Tuesday Trends and Indexes 4/6 (NBA, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

[Udog]

NBA
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 6

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TORONTO (38 - 38) at CLEVELAND (60 - 17) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 68-85 ATS (-25.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 40-61 ATS (-27.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
TORONTO is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-32 ATS (-19.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 94-76 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 81-64 ATS (+10.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 63-45 ATS (+13.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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ATLANTA (49 - 27) at CHARLOTTE (40 - 36) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 7-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-4 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (23 - 53) at PHILADELPHIA (26 - 50) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 8-8 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-7 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (23 - 53) at WASHINGTON (23 - 53) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 41-29 ATS (+9.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 33-42 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 28-55 ATS (-32.5 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games this season.
WASHINGTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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BOSTON (48 - 28) at NEW YORK (27 - 49) - 4/6/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 31-43 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
BOSTON is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 205 and 209.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 77-58 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (42 - 34) at CHICAGO (37 - 39) - 4/6/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 105-139 ATS (-47.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
CHICAGO is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 28-8 ATS (+19.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-5 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (38 - 38) at MEMPHIS (39 - 37) - 4/6/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (48 - 28) at UTAH (50 - 27) - 4/6/2010, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 34-17 ATS (+15.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
UTAH is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games this season.
UTAH is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
UTAH is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
UTAH is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-5 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 7-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (47 - 29) at SACRAMENTO (24 - 53) - 4/6/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 109-74 ATS (+27.6 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-4 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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[Udog]

NHL
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 6

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NEW JERSEY (45-26-0-7, 97 pts.) at ATLANTA (34-32-0-13, 81 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 17-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 10-14 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 11-2 ATS (+8.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
ATLANTA is 15-30 ATS (+49.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 8-3 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 8-3-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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NY RANGERS (36-32-0-10, 82 pts.) at BUFFALO (43-26-0-9, 95 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 162-114 ATS (+24.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 25-18 ATS (+45.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 8-13 ATS (-12.9 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 6-5 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 6-5-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (39-34-0-6, 84 pts.) at TORONTO (29-37-0-13, 71 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-40 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-14 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-12 ATS (-10.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TORONTO is 64-46 ATS (-6.1 Units) in April games since 1996.
TORONTO is 29-50 ATS (-54.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 59-63 ATS (-42.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 5-11 ATS (+17.9 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
TORONTO is 4-14 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
TORONTO is 14-24 ATS (+49.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-6 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 6-5-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.9 Units)

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OTTAWA (43-31-0-5, 91 pts.) at FLORIDA (31-35-0-12, 74 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 9-24 ATS (+36.9 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 59-63 ATS (-35.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 26-32 ATS (-19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 43-39 ATS (+85.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 45-40 ATS (-0.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
FLORIDA is 2-10 ATS (+13.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 68-107 ATS (+198.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-6 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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MONTREAL (39-32-0-8, 86 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (33-36-0-9, 75 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 12-6 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 13-7 ATS (+20.7 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 39-40 ATS (+83.1 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 22-14 ATS (+6.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 9-2 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 9-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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CAROLINA (33-36-0-10, 76 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (31-35-0-12, 74 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 6-21 ATS (+35.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CAROLINA is 8-19 ATS (+29.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CAROLINA is 20-11 ATS (+31.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 23-16 ATS (+42.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 18-10 ATS (+29.5 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 55-103 ATS (-60.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 27-47 ATS (+92.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-41 ATS (+62.5 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
CAROLINA is 12-7 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 12-7-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
12 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.5 Units)

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WASHINGTON (52-16-0-11, 115 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (45-26-0-7, 97 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-8 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-8-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
14 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+10.5 Units)

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CHICAGO (49-22-0-7, 105 pts.) at DALLAS (35-30-0-14, 84 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 209-247 ATS (-98.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 20-19 ATS (-14.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 69-29 ATS (+13.9 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DALLAS is 153-95 ATS (+43.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 65-61 ATS (+2.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 123-128 ATS (+280.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
CHICAGO is 49-24 ATS (+17.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-4 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-4-0 straight up against DALLAS 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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SAN JOSE (48-20-0-11, 107 pts.) at CALGARY (40-30-0-9, 89 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 16-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 49-40 ATS (-22.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 39-31 ATS (+77.2 Units) in road games in April games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 11-3 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 10-8 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 10-8-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.0 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (44-27-0-7, 95 pts.) at ANAHEIM (38-32-0-8, 84 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 22-16 ATS (+43.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 26-24 ATS (+52.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 44-34 ATS (+5.6 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-4 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 20-13 ATS (+35.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-1 ATS (+8.0 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
LOS ANGELES is 14-7 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 11-8 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 11-8-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
9 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.0 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

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COLORADO (42-29-0-7, 91 pts.) at VANCOUVER (48-27-0-4, 100 pts.) - 4/6/2010, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 10-9 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 10-9-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet


Tuesday, April 6

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SAN FRANCISCO (1 - 0) at HOUSTON (0 - 1) - 8:05 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
RODRIGUEZ is 13-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 13-3 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
RODRIGUEZ is 10-1 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAN FRANCISCO is 89-74 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 89-74 (+14.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 717-605 (+87.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
ZITO is 21-15 (+13.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against HOUSTON this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

BARRY ZITO vs. HOUSTON since 1997
ZITO is 1-1 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.232.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-2. (-1.4 units)

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 0-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 14.71 and a WHIP of 4.087.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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COLORADO (1 - 0) at MILWAUKEE (0 - 1) - 8:10 PM
GREG SMITH (L) vs. RANDY WOLF (L)
Top Trends for this game.
WOLF is 26-9 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 26-9 (+15.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
WOLF is 23-6 (+15.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 7-18 (-14.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

GREG SMITH vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

RANDY WOLF vs. COLORADO since 1997
WOLF is 5-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.366.
His team's record is 8-5 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-8. (-5.7 units)

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SAN DIEGO (0 - 1) at ARIZONA (1 - 0) - 9:40 PM
CHRIS YOUNG (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 71-92 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 25-45 (-23.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 37-44 (-14.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-28 (-16.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 138-161 (-46.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
ARIZONA is 71-92 (-22.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 109-123 (-27.6 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 27-42 (-17.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

CHRIS YOUNG vs. ARIZONA since 1997
YOUNG is 1-3 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 4.43 and a WHIP of 1.075.
His team's record is 3-6 (-4.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-6. (-4.7 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
JACKSON is 0-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 10.13 and a WHIP of 2.064.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (-0.2 units)

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BALTIMORE (0 - 0) at TAMPA BAY (0 - 0) - 7:10 PM
KEVIN MILLWOOD (R) vs. JAMES SHIELDS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 46-98 (-35.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 114-56 (+36.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 53-23 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 115-59 (+33.4 Units) against the money line in games played in a dome over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 125-67 (+36.1 Units) against the money line in games played on artificial turf over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 80-33 (+35.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
MILLWOOD is 8-1 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

KEVIN MILLWOOD vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
MILLWOOD is 2-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.16 and a WHIP of 1.565.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
SHIELDS is 6-2 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.92 and a WHIP of 1.175.
His team's record is 9-6 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-6. (+1.3 units)

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NY YANKEES (0 - 1) at BOSTON (1 - 0) - 7:10 PM
A.J. BURNETT (R) vs. JON LESTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
BURNETT is 4-21 (-15.5 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 53-77 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
BURNETT is 40-62 (-24.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 115-54 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-6 (+14.6 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-3 (+11.2 Units) against the money line when playing with a day off over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-9 (+15.2 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 115-54 (+31.4 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 84-38 (+24.7 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 82-36 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
LESTER is 27-6 (+18.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 43-17 (+22.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 51-21 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY YANKEES are 111-59 (+30.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

A.J. BURNETT vs. BOSTON since 1997
BURNETT is 5-2 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.23 and a WHIP of 1.356.
His team's record is 7-5 (+1.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-1.9 units)

JON LESTER vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
LESTER is 3-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 3.88 and a WHIP of 1.377.
His team's record is 4-4 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-4. (-1.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (0 - 1) at LA ANGELS (1 - 0) - 10:05 PM
NICK BLACKBURN (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 8-21 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BLACKBURN is 11-26 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BLACKBURN is 10-24 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA ANGELS are 103-69 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 92-55 (+23.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 130-90 (+26.6 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 96-61 (+24.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 61-41 (+13.7 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
SAUNDERS is 44-21 (+19.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 22-7 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 42-19 (+19.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 48-24 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAUNDERS is 26-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 20-6 (+14.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 121-97 (+18.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against MINNESOTA this season
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BLACKBURN is 0-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.72 and a WHIP of 1.658.
His team's record is 1-4 (-3.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.5 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SAUNDERS is 3-1 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.10 and a WHIP of 1.177.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.3 units)

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SEATTLE (1 - 0) at OAKLAND (0 - 1) - 10:05 PM
IAN SNELL (R) vs. DALLAS BRADEN (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 86-77 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 88-66 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 81-69 (+15.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

IAN SNELL vs. OAKLAND since 1997
SNELL is 2-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.545.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

DALLAS BRADEN vs. SEATTLE since 1997
BRADEN is 1-1 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 6.46 and a WHIP of 1.761.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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NBA
Write-Up


Tuesday, April 6

Hot Teams
-- Raptors won three of last four games, covered seven of last nine.
-- Hawks won nine of their last twelve games. Bobcats won five of their last seven contests.
-- Warriors won three of last four games, covered five of seven.
-- Bulls won six of their last eight games. Bucks covered their last five.
-- Thunder won six of their last seven games. Jazz won eight of last 11.
-- San Antonio won five of its last six games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers are 0-4-1 vs spread in last five games.
-- Pistons lost last eleven games (1-10 vs spread). 76ers lost 11 of their last 14 games.
-- Wizards are 2-17 in last 19 games, but won two of last three.
-- Knicks lost four of last five games. Celtics lost three of their last four games.
-- Grizzlies lost four of their last five games. Rockets lost six of their last eight games.
-- Sacramento lost last seven games (0-2-1 vs spread last three).

Playing Second of Back-to-Back Nights
-- None

Totals
-- Six of last nine Cleveland games stayed under the total. Three of last four Toronto games went over.
-- Three of last four Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit games stayed under the total. Three of last four 76er games went over.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Golden State games.
-- Five of last seven Boston games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Houston games went over the total. Six of last nine Memphis games stayed under.
-- Last four Oklahoma City games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Sacramento games.

[Udog]

NHL
Write-Up


Tuesday, April 6

Hot Teams
-- Rangers won five of their last six games.
-- Senators won six of their last seven games.
-- Canadiems won last two games, 1-0/3-0.
-- Washington won its last three games: 2-1/3-2/3-2ot. Penguins won three of their last four games.
-- Blackhawks won last three games, outscoring foes 10-2. Stars won three of their last four home games.
-- Sharks won five of their last seven games. Flames won three of their last four games.
-- Ducks won last four games, allowing six goals.

Cold Teams
-- Thrashers lost five of their last seven games. Devils lost three of four.
-- Sabres lost last two games, outscored 7-2.
-- Flyers lost seven of their last nine games. Toronto lost three of four.
-- Panthers lost five of their last six games.
-- Carolina lost its last two games: 4-3so/4-0. Lightning lost three of last four games, outscored 15-5.
-- Los Angeles lost five of its last seven games.
-- Avalanche lost seven of their last nine games. Vancouver is 1-5 in the game following its last six wins.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine eight Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Buffalo home games went over the total. Five of last seven Ranger games stayed under.
-- Under is 9-2 in last eleven Toronto games. Three of Flyers' last four games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Eight of last nine Montreal games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Washington games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Calgary games stayed under the total. Four of last five San Jose games went over.
-- Five of last six Anaheim games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Colorado games went over the total.

Playing second of back-to-back nights
-- Washington is 0-4 on road if it played at home the night before.

Series Records
-- Devils won five of last seven games against Atlanta.
-- Buffalo won five of last seven games against the Rangers.
-- Flyers won three of last four games against Toronto.
-- Senators won six of last nine visits to Miami.
-- Montreal won four in row vs Islanders, outscoring them 16-4.
-- Lightning won three of last four games against Carolina.
-- Washington won four of last five against Pittsburgh, winning the last two meetings in OT/SO.
-- Blackhawks won five of last seven games against Dallas.
-- Flames won four of last five games against San Jose.
-- Kings lost five of last seven visits to Anaheim.
-- Canucks won seven of last nine games against Colorado.

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MLB
Write-Up


Tuesday, April 6

Hot pitchers
-- Astros won nine of last ten Rodriguez home starts.
-- Wolf is 6-1, 2.66 in his last ten starts.

-- Millwood is 3-0, 2.74 in his last three starts.
-- Lester is 2-0, 1.29 in his last three Fenway starts.
-- Blackburn is 2-0, 1.64 in his last five starts. Angels won nine of last eleven Saunders home starts.
-- Snell is 1-0, 3.00 in his last four starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Zito is 1-2, 4.85 in his last six starts.
-- GSmith was 7-16, 4.16 in 32 starts for Oakland in 2008; he missed LY with an injury. .
-- EJackson is 1-3, 6.68 in his last five starts. Young is 0-4, 7.45 in his last four starts; San Diego lost his last seven road starts.

-- Shields has a 5.73 RA in his last ten starts.
-- Burnett started three times in Fenway LY; allowed 22 runs in 12.2 IP.
-- Braden is 1-2, 7.40 in his last four starts.

Hot teams
-- Random stat: Three AL starters Monday missed LY with injuries. If you bet against all three, you went 3-0.

Cold teams
-- Orioles/Rays are only teams starting their season today.

Totals
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Rodriguez starts.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Wolf starts.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in EJackson's last five starts.

-- Six of last eight Shields starts went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Lester's last six Fenway starts.
-- Six of last eight Saunders starts stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Braden home starts stayed under the total.

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NBA
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 4/6/2010

TORONTO at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 8-19 ATS playing with double-revenge
CLEVELAND: 20-8 ATS off a road loss

ATLANTA at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 23-7 Over off an Under
CHARLOTTE: 28-13 ATS off BB games scoring 90 or less points

DETROIT at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 8-22 ATS off 3+ losses
PHILADELPHIA: 9-2 Under after allowing 110+ points

GOLDEN STATE at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
GOLDEN STATE: 2-11 ATS after having 30+ assists
WASHINGTON: 16-4 ATS at home after losing 20+ of their last 25 games

BOSTON at NEW YORK, 7:35 PM ET
BOSTON: 7-17 ATS after scoring 105+ points
NEW YORK: 27-13 ATS off BB road games

MILWAUKEE at CHICAGO, 8:05 PM ET
MILWAUKEE: 13-3 ATS after scoring 105+ points
CHICAGO: 8-19 ATS at home off BB ATS wins

HOUSTON at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
HOUSTON: 6-0 Under after allowing 120+ points
MEMPHIS: 5-15 ATS off a road loss

OKLAHOMA CITY at UTAH, 9:05 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY: 23-7 ATS off an ATS loss
UTAH: 12-3 Over vs. division opponents

SAN ANTONIO at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET NBATV
SAN ANTONIO: 0-8 ATS off a win as an underdog
SACRAMENTO: 15-3 Under off BB ATS losses

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 4/6/2010

NEW JERSEY at ATLANTA, 7:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 20-5 SU off BB Unders
ATLANTA: 8-21 SU playing with same-season revenge

NY RANGERS at BUFFALO, 7:05 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 2-9 SU off 3+ games scoring 4+ goals
BUFFALO: 11-1 SU at home off BB games scoring 2 goals or less

PHILADELPHIA at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
PHILADELPHIA: 6-14 SU away in the second half of the season
TORONTO: 9-1 Over at home off a home loss by 1 goal

OTTAWA at FLORIDA, 7:05 PM ET
OTTAWA: 11-2 SU playing with two days rest
FLORIDA: 1-8 SU at home off a loss by 3+ goals

MONTREAL at NY ISLANDERS, 7:05 PM ET
MONTREAL: 9-0 Under away off 3+ games allowing 2 goals or less
NY ISLANDERS: 7-1 SU at home off 3+ games scoring 3+ goals

CAROLINA at TAMPA BAY, 7:35 PM ET
CAROLINA: 2-10 SU off a home loss by 2+ goals
TAMPA BAY: 17-6 Under at home off a home game/div>

WASHINGTON at PITTSBURGH, 7:35 PM ET VERSUS
WASHINGTON: 10-2 Over playing their third game in four days
PITTSBURGH: 12-4 SU playing with triple-revenge

CHICAGO at DALLAS, 8:35 PM ET
CHICAGO: 34-16 SU off a home win by 2+ goals
DALLAS: 8-24 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games

SAN JOSE at CALGARY, 9:35 PM ET
SAN JOSE: 1-6 SU away off a loss by 1 goal
CALGARY: 18-6 Under off 3+ Unders

LOS ANGELES at ANAHEIM, 10:05 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 8-3 SU away vs. division opponents
ANAHEIM: 15-6 Over off a division game

COLORADO at VANCOUVER, 10:05 PM ET VERSUS
COLORADO: 13-5 SU revenging a home loss
VANCOUVER: 12-4 Over off BB games allowing 3+ goals

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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MLB
Short Sheet


Tuesday, 4/6/2010

SAN FRANCISCO at HOUSTON, 8:05 PM ET
ZITO: 11-2 Under with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs
RODRIGUEZ: 13-3 TSR in home games

COLORADO at MILWAUKEE, 8:10 PM ET
SMITH: Colorado 32-11 SU vs. NL Central opponents
WOLF: Milwaukee 7-16 SU revenging a loss as a home favorite

SAN DIEGO at ARIZONA, 9:40 PM ET
YOUNG: San Diego 24-52 SU away in the first half of the season
JACKSON: 93-56 Over at home in April

BALTIMORE at TAMPA BAY, 7:10 PM ET
MILLWOOD: Baltimore 4-14 SU at Tampa Bay
SHIELDS: Tampa Bay 71-19 SU as a home favorite of -150 or higher

NY YANKEES at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET MLBTV
BURNETT: Yankees 20-8 Over off a loss by 2 runs or less
LESTER: 27-6 TSR in home games

MINNESOTA at LA ANGELS, 10:05 PM ET MLBTV
BLACKBURN: 3-13 TSR vs. AL West opponents
SAUNDERS: 26-12 TSR pitching off a team win

SEATTLE at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
SNELL: 16-7 Over with a total of 7 to 8.5 runs
BRADEN: 3-12 TSR as a home favorite

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NBA


Tuesday, April 6

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NBA POWER INDEX
RECORDS BASED ON STRAIGHT UP WINS
Season to Date: 785-363, .684

Cleveland* 13 over Toronto
Philadelphia* 7 over Detroit
Charlotte* 2½ over Atlanta
Washington* 1 over Golden State
Boston 1 over New York*
Memphis* 5½ over Houston
Chicago* 1½ over Milwaukee
Utah* 6 over Oklahoma City
San Antonio 7 over Sacramento*


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NHL


Tuesday, April 6

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Power Index
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NHL POWER INDEX
RECORDS BASED ON STRAIGHT UP WINS
Season to Date: 671-510 .568

Washington (-115) even with Pittsburgh* (+115)
N.Y. Islanders* (-105) even with Montreal (+105)
New Jersey (-109) even with Atlanta* (+109)
Buffalo* (-130) ½ over N.Y. Rangers (+130)
Toronto* (-102) even with Philadelphia (+102)
Florida* (-104) even with Ottawa (+104)
Tampa Bay* (-100) even with Carolina (+100)
Dallas* (-101) even with Chicago (+101)
Calgary* (-112) even with San Jose (+112)
Anaheim* (-120) ½ over Los Angeles (+120)
Vancouver* (-159) ½ over Colorado (+159)


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NBA


Tuesday, April 6

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Tips and Trends
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Boston Celtics at New York Knicks [7:30 PM ET]

Celtics (-5.5, O/U 208.5): Boston is fighting hard down the stretch of the regular season, as they are trying to catch Atlanta for the #3 seed in the Eastern Conference. Boston is currently 48-28 SU and 31-43-2 ATS overall this season. The Celtics are 24-13 SU on the road this year, easily one of the best road teams in the NBA this season. To be more specific, Boston is 21-1 SU on the road in Atlantic Division play of late. The Celtics have already beaten the Knicks 3 times this season, so it's odd to see this spread be so low today. In the 3 other games this season, the Celtics were between a 9-10 point favorite. The Celtics come into tonight off a hard fought win over the Cavaliers, so some might think this is a letdown spot for Boston. That SU win over Cleveland snapped a 3 game SU losing streak. The Celtics have lost their past 4 games ATS as the listed favorite. All 5 starters average double digits for the Celtics this season, led by Paul Pierce. Pierce averages 18.2 PPG this season, including shooting 85% from the free throw line this season.

Celtics are 4-0 ATS last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-1 last 7 games as a road favorite.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 110 (OVER - Total of the Day)

Knicks: New York is back home after a 5 game road trip that saw them go a paltry 1-4 SU and 2-3 ATS. Many will question whether the Knicks are playing with any purpose this late in the season. After all, the Knicks are 27-49 SU and 35-40-1 ATS overall this season. Only 4 teams in the Eastern Conference have a worse record than New York does. Heck, some New York fans would prefer them to lose every game going forward as it gives them a better chance for a higher draft pick. One player who isn't quitting on this season is C David Lee. Lee averaged 24.6 PPG and 11.6 RPG during this recent road trip. For the season, Lee leads the team with 20.4 PPG and 11.9 RPG. The Knicks are 16-22 SU this season at home, including winners of 3 of their past 4 games SU. Unfortunately New York has only played 3 home games in nearly the past month. The Knicks are 8-9 ATS as the listed home underdog this season. For New York to win any games to end the season, they will have to improve their defense. The Knicks have allowed their past 7 opponents to score at least 103 PTS.

Knicks are 21-9 ATS last 30 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 6-0 last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.

Key Injuries - G Tracy McGrady (knee) is questionable.
F Wilson Chandler (groin) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 107



Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz [9:00 PM ET]

Thunder: If you polled the rest of the potential Western Conference playoff teams, the one team nobody would want to play is the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are a young team that is gaining more and more confidence as the season wears on. This Thunder team is hot right now, winners of their past 4 games SU. Oklahoma City is 48-28 SU and 45-31 ATS overall this season. The Thunder are currently in 6th place in the Western Conference, only 1.5 games behind the logjam of teams tied for 2nd in the Conference. Oklahoma City already owns a SU win in Utah this season, winning by 10 PTS in late November as an 8 point underdog. The Thunder are 19-11 ATS this season as the listed underdog. In their current 4 game winning streak, the Thunder have scored at least 109 PTS in each contest. F Kevin Durant has been simply amazing this season, and he just became the franchise leader in PTS scored in a season, surpassing Dale Ellis in 1988-1989. Durant is 2nd in the NBA in scoring, averaging 29.7 PPG this season. PG Russell Westbrook and F Jeff Green are the other Thunder players averaging double figures in PTS this season.

Thunder is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog.
Over is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 road games.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 100

Jazz (-6, O/U 210.5): Despite playing well of late, revenge will certainly be the word of the day for Utah tonight. Utah has lost all 3 meetings SU to the Thunder this season, and are on the verge of being swept by the Thunder franchise for the 1st time in 27 years. Utah has been playing great of late, winning 7 of their past 10 games SU. The Jazz are 50-27 SU and 47-27-3 ATS overall this season, and are currently tied for 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. These final 5 games will be crucial for the Jazz, as there are 4 teams tied for the 2nd spot in the Western Conference. Utah is coming off one of their worst performances of the season, losing SU by double digits to the Lakers. Playing in front of their home crowd will be a huge advantage tonight, as the Jazz are 31-8 SU at home this season. Utah needs to handle their business better within their division, as they are only 7-8 SU in the Northwest Division. The Jazz have won 9 straight games SU at home, averaging 113.7 PPG in those contests. F Carlos Boozer leads the Jazz with season averages of 19.8 PPG and 10.6 RPG this season.

Jazz are 23-6 ATS last 29 games following a SU loss.
Under is 6-0 last 6 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Key Injuries - F Andrei Kirilenko (calf) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 112 (Side of the Day)


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Len's Top 5

Happy Tuesday everyone, here's my Top 5 for April 6, 2010 from Len Berman.

1. Quick Hits

No Hollywood ending. Duke beats Butler 61-59 in a thrilling game to win the national championship.
Among those elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame: Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls, Karl Malone, Utah Jazz, Lakers owner Jerry Buss, the late Dennis Johnson, who won championships in Seattle and Boston and legendary N.J. high school coach Bob Hurley, Sr.
The Red Sox have signed pitcher Josh Beckett to a 4 year $68-million extension.
Hot stuff. Albert Pujols of the Cards hit two homers on opening day. Atlanta phenom Jason Heyward homered in first major league at bat.

2. Almost

Can you imagine if Gordon Hayward's shot had dropped from half court for Butler to beat Duke? We would have been watching reruns of Hoosiers ad infinitum. And rightly so. I also might have had to update my best selling kids book The Greatest Moments in Sports. At all my book appearances I talk about Roger Bannister, the first to break the 4-minute mile. The morning of his big race he was in the hospital library. I always get a laugh when I ask, "name me one other athlete who was studying his books the morning of his big event." Well it turns out many of the Butler players were in class yesterday morning. I nearly had to yell "get me rewrite!"

3. Yakety Yak

I have to admit I was surprised by Tiger Woods news conference yesterday. I thought they would try to limit the discussion to mainly golf. But some news did evolve. He firmly denied ever taking HGH or performance enhancing drugs. He revealed that he played through a torn Achilles last year. And he finally acknowledged that he needs to show more appreciation for the fans. In the end, actions will speak louder than words which we've certainly had more than enough of.

4. Tuesday Tidbits

* Tough fans. During the opening day introductions at Citi Field the Mets training/conditioning staff got booed. The Mets won the game anyway.

*According to USA Today, opening day player salaries are down 17%. Pass the hat.

*They're scratching their heads in Oakland over the A's cutting their home run leader Jack Cust. It must be the stadium. They're been scratching their heads over the Raiders moves for years.

5. Two On The Aisle

You listen to a Yankee game and a Broadway show breaks out. When Curtis Granderson hit a homer in his Yankee debut, radio voice John Sterling announced it "something sort of grandish." That's a song from the show Finian's Rainbow. Here are some other possible home run calls.
*Everything's Coming up Roses (Gypsy) for Pete Rose.
*Ol' Man River (Show Boat) for Mickey Rivers.
*How are things in Glocca Morra (Again, Finian's Rainbow) for Melvin Mora.
*If I Were a Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof) for Rich Gedman, Richie Allen, Bobby Richardson.
Should I go on?

Happy Birthday: The 1964 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from Notre Dame, John Huarte. 66.
Bonus Birthday: Cliff on Cheers, actor John Ratzenberger. 63.

Today in Sports: Let the cheating begin! The first modern Olympics began in Athens. 1896.
Bonus Event: So soon? It was splitsville for Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman after just 6 months of happily wedded bliss. Bummer.

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Tuesday six-pack

-- According to USA Today, baseball salaries are down 17% this year.

-- If I was baseball commissioner, every batting helmet would be shiny on Opening Day-- no
excuses for a filthy helmet like Manny Ramirez has. Go get a clean helmet or you can't bat. Its Opening Day, dammit.

-- 18 of the last 19 Masters winners played in final group on Sunday.

-- Butler is now 42-16 against the spread as a non-conference underdog since 1998; kids played their hearts out Monday night.

-- Where was CBS College Sports hiding former Georgia coach Dennis Felton all year? He was on the air Monday night and he's very good.

-- Total attendance at the Final Four Saturday/Monday: 142,228. This is a very popular/successful event. NCAA shouldn't mess with it.


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Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but........

13) College basketball is my favorite sport, so never like to see a season end, but this tournament was fun; lot of close games, and a 5-seed came within inches of the greatest ending in college hoop history. Interesting to see what Brad Stevens does now; his life won't be the same; he's going to get offers that Butler can't match financially, but Bulldogs lose only two of their core players, so they should be terrific again next season.

12) My point is this, as I think out loud at 2:53am; its better to be a big fish in a small pond, than to jump right into a bigger pond where sharks swim, which is what a job like DePaul can be unless you're connected in Chicago. If I'm advising Stevens, he's back with Butler next season.

11) Its a small point, but CBS should have had Dick Enberg as a part of One Shining Moment; one less shot of Jennifer Hudson wouldn't hurt. If CBS loses the tournament to ESPN, thats fine with me, but keeping it at 65 teams would also be a good idea, not that anyone cares what is right. They care about what will make them the most money.

10) Speaking of CBS: Please lose the overhead camera. I don't like having to take dramamine while watching TV in my living room.

9) Redskins hope the McNabb trade turns out as well as last time they traded for a Philly QB-- they dealt Norm Snead/Claude Crabb to Philly in 1964, for a fella named Sonny Jurgensen, who was a great QB. Quite the steal for Washington, but think the Eagles won this trade.

8) Listened to Jon Miller/Mike Krukow over the weekend on a Giants' broadcast; when Joe Morgan isn't around, Miller is brilliant. He's funny and sharp and everything he isn't on Sunday Night Baseball. Too bad.

7) Very cool that when a Texas Ranger hits a homer, they play the music from The Natural; 26 years later, it still hasn't lost its appeal.

6) How on God's green earth did Dr Jerry Buss get elected to Basketball Hall of Fame? For what? He's a rich guy who owns a great team-- so???

5) If I had a vote for Final Four MVP, I would've voted for Zoubek kid on Duke; he fouls constantly but rarely gets called. His physical play in the paint was huge Saturday-- Duke won because they're tough. Credit to them for winning, even if they do often get the benefit of the whistle. Kid like Zoubek does lot of the hidden things that help a team win.

4) That said, as much as I enjoy mascots, I would relish a chance to take Elin Nordegren's 7-iron and whack Duke's Blue Devil upside the head.

3) Boston College was turned down by coaches of Richmond/Dayton, so now they're scrambling, because they look stupid. DePaul's search looks like a Keystone Cops operation-- just hire Reggie Theus already. Oregon has a lot of money, but no one they've asked will take it. Maybe they'll wise up and hire Mike Dunlap, whose been an assistant in the NBA and was a big winner in Division II in the Denver area.

2) My point is this: Its no good being in a power conference if you're one of the bottom feeders-- the big fish in the smaller ponds can now win on the biggest stage, as Butler proved this year, and George Mason also did a few years ago. Schools like Oregon/DePaul/BC need to be more creative to find their coaches, but not lot of administrators are smart enough to do it.

1) By my count, its 192 days until basketball practice starts October 15. We've already begun preparation for next year-- hope you enjoy reading this site every day, not just during college basketball season, but college hoop is my favorite sport. Never like it when the season ends.