Monday Trends and Indexes 3/29 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Short Sheet


Monday, 3/29/2010

TORONTO at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 4-13 ATS when playing on BB days
CHARLOTTE: 10-2 ATS at home after playing as a home favorite

SAN ANTONIO at NEW JERSEY, 7:35 PM ET
SAN ANTONIO: 19-8 ATS after a non-conference game
NEW JERSEY: 2-11 ATS at home off a road loss

LA LAKERS at NEW ORLEANS, 8:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 24-11 ATS when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days
NEW ORLEANS: 14-23 ATS revenging a loss

DENVER at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET NBA
DENVER: 8-1 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5
DALLAS: 1-8 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6

NEW YORK at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
NEW YORK: 3-11 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
UTAH: 14-6 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Short Sheet


Saturday, 4/3/2010

NCAA Tournament Semifinals - Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis, IN
MICHIGAN ST vs. BUTLER, 6:05 PM ET CBS
MICHIGAN ST: 29-15 ATS in NCAA Tournament
BUTLER: 8-0 Over on neutral court if the total is 129.5 or less

W VIRGINIA vs. DUKE, 8:35 PM ET CBS
W VIRGINIA: 16-2 ATS in NCAA Tournament
DUKE: 12-2 Over on neutral court if the total is 130 to 139.5

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet


Monday, 3/29/2010

BUFFALO at BOSTON, 7:05 PM ET VER
BUFFALO: N/A
BOSTON: N/A

CAROLINA at ATLANTA, 7:05 PM ET
CAROLINA: 7-2 SU at Atlanta
ATLANTA: 10-19 SU off a road win scoring 4 or more goals

NASHVILLE at FLORIDA, 7:35 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 16-11 SU Away when the total is 5.5
FLORIDA: 6-15 SU at home in non-conference games

LOS ANGELES at MINNESOTA, 9:05 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: N/A
MINNESOTA: N/A

DALLAS at ANAHEIM, 10:05 PM ET
DALLAS: N/A
ANAHEIM: N/A

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA
Write-Up


Monday, March 29

Hot Teams
-- Bobcats won last three games, are 10-2-1 vs spread in last thirteen.
-- Spurs won three of their last four games.
-- Lakers won seven of their last eight games.
-- Jazz won six of their last eight games. Knicks are 5-0 vs spread in game following their last five losses.

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost 13 of last 17 games, but covered four of last five.
-- Nets covered two of their last seven games.
-- Hornets lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Dallas is 3-4 in last seven games, 0-4 vs spread in game following its last four wins. Nuggets lost four of last five games, are 0-7-1 vs spread in last eight.

Playing Second of Back-to-Back Nights
-- Toronto is 1-7 vs spread if playing second straight on road.
-- Spurs are 2-5 vs spread if playing second straight night on road.
-- Nuggets are 2-5-1 vs spread if played second straight night on road.

Totals
-- Last four Charlotte home games went over the total. Toronto's last six games all stayed under.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five New Jersey games.
-- Five of last six Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 8-4 in Knicks' last dozen games.

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NCAAB
Write-Up


Monday, March 29

Other tournament games

Saint Louis won 11 of last 14 games, winning last four road games; they are 7-2 vs spread in last nine games as underdog. VCU won seven of its last nine games; they're 2-0 vs A-14 teams this season, beating Rhode Island 82-80 (-4) Dec 2, then Richmond 65-57 (-2) ten days later. Rams' last four losses were all by five or less points, with last two coming to Old Dominion by total of seven points. VCU scored 86.7 ppg in its first three tourney games, winning by 6-7-13 points- this is first in best-of-3 series with Game 2 in Saint Louis Wednesday. VCU is 5-2 vs spread in its last seven games as a favorite.

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NHL
Write-Up


Monday, March 29

Hot Teams
-- Buffalo won five of its last six games. Bruins won three of their last four games.
-- Thrashers won five of their last seven games. Carolina is 5-1 in game following its last six losses.
-- Predators won seven of their last nine games.
-- Ducks won five of their last seven games.

Cold Teams
-- Panthers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Kings lost five of their last seven games. Minnesota lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Dallas Stars are 2-10 in game following their last dozen wins.

Totals
-- Four of last five Boston games stayed under the total. Five of last seven Buffalo games went over.
-- Last four Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Los Angeles games stayed under the total. Four of last five Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Last three Anaheim games stayed under the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- None

Series Records
-- Bruins won three of last four games against Buffalo.
-- Road team is 5-0 in Atlanta-Carolina games this season.
-- Home side won last four Florida-Nashville games.
-- Kings won six of their last seven games against Minnesota.
-- Dallas Stars are 7-5 in last twelve visits to Anaheim.

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NBA


Monday, March 29

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7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CHARLOTTE
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games
Charlotte is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
Charlotte is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. NEW JERSEY
San Antonio is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games when playing New Jersey
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games at home
New Jersey is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games at home

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. NEW ORLEANS
LA Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on the road
LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 3-11-1 ATS in its last 15 games
New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

8:30 PM
DENVER vs. DALLAS
Denver is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 1-6-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Denver
Dallas is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Denver

9:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. UTAH
New York is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Utah
New York is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Utah is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against New York


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NHL


Monday, March 29

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7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Boston is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games at home

7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina's last 9 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Carolina's last 17 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing at home against Carolina
Atlanta is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Carolina

7:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games on the road
Florida4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nashville
Florida is 2-5-3 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing Nashville

9:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Los Angeles's last 24 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Minnesota's last 24 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles

10:00 PM
DALLAS vs. ANAHEIM
Dallas is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Anaheim is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


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NBA
Long Sheet


Monday, March 29

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TORONTO (35 - 37) at CHARLOTTE (38 - 34) - 3/29/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 66-84 ATS (-26.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 34-52 ATS (-23.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
TORONTO is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 41-30 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (44 - 28) at NEW JERSEY (9 - 64) - 3/29/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 126-92 ATS (+24.8 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW JERSEY is 30-42 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW JERSEY is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 26-35 ATS (-12.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
NEW JERSEY is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after scoring 85 points or less this season.
NEW JERSEY is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 46-66 ATS (-26.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-2 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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 (54 - 19) at NEW ORLEANS (34 - 40) - 3/29/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 31-40 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 33-41 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-44 ATS (-22.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in March games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 34-55 ATS (-26.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 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 6-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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DENVER (48 - 26) at DALLAS (48 - 25) - 3/29/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 112-156 ATS (-59.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
DENVER is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
DENVER is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
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.
DALLAS is 30-42 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
DALLAS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points this season.
DALLAS is 8-27 ATS (-21.7 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 12-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 11-3 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (26 - 46) at UTAH (48 - 26) - 3/29/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 46-25 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 91-62 ATS (+22.8 Units) against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
UTAH is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
UTAH is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
UTAH is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
UTAH is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-2 straight up against NEW YORK 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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NBA


Monday, March 29

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Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Hornets [8:00 PM ET]

Lakers (-5.5, O/U 201.5): Los Angeles has won 9 of their past 10 games SU, as they are clearly gearing up for postseason play. The Lakers are attempting to play better team defense, as they've held 5 of their past 6 opponents under 100 PTS. The Lakers have a veteran team, which is important in the scenario they are in. The Lakers have little incentive to play well right now, as they have all but locked up the #1 seed in the Western Conference and are highly unlikely to catch Cleveland for the overall best record. The Lakers are 54-19 SU and 31-39-3 ATS overall this season. The Lakers are 22-14 SU and 16-19-1 ATS in road games this season. Los Angeles is a losing proposition as the listed favorite, going 27-33 ATS this season. More specifically, the Lakers are 5-7 ATS as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 PTS this season. While the Lakers have been winning game after game SU, Los Angeles is only 9-16 ATS in the 2nd half of the season thus far. The Lakers offense got back on track in their last game, scoring 109 PTS after being held under 100 PTS in their 3 previous contests. G Kobe Bryant is 4th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 27.1 PPG this season in leading the Lakers.

Lakers are 5-1 ATS last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 13-3 last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % greater than .600.

Key Injuries - F Ron Artest (ankle) is probable.
C Andrew Bynum (achilles) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 108 (OVER - Total of the Day)

Hornets: New Orleans certainly appears to be one of "those" teams that have already quit on their season. New Orleans has lost 5 of their past 6 games SU by double digits. In March alone, the Hornets are 3-12 both SU and ATS. Making matters worse is the fact the Hornets were eliminated from postseason play after their most recent game. This discomforting play has put a damper on the return of PG Chris Paul. Arguably the best point guard in the NBA, Paul has been rusty in his return thus far averaging 7 PPG while shooting 38% from the field. New Orleans is 34-40 SU and 33-40-1 ATS overall this season. The Hornets are 22-14 SU and 15-21 ATS in home games this season. The Hornets are 24-23 ATS as the listed underdog this season, including 4-3 ATS as a home underdog of 3.5 to 6 PTS. New Orleans will be looking for revenge today, as they are trying to avoid being swept by the Lakers this season. New Orleans has lost both games by double digits to the Lakers this season, allowing 107 PPG in their 2 defeats. Rookie Guards Darren Collison and Marcus Thornton have been the bright spots for the Hornets this season, so look for even more minutes from this duo as the regular season comes to a close.

Hornets 1-6 ATS last 7 home games.
Under is 6-2 last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home.

Key Injuries - F Peja Stojakovic (abdominal) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 101


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NCAAB


Monday, March 29

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Saint Louis Billikens at Virginia Commonwealth Rams [7:00 PM ET]

Billikens: Saint Louis is very similar to VCU in their feelings about being slighted. The Billikens felt they would get a bid into the NIT, due to their strong finish in the tough Atlantic-10 conference. Despite going to a "lesser" tournament, Coach Majerus was happy for the opportunity. Saint Louis needs more experience of any sort, as they are the youngest team in the country. The Billikens don't have a Junior or Senior on their active roster. Saint Louis 23-11 SU and 17-11-1 ATS overall this season. The Billikens are 5-8 SU and 6-7 ATS away from home this season. You can never count out this young Billikens team, as they have won 5 games SU when trailing by double figures this season. What makes the Billikens so good is their affection for defense. Only 2 times in their 34 games did an opponent score in the seventies. Saint Louis led the nation in 3 point defense, holding opponents to only 27.5% shooting from behind the arc. G Kwamain Mitchell leads the Billikens in scoring, averaging 16.3 PPG this season. The Billikens are 10-0 SU when Mitchell scores at least 20 PTS in a game this season.

Saint Louis is 4-0 ATS last 4 games as a road underdog.
Under is 8-3 last 11 games as an underdog of 7 to 12.5 points.

Key Injuries - G Jeff Reid (concussion) is out.
G Justin Jordan (thumb) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 61 (Side of the Day)

Rams (-9, O/U 130): Virginia Commonwealth has felt under-appreciated since the beginning of this season. It's only fitting that they are still feeling the same way, despite reaching the CBI Championship series. VCU entered this tournament with a chip on its shoulder, as they were certain they would be invited to the NIT Tournament. VCU is 25-9 SU and 17-14-1 ATS overall this season. The Rams were dominant at home, going 17-1 SU and 10-6 ATS this season. VCU is 15-11 ATS as the listed favorite this season, including 9-6 ATS as a single digit favorite. Digging deeper, VCU was 3-0 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 PTS this season. The Rams love to play an uptempo frenetic tempo that forces their opposition into mistakes. The Rams went 11-7 SU in the CAA conference this season. VCU led the CAA in both steals and forcing turnovers. F Larry Sanders is a dominating presence for the Rams, as he averaged a team high 14.5 PPG and 9.2 RPG this season. The Rams have scored at least 75 PTS in 4 of their past 5 games.

Rams are 4-1 ATS last 5 games as a favorite.
Over is 4-0 last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

Key Injuries - G Jay Gavin (personal) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 64


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NCAAB
Long Sheet


Saturday, April 3

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MICHIGAN ST (28 - 8) vs. BUTLER (32 - 4) - 4/3/2010, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUTLER is 89-57 ATS (+26.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
BUTLER is 119-86 ATS (+24.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 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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W VIRGINIA (31 - 6) vs. DUKE (33 - 5) - 4/3/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 22-14 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
DUKE is 22-14 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUKE is 22-14 ATS (+6.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
DUKE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DUKE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
W VIRGINIA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games against ACC opponents since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 82-55 ATS (+21.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 16-2 ATS (+13.8 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 1-0 straight up against DUKE 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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NCAAB


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Wednesday, March 31

8:00 PM
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. SAINT LOUIS
Virginia Commonwealth is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Virginia Commonwealth's last 5 games on the road
Saint Louis is 11-3-1 SU in its last 15 games
Saint Louis is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games at home

Friday, April 2

8:00 PM
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. SAINT LOUIS
Virginia Commonwealth is 16-5-2 SU in its last 23 games
Virginia Commonwealth is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Saint Louis is 18-5-1 SU in its last 24 games at home
Saint Louis is 11-3-2 SU in its last 16 games


Saturday, April 3

6:07 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. BUTLER
Michigan State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Michigan State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Butler is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Butler is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:47 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. DUKE
West Virginia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Duke is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games


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NCAAB


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Final Four and championship game tourney trends
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It’s onward to Indianapolis for the Final Four games. Listed below are some interesting trends and angles to consider before our Fab Four takes a final spin in Circle City this weekend. All results listed below are ATS (Against The Spread) since 1991 unless noted otherwise.

Final Four round notes

• One-seeds who are 4-0 ATS in the tourney are 2-4 SU and 1-5 ATS on the last weekend (Duke)

• Two-seeds are 1-7 ATS off a double-digit ATS win (West Virginia)

• Teams off back to back outright dog wins are 2-8 ATS (Butler)

• ACC teams are 4-2 SU and 5-1 ATS since 2002 (Duke)

• Big East teams are 0-3 ATS since 2004 (West Virginia)

• Teams with the greater win percentage are 8-2 ATS last five years (Butler and Duke)

• Returnees from last year in this round are 11-4 SU and 10-5 ATS (Michigan State)

Championship notes

• One-seed faves are 6-1 ATS

• Two-seeds are 0-5 ATS off an ATS win

• Five or worse seeds are 0-3 SU & ATS

• Favorites of 5 points or less are 10-1 ATS

• Favorites who scored 80 or more points in the Final Four round are 4-1 ATS

• Teams with a win percentage of .810 or less are 0-4 SU & ATS

• Teams off five straight tourney ATS wins are 4-1 ATS

• Teams that have scored the most points in the tourney are 14-5 SU and 12-7 ATS

• Underdogs of 3 points or more off a SU dog win are 1-5 ATS

• Big East teams are 3-0 ATS

• ACC teams are 9-2 ATS

• Big Ten teams are 1-6 ATS

Coach me up

• Butler’s Brad Stevens: 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS as an NCAA tourney favorite… 5-2 SU and 5-1-1 ATS versus Big Ten opponents… 41-2 SU at home, including 3-0 SU and 2-0-1 ATS versus Big Ten opponents.

• Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski: 39-4 SU versus .750 or less opponents and 14-11 SU versus greater than .750 foes, including 7-12-1 ATS as a favorite in this tourney… 5-1 SU and 4-2 in Final Four games and 3-2 SU and 4-1 ATS in NCAA championship games.

• Michigan State’s Tom Izzo: 10-0 SU and 6-4 ATS versus Horizon League competition… 21-5 ATS versus opponent off SU and ATS win in this tourney… 2-3 SU and 3-2 ATS in Final Four and 1-1 SU and ATS in championship games in this event.

• West Virginia’s Bob Huggins: 9-7 SU and ATS versus ACC opposition, including 3-1 SU and ATS in this tourney… 1-5 ATS as a dog in this tourney… 18-3 SU and 15-5-1 ATS versus .718 or less opponents –but- 8-13 SU and 6-15 ATS versus .724 or greater foes in this tourney.

There you have it, trends and notes of teams and coaches for the NCAA Final Four and out games played in the last 20 years.


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