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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 02:56 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: March 28

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Sprint Cup Series hits Martinsville, while the Nuggets meet the Magic, and March Madness wraps up its second weekend.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has 10 games on its schedule for Sunday, with Sacramento at Cleveland, Memphis at Milwaukee, Indiana at Atlanta, Toronto at Miami, Chicago at Detroit, Phoenix at Minnesota, Portland at Oklahoma City, San Antonio at Boston, Golden State at the Clippers, and Denver at Orlando. The Nuggets and Magic met in Denver back on January 13, with Carmelo Anthony and company rolling to a 115-97 home win as a 6-point favorite. Anthony led the way with 27 points in that win for Denver, while Chauncey Billups was good for 24 points on the day. Matt Barnes scored a game-high 28 points in a losing cause for Orlando.

As well, the NCAA Tournament clears up its Final Four picture on Sunday with its last two Elite Eight matchups: No. 6 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Michigan State in the Midwest Region, and No. 3 Baylor vs. No. 1 Duke in the South Region. Duke, which cruised past Purdue 70-57 in the Sweet 16 on Friday, is pegged as the 4.5-point favorite at Houston's Reliant Stadium on Sunday. Baylor beat St. Mary's 72-49 in their Friday outing. Over at St. Louis' Edward Jones Dome the Spartans knocked off Cinderella Northern Iowa 59-52 in the Sweet 16, while Tennessee got past Ohio State by a final score of 76-73 last round. The oddsmakers are going with the Volunteers for Sunday, as they're 2-point faves.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

The National Hockey League has six games on tap for Sunday, with Calgary at Washington, Toronto at Pittsburgh, Edmonton at St. Louis, New Jersey at Philadelphia, Colorado at San Jose, and Columbus at Chicago. The Blackhawks will be looking to bounce back from the 8-3 pounding they took from the Blue Jackets on the road on Thursday night; Hawks netminder Cristobal Huet was yanked after allowing seven goals on 27 shots in that defeat. Kristian Huselius and Antoine Vermette each picked up a pair of goals in that victory for Columbus.

Roaring around the track . . .

Finally, race fans get two events on Sunday, as the Sprint Cup Series stages the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway and Formula 1 offers up the Australian Grand Prix. Jimmie Johnson, who has won three of the five Sprint Cup events so far this season, is pegged as the 9/4 Vegas favorite to visit victory lane at Martinsville, with Jeff Gordon (51/10) and Denny Hamlin (7/1) behind him on that odds list. Tony Stewart (17/2) and Kevin Harvick (11/1) round out the top tier of contenders. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso will be gunning for his second straight win in the F1 race; Alonso won the season opener in Bahrain March 14, and he's at 5/2 to get the win on Sunday. Sebastian Vettel sits at 2/1 odds to win.

**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 02:57 AM

Bettor's best friend: Sunday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks – Andrew Bogut (back) missed the last game and is questionable. Carlos Delfino (neck) was carted off the floor in the team’s last game and is doubtful. Ersan Ilyasova (illness) missed the last game with the flu and is questionable.

Toronto Raptors at Miami Heat – Hedo Turkoglu (illness) is questionable with a stomach virus. Jermaine O’Neal (knee) only played seven minutes in the team’s last game and is doubtful.

Lines to keep an eye on

The Blazers-Thunder total opened at 190.5 and can be found as high as 192 now. Portland has played to three straight unders and nine of the last 10 games in this series have gone under the posted total.

The total in the Warriors-Clippers game has elevated from an opener of 229 to 230 at most shops. Golden State has played to the over in 8-of-10 games.

Who’s hot

The Pacers are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games.

Jonas Gustavsson has won six straight games behind a 1.92 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage.

Duke has won seven straight and is 3-0 ATS in its last three outings.

Who’s not

The Blackhawks have lost six of their last nine games, dropping 5.10 units on the moneyline.

Denver is 0-7 ATS in its last seven games.

Key stat

13-3 – Portland Trail Blazers record in the second leg of back-to-back games – the best record in the NBA. The Blazers are getting 4.5 points on Sunday.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Andrew Bogut missed the Bucks last game and the majority of the previous game with a back injury. Milwaukee was only been able to muster 80.0 ppg without Bogut in those two games and got out-rebounded by seven and 10 boards. Kurt Thomas started in place of Bogut on Friday and posted four points and four rebounds.

Games of the Day

Baylor Bears vs. Duke Blue Devils (-5, 139.5)

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Michigan State Spartans (+1.5, 136.5)

Notable quotable

"We can't let up because of the situation we're in. There is no sense of feeling the pressure here. You lose a couple of games with so few left, you're done. You have to just go out and play."

-- New York coach John Tortorella said as the Rangers are five points out of the final playoff spot with eight games remaining.

Tips and notes

- The homecourt advantage for Baylor has been a debated topic. The South regional is played at Houston – a two and half hour drive from the school’s campus in Waco, Texas. Some bettors believe there isn’t any edge because they are shooting at different baskets. Others account for the 2.5 or 3 points for homecourt because of the fans. LaceDarius Dunn apparently thinks the large contingent of Bears fans in the arena is beneficial saying to CBS in an interview, “it helps us pick up our intensity on the court.”

- Both South regional games in Reliant Stadium went under the posted total in the Sweet 16 round. Shooting sight lines for the players can be affected by the depth of a football stadium. The two totals from those games dropped significantly after opening and the Duke-Baylor total has been bet down two points at some shops.

- They love him and then they hate him – such is the relationship between the Magic players and head coach Stan Van Gundy. After Orlando’s last-second loss to Atlanta on Wednesday, Rashard Lewis was heard mumbling about Van Gundy’s offense in the locker room. Matt Barnes was pulled off the court in the fourth quarter and said, “[Van Gundy] obviously doesn't trust me down the stretch.”

- Covers interviewed Pete Korner of the Sports Club earlier this week and he said if the Spartans won their Sweet 16 game, he didn’t “give them much of a chance in the next round.” Korner mentioned that when a team loses a star player, like Kalin Lucas, they come out motivated in its first game but then the missed talent catches up with them in the second. The spread in the Tennessee-MSU game opened as a pick ‘em and now Tennessee is favored by 2.

**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 02:58 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 28

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SACRAMENTO (24 - 49) at CLEVELAND (57 - 16) - 3/28/2010, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 103-136 ATS (-46.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 20-38 ATS (-21.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 94-73 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 81-62 ATS (+12.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 48-35 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 109-79 ATS (+22.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 63-44 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (38 - 34) at MILWAUKEE (39 - 32) - 3/28/2010, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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INDIANA (27 - 46) at ATLANTA (46 - 26) - 3/28/2010, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points this season.
ATLANTA is 42-30 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in March games this season.
INDIANA is 285-231 ATS (+30.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-3 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (35 - 36) at MIAMI (39 - 34) - 3/28/2010, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-2 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (33 - 38) at DETROIT (23 - 49) - 3/28/2010, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 28-49 ATS (-25.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
DETROIT is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DETROIT is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 31-44 ATS (-17.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (48 - 25) at ORLANDO (51 - 22) - 3/28/2010, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
ORLANDO is 99-76 ATS (+15.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 113-87 ATS (+17.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 58-37 ATS (+17.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 63-44 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 90-76 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 53-38 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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PORTLAND (43 - 29) at OKLAHOMA CITY (44 - 27) - 3/28/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PORTLAND is 39-31 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games this season.

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

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PHOENIX (46 - 26) at MINNESOTA (14 - 59) - 3/28/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 40-30 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 34-25 ATS (+6.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
PHOENIX is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (43 - 28) at BOSTON (47 - 25) - 3/28/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 125-92 ATS (+23.8 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
BOSTON is 30-40 ATS (-14.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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GOLDEN STATE (20 - 51) at LA CLIPPERS (27 - 45) - 3/28/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 41-29 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 38-27 ATS (+8.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-39 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 48-68 ATS (-26.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-38 ATS (-20.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 42-64 ATS (-28.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:01 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 28

First Post

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. MILWAUKEE
Memphis is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

3:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. CLEVELAND
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Sacramento's last 14 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

3:30 PM
INDIANA vs. ATLANTA
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Atlanta is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home

6:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. DETROIT
Chicago is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago

6:00 PM
DENVER vs. ORLANDO
Denver is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Denver is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Denver

6:00 PM
TORONTO vs. MIAMI
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Miami is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Phoenix

7:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Portland is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Oklahoma City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:03 AM

NBA

Sunday, March 28

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets
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Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks (-8, 207.5)

After trailing by seven at halftime, the Pacers roared back to beat the Jazz on Friday night behind Danny Granger’s 44 points.

The win extended Indiana’s streak to five games and while well out of the playoff picture, this team is relishing the upset role.

“Regardless of our situation, we're still competing,” Granger said this week. “We're still competitors. If we can kick somebody else out (of the playoffs), we'll try to do it.”

The Hawks are not playing to their potential heading into the postseason. They’ve dropped three straight on the road including a 105-98 loss to Philly on Friday.

"I am trying to tell the team and push these guys to understand that you have to beat teams you're supposed to beat," coach Mike Woodson said. "There are no gimme games.

Indiana is probably another “gimme” game in the eyes of Atlanta.

The Pacers have won eight straight against the spread and 11-of-12. Indy might not get out of Hotlanta with a sixth consecutive win but should be able to stay within the number

Pick: Pacers

Memphis Grizzlies at Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks have lost two straight (both at home) after winning 15-of-18 following the All-Star break.

Milwaukee’s offensive struggles over its last two games (80.0 ppg) have been in large part due to the absence of center Andrew Bogut. The 7-foot Aussie has missed most of the last two and the Bucks were out-rebounded by six and 10 boards.

To compound matters, Ersan Ilyasova (10.2 ppg) missed the last game with an illness and Carlos Delfino (10.8 ppg) left the game on a stretcher after suffering a neck injury.

"We were joking on the bench early on that we had a lot of leg room over there with everyone being out," guard Charlie Bell said. "Then when Carlos went down we just looked at the bench again and we were another man short.

The Grizzlies have placed themselves in a desperate situation having lost three of their last six games. Memphis trails Portland by five games for the eighth and final Western Conference playoff spot.

"We feel that every game from here on out we have to come with the purpose that it is a playoff game," guard Mike Conley said. "We've got to win these games to have an opportunity.

Look for the Grizz to exert maximum effort in this one against a depleted Bucks squad.

Pick: Grizzlies

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:05 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 28

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TENNESSEE (28 - 8) vs. MICHIGAN ST (27 - 8) - 3/28/2010, 2:20 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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BAYLOR (28 - 7) vs. DUKE (32 - 5) - 3/28/2010, 5:05 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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Monday, March 29

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SAINT LOUIS (23 - 11) at VA COMMONWEALTH (25 - 9) - 3/29/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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Tuesday, March 30

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DAYTON (23 - 12) vs. OLE MISS (24 - 10) - 3/30/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

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

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N CAROLINA (19 - 16) vs. RHODE ISLAND (26 - 9) - 3/30/2010, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 12-20 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all games this season.
N CAROLINA is 12-20 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
RHODE ISLAND is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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PACIFIC (23 - 11) at MISSOURI ST (23 - 12) - 3/30/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.
MISSOURI ST is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
MISSOURI ST is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
MISSOURI ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:07 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Sunday, 3/28/2010

NCAA Tournament - Regional Final - Edward Jones Dome - St. Louis, MO
TENNESSEE vs. MICHIGAN ST, 2:20 PM ET
TENNESSEE: 12-4 Under off BB ATS wins
MICHIGAN ST: 5-10 ATS vs. non-conference

NCAA Tournament - Regional Final - Reliant Stadium - Houston, TX
BAYLOR vs. DUKE, 5:05 PM ET
BAYLOR: 8-2 ATS vs. non-conference
DUKE: 7-2 Under on neutral court

Monday, 3/29/2010

CBI Tournament - Championship Series - Game 1 (Best of 3)
SAINT LOUIS at VA COMMONWEALTH, 7:00 PM ET HDNET
SAINT LOUIS: 10-0 ATS after 3 straight games where both teams score 70 points or less
VA COMMONWEALTH: 14-7 Over off SU win

Tuesday, 3/30/2010

NIT - Semifinals - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
DAYTON vs. OLE MISS, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
DAYTON: 1-8 ATS off SU win as dog
OLE MISS: 31-15 ATS after scoring 80+ pts

N CAROLINA vs. RHODE ISLAND, 9:20 PM ET ESPN2
N CAROLINA: 7-0 ATS Away in post-season tournament
RHODE ISLAND: 2-9 ATS off ATS win

College Insider Tournament - Championship Game
PACIFIC at MISSOURI ST, 8:00 PM ET FCS
PACIFIC: 14-4 ATS Away if the total is 120 to 129.5
MISSOURI ST: 6-0 Over playing with 5 or 6 days rest

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:09 AM

NCAAB

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Trend Report
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Sunday, March 28

2:20 PM
TENNESSEE vs. MICHIGAN STATE
Tennessee is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Michigan State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

5:05 PM
BAYLOR vs. DUKE
Baylor is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Monday, March 29

7:00 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
Saint Louis is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Saint Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Tuesday, March 30

7:00 PM
DAYTON vs. MISSISSIPPI
Dayton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dayton's last 6 games
Mississippi is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Mississippi is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

8:05 PM
PACIFIC vs. MISSOURI 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
Missouri State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Missouri State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. RHODE ISLAND
North Carolina is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games
North Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Rhode Island is 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 games
Rhode Island is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:11 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, March 28

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NCAA Tournament: Midwest regional Elite Eight picks
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No. 5 Michigan State Spartans vs. No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (-1, 135.5), 2:20 p.m.

We will either see someone familiar or someone new go to the Final Four from the Midwest Regional.

Tennessee (28-8) is never been to the Elite Eight before this year, let alone a Final Four. Michigan State (27-8), one of the nation’s powers, seeks a sixth Final Four trip since 1999.

Finally, a team took advantage of Ohio State’s lack of depth. Tennessee had 10 players see action Friday, compared to OSU’s seven (one more than usual, due to foul trouble). Fatigue finally nailed the Buckeyes during crunch time and the Vols earned a 76-73 win.

“I told our team, ‘It’s our team vs. their six,’” Volunteers coach Bruce Pearl said after the victory. “We were a better 10 than their six.”

The J.P. Prince trend came through again for Tennessee. In the Vols’ last 13 games, they’re 10-0 when the 6-foot-7 guard scores in double figures and 0-3 when he doesn’t. He had 14 points, second on the team behind Wayne Chism, who had a great game down low, with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Michigan State rallied from a 7-point halftime deficit to get past upstart Northern Iowa 59-52.

And it was Korie Lucious who hit the big shot again. Thrown into the fire after the team’s best player, Kalin Lucas, went down with a ruptured Achilles, Lucious’ spin-around jumper in the closing moments clinched the victory.

Lucious scored 10 points, while Durrell Summers had 19 points and seven rebounds. Summers, who averages 10.7 ppg, had 26 points when the Spartans got past Maryland 85-83 in the second round and has become a big X-factor for MSU the way Prince is for Tennessee.

Tennessee outrebounded Ohio State 36-23, with a whopping 18 boards on the offensive end. The Spartans average nearly 10 more rebounds per game than their opponent. If the Vols can hold their own on the glass, that can go a long way.

Buckeyes coach Thad Matta said Tennessee’s defense had been under-covered by the media all season and it was the toughest his team had faced this season.

This may be a rare instance where the proof lies with the oddsmakers. In Tennessee’s last 48 games, the under is 33-14-1.

Lucious was a difference maker for MSU Friday. He also had six rebounds, four assists and four steals with only two turnovers. But compared to the “don’t let them get past you” defense of the Panthers, the Volunteers will unleash a new level of on-the-ball pressure the inexperienced point guard has yet to see.

And whereas Michigan State overmatched Northern Iowa in athleticism, the Spartans may look sluggish compared to their opponent Sunday.

The depth and athleticism of the Volunteers may finally be too much for the banged-up Spartans, who have gotten by with lots of heart but no Lucas and hobbled starters Chris Allen and Delvon Roe.

If Chism can stay out of foul trouble down low and not allow scores of second-half points by the Spartans — and make sure Lucious doesn’t thrive outside — Tennessee will be going to the Final Four for the first time.

Prediction: Tennessee 71, Michigan State 66

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:12 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 28

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CALGARY (37-28-0-9, 83 pts.) at WASHINGTON (49-15-0-10, 108 pts.) - 3/28/2010, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 40-45 ATS (-16.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 2-11 ATS (-9.4 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 99-141 ATS (-49.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 1-1-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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TORONTO (27-36-0-11, 65 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (42-25-0-7, 91 pts.) - 3/28/2010, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 27-47 ATS (+81.6 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 39-14 ATS (+19.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 59-21 ATS (+22.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-7 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 268-263 ATS (+556.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 17-16 ATS (+41.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-5 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.4 Units)

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EDMONTON (24-43-0-7, 55 pts.) at ST LOUIS (35-30-0-9, 79 pts.) - 3/28/2010, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 23-49 ATS (+93.3 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 1-14 ATS (+30.9 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 12-33 ATS (+61.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 2-12 ATS (+18.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
ST LOUIS is 45-38 ATS (-0.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 17-9 ATS (+28.0 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-19 ATS (+26.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 15-30 ATS (-28.6 Units) in home games on Sunday games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 8-3 (+6.1 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 8-3-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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COLUMBUS (30-32-0-12, 72 pts.) at CHICAGO (46-20-0-7, 99 pts.) - 3/28/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 30-44 ATS (+76.8 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 9-26 ATS (+46.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
COLUMBUS is 6-17 ATS (+23.1 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 7-31 ATS (+56.0 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 10-29 ATS (+44.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 26-6 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 44-19 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-16 ATS (-10.4 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 208-245 ATS (+504.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 99-117 ATS (-53.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-8 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-8-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
14 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+8.3 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (43-25-0-5, 91 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (37-31-0-6, 80 pts.) - 3/28/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 10-9-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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COLORADO (41-25-0-7, 89 pts.) at SAN JOSE (45-19-0-10, 100 pts.) - 3/28/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:15 AM

NHL

Sunday, March 28

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets
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Edmonton Oilers at St. Louis Blues (-215, 5.5)

How do you make a pick between the worst road team and the worst home team in the NHL?

Well, you have to decide which one has given up on the season and which is still playing.

"We're going to keep on winning hockey games," said St. Louis interim coach Davis Payne. "Until they tell us we're not eligible (for the playoffs), we're going to make sure that hey, if there's fight left in us, we're going to put it out there.”

The Oilers have been suprisingly good lately, winning three of their last four as underdogs of -200 or more, but they won’t get to double-digit road wins this season.

Pick: Blues

Toronto Maple Leafs at Pittsburgh Penguins (-215, 5.5)

Even out of the playoff picture, the Maple Leafs are playing competitive hockey.

Toronto has won eight of 11 heading into Saturday’s matchup against New York and much of that success has to do with goalie Jonas Gustavsson.

The rookie has won six straight games behind a 1.92 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. He is working on replacing Jean-Sebastien Giguere as the team’s No. 1 goalie heading into next season.

"It's good for our confidence," said Gustavsson of the Leafs’ recent success.

The Pens have produced three consecutive unders in the second leg of their last three back-to-backs.

Toronto has played to the under in six straight games and are also 3-0 under in its last three B2B situations.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 03:16 AM

NOTE:
For the initial posting of trends and indexes, we have provided information available up to the time of posting.
Additional updates for today’s games will be posted ASAP.

**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 02:20 PM

NBA
Dunkel

San Antonio at Boston
The Celtics look to build on their 4-0 ATS record in their last 4 games as a favorite between 1 and 4 1/2 points. Boston is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Celtics favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MARCH 28

Game 701-702: Sacramento at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 111.559; Cleveland 128.287
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 16 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 13; 197
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-13); Over

Game 703-704: Memphis at Milwaukee
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 116.202; Milwaukee 121.036
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 5; 197
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 705-706: Indiana at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 115.572; Atlanta 126.086
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 10 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 8; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-8); Over

Game 707-708: Toronto at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 110.585; Miami 116.381
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 6; 193
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: Chicago at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 111.297; Detroit 114.585
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 3 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 2; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-2); Over

Game 711-712: Denver at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 123.007; Orlando 128.132
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 5 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+5 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Portland at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.179; Oklahoma City 125.666
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 5 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4 1/2); Under

Game 715-716: Phoenix at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 122.316; Minnesota 114.352
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 8; 230
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 9 1/2; 227 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+9 1/2); Over

Game 717-718: San Antonio at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 120.999; Boston 125.783
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 5; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 191
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-3 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: Golden State at LA Clippers
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 111.975; LA Clippers 114.277
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2 1/2; 235
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 5; 230
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+5); Over

**Udog** · 03-28-2010, 02:21 PM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Tennessee vs. Michigan State

The Volunteers look to build on their 5-0-1 ATS record in their last 6 non-conference games. Tennessee is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Volunteers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, MARCH 28

Game 721-722: Tennessee vs. Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 73.262; Michigan State 70.708
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-1 1/2)

Game 723-724: Baylor vs. Duke
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 74.531; Duke 77.538
Dunkel Line: Duke by 3
Vegas Line: Duke by 5
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (+5)

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