Friday Trends and Indexes 3/26 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL


Friday, March 26

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 5-17-2 SU in its last 24 games ,when playing Detroit
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. BUFFALO
Ottawa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. EDMONTON
Anaheim is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Anaheim
Edmonton is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games


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NHL


Friday, March 26

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (-160, 5)

It took some time and a whole lot of Tylenol, but the Ottawa Senators have finally recovered from their Olympic hangover.

Ottawa is coming off back-to-back, 2-0 shutout victories over Montreal and Philadelphia after opening the second half of the NHL schedule 1-8. The Senators have locked it up on defense and have gotten solid performances from goaltender Brian Elliott in those two victories. He’s stopped a total of 55 shots in that span after allowing six goals in his most recent start.

Defenseman Anton Volchenkov should also get some credit for his play between the pipes. Volchenkov blocked five shots in Wednesday’s win over the Flyers including bailing Elliott out on two separate occasions.

“We were joking in the locker room that both of our goalies were stars for us,” captain Daniel Alfredsson told the Toronto Sun. “(Volchenkov’s) playing hard and has been very physical. Overall, I think we were more aggressive all over the ice.”

Ottawa’s turnaround has also given NHL totals bettors hope. The last two games have fallen under the number, and with a stingy Buffalo squad on tap Friday, the under is once again looking like the sharp play.

The Sabres are sixth in goals-against this season and lean on goaltender Ryan Miller, who hasn’t allowed more than three goals since February 11.

Pick: Under


Minnesota Wild at Detroit Red Wings (-260, 5.5)

After a crumby start to the season, a lot of hockey fans were writing off the Detroit Red Wings just a few months after coming within one game of a second straight Stanley Cup.

Detroit has hushed those doubters in recent weeks, winning three straight games heading into Friday and taking victories in eight of its last 10 games. The Red Wings are currently in third place in the Central Division standings and have climbed into the eighth and final postseason spot in the Western Conference.

“We’ve been getting better since we’ve gotten our people back,” coach Mike Babcock told reporters when asked what has turned his team around.

Detroit was hobbled for most of the season, but since the extended Olympic break, the Red Wings have returned many injured players and gone 9-3 since the beginning of the month. A healthy home-ice advantage has helped as well. Detroit has won four straight games at Joe Louis Arena and is 21-10-2-3 at home this year – that includes a 5-1 win over the Wild two weeks ago.

Pick: Detroit


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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.

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NBA
Dunkel


Utah at Indiana
The Jazz look to build on their 8-2 ATS record in their last 10 games as a road favorite. Utah is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has Utah favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Utah (-5). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 26

Game 851-852: Minnesota at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 106.613; Orlando 128.419
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 22; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 14 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-14 1/2);

Game 853-854: Utah at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 126.016; Indiana 119.572
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 6 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 5; 210 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-5); Over

Game 855-856: Denver at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 118.842; Toronto 113.176
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 5 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 217
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-4 1/2); Under

Game 857-858: Atlanta at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 122.086; Philadelphia 117.974
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 196
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 859-860: Washington at Charlotte
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 111.180; Charlotte 123.051
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 12; 179
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 10 1/2; 181
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-10 1/2); Under

Game 861-862: Sacramento at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 111.263; Boston 125.783
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 14 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 863-864: LA Lakers at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 121.558; Oklahoma City 121.138
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 204
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+1 1/2); Over

Game 865-866: Detroit at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 110.585; New Jersey 112.073
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-1); Over

Game 867-868: Miami at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 118.138; Milwaukee 126.345
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 8; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4 1/2; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-4 1/2); Under

Game 869-870: Cleveland at San Antonio
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 124.287; San Antonio 124.999
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 871-872: New York at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: New York 116.399; Phoenix 127.916
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 11 1/2; 223
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 10 1/2; 224
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-10 1/2); Under

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NCAAB
Dunkel - POD


Tennessee vs. Ohio State
The Buckeyes look to take advantage of a Tennessee team that is 0-3-1 ATS in its last 4 neutral site games as an underdog. Ohio State is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Buckeyes favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-4 1/2).

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NHL
Dunkel


Minnesota at Detroit
The Wild look to take advantage of a Detroit team that is 2-5 in its last 7 games against teams with a losing record. Minnesota is the pick (+220) according to Dunkel, which has the Wild favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+220). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 26

Game 1-2: Minnesota at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.251; Detroit 11.109
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+220); Under

Game 3-4: Ottawa at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.019; Buffalo 11.590
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+145); Over

Game 5-6: Anaheim at Edmonton
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.062; Edmonton 12.313
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NBA
Long Sheet


Friday, March 26

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MINNESOTA (14 - 58) at ORLANDO (50 - 22) - 3/26/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-26 ATS (-17.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MINNESOTA is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 99-75 ATS (+16.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 113-86 ATS (+18.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 75-56 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 63-43 ATS (+15.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 4-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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UTAH (47 - 25) at INDIANA (26 - 46) - 3/26/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 151-100 ATS (+41.0 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 109-74 ATS (+27.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 284-231 ATS (+29.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
UTAH is 45-24 ATS (+18.6 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 32-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 53-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
UTAH is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
UTAH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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DENVER (47 - 25) at TORONTO (35 - 35) - 3/26/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 23-32 ATS (-12.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
DENVER is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DENVER is 90-75 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 64-84 ATS (-28.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
TORONTO is 30-50 ATS (-25.0 Units) as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 51-75 ATS (-31.5 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
TORONTO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) against Northwest division opponents this season.
TORONTO is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 2-17 ATS (-16.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
TORONTO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 24-44 ATS (-24.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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ATLANTA (46 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (25 - 47) - 3/26/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (21 - 49) at CHARLOTTE (37 - 34) - 3/26/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 30-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-29 ATS (-12.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 40-30 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 7-4 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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SACRAMENTO (24 - 48) at BOSTON (46 - 25) - 3/26/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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LA LAKERS (53 - 18) at OKLAHOMA CITY (43 - 27) - 3/26/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 30-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 41-29 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Friday nights this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA LAKERS are 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-5 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 10-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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DETROIT (23 - 48) at NEW JERSEY (8 - 63) - 3/26/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 28-40 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
DETROIT is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-23 ATS (-16.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
DETROIT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DETROIT is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 29-41 ATS (-16.1 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 25-35 ATS (-13.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-2 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (38 - 34) at MILWAUKEE (39 - 31) - 3/26/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
MIAMI is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 6-4 straight up against MIAMI 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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CLEVELAND (57 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (42 - 28) - 3/26/2010, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 4-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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 (26 - 45) at PHOENIX (45 - 26) - 3/26/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 39-30 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 59-45 ATS (+9.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 36-58 ATS (-27.8 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 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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NHL
Long Sheet


Friday, March 26

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MINNESOTA (36-32-0-6, 78 pts.) at DETROIT (37-23-0-13, 87 pts.) - 3/26/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 8-22 ATS (+37.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DETROIT is 43-10 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-15 ATS (+37.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 37-36 ATS (+81.9 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 11-15 ATS (-15.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 35-29 ATS (-25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-3 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 8-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.9 Units)

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OTTAWA (39-30-0-5, 83 pts.) at BUFFALO (40-23-0-9, 89 pts.) - 3/26/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 204-140 ATS (-3.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
OTTAWA is 9-2 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
OTTAWA is 8-3 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.
OTTAWA is 7-2 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 6-11 ATS (-10.0 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 14-4 (+10.2 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 14-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (34-32-0-7, 75 pts.) at EDMONTON (24-42-0-7, 55 pts.) - 3/26/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-5 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-5-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Friday, 3/26/2010

MINNESOTA at ORLANDO, 7:05 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 3-11 ATS off 8+ SU losses
ORLANDO: 13-1 Under on Friday nights

UTAH at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
UTAH: 8-1 ATS as road favorite of 6 pts or less
INDIANA: 19-8 Under playing their 3rd game in 4 days

DENVER at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
DENVER: 25-8 ATS after allowing 105+ points BB games
TORONTO: 2-17 ATS off 3+ Unders

ATLANTA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 13-3 ATS vs. Atlantic Division
PHILADELPHIA: 3-12 ATS as home underdog

WASHINGTON at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 26-8 Under in road games
CHARLOTTE: 20-9 ATS vs. division

SACRAMENTO at BOSTON, 7:35 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 14-3 Under off BB ATS wins
BOSTON: 6-16 ATS after scoring 105+ points

LA LAKERS at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 14-24 ATS off an Under
OKLAHOMA CITY: 11-1 Over if home favorite last 2 games

DETROIT at NEW JERSEY, 8:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 9-23 ATS off division game
NEW JERSEY: 7-1 Under vs. Detroit

MIAMI at MILWAUKEE, 8:35 PM ET NBA TV
MIAMI: 9-0 Under off win by 20+ points
MILWAUKEE: 11-2 Under when the total is between 180 and 189.5

CLEVELAND at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 34-14 ATS off 2 straight double digit wins
SAN ANTONIO: 3-11 ATS revenging same season loss

NEW YORK at PHOENIX, 10:05 PM ET
NEW YORK: 16-5 ATS as double digit underdog
PHOENIX: 18-7 Under vs. Eastern Conference

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, 3/26/2010

MINNESOTA at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
MINNESOTA: 8-22 SU Away when the total is 5.5
DETROIT: 15-0 SU at home off a home division win

OTTAWA at BUFFALO, 7:35 PM ET
OTTAWA: 9-2 SU when playing with 2 days rest
BUFFALO: 0-5 SU off a home division win

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

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB


Friday, March 26

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Tennessee Volunteers vs. Ohio St. Buckeyes [CBS | 7:07 PM ET]

Volunteers: Tennessee is resilient, as it appears that absolutely nothing can stop the Volunteers from ending their season. Tennessee has overcome scandals and suspensions to 4 different players to be back in the Sweet 16 for the 3rd time in the past 4 seasons. This is the 6th time in school history that Tennessee has made it this far, yet they've never advanced to the Elite Eight. The Volunteers are 27-8 SU and 14-16-2 ATS overall this season. The Volunteers have shown how diverse they are in their 1st 2 tournament games. They played a slow defensive game against San Diego St. before exploding offensively against Ohio. Tennessee is 12-7 SU and 8-9-2 ATS on the road this season, including 7-2 SU in neutral court settings. The Volunteers are 4-4 ATS as the listed underdog this season. Tennessee has also flashed their potential with 2 wins over #1 ranked teams in the country in both Kansas and Kentucky. Tennessee has held 5 of their past 6 opponents under 70 PTS. Offensively, the Volunteers average 73 PPG, and are led by G Scotty Hopson. Hopson averages a team high 12.5 PPG, and is one of 2 Volunteers averaging double figures in PTS this season.

Tennessee is 4-0-1 ATS last 5 non-conference games.
Under is 8-3 last 11 non-conference games.

Key Injuries - F Emmanuel Negedu (heart) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 68

Buckeyes (-4.5, O/U 134): Ohio St. is surging at exactly the right time, as they've won 9 consecutive games SU. Ohio St. is a very balanced team that simply finds different ways to win games this season. The Buckeyes are 29-7 SU and 18-18 ATS overall this season. Ohio St. finished the season ranked in the Top 5 in most national polls, and as champions of the Big 10 Conference. The Buckeyes were 17-4 SU in conference play this season. The Buckeyes were 12-6 SU and 8-10 ATS away from home this season, including 6-1 SU in neutral court contests. The Buckeyes are 9-3 ATS as a single digit favorite this season. Ohio St. has played their best games this season against their best competition. The Buckeyes are 9-3 ATS against teams with a winning record 15 games into the regular season. G Evan Turner is arguably the most indispensable player in the nation, as he averages 20 PPG, 9 RPG, and 6 APG for the Buckeyes this season. The Big 10 Player of the Year is the odds on favorite to win National Player of the Year and add to his trophy collection. The Buckeyes are averaging more than 80 PPG over their past 4 games.

Buckeyes are 3-10 ATS last 13 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
Over is 11-2 last 13 neutral site games as a favorite.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 73 (OVER - Total of the Day)



Purdue Boilermakers at Duke Blue Devils [CBS | 9:57 PM ET]

Boilermakers: Purdue is looking to make it to the Elite Eight for the 1st time in a decade. Beating Duke won't be easy though, as Duke has the height advantage in all 5 starting positions. As a team, Purdue has the bulldog mentality of their head coach Matt Painter. That bulldog mentality served Purdue well the moment star F Robbie Hummel went down with a knee injury. Hummel had been arguably the Boilermakers most important player, but the players have moved on in his absence. Despite struggling to score on offense, Purdue beat Sienna and Texas AM both SU and ATS in reaching the Sweet 16. The Boilermakers are 29-5 SU and 14-18-2 ATS overall this season. Purdue is 15-3 SU and 7-9-2 ATS on the road this season. The Boilermakers are a perfect 3-0 both SU and ATS as the listed underdog this season. Today represents the largest spread that Purdue has faced as an underdog this season. Purdue is also 9-5 ATS in non-conference games this season. G E'Twaun Moore and C JaJuan Johnson lead Purdue in scoring, combining for nearly 32 PPG this season. These two will have to score in waves for Purdue to be successful, as no other player averages more than 6 PPG this sesaon for the Boilermakers.

Purdue is 7-3 ATS last 10 NCAA Tournament games as an underdog.
Under is 6-0 last 6 vs. Atlantic Coast.

Key Injuries - F Robbie Hummel (knee) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 51

Blue Devils (-8.5, O/U 127): Duke is a very trendy pick to win the NCAA Tournament, regardless of whether or not you love them or hate them. There is no middle ground when polling opinions of the ever popular Blue Devils. All joking aside, this is a team hitting its stride as they've won 14 of their past 15 games SU. Duke is actually considered underrated this season, as some experts were questioning the fact they received a #1 seed into the tournament. The Blue Devils have responded by allowing only 97 PTS combined thru 2 rounds, and winning by a combined margin of 44 PTS. Duke is 31-5 SU and 20-13-2 ATS overall this season. The biggest reason for their success both SU and ATS this season is their defense. The Blue Devils have held 19 of their 36 game opponents under 60 PTS this season. Duke is 14-5 SU and 9-9-1 ATS on the road this season, including a perfect 9-0 SU in neutral court games. Duke is 20-14 ATS as the listed favorite this season, including 7-6-1 ATS as a single digit favorite. 3 different Blue Devils average more than 17 PPG this season, led by G Jon Scheyer. Scheyer averages team highs of 18.1 PPG and 4.9 APG this season.

Duke is 4-11 ATS last 15 NCAA Tournament games as a favorite.
Under is 8-3 last 11 NCAA Tournament games.

Key Injuries - F Kyle Singler (face) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 67 (Side of the Day)


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Len's Top 5

TGIF everyone, here's my Top 5 for March 26, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

There are 4 more NCAA tournament games tonight. After this evening's action there will be 8 teams left standing (All Times Eastern).

*Tennessee/Ohio State 7:07pm
*St. Mary's/Baylor 7:27pm
*Northern Iowa/Michigan State 9:37pm
*Purdue/Duke 9:57pm

Butler, West Virginia, Kentucky and Kansas State were last night's winners.
Anybody want to coach St. John's basketball? Georgia Tech's Paul Hewitt says no thanks.
Alex Rodriguez talks to federal authorities today in Buffalo about his relationship with a Canadian doctor under investigation for drugs.
Former ABC, NBC and ESPN executive Chet Simmons is dead at the age of 81.

2. Reality Bites

Ouch. I'm sure some Cornell fans fancied a trip to the Final Four, and even a ride to the championship. But after watching those athletes from Kentucky for a couple of minutes, you knew it wasn't going to happen. Oh, that 10-2 Cornell lead was heady. But then they managed only 35 points the rest of the way. Maybe the same fate awaits Northern Iowa tonight. The tournament gives you little glimpses of "anything is possible," and then talent and pedigree throw cold water in your face. Is that an argument for or against expanding the field to 96 teams? Cinderella will always run smack into midnight, but it's a fun ride while it lasts.

3. Filtering the News

What's the difference between the University of Florida football program and China? That's a trick question. There isn't much difference. While China messes with Google, Florida is dumping on reporters. Coach Urban Meyer didn't like how the quotes of one of his players turned up in a column so he confronted the reporter. The newspaper was threatened with banishment, and players and coaches were off limits to all reporters after practice the other day. Just the latest example of a college coach who doesn't know how to lead. But of course the school will stand behind him because he wins football games.

4. Friday eMailbag

In response to Education Secretary Arne Duncan's proposal that college basketball teams should have a 40% graduation rate to qualify for the NCAA tournament, G.M. writes, "Since 40% is a failing grade in any school, might it be more appropriate to require players be able to sink 70% or more of their foul shots? After all, if we're preparing these basketball players for life after college in the NBA, being able to make free throws would seem more appropriate."

When I wrote about Cornell broadcasters vis a vis Syracuse's, A.K. added the following to the Cornell list: "Bill Maher, Ann Coulter and Ken Dryden (Miracle on Ice).
Editor's Note: Oh yeah, I'll see you and raise you Orangemen Ted Koppel, Dick Clark, and Joe Biden......no wait a second.

S.L. wants to know if I'm working on a Passover-related Top 5. He suggests the Jews trekking through the desert was the "longest marathon.... 40 years."
Editor's Note: Just typical athletes where "bread" was the issue.

And when I mentioned the Nets Jewish Family Night and facetiously suggested they should stage a live bris at halftime, D.P. suggested on twitter @LenBermanSports, with the Nets shooting accuracy, the mohel would probably miss.

5. Reeling Them In

So what sport has been booming during the recession? Fishing. Fishing license applications are up, and in 2009 the number of fisherman in the U.S. showed a rare increase. Obviously with unemployment, people have lots of time on their hands, so off to the lake/river/ocean they go. So can Olympic fishing be in our future? Ice fishing for sure in the Winter Games. The winners could stand on the podium with their medals and their catch. Good times.

Happy Birthday: Raiders running back Marcus Allen. 50.
Bonus Birthday: Stop in the Name of Love. Diana Ross of The Supremes. 66.

Today in Sports: Led by Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, The LA Lakers set a record of 69 wins in an NBA season. (Later broken by Michael and the Bulls.) 1972.
Bonus Event: Dr. Jonas Salk announces his polio vaccine. 1953.

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NCAAB
Long Sheet


Saturday, March 27

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W VIRGINIA (30 - 6) vs. KENTUCKY (35 - 2) - 3/27/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 80-54 ATS (+20.6 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 81-55 ATS (+20.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 15-2 ATS (+12.8 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 1-0 against the spread versus W VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 1-0 straight up against W VIRGINIA 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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BUTLER (31 - 4) vs. KANSAS ST (29 - 7) - 3/27/2010, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
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.
BUTLER is 88-57 ATS (+25.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
BUTLER is 118-86 ATS (+23.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Saturday, 3/27/2010

NCAA East Regional Final - Carrier Dome, Syracuse N.Y.
W VIRGINIA vs. KENTUCKY, 7:05 PM ET
W VIRGINIA: 21-4 ATS in postseason tournament games
KENTUCKY: 0-7 ATS after allowing 50 points or less

NCAA West Regional Final - Energy Solutions Arena - Salt Lake City, UT
BUTLER vs. KANSAS ST, 4:30 PM ET
BUTLER: 3-11 ATS off ATS win
KANSAS ST: 12-1 ATS off an Over

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NCAAB


Saturday, March 27

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Trend Report
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4:30 PM
BUTLER vs. KANSAS STATE
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kansas State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. KENTUCKY
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


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