Sunday Trends and Indexes 4/18 (NBA, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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NHL
Dunkel


Pittsburgh at Ottawa
The Penguins look to take advantage of an Ottawa team that is 1-5 in its last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games. Pittsburgh is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-130). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18

Game 7-8: Phoenix at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.310; Detroit 11.709
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+180); Over

Game 9-10: New Jersey at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 12.372; Philadelphia 12.767
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-110); Under

Game 11-12: Pittsburgh at Ottawa
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.166; Ottawa 10.962
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-130); Over

Game 13-14: Nashville at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.436; Chicago 12.249
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-300); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-300); Over

Game 15-16: San Jose at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.363; Colorado 12.008
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+130); Under

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MLB
Dunkel


Arizona at San Diego
The Diamondbacks look to avoid a sweep and take advantage of a San Diego team that is 1-6 in its last 7 games following a win. Arizona is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Diamondbacks favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18

Game 951-952: Florida at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Florida (Robertson) 15.136; Philadelphia (Hamels) 16.105
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-200); 10
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-200); Under

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Arroyo) 14.269; Pittsburgh (Maholm) 14.439
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-125); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+105); Over

Game 955-956: Milwaukee at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Davis) 15.183; Washington (Marquis) 14.643
Dunkel Line: Milwaukee by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Milwaukee (-120); 10
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-120); Under

Game 957-958: Colorado at Atlanta
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (Smith) 15.378; Atlanta (Jurrjens) 14.979
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+130); Over

Game 959-960: Houston at Chicago Cubs
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Rodriguez) 13.893; Cubs (Dempster) 14.584
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-180); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-180); N/A

Game 961-962: Arizona at San Diego
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Kennedy) 15.072; San Diego (LeBlanc) 14.396
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: San Diego (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100); Over

Game 963-964: San Francisco at LA Dodgers
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Zito) 15.565; LA Dodgers (Kershaw) 16.140
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Dodgers (-165); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (-165); Under

Game 965-966: NY Mets at St. Louis
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Maine) 14.054; St. Louis (Wainwright) 15.764
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-265); 8
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-265); Under

Game 967-968: Texas at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: Texas (Harden) 15.918; NY Yankees (Pettitte) 15.902
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (+145); Over

Game 969-970: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Floyd) 14.801; Cleveland (Carmona) 15.014
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-120); Under

Game 971-972: LA Angels at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Santana) 14.883; Toronto (Romero) 16.099
Dunkel Line: Toronto by 1; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Toronto (-140); 9
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-140); Over

Game 973-974: Tampa Bay at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Garza) 15.888; Boston (Lester) 15.437
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+120); Over

Game 975-976: Kansas City at Minnesota
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas City (Hochevar) 15.214; Minnesota (Pavano) 16.952
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota (-200); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-200); Under

Game 977-978: Baltimore at Oakland
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Matusz) 14.626; Oakland (Anderson) 14.603
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Oakland (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+150); Over

Game 979-980: Detroit at Seattle
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Scherzer) 14.790; Seattle (Snell) 14.717
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Detroit (-130); 8
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-130); Under

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NHL
Short Sheet


Sunday, 4/18/2010

Western Conference Playoffs,
First Round, Game Three (Series Tied, 1-1)
PHOENIX at DETROIT, 3:05 PM ET NBC
PHOENIX: 15-4 Under away off a home loss by 2+ goals
DETROIT: 24-4 SU at home off a win by 3+ goals

Eastern Conference Playoffs,
First Round, Game Three (Series Tied, 1-1)
NEW JERSEY at PHILADELPHIA, 6:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 7-0 SU off 3+ home games
PHILADELPHIA: 2-8 SU revenging a loss where they allowed 5+ goals

Eastern Conference Playoffs,
First Round, Game Three (Series Tied, 1-1)
PITTSBURGH at OTTAWA, 6:35 PM ET VERSUS
PITTSBURGH: 18-4 Over off a home win by 1 goal
OTTAWA: 28-14 SU off an Under

Western Conference Playoffs,
First Round, Game Two (Nashville Leads, 1-0)
NASHVILLE at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 19-11 Over after winning 2 of their last 3 games
CHICAGO: 16-4 SU off BB home games

Western Conference Playoffs,
First Round, Game Three (Series Tied, 1-1)
SAN JOSE at COLORADO, 9:35 PM ET VERSUS
SAN JOSE: 12-3 SU away after scoring 4+ goals
COLORADO: 8-21 SU after allowing 5+ goals

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MLB
Short Sheet


Sunday, 4/18/2010

FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA, 1:35 PM ET
ROBERTSON: Florida 6-0 SU as a road underdog of +175 to +200
HAMELS: 2-8 TSR in day games

CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH, 1:35 PM ET
ARROYO: 4-16 TSR as a road favorite of -125 or less
MAHOLM: 12-6 TSR as an underdog of +150 or less

MILWAUKEE at WASHINGTON, 1:35 PM ET
DAVIS: 4-17 TSR away with a total of 8.5 to 10 runs
MARQUIS: Washington 11-1 SU at home after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

COLORADO at ATLANTA, 1:35 PM ET
SMITH: Colorado 29-16 Over after allowing 2 runs or less
JURRJENS: 13-21 TSR pitching off a team loss

HOUSTON at CHICAGO CUBS, 2:20 PM ET WGN
RODRIGUEZ: Houston 2-9 SU this season
DEMPSTER: 15-2 TSR at home in the first half of the season

ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO, 4:05 PM ET
KENNEDY: Arizona 3-14 SU away off 3+ division games
LEBLANC: San Diego 26-11 Under as a home favorite of -125 or less

SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS, 4:10 PM ET
ZITO: San Francisco 25-11 Under away after allowing 2 runs or less
KERSHAW: Dodgers 20-5 SU at home off 3+ division games

NY METS at ST LOUIS, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
MAINE: Mets 14-32 SU after allowing 2 runs or less
WAINWRIGHT: St. Louis 23-4 as a favorite of -175 to -250

TEXAS at NY YANKEES, 1:05 PM ET
HARDEN: Texas 15-39 SU away vs. left-handed starters
PETTITTE: Yankees 23-3 SU at home on Sundays

CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND, 1:05 PM ET
FLOYD: 16-6 TSR in day games
CARMONA: Cleveland 15-31 SU off BB Unders

LA ANGELS at TORONTO, 1:05 PM ET
SANTANA: 25-11 Under pitching off a team win
ROMERO: Toronto 21-8 SU as a home favorite of -125 or less

TAMPA BAY at BOSTON, 1:35 PM ET TBS
GARZA: 4-16 TSR away with a line of +125 to -125
LESTER: Boston 50-21 SU off BB home games

KANSAS CITY at MINNESOTA, 2:10 PM ET
HOCHEVAR: Kansas City 7-0 Over in day games
PAVANO: Minnesota 80-40 SU as a home favorite

BALTIMORE at OAKLAND, 4:05 PM ET
MATUSZ: Baltimore 0-9 SU playing on grass fields
ANDERSON: Oakland 17-8 SU after winning 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

DETROIT at SEATTLE, 4:10 PM ET
SCHERZER: Detroit 33-16 SU after scoring 2 runs or less
SNELL: 4-18 TSR pitching on Sundays

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Write-Up


Early Game

Sunday, April 18

2009-10 playoffs

Underdogs were 6-2 in Game 1's; they're 2-5 in Game 2's; in Game 1's. the under was 5-1-2; five of seven Game 2's went over total so far. All seven series are 1-1, with Nashville-Chicago playing Game 2 today.

Phoenix-Detroit split six games this year, after Coyotes were 1-11 vs the Red Wings last three years; Phoenix lost seven of last eight games in this building. Detroit scored seven goals on just 26 shots in last two periods in Game 2- they scored two power play goals in just 4:17 while man up, while Phoenix was scoreless in 7:05 on power play, after scoring three times in 3:58 with man edge in Game 1.

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NBA


Sunday, April 18

All Remaining Matchups

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Trend Report
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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

5:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. ORLANDO
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
Charlotte is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. DALLAS
San Antonio is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 5-18-2 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Dallas is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. PHOENIX
Portland is 5-12-2 ATS in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Portland is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games


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NHL


Sunday, April 18

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3:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. DETROIT
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Phoenix's last 16 games on the road
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games at home

6:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
New Jersey is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey

6:30 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. OTTAWA
Pittsburgh is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Ottawa is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games

8:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. CHICAGO
Nashville is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Nashville's last 15 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago's last 15 games when playing Nashville

9:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 8 games when playing on the road against Colorado
San Jose is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Jose
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games


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MLB


Sunday, April 18

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Trend Report
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1:05 PM
TEXAS vs. NY YANKEES
Texas is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing NY Yankees
Texas is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home
NY Yankees are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing Texas

1:05 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox

1:07 PM
LA ANGELS vs. TORONTO
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Toronto
LA Angels are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Angels
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

1:35 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. BOSTON
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

1:35 PM
COLORADO vs. ATLANTA
Colorado is 6-18 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Colorado is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
Atlanta is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Colorado

1:35 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. WASHINGTON
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Washington is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Milwaukee

1:35 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Florida

1:35 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

2:10 PM
KANSAS CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Kansas City is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
Minnesota is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games

2:20 PM
HOUSTON vs. CHI CUBS
Houston is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs
Houston is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Houston
Chi Cubs are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston

4:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. OAKLAND
Baltimore is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing Oakland
Baltimore is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Oakland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Oakland is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Baltimore

4:05 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN DIEGO
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Diego
San Diego is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona

4:10 PM
DETROIT vs. SEATTLE
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Seattle
Seattle is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit

4:10 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. LA DODGERS
San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Francisco is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games
LA Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games at home

8:05 PM
NY METS vs. ST. LOUIS
NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
NY Mets are 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets
St. Louis is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home


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NBA


Sunday, April 18

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Tips and Trends
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers [ABC | 3:00 PM ET]

Thunder: Oklahoma City is very excited to be in the playoffs this year. The entire city and everyone in the Thunder organization are proud of their accomplishment, considering how difficult the Western Conference has been this year. The Thunder have made it back to the postseason for the 1st time since they moved from Seattle. Oklahoma City finished the regular season with a 50-32 SU and 48-34 ATS overall record this year. The Thunder lost 3 of the 4 games against the Lakers this season, yet they still remain a confident group. Perhaps its because 2 of those losses to the Lakers came by 3 PTS this season. The Thunder are 23-18 SU and 26-15 ATS on the road this season, easily one of the best road records in the NBA this year. Oklahoma City is an impressive 19-12 ATS as the listed underdog this season, including 6-2 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 PTS. F Kevin Durant was the leading scorer this season in the NBA, as he averaged 30.1 PPG. Durant was held in check in the 4 meetings with the Lakers this season as he only averaged 25.8 PPG.

Thunder are 8-3 ATS last 11 games as a road underdog.
Over is 5-0 last 5 games as a road underdog.

Key Injuries - C Nenad Krstic (knee) is probable.

PROJECTED SCORE: 101

Lakers (-7.5, O/U 197): The defending NBA Champions appear to have their work cut out for them in the very 1st Round of the playoffs. The Lakers certainly aren't playing their best basketball right now, and they are going up against a young, upstart team in the Thunder. The war of words have already begun, as Coach Jackson tries to mentally sabotage Kevin Durant and the Thunder. The Lakers enter the postseason with a record of 57-25 SU and 33-46-3 ATS this season. Los Angeles was an impressive 34-7 SU and 16-24 ATS in home games this year. The Lakers were 29-38 ATS as the listed favorite this season, including 4-6 as a home favorite between 6.5 and 9 PTS. G Kobe Bryant missed 4 of the last 5 regular season games, while C Andrew Bynum missed the final 13 games. Both are now healthy, and both will be vital in the success of the Lakers in this particular series. Bryant averaged more than 32 PPG in 3 of the 4 meetings against the Thunder while Bynum averaged nearly 20 PPG against the Thunder this year.

Lakers are 1-6 ATS last 7 games as a home favorite.
Under is 18-6 last 24 playoff games as a favorite.

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

PROJECTED SCORE: 105 (OVER - Total of the Day)



San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks [TNT | 8:00 PM ET]

Spurs: San Antonio has gone through injury after injury, yet here they are again in the playoffs competing for another NBA Championship. San Antonio is almost boring, as they consistently win year after year. The Spurs enter the playoffs with a 50-32 SU and 44-37-1 ATS overall record this year. San Antonio is 21-20 SU and 19-21-1 ATS on the road this season. San Antonio is 10-9 ATS as the listed underdog this season, including 6-3 ATS as the listed road underdog between 3.5 and 6 PTS. San Antonio played well in the 2nd half of the season against their toughest competition, going 23-19 ATS against teams with winning records. The Spurs offense was starting to click as the regular season was coming to a close, as they scored 100 PTS or more in 6 of their final 9 games. F Tim Duncan continues to dominate despite getting older. Duncan averaged 17.9 PPG and 10.1 RPG this season, both team highs. As the Spurs roster has aged, the bench play has become more crucial and will certainly play a factor in their overall success this postseason.

Spurs are 0-4 ATS last 4 playoff games as an underdog.
Under is 6-1 last 7 playoff games as an underdog.

Key Injuries - G George Hill (ankle) is questionable.
G Malik Hairston (ankle) is out.

PROJECTED SCORE: 91

Mavericks (-4.5, O/U 194.5): Dallas is on the short list of potential NBA Finalists, as they have been consistently great all season long. The mid season trade for F Caron Butler, F DeShawn Stevenson, and C Brendan Haywood has proved to be invaluable for this Mavericks team. Defense is now being playing in Dallas, and the Mavericks are winning because of it. Dallas was 23-7 SU after acquiring their new talent, and the Mavericks start the playoffs on a role. The Mavericks won 3 of the 4 meetings against the Spurs this season. Dallas was 28-13 SU at home this season, yet only 10-29-2 ATS in the same scenario. The Mavericks have shown the ability to win their home games, yet not convincingly. Dallas is only 2-9 ATS as a home favorite between 3.5 and 6 PTS this season. The Mavericks have also struggled with extended time off, as they are 1-6 ATS after 3 or more days off in between games. F Dirk Nowitzki leads the team with 25 PPG and 7.7 RPG this season for Dallas. PG Jason Kidd will be counted on heavily against San Antonio, as it will be crucial for Kidd to lead the half court offensive sets of the Mavericks.

Mavericks are 3-8 ATS last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 5-1 last 6 games as a home favorite.

Key Injuries - None.

PROJECTED SCORE: 102 (Side of the Day)


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MLB
Write-Up


Sunday, April 18

Hot pitchers
-- Phillies won first two Hamels starts, scoring 15 runs.
-- Reds won first two Arroyo starts (0-0, 3.86).
-- Dempster is 1-0, 4.38 in his first two starts.
-- Zito is 2-0, 2.25 in his first two starts.
-- Wainwright is 2-0, 1.38 in his first two starts.

-- Pettitte is 1-0, 0.75 in his first two starts.
-- Carmona is 1-0, 3.21 in his first two starts.
-- Romero is 1-0, 1.80 in his first two starts.
-- Garza is 2-0, 1.69 in his first two starts.
-- Pavano is 2-0, 1.38 in his first two starts. Hochevar is 1-0, 3.55 in his first two starts.
-- Anderson is first Oakland pitcher ever not to allow a run in his first two starts (1-0, 0.00, 12 IP) of season. Matusz is 1-0, 4.38 in first two starts; he's only been scored upon in two of 13 innings he started.

Cold pitchers
-- Robertson has 6.30 RA in his first two starts.
-- Davis is 0-1, 12.27 in his first two starts. Marquis is 0-2, 14.05 in his first two starts this season.
-- Maholm is 0-1, 5.73 in his first two starts.
-- Jurrjens is 0-1, 10.80 in his first two starts. Smith is 1-1, 5.25 in his first two starts.
-- Rodriguez is 0-2, 6.10 in his first two starts; Astros didn't score a run in either game.
-- Kershaw has 4.50 RA in his first two starts.
-- Kennedy is 0-1, 8.68 in his first two starts. Leblanc is making first '10 start; he is 4-4, 5.05 in 13 big league starts.
-- Maine is 0-1, 13.50 in his first two starts.

-- ESantana is 0-2, 6.94 in his first two starts.
-- Harden is 0-0, 4.66 in his first two starts.
-- Lester is 0-1, 7.20 in his first two starts.
-- Floyd is 0-1, 4.50 in his first two starts.
-- Snell is 0-1, 6.00 in his first two starts. Scherzer is 0-1, 4.09 in two starts this season.

Totals
-- Houston's last six games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Pirate games went over the total.
-- Four of last six Milwaukee games went over the total
-- Nine of twelve Florida games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Atlanta games.
-- Seven of last eight Cardinal games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Arizona games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Giant games went over the total.

-- Seven of ten Bronx games went over the total. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Texas games.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in Cleveland games this season.
-- Four of six Toronto home games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Last seven Kansas City games went over the total.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in Balitmore road games.
-- Six of last eight Seattle games stayed under. Five of last six Detroit games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Phillies won six of their last eight games. Marlins won three of four.
-- Pirates won four of their five home games.
-- Braves won three of their last four games. .
-- Nationals won five of their last seven games.
-- Cubs are 4-1 in game following a loss.
-- Cardinals won seven of their first eleven games.
-- Giants won eight of their last eleven games.
-- Padres won last two games, allowing three runs.

-- Bronx won six of its last seven games.
-- Indians won last three games, allowing total of six runs.
-- Angels won three of their last four games.
-- Rays won last five games, scoring 31 runs.
-- Twins won nine of their last eleven games.
-- A's won their last six home games.
-- Seattle won its last four games, allowing total of seven runs.

Cold teams
-- Astros lost nine of their first eleven games.
-- Colorado lost three of its last four road games.
-- Brewers lost six of their last eight games.
-- Reds lost last four games, scoring 12 runs; none of their starting Ps have a win yet.
-- Mets lost five of their last seven games.
-- Dodgers are 3-4 in their last seven games.
-- Diamondbacks lost four of last five games.

-- Blue Jays lost three of their last four games.
-- Rangers lost last three games, scoring total of six runs.
-- White Sox lost four of their last five games.
-- Red Sox are 3-7 in last eight games.
-- Royals lost three of their last four games.
-- Orioles lost 11 of their first 12 games.
-- Tigers lost four of their last five games.

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NBA
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Sunday,April 18

Lakers won three of four vs Oklahoma City this year, winning games in Staples Center by 16-3 points- two of their three wins were by 3 points Thunder won last meeting by 16 March 26. Lakers coasted to 4-7 finish and covered just one of last seven home games. Thunder lost 138-137 in OT at Utah April 6; they were 2-4 from that point on.

Magic won first three meetings vs Charlotte this year, by 12-6-11 OT; in last meeting, Bobcats won by 7 on this floor. Orlando won, covered its last six games, with four of last five going over total- they're 7-0 in last seven home games since that Charlotte loss. Bobcats are 9-4 in last thirteen games, 3-2 in last five away games.

Mavericks won last five games (4-0-1 vs spread); they lost first game to Spurs this year 92-83, then won last three meetings, by 5-9-7 points, as San Antonio lost both meetings here, by 99-94/96-89 scores, with both games staying under total. Spurs stumbled to 2-3 finisb, but they're 5-3 in last eight games on foriegn soil.

Suns won 14 of last 16 games; they're 7-0-1 vs spread in last eight home games. Phoenix lost two of three vs Portland this year, but won 93-87 in last meeting March 21. Trailblazers won 18 of last 24 games, taking five of last six road games, with last three away games staying under total. Last time Phoenix lost at home was Mach 12 against the Lakers.

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Sunday, April 18

2009-10 playoffs

Underdogs were 6-2 in Game 1's; they're 2-5 in Game 2's; in Game 1's. the under was 5-1-2; five of seven Game 2's went over total so far. All seven series are 1-1, with Nashville-Chicago playing Game 2 today.

Flyers won four of last five games vs New Jersey, winning three of last four games played here; teams split first two games in series, with New Jersey getting outscored 2-1 in first period despite outshooting Flyers 20-11. Philly didn't score third period goal in either game. Three of five Flyer goals in this series were scored on power play.

Penguins lost six of last nine games vs Ottawa, going 3-3 this year, with first two games in series both decided by one goal. Both teams were 0-2 on power play in Game 2, after both teams had pair of power play goals in Game 1. Penguins are 8-10 in last 18 games overall, 4-3 in last seven visits to this building. Ottawa had only 20 shots on goal in Game 2.

San Jose outshot Colorado 52-22 in Game 2, but needed late goal to get to OT, where they evened series. Home side won five of last six series games, with San Jose losing both visits here, after Sharks were 4-0 vs Colorado LY. Avalanche lost eight of last 11 games overall. Sharks won nine of last 12. Colorado didn't score in 0:37 with 2-man edge Friday.

Predators missed playoffs LY; they've never won playoff series, losing in first round four times. Nashville won four of last five games- under is 9-3-1 in its last 13 games. Blackhawks won six of last eight games, six of nine games vs Nashville, four of last six vs Preds in this building. Faves are 5-2 in Game 2's in series, with five of those seven going over total. Predators scored four third period goals in Friday's 4-1 win.