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-10 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-9-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.8 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (42-24-0-5, 89 pts.) at COLORADO (40-25-0-7, 87 pts.) - 3/24/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 40-32 ATS (+72.1 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 22-16 ATS (+5.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 27-25 ATS (+58.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 42-29 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 19-10 ATS (+31.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-3 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 42-35 ATS (+86.9 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
COLORADO is 77-76 ATS (-22.4 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (34-30-0-7, 75 pts.) at VANCOUVER (44-24-0-4, 92 pts.) - 3/24/2010, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-5-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-24-2010, 08:15 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Wednesday, March 24

Hot Teams
-- Washington won seven of its last ten games.
-- Sabres won last three games, outscoring foes 14-6.
-- Red Wings won nine of their last twelve games.
-- Kings won seven of their last ten road games.
-- Ducks won four of their last five games.

Cold Teams
-- Penguins lost five of their last seven games.
-- Islanders lost six of their last nine games. Rangers lost their last three games, scoring total of five goals.
-- Canadiens lost last two games, 2-0/3-2.
-- Blues lost of their last six games.
-- Avalanche lost last three games, allowing 12 goals.
-- Canucks lost three of their last four games.

Totals
-- Five of last six Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-5-1 in last seventeen Ranger games.
-- Three of last four Buffalo games went over the total. Montreal's last three games all stayed under.
-- Four of last five Detroit games stayed under the total. Over is 8-3 in last eleven St Louis games.
-- Six of last eight Colorado games went over the total. Five of last six Los Angeles games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Anaheim games went over the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- Anaheim is 2-11 if it played the night before. Vancouver is 8-3.

Series Records
-- Penguins lost three of last four games against Washington.
-- Islanders are 5-3 in last eight visits to Manhattan.
-- Sabres won four of last five games against Montreal.
-- Blues won three of last four games against Detroit.
-- Kings won their last three games against Colorado.
-- Ducks won their last four games against Vancouver

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