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**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:22 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: April 1

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Phillies get their season underway against the Astros, the Jazz play host to the Lakers, and the Flyers look for a victory in New Jersey.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up 13 games on Friday night, with Cleveland at Washington, New Jersey at Philadelphia, Charlotte at Orlando, Milwaukee at Indiana, Chicago at Detroit, Miami at Minnesota, Memphis at New Orleans, Boston at Atlanta, San Antonio at Houston, the Clippers at Phoenix, Oklahoma City at Portland, Denver at Sacramento, and the Lakers at Utah. The Jazz ride a six-game losing streak into their Friday matchup with Los Angeles, falling to 36-39 SU and 31-42-2 ATS on the season with a 100-95 loss at home to Washington in their last game on Monday night. The Lakers and Jazz last met on January 25, with Los Angeles rolling to an easy 120-91 win as an 8-point home favorite.

As well, the CBI college hoops tournament wraps up on Friday, with Oregon hosting Creighton in the third game of the best-of-three championship series. The Ducks forced the third game with a 71-58 home win in Game 2 of the series on Wednesday night; the Bluejays had managed to grab an 84-76 home win in the series opener on Monday night.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The National League has five games on tap for Friday, with Pittsburgh at the Cubs, Arizona at Colorado, the Mets at Florida, San Francisco at the Dodgers, and Houston at Philadelphia. The Astros will send Brett Myers to the hill in that last contest, while the Phillies counter with Roy Halladay. Righthander Myers went 14-8 with a 3.14 ERA for Houston last season; he pitched for Philadelphia from 2002-2009. Righthander Halladay dazzled during his first NL campaign in 2010, compiling a 21-10 record with a 2.44 ERA.

Over in the American League on Friday it's then the White Sox at Cleveland, Minnesota at Toronto, Baltimore at Tampa Bay, the Angels at Kansas City, Seattle at Oakland, and Boston at Texas. The Red Sox will go with Jon Lester in their opener on Friday, and the Rangers counter with C.J. Wilson. Lefthander Lester went 19-9 for the BoSox last year with a 3.25 ERA; lefthander Wilson went 15-8 with a 3.34 ERA for the Rangers last year.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are four games on the NHL's schedule for Friday, with Chicago at Columbus, Calgary at St. Louis, Colorado at Phoenix, and Philadelphia at New Jersey. The Flyers and Devils have already met five times this season, with Philadelphia picking up the victory in three of those contests. However, New Jersey won the last meeting between the teams 3-1 on the road on January 22, with Patrik Elias scoring twice in that victory for the Devils. James van Riemsdyk had the lone goal for the Flyers in that defeat.

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:26 AM

Friday's betting tips: Weather could hamper Halladay start

Weather to watch

The latest weather reports list a 30 percent chance of showers for tomorrow’s Phillies-Astros game in Philadelphia with 24 mph winds blowing in from right-center field. It should also be chilly with a low of 31 degrees.

Who’s hot

NBA: Milwaukee is 6-2-1 in its last nine games against Indiana.

NBA: Cleveland has covered in six of its last eight road games.

NHL: The under has cashed in on each of Chicago’s last six games.

NHL: Phoenix is 8-2-0 in its last 10.

Who’s not

NBA: Orlando has covered just once over the last eight games.

NBA: Detroit is 1-8-1 against the spread in its last 10.

NBA: The Clippers have covered only once over the seven.

Key stat

5 – Philadelphia Phillies starter Roy Halladay has picked up at least 16 wins in five consecutive seasons and is coming off a 21-win year last season, throwing a perfect game in the regular season and adding a no-hitting in the playoffs. So, it’s no surprise to see Philadelphia set as a -260 favorite at home to Houston on Friday.
Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Injury to watch

Stephen Jackson, Charlotte Bobcats: Jackson has been trying to play through his hamstring injury but it looks as though he’ll have to sit out again Friday after leafing Wednesday’s game at the half. The Bobcats are still chasing the Pacers for the last playoff spot in the East and this could injury could end up keeping them on the outside looking in.

Game of the day

Boston Red Sox at Texas Rangers (+110, 8.5)

Notable quotable

"C.J. Wilson, he's so tough on everybody, but he dominates left-handers most of the time. We're trying to get a little balance against him." – Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona told reporters about shuffling his lineup to face Texas’ tough lefty. Mike Cameron will start instead of J.D. Drew, Kevin Youkilis will be in the cleanup spot with Adrian Gonzalez behind him and Jacoby Ellsbury will lead off. Asked about the change Drew told reporters “it gives us an opportunity to win the game."

Notes and tips

Washington Wizards rookie guard John Wall will miss Friday’s game against Cleveland with a one-game suspension stemming from an altercation he got into with the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Wall is averaging better than 16 points and eight assists per game. Meanwhile, Miami’s Juwan Howard and Zydrunas Ilgauskas were fined for their parts in the same incident but will be available for Miami’s game at Minnesota. The Heat are pegged as 10.5-point favorites.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks have managed to earn 8.82 units for the club’s supporters this season. However, one disturbing trend for futures bettors is that the Blackhawks have allowed 83 goals in the third period this season, which is fifth from the bottom in the NHL. Chicago currently sits in the eighth and final playoff spot in the West heading into Friday’s contest against Columbus.

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:28 AM

Friday's six-pack

-- Wyoming hired Larry Shyatt as its new hoop coach; Shyatt was the #1 assistant to Billy Donovan at Florida-- he previously was coach for one year at Wyoming, in 1998, before moving on to Clemson.

-- Ramon Hernandez hit a 3-run walkoff tater, as the Reds scored four runs in the 9th to stun Milwaukee, 7-6.

-- Brewers' first two hitters this season hit HRs, first time since 1969 that a team did that ('69 Reds-- Rose/Tolan).

-- A's became just fifth big league team whose flagship radio station is an FM station. Apparently, FM listening is on the rise in America.

-- Washington Huskies' star Isaiah Thomas will be in the NBA Draft, so that hurts Lorenzo Romar's team going into next season.

-- Congrats to Wichita State, which won the NIT with a 66-57 win over Alabama Thursday night. Next question for Shockers is whether coach Gregg Marshall will get hired away by a bigger school this spring.

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

13) Jason Heyward is Mr March; he’s homered in his first at-bat of the season two years in a row, his first two big league seasons. Only other player in MLB history to do that? Kaz Matsui (Mets, '04-'05).

12) Greed knows no bounds; YES Network's contract with DirecTV ends on midnight April 1, so could be no more Bronx Bombers for customers of DirecTV. Cable TV/satellite industry is out of control with so many bloodsucking parasites.

11) As if winter in New York hasn’t been hideous enough, its supposed to snow here tonight, and thats not an April Fools' joke.

10) Houston Astros are starting same three OFs as last Opening Day, but the other six starting players are all different than 2010.

9) Albert Pujols grounded into three double plays Thursday, first player in MLB history to do that on Opening Day.

8) Butler’s success is a great story, but you wonder if other teams in the Horizon League (Loyola, Chi, in this case) get impatient looking at the Bulldogs and expect too much for their program. Loyola fired 7-year head coach Jim Whitesell this week; his record was couple games over .500. Its too bad if Butler’s success cost Whitesell his job.

7) LA Clippers sold out their last ten home games; they’re still not a good teamn, but Blake Griffin gives them hope, gives their fans someone to be proud of, gives the front office someone to build around.

6) Did you know Werner Ladders is the official ladder of March Madness (as in, cutting down nets)?

5) Miami Dolphin backup QB Chad Pennington tore an ACL playing hoops; because of the lockout, there is no health insurance for NFL players, so hopefully, Pennington had health insurance on his own, or this is going to be one expensive basketball game he was playing in.

4) The first week of baseball season, all the warm weather/dome teams should be at home. Doesn’t that make sense?

3) I’m guessing people will or have tried, but Jerry Sloan would be an excellent get for a studio analyst for the NBA playoffs; he is very honest, so he might make for some good TV.

2) Lot of debate on Internet this week about which is the bbetter job for a basketball coach, NC State or Missouri? As someone who grew up a big Wolfpack fan, listening to State games on WBT in Charlotte in the David Thompson era (my favorite player was Tom Burleson, NC State’s 7-4 center), there is no doubt that until Coach K retires, Missouri is the better job. There's a bigger ceiling, and less expectations.

1) Herb Sendek made the NCAAs five years in a row at State, but the constant negativity sent him running off to Arizona State; Duke and UNC are the ACC kingpins and it will take an amazing building job (or very excellent cheating) to get NC State up to that level before Coach K or Roy Williams retire. The best NC State can hope for now is #3 in the ACC.

Mizzou has no such tradition, but they have great facilities and they’re close to lot of high school hoop hotbeds. For my money, as somebody who grew up as a Wolfpack fan, I’d advise a coaching friend to pursue the Missouri job before NC State. At least until Krzyzewski retires.

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:33 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Miami at Minnesota
The Heat look to take advantage of a Minnesota team that is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games as a home underdog. Miami is the pick (-10 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 14 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-10 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

Game 501-502: New Jersey at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 111.614; Philadelphia 121.251
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 9 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 503-504: Cleveland at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 107.607; Washington 110.667
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 3; 210
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 505-506: Milwaukee at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 115.885; Indiana 115.160
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2; 189
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+2); Under

Game 507-508: Charlotte at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 109.155; Orlando 126.003
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 17; 184
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 509-510: Chicago at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 123.745; Detroit 117.779
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 511-512: Boston at Atlanta (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 119.396; Atlanta 116.076
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 179 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-1 1/2); Over

Game 513-514: Miami at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 126.136; Minnesota 111.825
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 14 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 10 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-10 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Memphis at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 123.249; New Orleans 121.322
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 2; 182
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 186
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+1 1/2); Under

Game 517-518: San Antonio at Houston (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.729; Houston 125.570
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 4; 206
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 519-520: Denver at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 127.110; Sacramento 117.670
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 224
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 5 1/2; 218
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-5 1/2); Over

Game 521-522: LA Clippers at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 112.816; Phoenix 121.795
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 9; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4 1/2; 213 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-4 1/2); Under

Game 523-524: Oklahoma City at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 123.844; Portland 125.404
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2 1/2; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+2 1/2); Under

Game 525-526: LA Lakers at Utah (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 123.186; Utah 118.219
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+7 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:37 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, April 1

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NEW JERSEY (23 - 51) at PHILADELPHIA (39 - 36) - 4/1/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 7-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-4 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (15 - 59) at WASHINGTON (18 - 56) - 4/1/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MILWAUKEE (30 - 44) at INDIANA (34 - 42) - 4/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 90-69 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-33 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 43-28 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 6-3 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 8-3 straight up against INDIANA 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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CHARLOTTE (32 - 42) at ORLANDO (47 - 28) - 4/1/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-6 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 13-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (54 - 20) at DETROIT (26 - 48) - 4/1/2011, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 9-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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BOSTON (51 - 22) at ATLANTA (43 - 32) - 4/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games after allowing 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-4 straight up against ATLANTA 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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MIAMI (52 - 23) at MINNESOTA (17 - 58) - 4/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 71-85 ATS (-22.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 60-74 ATS (-21.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 46-72 ATS (-33.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-21 ATS (-17.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MINNESOTA is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-35 ATS (-19.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-39 ATS (-19.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (42 - 33) at NEW ORLEANS (43 - 32) - 4/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points this season.
MEMPHIS is 48-26 ATS (+19.4 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
MEMPHIS is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games this season.
MEMPHIS is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MEMPHIS is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-41 ATS (-20.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-45 ATS (-23.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 7-3 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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SAN ANTONIO (57 - 17) at HOUSTON (39 - 36) - 4/1/2011, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-4 straight up against HOUSTON 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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DENVER (45 - 29) at SACRAMENTO (21 - 53) - 4/1/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 31-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 48-69 ATS (-27.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 14-29 ATS (-17.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (29 - 46) at PHOENIX (36 - 38) - 4/1/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 69-85 ATS (-24.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 75-101 ATS (-36.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-45 ATS (-19.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 72-94 ATS (-31.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 45-63 ATS (-24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 11-24 ATS (-15.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 37-50 ATS (-18.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 13-30 ATS (-20.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 92-76 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 63-46 ATS (+12.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 53-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 10-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (50 - 24) at PORTLAND (43 - 32) - 4/1/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 87-66 ATS (+14.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 90-70 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 73-51 ATS (+16.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 49-36 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-5 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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LA LAKERS (53 - 20) at UTAH (36 - 39) - 4/1/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 81-95 ATS (-23.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA LAKERS are 77-48 ATS (+24.2 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
UTAH is 32-42 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 11-7 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 14-4 straight up against UTAH 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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**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:39 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Friday, April 1

Hot Teams
-- 76ers won their last two games, by 12-11 points.
-- Cavaliers covered five of their last seven games.
-- Indiana won/covered four of its last five home games. Milwaukee covered six of its last eight games overall.
-- Charlotte won its last four games, last two by a point each.
-- Hawks won last three games, covered five of last six.
-- Miami won six of last seven games, but covered two of its last seven road games.
-- New Orleans won three of its last four games.
-- Chicago covered seven of its last eight road games.
-- Grizzlies won five of last six games, covering last five.
-- Houston won six of its last eight games.
-- Nuggets won last four games, covered nine of last ten. Sacramento won four of its last five games.
-- Suns lost last four games, by 6-8-3-18 points.
-- Portland won/covered its last six home games. Thunder won last five games, covered last five away games.
-- Lakers won last eight games, covered six of last seven on road.

Cold Teams
-- Nets lost eight of last nine games, but covered three of four on road.
-- Washington lost 11 of its last 13 games.
-- Orlando lost last two games, covered one of last eight.
-- Detroit lost four of its last five games.
-- Celtics are 2-3 in last five games (1-4 vs spread).
-- Minnesota lost its last eight games, but covered three of last four.
-- Clippers covered once in last eight games.
-- Utah lost its last six games, failing to cover last five.

Totals
-- Three of last four New Jersey games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Indiana home games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Charlotte road games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Chicago games went over the total. Under is 5-2 in last seven Detroit games.
-- Last three Atlanta games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Miami games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Memphis road games went over the total.
-- Four of Spurs' last five games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Denver games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Thunder games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Laker games went over the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Celtics are 1-8 vs spread on road if they won night before.
-- San Antonio is 8-4-2 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Lakers are 4-2-1 vs spread if they won the night before.

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:43 AM

NBA

Friday, April 1

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. WASHINGTON
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games at home
Washington is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games

7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 11 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 9 games

7:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. INDIANA
Milwaukee is 4-7-3 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Milwaukee is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Indiana is 2-5-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Milwaukee

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. PHILADELPHIA
New Jersey is 2-20 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing at home against New Jersey

7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DETROIT
Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 13 games when playing at home against Chicago
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. ATLANTA
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Atlanta's last 21 games when playing at home against Boston
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. MINNESOTA
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Miami

8:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of San Antonio's last 24 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games at home
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

10:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. PHOENIX
LA Clippers are 5-17 SU in their last 22 games on the road
LA Clippers are 1-10 SU in their last 11 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

10:00 PM
DENVER vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games on the road
Denver is 15-2-1 ATS in its last 18 games
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. PORTLANDOklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Portland is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. UTAH
LA Lakers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 08:45 AM

NBA

Friday, April 1

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Pick 'n' roll: Friday's best basketball bets
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers (-2.5, 190.5)

The Oklahoma City Thunder have picked a perfect time to peak in the regular season. They’re coming off their best single month in franchise history after going 14-2 straight up in March while covering 10 times during that stretch.

They have a good shot at starting April on the right foot too. Oklahoma City has won its first three meetings with Portland this season, including a 99-90 victory over the Blazers as a 4.5-point favorite last weekend. Russell Westbrook put up 28 points in that win and is averaging more than 30 points against the Blazers this season.

"After my first two seasons, we went from (23) wins to 50-win seasons, that is a big turnaround for us and something that can't be overlooked," Kevin Durant told reporters.

The Blazers are under the gun down the stretch, but it’s hard to pass up the Thunder at this number.

Pick: Thunder

Miami Heat at Minnesota Timberwolves (10.5, 208)

Whether it’s still a lack of chemistry or just a lack of focus, It seems like every now and then the Miami Heat need a serious wakeup call.

The Cleveland Cavaliers were the latest team to snap the Heat back to reality in LeBron James’ second visit to his former team earlier this week. Following that embarrassing loss, Miami rebounded to hammer Washington 123-107 on Wednesday, covering as a 12.5-point favorite.

“I take a loss hard, no matter who it's against," James told reporters before facing Washington. "I don't like to lose - especially when you know we could have done things better."

The Heat will have Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Juwan Howard in the lineup after they were involved in a bit of a dustup with John Wall and Miami still should be able to cover the number against the Timberwolves.

Pick: Heat

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**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 09:04 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Creighton at Oregon
The Bluejays look to build on their 10-4 ATS record in their last 14 games as a road underdog. Creighton is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has Oregon favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Creighton (+4). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

Game 527-528: Creighton at Oregon (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 63.051; Oregon 64.888
Dunkel Line: Oregon by 2
Vegas Line: Oregon by 4
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (+4)

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 09:05 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday, April 1

CBI Tournament - Championship Series - Game 3 (Best of 3)

CREIGHTON at OREGON, 10:00 PM ET HD NET CREIGHTON: 8-2 ATS with revenge
OREGON: 6-0 Over at home off home win by 10 or more

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 09:06 AM

NCAAB
Write-Up

Friday, April 1

Bears repeating that Creighton has now lost last eight true road games, with last win on foreign soil Jan 9 at Evansville. Home team won both Creighton-Oregon games in this series, with Ducks scoring 35 points off 20 Bluejay turnovers in 71-58 Game 2 win. Oregon covered four of its last five at home- they've taken 27 less FTs than Creighton in series, but they're +11 in turnovers (32-21). Pac-10 home favorites of 7 points or less are 9-6 vs spread. MVC road dogs of 7 or less points are 10-14.

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 09:08 AM

NCAAB

Friday, April 1

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Trend Report
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10:00 PM
CREIGHTON vs. OREGON
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Creighton's last 7 games on the road
Creighton is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oregon's last 9 games at home
Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 09:11 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Philadelphia at New Jersey
The Flyers look to bounce back from last night's 1-0 loss to Atlanta and build on their 11-4 record in their last 15 games after scoring 2 goals or less in the previous game. Philadelphia is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Flyers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1

Game 1-2: Chicago at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.577; Columbus 10.260
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 3-4: Philadelphia at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.820; New Jersey 10.786
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-105); Over

Game 5-6: Calgary at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.775; St. Louis 11.461
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-105); Under

Game 7-8: Colorado at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.168; Phoenix 11.508
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-270); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-270); Over

**Udog** · 04-01-2011, 09:14 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, April 1

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CHICAGO (41-27-0-8, 90 pts.) at COLUMBUS (34-31-0-11, 79 pts.) - 4/1/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 7-10 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-7-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.5 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (46-20-0-10, 102 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (35-36-0-5, 75 pts.) - 4/1/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 29-14 ATS (+11.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 10-5 ATS (+16.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.5 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-5 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 15-7 (+7.8 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 15-7-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
13 of 20 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.6 Units)

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CALGARY (38-29-0-11, 87 pts.) at ST LOUIS (35-32-0-10, 80 pts.) - 4/1/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 24-16 ATS (+7.9 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 11-0 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 27-33 ATS (+62.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-4-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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COLORADO (28-39-0-8, 64 pts.) at PHOENIX (42-25-0-11, 95 pts.) - 4/1/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 28-47 ATS (+80.1 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-31 ATS (+48.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 2-17 ATS (+26.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 42-36 ATS (+93.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders this season.
PHOENIX is 20-6 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 8-3 (+5.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.2 Units)

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