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**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 09:54 AM

Daily Sports Roundup: April 6

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Rays play host to the Angels, the Giants try to beat the Padres in San Diego, and the Bucks travel to Miami for a game versus the Heat.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up a dozen games on Wednesday, with Orlando at Charlotte, Cleveland at Toronto, Washington at Indiana, New York at Philadelphia, New Jersey at Detroit, the Clippers at Oklahoma City, Phoenix at Minnesota, Houston at New Orleans, Sacramento at San Antonio, Denver at Dallas, the Lakers at Golden State, and Milwaukee at Miami. The Heat improved to 54-23 SU and 36-40-1 ATS with a 108-94 win in New Jersey in their last game on Sunday, and they're 3-0 against Milwaukee so far this season. The Heat and Bucks last met on January 7 in Milwaukee, with Miami winning 101-95 but failing to cover the spread as a 7-point road favorite. That game produced an OVER result.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Wednesday has Seattle at Texas, the White Sox at Kansas City, Minnesota at the Yankees, Boston at Cleveland, Detroit at Baltimore, Oakland at Toronto, and the Angels at Tampa Bay. Dan Haren will get the ball for Los Angeles in that last matchup; righthander Haren won his season debut against the Royals last week, giving up just one earned run on six hits over his seven innings of work. The Rays will counter with Jeremy Hellickson, who will be making his first start of the season. Righthander Hellickson went 4-0 with a 3.47 ERA for Tampa Bay last year.

Over in the National League on Wednesday it's then Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Arizona at the Cubs, the Dodgers at Colorado, the Mets at Philadelphia, Houston at Cincinnati, Washington at Florida, Atlanta at Milwaukee, and San Francisco at San Diego. The Giants' Tim Lincecum will take on the Padres' Tim Stauffer in that last matchup. Righthander Lincecum was a hard-luck loser in his first outing of the year, taking a loss against the Dodgers despite giving up just one unearned run in seven innings of work. Righthander Stauffer had to settle for a no-decision in his first start of the season last week, allowing two runs on nine hits over his six innings of work against the Cardinals.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

As well, there are eight games on the NHL's Wednesday slate, with the Islanders at Boston, Detroit at Carolina, Toronto at New Jersey, Florida at Washington, St. Louis at Chicago, Edmonton at Calgary, San Jose at Anaheim, and Phoenix at Los Angeles. The 42-25-12 Coyotes are coming off a 4-3 home shootout loss to Colorado last Friday, but they're 3-2 against division-rival Los Angeles so far this season. However, the Kings won the last meeting between the two teams 1-0 at home as a -170 favorite on March 3. Jarrett Stoll scored the lone goal in that contest to give Los Angeles the win, while Jonathan Bernier stopped 25 Phoenix shots. Ilya Bryzgalov made 17 saves for Phoenix.

**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 09:57 AM

Wednesday's betting tips: Tiger dissed, D-Wade's status

Weather to watch

Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians – 40 percent chance of rain with winds blowing from third to first base at a 16 mph clip.

Who’s hot

NBA: Indiana has covered in seven of its last 10 matchups with the Washington Wizards.

NBA: The under has cashed in on nine of the last 12 meetings between Houston and New Orleans.

NBA: Denver has covered in seven of its last eight trips to Dallas.

NHL: Washington has won seven of its last eight home games.

Who’s not

NBA: New Jersey is just 9-21 against the spread in its last 30 road games.

NBA: The Los Angeles Clippers have covered only twice in their last 10 games.

NHL: Carolina is 3-14-1 in its last 18 matchups with Detroit.

NHL: New York Islanders have won only three of their last 13 meetings with the Boston Bruins.

Key stat

0.69 – Through the first four games of the season, the Baltimore Orioles pitching starting staff has been spectacular. The club’s first four starters (Jake Arrieta, Jeremy Guthrie, Chris Tillman, Zach Britton) each threw at least six runs and allowed one run or fewer, which has only been done five times before in MLB history. The four pitchers allowed just two total runs combined for an ERA of 0.69.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat – Wade is considered questionable for Wednesday’s game against Milwaukee with a thigh bruise that he described as a “9.7 out of 10” on the pain scale. He missed Tuesday’s practice and says he will give it a go during Wednesday’s shootaround and take it from there. Wade is putting up 25.7 points, 4.5 assists, and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Game of the day

Denver Nuggets at Dallas Mavericks (N/A)

Notable quotable

"I don't think [Tiger Woods will] finish in the top 5. The shots he was hitting at Doral, they were very inconsistent. You can't afford to hit shots like that on this golf course and get away with it. I don't think you want to rely on your short game that much around this place." – Ian Poulter on what he expects from Tiger Woods this weekend at the Masters.

Notes and tips

The Los Angeles Angels are removing Fernando Rodney from the closer’s role, at least temporarily. The Angels blew a lead in either the eighth or ninth inning of their first four losses of the season in Kansas City. Rookie Jordan Walden will take over as closer and he should provide some excitement if nothing else. The 23-year-old right-hander can crack the century mark with his heater and didn’t allow a run during spring training or in his first three appearances this season.

It sounds as though Fernando Torres will get a chance to finally score his first goal for Chelsea in Wednesday’s opening leg of their Champions League quarterfinal against Manchester United. There had been some speculation that manager Carlo Ancelotti might look elsewhere for his starting forward considering Torres hasn’t scored in eight games since joining Chelsea, but it looks like he’ll give the Spanish International another shot. "We have seen Torres play well for the team, he did not score, he is not happy for this reason, but in my opinion he played well for the team,” Ancelotti told reporters Tuesday. “He has an opportunity tomorrow (Wednesday) to play the same."

The Toronto Maple Leafs put up a good fight, but their quest for a playoff berth ended Tuesday night when they lost to the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres downed the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Leafs have been a terrible puckline bet all season, losing more than 26 units for the club's supporters and won't have much to play for when they face off against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday.

**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 09:59 AM

Wednesday's six-pack

-- How about Jim Nantz’ week? Final Four, then the Masters. Not bad.

-- Still can’t believe Butler went 3-31 inside the arc Monday. 9.7%.

-- The first gas station in this country was in 1905, in St Louis.

-- Monday’s crowd of 26,292 at Wrigley Field was the smallest in nine years in the Friendly Confines.

-- They’re making a Three Stooges movie; hope they do it justice.

-- Nelson Cruz is just the third player ever to homer in his team’s first four games (Mays/McGwire).

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

13) NC State did pretty well hiring a basketball coach, considering no one seemed to want the job; Mark Gottfried has led Alabama/Murray State to the NCAAs- he is the Wolfpack’s new head coach. Quite a challenge, battling Duke and North Carolina on Tobacco Road.

12) Missouri’s fans aren’t happy about hiring Frank Haith from Miami. He seems like a good guy, but his 43-69 record in ACC play doesn’t have boosters reaching for their wallets yet. Mizzou has lot more resources and a way better fanbase than Miami, so he should do fine.

11) Kansas State’s Frank Martin is the Hurricanes’ #1 choice to replace Haith. Martin, who is of Cuban descent, would be a serious force in recruiting talent-rich south Florida.

10) Pat Knight got hired at Lamar, despite his 16-42 record in Big 12 play at Texas Tech. Considering this is where Billy Tubbs still works, not sure this is the best possible fit.

9) Mel Kiper Jr points out that Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert completed only 44% of his 3rd down passes LY, while Stanford’s Andrew Luck completed 71%, which is part of why Kiper isn’t that sold on Gabbert as the #1 QB in this draft.

8) Rangers’ Ian Kinsler/Nelson Cruz are first teammates ever to homer in each of their team’s first three games. Thought that might have happened at least once before, but it hasn’t.

7) ESPN.com also points out that Angels’ CF Peter Bourjos makes $414,000 in 2011, while LF Vernon Wells makes $162,808 every game.

6) Since last August 3, Baltimore’s record is 5 games better than anyone else in the AL East- that covers a sample of over 60 games, so it might not be a fluke. Buck Showalter has given Oriole fans hope.

5) Kevin Millar made a splash on his new MLB Network talk show by ripping the job Lou Piniella did in Chicago last year. Interesting to see if Sweet Lou responds- he works in the Giants’ front office now.

4) Don’t understand why college kids hire agents when they put in for the NBA Draft- they’re reducing their options greatly. If a kid were to get hurt or play poorly during workouts, he could retreat to college and either recover or improve, or both. Once he hires an agent, no more retreating.

3) I’d like to see the four First Four games in Dayton be played between the last eight teams to get at-large bids. All automatic qualifiers should get to play on Thursday-Friday, even if they’re #16 seeds.

2) Kansas City Royals are 4-1, and their starting pitchers haven't won a game yet. Red Sox are 0-4, already four games out of first place.

1) You know times are tough when I see the mascot of the local minor league hockey team waiting for the bus in front of the **** after work Monday. In full costume.

**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:02 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Houston at New Orleans
The Rockets look to take advantage of a New Orleans team that is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games as a home favorite from 1 to 4 1/2 points. Houston is the pick (+2 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Rockets favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Houston (+2 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Game 701-702: New York at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 116.387; Philadelphia 119.094
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2 1/2; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-4 1/2); 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4 1/2); Under

Game 703-704: Washington at Indiana (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 106.653; Indiana 118.560
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 12; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 11; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-11); Over

Game 705-706: Cleveland at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 110.228; Toronto 114.195
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 4; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 707-708: Orlando at Charlotte (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 118.104; Charlotte 113.152
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 179
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: Milwaukee at Miami (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 116.401; Miami 127.326
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 11; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 711-712: New Jersey at Detroit (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 109.329; Detroit 113.720
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 4 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 6; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+6); Under

Game 713-714: Houston at New Orleans (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 123.791; New Orleans 121.322
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2 1/2; 198
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+2 1/2); Over

Game 715-716: Phoenix at Minnesota (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 116.328; Minnesota 112.327
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 4; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 3 1/2; 217
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-3 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: LA Clippers at Oklahoma City (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 112.233; Oklahoma City 127.844
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 15 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-11); Over

Game 719-720: Sacramento at San Antonio (8:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 117.241; San Antonio 123.635
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 6 1/2; 214
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 12 1/2; 210
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+12 1/2); Over

Game 721-722: Denver at Dallas (8:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 125.112; Dallas 126.909
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 723-724: LA Lakers at Golden State (10:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 127.042; Golden State 117.164
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 10; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (-7); Under

**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:06 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 6

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NEW YORK (38 - 38) at PHILADELPHIA (40 - 37) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 42-32 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games this season.
NEW YORK is 38-22 ATS (+13.8 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW YORK is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 65-93 ATS (-37.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 68-96 ATS (-37.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-5 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 7-4 straight up against NEW YORK 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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WASHINGTON (20 - 56) at INDIANA (35 - 43) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 47-65 ATS (-24.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-3 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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CLEVELAND (15 - 61) at TORONTO (21 - 55) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO 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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ORLANDO (48 - 29) at CHARLOTTE (32 - 44) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 8-7 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 14-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (31 - 45) at MIAMI (54 - 23) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-5 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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NEW JERSEY (23 - 53) at DETROIT (26 - 50) - 4/6/2011, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 68-89 ATS (-29.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 62-79 ATS (-24.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points this season.
NEW JERSEY is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 55-69 ATS (-20.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW JERSEY is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

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

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HOUSTON (41 - 36) at NEW ORLEANS (44 - 33) - 4/6/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 151-107 ATS (+33.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
HOUSTON is 329-276 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 29-45 ATS (-20.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 52-81 ATS (-37.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 6-5 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 6-5 straight up against HOUSTON 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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PHOENIX (37 - 39) at MINNESOTA (17 - 60) - 4/6/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 93-77 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 64-46 ATS (+13.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
PHOENIX is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 36-19 ATS (+15.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 34-43 ATS (-13.3 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 27-36 ATS (-12.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-73 ATS (-34.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 36-57 ATS (-26.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-37 ATS (-20.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-1 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (30 - 47) at OKLAHOMA CITY (50 - 26) - 4/6/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 70-86 ATS (-24.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 76-102 ATS (-36.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 42-66 ATS (-30.6 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 21-39 ATS (-21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-51 ATS (-18.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 90-72 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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SACRAMENTO (22 - 54) at SAN ANTONIO (58 - 19) - 4/6/2011, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 42-33 ATS (+5.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 547-474 ATS (+25.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 282-233 ATS (+25.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 84-58 ATS (+20.2 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SACRAMENTO is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 9-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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DENVER (47 - 29) at DALLAS (53 - 24) - 4/6/2011, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 10-5 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 11-4 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (55 - 21) at GOLDEN STATE (33 - 44) - 4/6/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 69-50 ATS (+14.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 54-37 ATS (+13.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 78-48 ATS (+25.2 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-5 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 11-0 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:09 AM

NBA
Write-Up

Wednesday, April 6

Hot Teams
-- New York won its last four games, by 7-4-16-13 points.
-- Washington won its last three games or first time this season. Pacers won three of their last four games.
-- Miami won eight of last nine games, covering last three. Bucks are 9-2 vs spread in their last eleven games.
-- Rockets covered six of last seven games as an underdog. Hornets won four of their last six games.
-- Oklahoma City won 10 of its last 12 games. Clippers won last two games, are 5-3 vs spread in last eight on road.
-- Sacramento won six of its last eight games. Spurs won last two gams, after losing their previous six in a row.
-- Nuggets won six of their last seven games.
-- Warriors won four of their last six games.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost last two games, scoring 87-82 points, but won four of their last five home games.
-- Cavaliers lost last five road games (2-3 vs spread). Raptors lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Bobcats lost last three games, are 5-13-1 vs spread in last 19. Magic lost last three road games, are 3-13 vs spread in last 16 games overall.
-- Pistons lost seven of their last eight games. Nets lost six of seven.
-- Mavericks lost last three games, by 28-7-8 points.
-- Minnesota lost last ten games, covering one of last four. Suns lost six of their last seven games.
-- Lakers lost last two games, are 3-6 vs spread in last nine.

Totals
-- Knicks' last seven games all went over the total. Four of Philly's last five games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Indiana games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Toronto games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Detroit games all went over the total.
-- Four of last five Houston games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Phoenix road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Last four Sacramento games stayed under the total. Six of Spurs' last eight games went over.
-- Three of last four Dallas games went over the total. Denver's last five games all stayed under.
-- Last three Golden State games stayed under the total.

Back-to-Back
-- 76ers are 4-2 vs spread at home if they played night before. Knicks are 0-4 vs spread last four times they played night before.
-- Washington is 0-3 vs spread if it won the night before.
-- Cleveland is 3-10 vs spread on road if it played night before. Toronto is 10-8 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Charlotte is 6-5-1 vs spread if it played night before. Magic is 5-10 vs spread if it played the night before.
-- Bucks are 7-3 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Pistons are 2-5 vs spread at home if they played night before. Nets are 2-4 vs spread if they won the night before.
-- Rockets are 4-6 vs spread if they lost the night before.
-- Minnesota is 8-6 vs spread if it lost the night before. Suns are 1-4 vs spread if they lost the night before.
-- Oklahoma City is 8-5 vs spread if it played the night before. Clippers are 7-4 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Kings are 1-5 vs spread last six times they played night before. Spurs are 8-6-2 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Denver is 5-1 vs spread on road if it played at home night before.
-- Warriors are 0-4 vs spread last four times they played night before. Lakers are 7-4-1 vs spread if they played the night before.

**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:12 AM

NBA

Wednesday, April 6

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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. PHILADELPHIA
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. TORONTO
Cleveland is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games at home
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 9 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Orlando is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Charlotte is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. INDIANA
Washington is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
New Jersey is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Milwaukee
Miami is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
New Orleans is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
LA Clippers are 8-16-1 ATS in their last 25 games on the road
LA Clippers are 6-18 SU in their last 24 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Oklahoma City is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Minnesota's last 17 games at home

8:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. SAN ANTONIO
Sacramento is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento

9:30 PM
DENVER vs. DALLAS
Denver is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home

10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games on the road
LA Lakers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Golden State's last 19 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Golden State is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

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**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:14 AM

NBA

Wednesday, April 6

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Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday's best basketball bets
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Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat (N/A)

The Heat may not have Dwyane Wade for this Eastern Conference matchup. And they aren’t worried.

Wade is averaging 25.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, but is battling a sore right quad and could be sidelined for the meeting with Milwaukee. He aggravated the injury when he collided with Travis Outlaw in a win over New Jersey.

"We're battling for [No.] 2 right now, you want to be out there," Wade said. "You also want to make sure going down the stretch with the playoffs coming and big games this weekend that you make the right decision."

The Heat, however, have been bolstered recently by the play of their big men. One of the team’s weak points, the front court is beginning to develop some chemistry. The team has won three straight against the Timberwolves, Wizards and Nets and covered a double-digit spread each time out.

In the win over the Nets, the Heat scored 60 points in the paint and held a 50-30 edge in rebounding. Forwards Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Erick Dampier combined for 21 points and 18 rebounds.

“We’re certainly putting a lot of emphasis on free-throw attempts, layups and dunks,” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said. “All those numbers have been going up the last few weeks and it’s really been a residual from their collective work and concentration in that area.”

That work will continue with or without D-Wade.

Pick: Heat

Orlando Magic at Charlotte Bobcats (N/A)

The Bobcats are likely to face one of the scariest things in the league: a rested Dwight Howard.

The dominant center told coach Stan Van Gundy the team desperately needs to better space out its minutes and give the starters more rest entering the playoffs. The team already is dealing with injuries to Gilbert Arenas, Chris Duhon and J.J. Reddick. As a result, the club is a mere 3-14 ATS in its past 17 games and has seen the under hit in six of its past 10.

But it’s not like the Bobcats are a picture of health. The team is fighting for a playoff spot and is a frisky 4-3-1 ATS over its past eight games, however multiple players will miss time this week. Tyrus Thomas, Eduardo Najera, Shaun Livingston and Stephen Jackson all are questionable for the game.

As a result to all the injuries, the team has been forced to slow down the pace and play better defense. The Bobcats have seen the under hit in two straight and six of their past 10 overall.

Both teams also are coming off games on Tuesday night and the under has hit in each of the team’s three previous meetings this season.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:17 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Detroit at Carolina
The Red Wings look to build on their 10-1 record in their last 11 games against the Eastern Conference. Detroit is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Game 51-52: NY Islanders at Boston (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.168; Boston 11.505
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-230); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-230); Under

Game 53-54: Toronto at New Jersey (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.795; New Jersey 11.431
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-140); Over

Game 55-56: Florida at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 9.927; Washington 12.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-300); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-300); Over

Game 57-58: Detroit at Carolina (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.939; Carolina 10.713
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-110); Under

Game 59-60: St. Louis at Chicago (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.337; Chicago 11.089
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-220); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+180); Over

Game 61-62: Edmonton at Calgary (9:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.209; Calgary 11.490
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-300); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-300); Under

Game 63-64: San Jose at Anaheim (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 13.723; Anaheim 11.353
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+105); Under

Game 65-66: Phoenix at Los Angeles (10:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.923; Los Angeles 11.372
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-135); Over

**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:20 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 6

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NY ISLANDERS (30-37-0-12, 72 pts.) at BOSTON (44-24-0-11, 99 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 22-67 ATS (+140.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-21 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-20 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 6-11 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games 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
BOSTON is 8-3 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 8-3-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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TORONTO (37-32-0-11, 85 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (36-38-0-5, 77 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 14-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 16-12 ATS (+33.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-4 (+5.5 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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FLORIDA (29-38-0-12, 70 pts.) at WASHINGTON (47-22-0-11, 105 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 29-50 ATS (+88.7 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 2-8 ATS (-7.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest this season.
FLORIDA is 80-81 ATS (+182.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 11-5 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 11-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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DETROIT (46-23-0-10, 102 pts.) at CAROLINA (38-30-0-11, 87 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 24-12 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-4 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 23-14 ATS (+7.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CAROLINA is 3-13 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 2-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (37-33-0-10, 84 pts.) at CHICAGO (42-28-0-9, 93 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 26-10 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 25-17 ATS (+45.7 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 12-5 ATS (+17.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
CHICAGO is 42-37 ATS (+3.4 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 228-260 ATS (+533.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 55-64 ATS (-54.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-9 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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EDMONTON (25-43-0-11, 61 pts.) at CALGARY (40-29-0-11, 91 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 25-54 ATS (+106.3 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 3-18 ATS (+35.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 31-73 ATS (+135.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-16 ATS (+27.1 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 13-0 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 13-4 (+8.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 13-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)

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SAN JOSE (47-23-0-9, 103 pts.) at ANAHEIM (44-30-0-5, 93 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 12-18 ATS (-18.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 44-35 ATS (-0.8 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 23-15 ATS (+3.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ANAHEIM is 19-11 ATS (+30.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
ANAHEIM is 177-168 ATS (+391.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 11-6 ATS (+3.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
SAN JOSE is 19-9 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 24-13 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 16-10 ATS (+26.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN JOSE is 16-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 14-4 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 14-9-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
12 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (42-25-0-12, 96 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (45-28-0-6, 96 pts.) - 4/6/2011, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 95-73 ATS (+172.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 24-19 ATS (+44.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 8-4 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 90-84 ATS (+205.5 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 43-31 ATS (+77.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 2-7 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 10-7 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 10-7-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)

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**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:21 AM

NHL
Write-Up

Wednesday, April 6

Hot Teams
-- Toronto won six of its last nine games.
-- Washington won 15 of its last 18 games.
-- Hurricanes won six of their last eight games. Detroit won three of its last four road games.
-- Blues won five of their last seven games.
-- Flames won three of their last four games.
-- Ducks are 9-4 in last thirteen games, but lost last two, 4-2/4-3. Sharks won four in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Phoenix is 8-3 in its last 11 games. Kings won five of their last seven.

Cold Teams
-- Bruins are 6-9 in their last fifteen games. Islanders lost four of five.
-- New Jersey lost seven of its last ten games.
-- Florida lost its last eight games, scoring 11 goals.
-- Blackhawks lost three of their last four games.
-- Edmonton lost 11 of its last 12 games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Boston games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten New Jersey games. Five of Maple Leafs' last six games went over.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in Florida's last eight road games.
-- Five of last seven Carolina games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last ten Calgary games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Anaheim games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Los Angeles games.

Back-to-Back
-- Toronto is 4-6 on road if it played night before. Devils are 2-7 if they lost the night before.
-- Washington is 1-4 if it won the night before.
-- Chicago is 6-3 if it lost the night before. Blues won five of last six if they played the night before.
-- Oilers are 3-7 if they played the night before.

Series records
-- Islanders lost 10 of last 13 games against Boston.
-- Maple Leafs are 6-5 in last 11 visits to New Jersey.
-- Panthers lost eight of last ten games against Washington.
-- Detroit won its last two games vs Carolina, both by 3-1 scores.
-- Blues lost four of last five visits to Chicago.
-- Flames won nine of last ten games against Edmonton.
-- Sharks won nine of last 12 games against Anaheim.
-- Coyotes are 5-3 in last eight visits to Staples Center.

**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:24 AM

NHL

Wednesday, April 6

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CAROLINA
Detroit14-3-1 SU in its last 18 games when playing Carolina
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Washington
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Florida
Washington is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. BOSTON
NY Islanders are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
NY Islanders are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 10 games when playing New Jersey
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home

8:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHICAGO
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing St. Louis

9:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 games
Edmonton is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Calgary's last 10 games
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ANAHEIM
San Jose is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
San Jose is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Anaheim is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Anaheim's last 19 games when playing at home against San Jose

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games at home
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:26 AM

NHL

Wednesday, April 6

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Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets
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San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks (-125, 5.5)

The goal judges should get their thumbs loose before this one faces off.

San Jose has been on a tear the past 10 games. The Sharks have won four straight and eight of their past 10 overall thanks to a streaking offense. The team is averaging 4.6 goals per game over its past 10 games and not surprisingly, the team has seen the over go 8-1-1 during that time.

“We shot the puck a lot, and we were able to find loose ones for second opportunities,” San Jose coach Todd McLellan said after his team’s most recent game, a 6-1 win over the Kings. “We knew they were going to be a very good defensive team coming in, and they didn’t give up many, so without taking the first one you never get a chance at the second one and its part of the game plan.”

Meantime, the Ducks have been nearly as hot. Anaheim is 7-3 over its past 10 games and has seen the over hit the past four times out. Over those 10 games, the over has hit seven times as the team is averaging 3.4 goals per game over that span.

Anaheim also is supposed to be without stud goalie Jonas Hiller, who is suffering from vertigo and is doubtful to take the ice. In five meetings between the teams this season, the over has hit three times.

Pick: Over

Phoenix Coyotes at Los Angeles Kings (-135, 5)

Phoenix hasn’t played a road game in nearly three weeks and has dropped two of its past three games. Over those three games, the team has conceded nine goals and suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to the lowly Avalanche.

"We weren't good enough in the first period but we got better," Phoenix forward Shane Doan said. "We should have won that one and we should have won that one in regulation."

Meantime, the Kings are trying to get their act together following a 6-1 beatdown from the San Jose Sharks. The team is a respectable 6-4 over its past 10 games, but is a strong 4-0 in its past four home games. In those games on their own ice, the Kings are averaging 3.1 goals per game.

Los Angeles is dealing with injuries to leading scorers Anze Kopitar (25 goals, 48 assists) and Justin Williams (22 goals, 35 assists) have not been devastating for the Kings as the team has recently shuffled lines and has remained flexible with varied combinations during the season.

"You want to make sure you shut one-goal games down," Kings coach Terry Murray said following a 3-1 win over Dallas. "To be able to do it here today, against a team that's pushing everything it's got to get one back, it's good confidence for the team."

Pick: Kings

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**Udog** · 04-06-2011, 10:36 AM

MLB
Dunkel

LA Angels at Tampa Bay
The Rays look to take advantage of an Angels team that is 3-7 in Dan Haren's last 10 starts as a favorite. Tampa Bay is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Rays favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

Game 901-902: Pittsburgh at St. Louis (1:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Correia) 15.479; St. Louis (Carpenter) 14.694
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1; 8
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-205); 7
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+175); Over

Game 903-904: Arizona at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona (Galarraga) 14.147; Cubs (Dempster) 14.745
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-175); No Run Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-175); N/A

Game 905-906: LA Dodgers at Colorado (3:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Dodgers (Billingsley) 15.752; Colorado (Hammel) 14.548
Dunkel Line: LA Dodgers by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Colorado (-120); 9
Dunkel Pick: LA Dodgers (+100); Under

Game 907-908: San Francisco at San Diego (6:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco (Lincecum) 15.446; San Diego (Stauffer) 15.912
Dunkel Line: San Diego by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-150); 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego (+130); Over

Game 909-910: NY Mets at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Pelfrey) 15.662; Philadelphia (Blanton) 16.455
Dunkel Line: Philadelphia by 1; 10
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-150); 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-150); Over

Game 911-912: Houston at Cincinnati (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Figueroa) 14.988; Cincinnati (Volquez) 14.742
Dunkel Line: Houston by 1/2; 8
Vegas Line: Cincinnati (-210); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+180); Under

Game 913-914: Washington at Florida (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington (Hernandez) 13.992; Florida (Volstad) 14.423
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Florida (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-150); Over

Game 915-916: Atlanta at Milwaukee (8:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Minor) 15.307; Milwaukee (Estrada) 14.415
Dunkel Line: Atlanta by 1; 8
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 917-918: LA Angels at Tampa Bay (1:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Haren) 14.120; Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 15.273
Dunkel Line: Tampa Bay by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: LA Angels (-115); 7
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105); Over

Game 919-920: Seattle at Texas (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle (Hernandez) 16.141; Texas (Wilson) 15.904
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Texas (-135); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+115); Under

Game 921-922: Chicago White Sox at Kansas City (2:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: White Sox (Buehrle) 15.468; Kansas City (Francis) 16.402
Dunkel Line: Kansas City by 1; 8
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-110); 9
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-110); Under

Game 923-924: Minnesota at NY Yankees (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Pavano) 16.346; NY Yankees (Garcia) 15.475
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1; 11 1/2
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-165); 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+145); Over

Game 925-926: Detroit at Baltimore (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit (Verlander) 16.186; Baltimore (Bergesen) 15.206
Dunkel Line: Detroit by 1; 9
Vegas Line: Detroit (-125); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-125); Over

Game 927-928: Boston at Cleveland (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston (Matsuzaka) 14.296; Cleveland (Talbot) 14.762
Dunkel Line: Cleveland by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-155); 9
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+135); Under

Game 929-930: Oakland at Toronto (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland (Braden) 16.001; Toronto (Litsch) 14.954
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 1; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland (-120); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-120); Under

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