Friday Trends and Indexes 4/16 (NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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MLB
Short Sheet


Friday, 4/16/2010

HOUSTON at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET MLB
PAULINO: HOU 32-22 after 2+ consecutive unders
SILVA: CHC 11-19 after 3+ consecutive overs

CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
LEAKE: CIN 29-14 Under after 4+ consecutive road games
DUKE: 5-21 TSR when playing on Friday

MILWAUKEE at WASHINGTON, 7:05 PM ET
GALLARDO: MIL 22-12 Over against NL East
LANNAN: WAS 2-11 at home on Friday

FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
SANCHEZ: FLA 8-1 as an underdog of +175 to +250
HALLADAY: PHI 9-12 as a home favorite of -175 to -250

COLORADO at ATLANTA, 7:35 PM ET
HAMMEL: COL 32-17 Under as an underdog of +100 to +150
LOWE: ATL 20-8 Under after 2+ consecutive overs

NY METS at ST LOUIS, 8:15 PM ET
PEREZ: NYM 14-31 after allowing 2 runs or less
CARPENTER: STL 40-21 in April

ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO, 10:05 PM ET
JACKSON: ARI 11-25 after 2+ consecutive overs
GARLAND: 19-9 TSR after a loss

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS, 10:10 PM ET
WELLEMEYER: 8-18 TSR against division opponents
PADILLA: 21-7 TSR after a win

TEXAS at NY YANKEES, 7:05 PM ET
WILSON: TEX 9-34 Away after allowing 3 or less in 3 straight
SABATHIA: NYY 81-41 in night games

CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
BUEHRLE: 15-1 TSR when the money line is -100 to -150
TALBOT: CLE 5-16 after scoring 4 or less in 3 straight

LA ANGELS at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
WEAVER: LAA 13-4 Away when the total is 8 to 8.5
MARCUM: 1-7 TSR against AL West

TAMPA BAY at BOSTON, 7:10 PM ET
DAVIS: TB 20-37 after 3+ consecutive road games
BECKETT: 19-3 TSR at home in April

KANSAS CITY at MINNESOTA, 8:10 PM ET
GREINKE: KC 7-20 when playing on Friday
BAKER: MIN 25-7 after scoring 8+ runs

BALTIMORE at OAKLAND, 10:05 PM ET
MILLWOOD: BAL 12-24 against AL West
BRADEN: OAK 26-17 after allowing 2 or less

DETROIT at SEATTLE, 10:10 PM ET
BONDERMAN: DET 12-24 Away after one or more consecutive overs
HERNANDEZ: 10-1 Over as a home favorite of -175 to -200

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL


Friday, April 16

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7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. PITTSBURGH
Ottawa is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Ottawa

7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW JERSEY
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. CHICAGO
Nashville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing at home against Nashville

10:00 PM
DETROIT vs. PHOENIX
Detroit is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games at home

10:30 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Colorado is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Jose's last 12 games when playing Colorado
San Jose is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


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MLB


Friday, April 16

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2:20 PM
HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Houston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 6 games when playing Houston

7:05 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games

7:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

7:05 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Cincinnati's last 18 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Cincinnati is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Pittsburgh's last 18 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:07 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of LA Angels's last 20 games when playing on the road against Toronto
LA Angels are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Toronto's last 20 games when playing at home against LA Angels

7:10 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Boston is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home

7:35 PM
COLORADO vs. ATLANTA
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Atlanta is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Colorado
Atlanta is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games

8:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

8:15 PM
NY METS vs. ST. LOUIS
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
NY Mets are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 15 games when playing NY Mets

10:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Diego's last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
San Diego is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

10:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
Baltimore is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Oakland is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

10:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing Detroit

10:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games
San Francisco is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
LA Dodgers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
LA Dodgers are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games


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MLB


Friday, April 16

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Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins [8:10 PM ET]

Royals: Kansas City has been quite impressive this year, more than holding their own at 3-4 this season. Their record could be much better if they even had a competent bullpen. Time and time again this season the Royals have given away leads due to their terrible bullpen. The Royals have the worst ERA from the 7th inning on this season, at 8.36 ERA. This bullpen has also allowed a league high 38 hits in this same scenario. DH Jose Guillen has been impressive this season, as he has hit a HR in 4 straight games entering tonight. Guillen can tie the club record with a HR tonight against the Twins. The Royals will send their established ace to the mound looking to follow up on their 1st series win of the year. Zack Greinke will be making his 3rd start of the season, and is still looking for his 1st win on the year. Greinke hss been merely average thus far in facing the Red Sox and the Tigers. The Royals are 10-26 in Greinke's last 36 road starts against a team with a winning record.

Royals are 3-7 last 10 games following an off day.
Over is 6-0 last 6 road games.

Key Injuries - 3B Alex Gordon (thumb) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 2

Twins (-120, O/U 7.5): Minnesota dominated the Red Sox 8-0 yesterday, capping off yet another winning series this year, while also winning their 1st home series in their new arena. Minnesota is now 7-3 on the season, placing them at the top of the American League standings. The Twins have owned the Royals of late, winning 8 of the last 9 meetings. Scott Baker will get the ball today in his 3rd start of the season. As bad as Baker was against the Angels in his season debut, he was just as impressive in his 2nd start of the season against the White Sox. Baker went 7 strong innings in his last start, only allowing 1 run over 5 hits in earning the win for the Twins. The Twins are 8-1 in Bakers last 9 starts against a team with a losing record. Minnesota is also 7-1 in Bakers last 8 home starts.

Twins are 15-3 last 18 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-3-1 last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.

Key Injuries - RP Joe Nathan (elbow) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5 (Side of the Day)



Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves [7:35 PM ET]

Rockies: Colorado had their first true bad offensive game yesterday, as they were held scoreless. Yesterday marked the 1st time this season the Rockies scored less than 4 runs this season. Despite the loss, the Rockies have still won 2 of their first 3 series this season, and stand at 5-4 overall. Colorado has split their last 8 meetings with the Braves. Despite the competitive short term results, the Rockies are only 8-20 in their last 28 games played in Atlanta. Colorado will send Jason Hammel to the mound today, as he looks to figure in a decision for the 1st time this season. Hammel went 7 innings against the Padres, but he was tagged for 4 earned runs in a no decision. The Rockies are 0-6 in Hammel's last 6 road starts with the total set between 7 and 8.5 runs. Colorado has already dealt with injuries this year, yet their depth has proved to be a saving grace. CF Carlos Gonzalez is leading the team with a .393 batting average so far this season.

Rockies are 27-11 last 38 during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0-1 last 5 vs. National League East.

Key Injuries - 1B Todd Helton (rest) is questionable.
RF Brad Hawpe (quad) is doubtful.

PROJECTED SCORE: 5

Braves (-129, O/U 8.5): Atlanta very well could be sluggish as they approach game time today, considering they played in San Diego just last night. The Braves won the final 2 games of their series in San Diego to win the series with the Padres. The Braves are now back over .500 on the season at 5-4. Atlanta will send Derek Lowe to the mound tonight, as he looks for his 3rd win in as many starts. Lowe has gone 6 innings in each of his first two starts, against the Cubs and Giants respectively. Lowe has given up both hits and runs, yet has won both games thanks to 23 runs courtesy of the Braves offense. Atlanta has tasted much success when Lowe is on the mound for them. The Braves are 8-1 in Lowe's last 9 starts as a home favorite. Atlanta is also 5-0 in Lowes last 5 starts as a favorite of -110 to -150.


Braves are 2-7 last 9 home games.
Under is 4-1 last 5 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.

Key Injuries - CF Jordan Schafer (wrist) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 6 (OVER - Total of the Day)


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NBA Team-by-team Playoff Trends


With the 2010 NBA Playoffs set to commence on Saturday, the handicapping preparation continues with a look at all 16 teams from a recent playoff trend perspective. We've dug out three playoff-exclusive trends for each team that you'll want to give consideration to as you do your daily routine. We've also listed the straight up, ATS, and over-under records for each club against its fellow conference playoff contenders over the last three years. Enjoy the analysis and good luck getting ready for a run of playoff success.

ATLANTA HAWKS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* ATLANTA is on a 1-15 SU & ATS skid in road playoff games, 9-4-1 ATS at home.
* ATLANTA is just 4-17-1 ATS in its L22 playoff games as an underdog.
* ATLANTA is 9-3 UNDER in its L12 playoff games, eclipsing the 93-point mark just once.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. BOSTON: 7-11 SU, 10-8 ATS, 9-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.8-97.2)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 7-5 SU, 4-8 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.3-95.9)
vs. CHICAGO: 8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS, 8-3 O-U (Avg. Score: 104.8-96.7)
vs. CLEVELAND: 2-12 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 88.6-96.4)
vs. MIAMI: 11-8 SU, 9-10 ATS, 6-13 O-U (Avg. Score: 89.2-90.5)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS, 7-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.7-96.6)
vs. ORLANDO: 4-8 SU, 4-8 ATS, 4-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.7-101.3)

BOSTON CELTICS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* BOSTON is on a profitable 8-3-1 ATS run in road playoff games.
* BOSTON is just 3-10 ATS in its L13 postseason games when favored by 6-points or more.
* In its L16 home playoff games, BOSTON is a surprising 11-5 OVER the total.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 11-7 SU, 8-10 ATS, 9-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.2-90.8)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 8-2 SU, 4-6 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.8-90.4)
vs. CHICAGO: 12-5 SU, 11-5 ATS, 11-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 109.4-99.2)
vs. CLEVELAND: 10-9 SU, 5-14 ATS, 10-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.7-93.4)
vs. MIAMI: 10-1 SU, 7-4 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.5-92.2)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 7-2 SU, 3-5 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.1-88.4)
vs. ORLANDO: 7-11 SU, 9-9 ATS, 6-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.4-91.8)

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* The Bobcats' franchise is making its first ever playoff appearance
* The Charlotte HORNETS were just 3-8 ATS in their final 11 playoff games.
* In those final 11 playoff games, OVER the total was 8-2-1.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 5-7 SU, 8-4 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.9-95.3)
vs. BOSTON: 2-8 SU, 6-4 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.4-99.8)
vs. CHICAGO: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.7-97.9)
vs. CLEVELAND: 4-7 SU, 6-5 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.3-98.3)
vs. MIAMI: 7-5 SU, 8-3 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.5-87.8)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 4-7 SU, 3-8 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.4-93.5)
vs. ORLANDO: 2-10 SU, 5-7 ATS, 3-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 89.7-98.1)

CHICAGO BULLS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '06, CHICAGO is on a 13-5 OVER the total run in the postseason.
* CHICAGO has been better on the road (7-4-1 ATS) then at home (4-6-1 ATS) in L4 years of playoffs.
* CHICAGO is 10-5-1 ATS & 11-5 OVER the total in its L16 playoff games as an underdog.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 3-8 SU, 4-7 ATS, 8-3 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.7-104.8)
vs. BOSTON: 5-12 SU, 5-11 ATS, 11-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.2-109.4)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.9-96.7)
vs. CLEVELAND: 5-6 SU, 6-5 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 94.2-98.6)
vs. MIAMI: 4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS, 3-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 97-98.4)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.3-98)
vs. ORLANDO: 2-9 SU, 4-7 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.8-105.6)

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* CLEVELAND is 30-14 SU & 30-12-2 ATS in the first two rounds of the playoffs with LeBron James.
* CLEVELAND is on a run of 14-4 SU & ATS at home in the postseason.
* Prior to last year's Eastern Finals, CLEVELAND was on a 14-1-1 ATS run as a playoff favorite.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 12-2 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.4-88.6)
vs. BOSTON: 9-10 SU, 14-5 ATS, 10-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.4-90.7)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 7-4 SU, 5-6 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.3-92.3)
vs. CHICAGO: 6-5 SU, 5-6 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.6-94.2)
vs. MIAMI: 9-1 SU, 7-3 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.6-90.8)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 8-4 SU, 4-8 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.4-94.6)
vs. ORLANDO: 6-10 SU, 4-12 ATS, 10-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 100.1-103.9)

DALLAS MAVERICKS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* DALLAS is just 7-14 ATS overall in the L3 years of the NBA postseason.
* The road has been unkind to DALLAS, 2-10 SU & 3-9 ATS in its L12 playoff games away.
* DALLAS is a profitable 19-9 ATS in its L28 playoff games as an underdog of 4.5-points or less.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DENVER: 4-11 SU, 3-12 ATS, 8-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.2-108.1)
vs. LA LAKERS: 3-8 SU, 6-4 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.5-105.5)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-4 SU, 3-8 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.6-95.9)
vs. PHOENIX: 7-3 SU, 5-4 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 109.9-108)
vs. PORTLAND: 5-5 SU, 4-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.5-93.7)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 9-7 SU, 10-6 ATS, 9-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.4-95.2)
vs. UTAH: 5-6 SU, 4-7 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.1-104.3)

DENVER NUGGETS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* DENVER won its first 12 playoff games against the spread (9-3 SU) last spring.
* DENVER was 8-7 UNDER the total in the '09 NBA playoffs and now 25-9 UNDER since '05.
* DENVER is just 8-1 SU & ATS in its L9 as a playoff favorite of 4.5-points or more.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 11-4 SU, 12-3 ATS, 8-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.1-102.2)
vs. LA LAKERS: 5-15 SU, 8-12 ATS, 6-14 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.1-106.9)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 9-2 SU, 5-6 ATS, 9-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 122.5-108.5)
vs. PHOENIX: 4-6 SU, 3-7 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 110.6-115)
vs. PORTLAND: 7-5 SU, 8-4 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 100.6-99.5)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-4 SU, 6-4 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 97-96.6)
vs. UTAH: 6-6 SU, 7-3 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.1-108.9)

LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* The LA LAKERS are on a run of 21-9 UNDER the total as a playoff favorite.
* The LA LAKERS are just 8-13 ATS in their L21 playoff games when favored by 9-points or more.
* When failing to reach 97+ points, the LA LAKERS are just 11-24 SU & 8-27 ATS in the playoffs since '03.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 8-3 SU, 4-6 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 105.5-101.5)
vs. DENVER: 15-5 SU, 12-8 ATS, 6-14 O-U (Avg. Score: 106.9-101.1)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 10-1 SU, 5-6 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 107-98)
vs. PHOENIX: 9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 113.8-106.1)
vs. PORTLAND: 5-5 SU, 3-7 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.9-97.3)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS, 3-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.6-93.9)
vs. UTAH: 16-6 SU, 13-8 ATS, 12-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.3-101.9)

MIAMI HEAT

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Since winning the title in '06, MIAMI is just 3-8 SU & 4-7 ATS in the postseason.
* MIAMI has gone UNDER the total in 16 of its L23 playoff games.
* MIAMI is on an incredible run of 35-11-1 ATS when eclipsing the 90-point mark in a playoff game.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 8-11 SU, 10-9 ATS, 6-13 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.5-89.2)
vs. BOSTON: 1-10 SU, 4-7 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.2-101.5)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 5-7 SU, 3-8 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 87.8-92.5)
vs. CHICAGO: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 3-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.4-97)
vs. CLEVELAND: 1-9 SU, 3-7 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.8-97.6)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 90-92.9)
vs. ORLANDO: 3-9 SU, 4-7 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.3-103.8)

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '01, MILWAUKEE is just 9-18-2 ATS in its L29 franchise playoff games.
* MILWAUKEE has been a big OVER the total team in the postseason, 12-5-1 in L18.
* MILWAUKEE has covered the spread in just four of its L13 postseason home games.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS, 7-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.6-102.7)
vs. BOSTON: 2-7 SU, 5-3 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 88.4-97.1)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 7-4 SU, 8-3 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.5-90.4)
vs. CHICAGO: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 98-101.3)
vs. CLEVELAND: 4-8 SU, 8-4 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 94.6-98.4)
vs. MIAMI: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.9-90)
vs. ORLANDO: 2-8 SU, 4-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.4-101.1)

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* The OKLAHOMA CITY franchise, formerly the Sonics, is 17-7 OVER the total in L24 playoff games.
* As the Sonics, the OKC franchise was 15-1 OVER the total as a playoff underdog of 5.5-points or more.
* Home court playoff edge was big while in Seattle, with OKC franchise 8-2 SU & ATS in L10 games.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 4-7 SU, 8-3 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.9-99.6)
vs. DENVER: 2-9 SU, 6-5 ATS, 9-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.5-122.5)
vs. LA LAKERS: 1-10 SU, 6-5 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 98-107)
vs. PHOENIX: 1-9 SU, 6-3 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.4-109.5)
vs. PORTLAND: 4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS, 1-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 87.5-93)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.9-97.8)
vs. UTAH: 4-8 SU, 7-5 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.2-105.4)

ORLANDO MAGIC

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* ORLANDO is 20-12 UNDER the total in its L32 playoff games overall.
* ORLANDO is just 4-25 SU & 6-21-2 ATS in its L29 playoff games in which it failed to reach 95 points.
* Upsets are rare for ORLANDO as a playoff dog of 4-points or more, 3-20 SU & 8-13-2 ATS since '99.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 8-4 SU, 8-4 ATS, 4-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.3-92.7)
vs. BOSTON: 11-7 SU, 9-9 ATS, 6-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.8-91.4)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 10-2 SU, 7-5 ATS, 3-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.1-89.7)
vs. CHICAGO: 9-2 SU, 7-4 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 105.6-92.8)
vs. CLEVELAND: 10-6 SU, 12-4 ATS, 10-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 103.9-100.1)
vs. MIAMI: 9-3 SU, 7-4 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 103.8-96.3)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 8-2 SU, 6-4 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.1-91.4)

PHOENIX SUNS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '06, PHOENIX is just 8-13 SU & 8-11-2 ATS in the NBA playoffs.
* When failing to reach 110+ points, PHOENIX is just 18-39-2 ATS in the playoffs since '97.
* PHOENIX is just 10-16-1 ATS in its L27 games as a playoff road underdog.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 3-7 SU, 4-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 108-109.9)
vs. DENVER: 6-4 SU, 7-3 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 115-110.6)
vs. LA LAKERS: 3-9 SU, 4-8 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 106.1-113.8)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 9-1 SU, 3-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 109.5-102.4)
vs. PORTLAND: 6-4 SU, 4-5 ATS, 4-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 104.1-102.2)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-9 SU, 8-6 ATS, 7-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.6-98.7)
vs. UTAH: 4-6 SU, 3-7 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 106-110.3)

PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Going back all the way to 2000, PORTLAND has won just five of 20 playoff games (10-9-1 ATS)
* PORTLAND is just 1-11 SU in its L12 road playoff games, but 6-5-1 ATS.
* PORTLAND is 10-6 ATS in the first round of the NBA playoffs since '02.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.7-95.5)
vs. DENVER: 5-7 SU, 4-8 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.5-100.6)
vs. LA LAKERS: 5-5 SU, 7-3 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.3-99.9)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 1-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 93-87.5)
vs. PHOENIX: 4-6 SU, 5-4 ATS, 4-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.2-104.1)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-4 SU, 8-2 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.2-91.4)
vs. UTAH: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 101-101.4)

SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* SAN ANTONIO is just 7-12 SU & 7-11-1 ATS in its L19 playoff games, 1-9 SU & 2-8 ATS on the road.
* Over the L4 playoff seasons, SAN ANTONIO is 18-7-1 UNDER the total on the road.
* SAN ANTONIO has lost only 10 of its L70 playoff games when scoring 96+ points (57-13 ATS).

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 7-9 SU, 6-10 ATS, 9-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.2-97.4)
vs. DENVER: 4-6 SU, 4-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.6-97)
vs. LA LAKERS: 6-10 SU, 7-9 ATS, 3-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.9-95.6)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.8-92.9)
vs. PHOENIX: 9-6 SU, 6-8 ATS, 7-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.7-99.6)
vs. PORTLAND: 4-6 SU, 2-8 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.4-91.2)
vs. UTAH: 5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.1-97.3)

UTAH JAZZ

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '99, UTAH is just 6-29 SU & 13-22 ATS in road playoff games.
* In expected close playoff games at home, lines +5 to -5, UTAH is 23-9 UNDER the total.
* Over the L3 playoff seasons, UTAH boasts a profitable 12-4 SU & 9-5-2 ATS mark at home.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 6-5 SU, 7-4 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 104.3-102.1)
vs. DENVER: 6-6 SU, 3-7 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.9-108.1)
vs. LA LAKERS: 6-16 SU, 8-13 ATS, 12-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.9-108.3)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 8-4 SU, 5-7 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 105.4-101.2)
vs. PHOENIX: 6-4 SU, 7-3 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 110.3-106)
vs. PORTLAND: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.4-101)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.3-98.1)




NBA Western Conference playoff series picks

Most people say you don't need to pay attention to the NBA playoffs until the second or third round. And while that may be the case in the East, it's far from the truth in the wild, wild Western Conference.

Here's how things will shake out in the Round 1:

Los Angeles Lakers (-700) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (+525)

Oklahoma City is a young, exciting team that possesses some matchup advantages against the defending champs. Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha is the best perimeter defender in the league and he will make things difficult for Kobe Bryant.

The Thunder’s offense struggles sometimes when opponents cheat over to Kevin Durant’s side and deny him the ball. Ron Artest isn’t the defensive force he once was but he’ll still make KD work for every shot.

Oklahoma City’s real advantage comes at the point. The Thunder will extend this series if Russell Westbrook eats up Derek Fisher. Westbrook will have to keep his cool because Fisher will get the benefit of the doubt on most block/charge calls.

As bad as the Lakers looked over the last few months, they’re just too talented and have too much experience to lose in the first round.

Prediction: Lakers in six


Dallas Mavericks (-165) vs. San Antonio Spurs (+145)

Don’t let the seedings fool you, this series is a coin toss.

The Mavericks are deep and have won tight games all season. They’ve got scoring options at four out of five spots in the starting lineup and they can field a wide variety of lineup combos to best disrupt their opponent’s strengths.

Still, the Spurs are playing great basketball and are healthy heading into the postseason. Dallas has no shot of winning this series if Manu Ginobili plays as well as he has been down the stretch. The return of Tony Parker will take the ball out of Manu’s hands to some degree, which could actually help out the Mavs.

The Spurs are a tougher team. They’ve been through more rough patches this season and have preserved. Plus they’ve got the best coach in the league.

Pick: Spurs in seven


Phoenix Suns (-520) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (+430)

Brandon Roy is a fantastic player and he won’t be replaced easily. Even if he tries to play on that wonky knee, you have to figure his production will be way down.

The Blazers have depth at Roy’s position but the two likely candidates to fill in for the All-Star’s have their own shortcomings.

Rudy Fernandez is a creative player who can attack the rack but he chooses to stand behind the arc and chuck 3s all game, while Jerryd Bayless is more interested in playing one-on-one than swinging the ball to an open teammate.

Don’t sleep on Phoenix either. Sure, it has its usual defensive issues. But if you’re going to beat the Suns, you’ve got to put up triple digits every night. If Jason Richardson is aggressive and looks for his shot, Phoenix will make short work of the injury-ravaged Blazers.

Pick: Phoenix in five


Denver Nuggets (-170) vs. Utah Jazz (+150)

If you’d have asked me two months ago who the Lakers’ No. 1 threat in the West was, I would have picked the Nuggets. A lot has changed since then.

George Karl isn’t on the sidelines, J.R. Smith is now forcing shots with three defenders on him rather than just two and Kenyon Martin is more worried about the interior of his luxury SUV than playing for his teammates in the postseason.

The Jazz are a different beast. No point guard in the league is playing better than Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer is motivated heading into free agency. I think the Jazz will win all the hustle categories and squeak past the Nuggets.

Pick: Jazz in six

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NBA
Long Sheet


Saturday, April 17

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CHICAGO (41 - 41) at CLEVELAND (61 - 21) - 4/17/2010, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 96-79 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 82-64 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all playoff games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
CLEVELAND is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-6 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-6 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (46 - 36) at ATLANTA (53 - 29) - 4/17/2010, 5:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-26 ATS (+7.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-28 ATS (+20.2 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) on Saturday games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

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

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MIAMI (47 - 35) at BOSTON (50 - 32) - 4/17/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-47 ATS (-18.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 66-97 ATS (-40.7 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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UTAH (53 - 29) at DENVER (53 - 29) - 4/17/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all playoff games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 55-42 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) on Saturday games this season.
UTAH is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DENVER is 25-36 ATS (-14.6 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 7-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-6 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Sunday, April 18

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OKLAHOMA CITY (50 - 32) at LA LAKERS (57 - 25) - 4/18/2010, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 34-46 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA LAKERS are 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 146-184 ATS (-56.4 Units) after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-5 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 10-1 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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CHARLOTTE (44 - 38) at ORLANDO (59 - 23) - 4/18/2010, 5:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 44-33 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 79-57 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 60-37 ATS (+19.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 67-46 ATS (+16.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 91-72 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 55-40 ATS (+11.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-5 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 10-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (50 - 32) at DALLAS (55 - 27) - 4/18/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 178-138 ATS (+26.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 237-192 ATS (+25.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 36-44 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 24-34 ATS (-13.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
DALLAS is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 10-7 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (50 - 32) at PHOENIX (54 - 28) - 4/18/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games this season.
PHOENIX is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 344-290 ATS (+25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
PORTLAND is 45-35 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games this season.
PORTLAND is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 50-35 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet


Saturday, 4/17/2010

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
CHICAGO at CLEVELAND, 3:00 PM ET ABC
CHICAGO: 13-2 ATS after playing as a road favorite
CLEVELAND: 1-8 ATS on Saturday

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
MILWAUKEE at ATLANTA, 5:35 PM ET ESPN
MILWAUKEE: 12-3 ATS revenging a home loss
ATLANTA: 15-5 Over as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
MIAMI at BOSTON, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
MIAMI: 7-0 Under Away when the total is between 185 and 189.5
BOSTON: 12-26 ATS as a home favorite

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
UTAH at DENVER, 10:35 PM ET ESPN
UTAH: 13-4 ATS off a home loss
DENVER: 12-22 ATS after one or more consecutive overs


Sunday, 4/18/2010

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
OKLAHOMA CITY at LA LAKERS, 3:00 PM ET ABC
OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-0 ATS after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
LA LAKERS: 12-22 ATS in the second half of the season

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
CHARLOTTE at ORLANDO, 5:35 PM ET TNT
CHARLOTTE: 22-9 ATS against division opponents
ORLANDO: 11-2 Under on Sunday

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
SAN ANTONIO at DALLAS, 8:05 PM ET TNT
SAN ANTONIO: 25-15 Under in road games
DALLAS: 2-11 ATS at home when the total is between 190 and 199.5

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
PORTLAND at PHOENIX, 10:35 PM ET TNT
PORTLAND: 13-3 ATS Away after one or more consecutive overs
PHOENIX: 13-4 Under after a combined score of 215+ points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Trend Report


Saturday, April 17

3:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND
Chicago is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Chicago
Cleveland is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Chicago

5:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ATLANTA
Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON
Miami is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Boston
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

10:30 PM
UTAH vs. DENVER
Utah is 0-3-2 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Utah


Sunday, April 18

3:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. LA LAKERS
Oklahoma City is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City