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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 09:44 AM

Tuesday’s betting tips: Kobe calls out Lakers' front office

Who’s hot

NBA: The under is 19-7 in Cleveland’s last 26 home games.

NBA: Miami has won and covered in each of its last six games overall.

NHL: Phoenix has won seven of its last eight.

NHL: Seven of Philadelphia’s last eight games have played over.

NCAAB: Seton Hall is 7-2 against the spread in its last nine home games.

NCAAB: Auburn has covered the number in nine of its last 11 overall.

Who’s not

NBA: The over is 7-20 in Sacramento’s last 27 road games.

NBA: Detroit is 7-17 against the spread in its last 24 road games.

NHL: Edmonton is 6-21-1 in its 28 games in Calgary.

NHL: Chicago is 3-9 in its last 12 overall.

NCAAB: The over is 2-10 in Michigan’s last 12.

NCAAB: N.C. State is 4-16-1 against the spread in its last 21 home games.

Key stat

38.4 – The Georgetown Hoyas sit 11th nationally in defensive field goal percentage, allowing opponents to hit just 38.4 percent of their shots. The Hoyas held Providence to just 25.9 percent shooting in last weekend’s 63-53 win and face a Seton Hall offense that ranks 195th in the country at 43.1 percent on Tuesday.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Nikolai Khabibulin, Edmonton Oilers - Khabibulin is expected to be sidelined seven-to-10 days with a sore groin, the team announced on Monday. The veteran netminder exited Sunday's game against the Vancouver Canucks with the injury. Khabibulin allowed two goals on 17 shots in the opening period and was replaced by Devan Dubnyk to start the second. The 39-year-old Russian has posted a 12-16-5 record with two shutouts and 2.60 goals-against average this season. The Oilers visit Calgary Tuesday.

Game of the day

Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs (9.5, 139.5)

Notable quotable

"Basketball is such an emotional game, you got to be able to have all of yourself in the game and invested in the game. We didn't have that. Pau, it's hard for Pau because of all this trade talk and all this other stuff, it's hard for him to kind of invest himself completely or immerse himself completely into games when he's hearing trade talk every other day. I wish management would come out and either trade him or not trade him." – Kobe Bryant on the ongoing trade rumors surrounding teammate Pau Gasol.

Notes and tips

Detroit Red Wings starting goaltender Jimmy Howard (broken finger) will be back in the cage Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Howard owns a 2.03 goals against average with five shutouts this season. The Red Wings are set as +100 road underdogs.

The Florida Gators expect to have guard Mike Rosario back in the lineup Tuesday against Auburn after he missed three games with a hip pointer. Rosario, who averages 7.9 points per game, originally suffered the injury at practice and re-aggravated it Friday. He is still officially listed as questionable.

Carl Edwards was caught from behind in the final race of the season in 2011 to lose the Sprint Cup championship. He'll start 2012 as the driver to catch. Edwards won the pole for next weekend's season-opening Daytona 500, beating out teammate Greg Biffle during qualifying Sunday at Daytona International Speedway. A fast lap of 194.738 mph secured the pole for Edwards, who posted the fastest time in winning the pole since Jeff Gordon in 1999. Biffle turned a fast lap of 194.087 mph to join his Roush Fenway Racing teammate on the front row.

**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 09:48 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Six of the Toronto Blue Jays' top minor league prospects......

27) Dickie Joe Thon, SS-- Dad played in big leagues; passed up chance to go to Rice on scholarship. Hampered by blood disorder last year.

23) Michel Crouse, OF-- Youngest player on Canadian National team LY; his dad played RB in NFLand CFL.

22) David Cooper, 1B-- Hit .364 in AAA LY, then only .211 in 71 AB in the big leagues. Doesn't have enough power for a 1B.

9) Drew Hutchison, P-- 16-8, 2.52 in 42 minor league starts, 3-0, 1.20 in three AA starts last season.

2) Anthony Gose, OF-- Had 70 stolen bases in Eastern League LY.

1) Travis D'Arnaud, C-- Hit .311 with 21 HRs in pitcher-friendly AA Eastern League; could get to big leagues in 2013.

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

13) Manny Ramirez signed a minor league deal with the A's; I was about to go puke when I heard this, then I heard A's are only in it for $500,000, so if he's washed up or doesn't try, then can cut him with not much of a loss. If he does well, then he's worth a lot more than $500,000.

12) It is February 21, the exhibition games start next week and baseball still doesn't know for sure how the playoffs are going to work, as far as whether or not there will be a one-game playoff between two Wild Cards in each league. Former used car salesman Selig wants this to happen, but no one else seems to think its practical to do this season.

11) College basketball officials are over-using replays, trying to get every call exactly right, as far as time left and stuff like that. Lot of the reviews are irrelevant; what did these guys do before replay?

Officials in Seton Hall-Cincinnati game Saturday called a technical foul on Bearcat Yancy Gates after watching the replay; it was ridiculous, and I'm rooting for Seton Hall to win. Over-officiating is becoming the norm.

10) Raul Ibanez hit 20 HRs LY, 15 in hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park; now he's in another hitter-friendly park in the Bronx. Ibanez is 7-23 with with two homers in his games in the new Bronx bandbox.

9) Giants claimed LY that Buster Posey wasn't blocking the plate when he got hurt in a collision; now they've ordered him not to block the plate anymore. San Francisco needs a healthy Posey to contend this season.

8) Former big league catcher Paul Loduca is a handicapper on TGV, which is old news that I had forgotten about until I saw him on air Monday. I'm told by somebody who plays the horses a lot that he isn't a very good handicapper; he does sound knowledgeable on TV.

7) Celtics' PG Rajan Rondo got suspended for two games for tossing ball at an official; he missed Monday's loss to Dallas, and won't play in their next game either, Wednesday at Oklahoma City. Tough games to miss.

6) I had forgotten about Greg Oden; the big guy had another operation on his knees, this time his third microfracture, and his career seems to be in serious doubt. He's played only 82 NBA games after missing half of his one year at Ohio State. Hope he saved the money he's made.

5) Chiefs signed free agent DB Stanford Routt, who played for Oakland LY and signed a $31.5M deal with the Raiders. He led the NFL LY with 17 penalties committed, but is said to be a good cover corner.

4) Something to think about next month: In last nine years, Michigan St. has never played in the finals of the Big Dozen tournament; their record in the tournament seminfinals is an unsightly 0-6. Hmmmmm........

3) Six times this season a Big East home team was favored by 6.5 points in a conference game; all six home favorites lost SU.

2) Not for nothing, but Steve Novak better be in the 3-point shooting contest on Saturday night; him, Morrow, Kopono, Redick, Nash????

1) Guess I'm surprised that spring training has started and neither Roy Oswalt or Johnny Damon has signed up with a team yet. Scouts seem to be concerned that Damon isn't working the strike zone as much, because he is more concerned with getting to 3,000 hits than he is with walks.

**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 09:51 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Virginia at Virginia Tech
The Cavaliers look to build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 games as a road favorite. Virginia is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Cavaliers favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Game 711-712: Xavier at Massachusetts (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 62.271; Massachusetts 65.312
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 4; 146
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 1; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Massachusetts (-1); Under

Game 713-714: Clemson at Georgia Tech (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 61.201; Georgia Tech 59.803
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 1 1/2; 124
Vegas Line: Clemson by 3 1/2; 120 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+3 1/2); Over

Game 715-716: Kansas State at Missouri (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 67.579; Missouri 75.805
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 8; 135
Vegas Line: Missouri by 9 1/2; 139
Dunkel Pick Kansas State (+9 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Georgetown at Seton Hall (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgetown 69.458; Seton Hall 66.072
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 3 1/2; 126
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 1 1/2; 122 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-1 1/2); Over

Game 719-720: Illinois at Ohio State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 58.780; Ohio State 77.720
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 19; 133
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 15 1/2; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-15 1/2); Over

Game 721-722: Michigan at Northwestern (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 70.529; Northwestern 69.748
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 1; 125
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 2 1/2; 129
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+2 1/2); Under

Game 723-724: Illinois-Chicago at Butler (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 49.718; Butler 60.044
Dunkel Line: Butler by 10 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Butler by 13; 126
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+13); Over

Game 725-726: Kent State at Miami (OH) (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 56.688; Miami (OH) 52.637
Dunkel Line: Kent State by 4; 127
Vegas Line: Kent State by 1 1/2; 131
Dunkel Pick: Kent State (-1 1/2); Under

Game 727-728: Auburn at Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 58.527; Florida 74.245
Dunkel Line: Florida by 15 1/2; 139
Vegas Line: Florida by 17; 133
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (+17); Over

Game 729-730: Evansville at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 56.871; Creighton 69.989
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 13; 141
Vegas Line: Creighton by 10 1/2; 150 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-10 1/2); Under

Game 731-732: Cleveland State at WI-Green Bay (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 55.291; WI-Green Bay 51.944
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 3 1/2; 125
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 1 1/2; 129
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-1 1/2); Under

Game 733-734: Loyola-Chicago at Valparaiso (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 49.558; Valparaiso 59.398
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 10; 122
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 12 1/2; 120 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago (+12 1/2); Over

Game 735-736: Miami (FL) at Maryland (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 66.599; Maryland 62.011
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 4 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 2; 139
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-2); Over

Game 737-738: North Carolina at NC State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Carolina 71.598; NC State 67.394
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 4; 146
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 6 1/2; 148 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+6 1/2); Under

Game 739-740: Virginia at Virginia Tech (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 65.931; Virginia Tech 62.199
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 3 1/2; 118
Vegas Line: Virginia by 2; 114 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-2); Over

Game 741-742: Kentucky at Mississippi State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 74.213; Mississippi State 66.688
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 7 1/2; 135
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 9 1/2; 139 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (+9 1/2); Under

Game 743-744: New Mexico at Colorado State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 70.918; Colorado State 66.664
Dunkel Line: New Mexico by 4 1/2; 131
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 6; 134 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+6); Under

Game 745-746: Wofford at NC-Greensboro (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 52.479; NC-Greensboro 47.792
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 4 1/2; 142
Vegas Line: Wofford by 1 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (-1 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 09:53 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 21

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XAVIER (17 - 9) at MASSACHUSETTS (18 - 8) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 145-112 ATS (+21.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
XAVIER is 143-110 ATS (+22.0 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
XAVIER is 150-116 ATS (+22.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
XAVIER is 89-58 ATS (+25.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 2-0 against the spread versus MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 2-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEMSON (13 - 13) at GEORGIA TECH (9 - 17) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEMSON is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEMSON is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
CLEMSON is 53-76 ATS (-30.6 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
CLEMSON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CLEMSON is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEMSON is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
CLEMSON is 4-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH 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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KANSAS ST (18 - 8) at MISSOURI (25 - 2) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS ST is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
MISSOURI is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
MISSOURI is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
MISSOURI is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MISSOURI is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS ST is 3-2 straight up against MISSOURI over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGETOWN (20 - 5) at SETON HALL (18 - 9) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 119-161 ATS (-58.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
SETON HALL is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
SETON HALL is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SETON HALL is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGETOWN is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
GEORGETOWN is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 2-0 against the spread versus SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 2-0 straight up against SETON HALL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ILLINOIS (16 - 11) at OHIO ST (22 - 5) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
OHIO ST is 160-125 ATS (+22.5 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season.
OHIO ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 116-85 ATS (+22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO ST is 4-1 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 5-1 straight up against ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MICHIGAN (20 - 7) at NORTHWESTERN (16 - 10) - 2/21/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 36-18 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN is 4-1 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
NORTHWESTERN is 3-2 straight up against MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IL-CHICAGO (8 - 18) at BUTLER (17 - 12) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 131-100 ATS (+21.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 90-63 ATS (+20.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
BUTLER is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
BUTLER is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
BUTLER is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 3 seasons.
BUTLER is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 2 seasons.
BUTLER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUTLER is 3-2 against the spread versus IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
BUTLER is 5-0 straight up against IL-CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENT ST (19 - 7) at MIAMI OHIO (8 - 17) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 117-86 ATS (+22.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
KENT ST is 31-14 ATS (+15.6 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1997.
KENT ST is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MIAMI OHIO is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 3-1 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
KENT ST is 3-2 straight up against MIAMI OHIO 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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AUBURN (14 - 12) at FLORIDA (21 - 6) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 230-188 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 230-188 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
AUBURN is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 2-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-0 straight up against AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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EVANSVILLE (14 - 13) at CREIGHTON (23 - 5) - 2/21/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CREIGHTON is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 36-25 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
EVANSVILLE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
EVANSVILLE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
EVANSVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CREIGHTON is 3-2 against the spread versus EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CREIGHTON is 4-1 straight up against EVANSVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND ST (20 - 8) at WI-GREEN BAY (12 - 14) - 2/21/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 2-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 4-1 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOYOLA-IL (7 - 19) at VALPARAISO (19 - 10) - 2/21/2012, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 4-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 4-1 straight up against LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (16 - 9) at MARYLAND (15 - 11) - 2/21/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 90-62 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 90-62 ATS (+21.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
MIAMI is 83-53 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 33-16 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
MIAMI is 83-52 ATS (+25.8 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MIAMI is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
MIAMI is 98-69 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARYLAND is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 2-1 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-1 straight up against MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N CAROLINA (23 - 4) at NC STATE (18 - 9) - 2/21/2012, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 40-21 ATS (+16.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NC STATE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in all home games this season.
NC STATE is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
NC STATE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents this season.
NC STATE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 5-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 5-0 straight up against NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VIRGINIA (20 - 6) at VIRGINIA TECH (15 - 12) - 2/21/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 17-37 ATS (-23.7 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 49-72 ATS (-30.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
VIRGINIA TECH is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-2 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-2 straight up against VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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KENTUCKY (26 - 1) at MISSISSIPPI ST (19 - 8) - 2/21/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 95-67 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-1 against the spread versus KENTUCKY over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 3-0 straight up against MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO (22 - 4) at COLORADO ST (16 - 9) - 2/21/2012, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
COLORADO ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
NEW MEXICO is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
NEW MEXICO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road lined games this season.
NEW MEXICO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
NEW MEXICO is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 3-3 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 5-1 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WOFFORD (17 - 12) at UNC-GREENSBORO (12 - 16) - 2/21/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WOFFORD is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
WOFFORD is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
WOFFORD is 3-0 against the spread versus UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
WOFFORD is 4-0 straight up against UNC-GREENSBORO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 09:58 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, February 21

#89 UMass lost last two games, with LaSalle loss their first home loss this season; Minutemen allowed 72+ points in four of last five games. Xavier won four of its last five games, with three of the four wins by 4 or less points; Musketeers are now 3-3 on A-14 road, losing at LaSalle-Dayton-Temple- they're 3-8 in their last 11 games against teams ranked in top 100. Atlantic 14 home teams are 8-6 vs spread when number is 2 or less points. Xavier is 0-3-2 vs spread as an A-14 road favorite.

Georgia Tech (+9) lost 64-62 at Clemson Jan 21, despite Tech's Rice Jr scoring 19 points in 26 minutes off bench, but Rice Jr is suspended for this game; Tech had 22 turnovers that nite (-9). ACC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 3-6 against the spread. Tech lost three games in row, by 9-9-1 point- they're 1-9 in last 10 games overall, 1-3 as a home dog. Clemson lost five of six ACC road games, with four of five losses by 4 or less points. Tigers covered their last two games as a favorite.

Missouri's first loss of season was 75-59 at Kansas State (-1.5) Jan 7, when Tigers shot 32.7% from floor and trailed 44-25 at half. Tigers won last seven games overall, are 6-1 as Big X home favorite, winning home games by 38-11-19-13-3-15-18 points. Big X single digit home favorites are 13-10 against the spread. K-State is 1-3 as road underdog, losing its conference road games by 18-9-2-11 points (3-4 SU). Wildcats are 3-4 in last seven games, with three of four losses by 6 or less points.

Georgetown won seven of last nine games, but is just 4-3 on road, losing last three road games vs top 100 teams. #47 Seton Hall is 5-2 at home in Big East, losing to Notre Dame/Louisville, winning its last two, against Pitt/St John's. Pirates won three of last four games overall, covering all four. Big East home teams are 15-17 against the spread if the number is 3 or less points. Seton Hall lost its last five games vs top 50 teams- their last five wins are against teams ranked #96 or lower.

Michigan won its last three games, allowing 52.7 ppg, with upset win over Ohio State in last game; Wolverines are just 2-4 on Big Dozen road, winning at Penn State and by hoop at Purdue. Northwestern (+7.5) lost 66-64 in OT at Michigan Jan 11, holding Wolverines to 33% for night, 7-30 from arc; Wildcats won last three at home by 10-19-11 points- they covered five of last six games overall. Big Dozen home favorites of 3 or less points are 2-6 against the spread.

Miami (+9.5) lost 71-67 at Kent, Jan 11; Flashes scoring last six points of game that Miami led by 4 at half. Red Hawks lost three of last four games, losing Bracket Buster game to Tennessee State Saturday, just as Kent did to Charleston. Miami is 3-3 at home in MAC, losing by 3-8-2 points. Kent had 7-game win streak snapped Saturday; they've won last three road games, by 16-7-4 points. MAC home underdogs of 5 or less points are 8-3 against the spread.

Creighton scored 88-81 points in winning last two games, after they had lost previous three games; Bluejays (-5.5) got upset 65-57 at Evansville two weeks ago. Purple Aces held Bluejays to 40.4% from floor, 4-22 on arc, while turning ball over only nine times (+7). MVC home favorites of 8+ points are 15-9 against the spread. Evansville is 7-0 against spread as an MVC underdog, 5-0 on road, losing five of its eight away games by 2-2-12-1-24 points. Creighton won tough game vs Long Beach Saturday.

Green Bay (+10) lost 78-68 at Cleveland State Jan 20, despite Vikings turning ball over 21 times (-8); UWGB won five of last seven games, is 6-1-1 vs spread as a Horizon home dog, 6-2 SU at home, losing only to Detroit by 7, Milwaukee by 6. Horizon home teams are 15-10 vs spread when number is 3 or less points. Cleveland State lost its last four games, scoring less than 50 points in three of the four; Vikings are 6-2 on road in conference play, losing only at Valparaiso/Milwaukee.

Maryland (+10) lost 90-86 in double OT at Miami Feb 1, in wild game where Hurricanes blew 16-point lead, had three players foul out, but it was Maryland coach Turgeon who was ejected for getting two technical fouls. Miami is 5-0-1 vs spread on ACC road, 3-3 SU with win at Duke; they're 4-3 as ACC favorites, 2-0 on road. ACC home teams are 6-10 vs spread if number is less than 5 points. Maryland is 4-2 in its ACC home games, losing only to Duke/North Carolina.

NC State (+13) lost 74-55 at North Carolina Jan 26, shooting 37% from floor in its 11th straight loss to Tar Heels. Wolfpack are just 3-3 in their ACC home games, despite being favored in all six games- they covered their other two games as an ACC dog, other than the loss in Chapel Hill. ACC home underdogs of 6+ points are 10-4 against the spread. Carolina won/covered its last three games since blowing late lead to Duke-- Heels are 4-1 on ACC road, with wins by 14-15-9-9 points (2-3 as AF).

Virginia Tech (+8) won 47-45 at Virginia Jan 22, as Cavaliers shot 33% from floor, 1-14 from arc; UVa outscored Hokies 14-4 from foul line; it wasn't enough. Virginia lost its last three road games, scoring average of 55-52-48 points. ACC home teams are 6-10 vs spread if number is less than 5 points. Hokies won their last three home games by total of four points- only one of their last five games overall was won by more than a basket. Virginia is 6-0 when it scores 60+, 1-5 when it doesn't.

Mississippi State is talented but erratic; they've lost last three games, by 2-2-10 points, and were favored in all three games, but they've covered five of six when an underdog this season, winning SU at Vandy, losing by hoop to Miss State, beating Arizona/Texas A&M on neutral floors. Kentucky is 12-0 in SEC, covering six of last seven games; they're 4-2 as an SEC road favorite, winning away games by 15-3-13-24-34-6 points. SEC home underdogs of 4+ points are 5-11 against the spread.

Colorado State (+11.5) got crushed 85-52 at New Mexico Jan 25, after Lobos had just lost to Aztecs/UNLV; now they face New Mexico after they've beaten those two teams and at home, where Rams are 5-0 so far in conference play. Home side is 8-2 vs spread in State's MWC games. MWC home underdogs are 8-6 against the spread. Rams shot 37% and turned ball over 20 times in first meeting, mkaing just 3-14 from the arc; they won Saturday with leading scorer Eikmeyer scoring only 4 points.

**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:00 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, February 21

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
GEORGETOWN vs. SETON HALL
Georgetown is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Seton Hall is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
Seton Hall is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games

7:00 PM
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO vs. BUTLER
Illinois-Chicago is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois-Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Butler is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Butler is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WOFFORD vs. UNC GREENSBORO
Wofford is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wofford's last 6 games on the road
UNC Greensboro is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
AUBURN vs. FLORIDA
Auburn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 6 games on the road
Florida is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Florida is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games at home

7:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. OHIO STATE
Illinois is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ohio State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games

7:00 PM
XAVIER vs. MASSACHUSETTS
Xavier is 1-5-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Xavier is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Massachusetts is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Massachusetts's last 6 games

7:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. MIAMI (OHIO)
Kent State is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
Kent State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami (Ohio) is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games

7:00 PM
CLEMSON vs. GEORGIA TECH
Clemson is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Clemson's last 5 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Georgia Tech is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games

7:00 PM
KANSAS STATE vs. MISSOURI
Kansas State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Missouri
Kansas State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Missouri
Missouri is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
MICHIGAN vs. NORTHWESTERN
Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Michigan is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Northwestern is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Northwestern's last 6 games

8:00 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. CREIGHTON
Evansville is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Evansville's last 9 games on the road
Creighton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Creighton is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. MARYLAND
Miami is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Maryland is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Maryland is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

8:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
North Carolina is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games on the road
North Carolina is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against North Carolina St
North Carolina State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
North Carolina State is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

8:00 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Cleveland State is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Cleveland State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay
Wisc-Green Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

8:05 PM
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. VALPARAISO
Loyola of Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Loyola of Chicago's last 5 games on the road
Valparaiso is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Valparaiso is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

9:00 PM
VIRGINIA vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Virginia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Virginia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
Virginia Tech is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

9:00 PM
KENTUCKY vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Kentucky's last 12 games on the road
Mississippi State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Mississippi State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

10:00 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. COLORADO STATE
New Mexico is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico's last 6 games on the road
Colorado State is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado State's last 9 games

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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:03 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, February 21

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Game of the day: Kentucky at Mississippi State
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Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs (9.5, 140)

THE STORY: No. 1 Kentucky is aware of the potential trap that awaits it when it visits Mississippi State. The Wildcats are trying to become the third team in 55 years to go undefeated in the Southeastern Conference, but have found the Bulldogs to be a difficult opponent. The two teams have split their last six games and the average margin of victory has been 4.9 points in the last seven meetings.

Both teams are known for their stiff defense; opponents are shooting only 36.2 percent against Kentucky and 42.9 against Miss State. But Kentucky, which has won 18 straight games, has the advantage on offense, averaging 77.8 points with five players in double figures, compared to Miss State’s 72.5 points per game.

THE LINE: Oddsmakers have Mississippi State set as a 9.5-point underdog with a 140-point total.

TV: 9 p.m. ET. ESPN

ABOUT KENTUCKY (26-1, 12-0 SEC): Hard to believe that all-conference forward Terrence Jones just picked up his first double-double of the season when he had 15 points and 11 rebounds against Ole Miss. Freshman Anthony Davis has elevated himself into discussion to become national player of the year, averaging 13.9 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.9 blocks. Point guard Marquis Teague is averaging 8.7 assists over the last three games. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has seen his offensive production drop off, but he’s had seven or more rebounds in six of his last seven games. Doron Lamb is averaging 3.25 3-pointers over the last four games.

ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE (19-8, 6-6 SEC): The Bulldogs have lost three straight and dropped out of the top 25 after an embarrassing 10-point loss at Auburn. Arnett Moultrie continues to be the Bulldogs most consistent player, averaging 16.5 points and an SEC-best 10.8 rebounds. Dee Bost will need a good showing against the Wildcats. He’s averaging 15.8 points and 5.0 assists and is now third in school history for 3-pointers and assists. Wendell Lewis started at forward for the first time since Jan. 7 and scored only three points, but had five rebounds in 29 minutes.

TRENDS:

-The under is 10-1 in Kentucky's last 11 road games.
- Mississippi State is 2-6 against the spread in its last eight home games.
- Kentucky is 6-1 against the spread in its last seven.

TIP-INS:

1. Kentucky is 9-2 against Miss State when ranked No. 1.
2. Teague’s assist-turnover ratio of 2.1, better than the 1.3 mark held by John Wall in 2010 and Brandon Knight in 2011 at the same time.
3. Miss State is 9-0 when Moultrie scores at least 20 points.

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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:05 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, February 21

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College funds: Tuesday's best NCAAB bets
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Georgetown Hoyas at Seton Hall Pirates (1.5, 121.5)

Expect a display of physical basketball when No. 8 Georgetown travels to Seton Hall in the 94th meeting between the Big East rivals. Georgetown allows only 58.7 points and 38.4 percent from the field, while Seton Hall allows 63.2 points and 43.2 percent from the floor.

The Hoyas have won two straight and are tied for fourth place in the Big East; coach John Thompson’s team is trying to earn a two-round bye for finishing among the top four.

Hollis Thompson is coming off a double-double and is averaging 13.4 points and 5.5 rebounds; he had 14 points against the Pirates last season. He’s combined with Jason Clark (14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds) to provide an effective one-two offensive punch.

Seton Hall is trying to claw its way into the top eight and earn a first-round tournament bye; the Pirates are currently half a game behind West Virginia. Georgetown has dominated the recent series, winning six of the last seven meetings, including 80-75 a year ago.

Pick: Hoyas

North Carolina Tar Heels at North Carolina State Wolfpack (6.5, 150)

No. 7 North Carolina looks to keep pace with Duke and Florida State atop the ACC standings as the regular season draws to a close. The Tar Heels lead the nation in rebounding, averaging 46 boards per game and trail only Iona, scoring 82.8 points per game. UNC also ranks in the top 10 in assists and blocks.

The Tar Heels took care of business against Clemson over the weekend, maintaining their share of the conference lead. Harrison Barnes leads UNC and remains second in the ACC scoring race, averaging 18 points per game.

North Carolina State looks to avoid its third straight loss as they close out a three-game set against ACC co-leaders Duke, Florida State and North Carolina.

NC State boasts five players averaging double-figures and also leads the conference from the free throw line, shooting 73.9 percent. Scott Wood paces the Pack from the charity stripe, connecting on 91.9 percent - fourth-best in the nation and tops in the ACC.

Pick: Over

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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:09 AM

NHL
Dunkel

NY Rangers at Pittsburgh
The Penguins look to build on their 6-1 record in their last 7 home games. Pittsburgh is the pick (-115) according to Dunkel, which has the Penguins favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Game 1-2: New Jersey at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.289; Toronto 11.735
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+100); Under

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.182; Pittsburgh 12.049
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-115); Over

Game 5-6: NY Islanders at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.600; Buffalo 10.173
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 7-8: Philadelphia at Winnipeg (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.215; Winnipeg 10.822
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-125); Over

Game 9-10: San Jose at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 9.985; Columbus 10.974
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+155); Under

Game 11-12: Anaheim at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.870; Tampa Bay 10.900
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-115); Over

Game 13-14: Dallas at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.899; Montreal 11.089
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-145); Over

Game 15-16: Vancouver at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.429; Nashville 12.036
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+100); Under

Game 17-18: Detroit at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.864; Chicago 12.616
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-115); Under

Game 19-20: Edmonton at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.370; Calgary 10.762
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+150); Over

Game 21-22: Los Angeles at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.414; Phoenix 11.162
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+110); Under

**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:14 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 21

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NEW JERSEY (34-20-0-4, 72 pts.) at TORONTO (29-24-0-6, 64 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 290-300 ATS (-66.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 34-23 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 18-4 ATS (+13.1 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 7-2 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 21-6 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 28-35 ATS (+66.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 11-22 ATS (-17.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 58-73 ATS (-51.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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NY RANGERS (38-14-0-5, 81 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (33-21-0-5, 71 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 38-18 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 22-12 ATS (+35.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 20-14 ATS (+36.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 20-10 ATS (+7.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 58-82 ATS (-33.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 2-9 ATS (-10.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 14-22 ATS (-24.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-14 ATS (-13.8 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-8 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 8-7-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (25-26-0-8, 58 pts.) at BUFFALO (25-27-0-7, 57 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 7-4 (+5.1 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 7-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (32-19-0-7, 71 pts.) at WINNIPEG (29-26-0-6, 64 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 38-39 ATS (-16.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-33 ATS (-18.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 10-1 (+14.3 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 10-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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SAN JOSE (31-19-0-7, 69 pts.) at COLUMBUS (17-35-0-7, 41 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 17-41 ATS (-54.2 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 19-33 ATS (+58.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 6-27 ATS (+44.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 14-40 ATS (+68.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 8-3 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 8-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.5 Units)

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ANAHEIM (25-24-0-10, 60 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (26-26-0-6, 58 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 46-36 ATS (+86.4 Units) in road games in February games since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 15-7 ATS (+7.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 149-129 ATS (+280.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 8-1 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 66-110 ATS (+210.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 244-335 ATS (+640.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 3-0 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 3-0-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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DALLAS (29-26-0-4, 62 pts.) at MONTREAL (24-26-0-10, 58 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 23-36 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 4-13 ATS (+17.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 1-1-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.3 Units)

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VANCOUVER (38-15-0-6, 82 pts.) at NASHVILLE (34-19-0-6, 74 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 83-69 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 22-7 ATS (+14.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 46-32 ATS (+10.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 39-28 ATS (+73.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 107-59 ATS (+16.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 37-21 ATS (+11.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 29-14 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 137-99 ATS (+236.7 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 14-5 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 18-9 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 7-10 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 10-7-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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DETROIT (41-17-0-2, 84 pts.) at CHICAGO (32-21-0-7, 71 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 88-89 ATS (-53.5 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
CHICAGO is 299-326 ATS (-87.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DETROIT is 41-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 20-6 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DETROIT is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 8-14 ATS (-8.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 6-13 ATS (-14.5 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-8 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-7-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.5 Units)

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EDMONTON (22-30-0-6, 50 pts.) at CALGARY (28-22-0-9, 65 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 46-93 ATS (+179.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 3-16 ATS (+27.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
EDMONTON is 10-44 ATS (+97.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 12-32 ATS (+55.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-30 ATS (+50.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 9-29 ATS (+54.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 45-99 ATS (+189.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 29-70 ATS (+130.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 15-40 ATS (+72.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 6-18 ATS (+24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 9-31 ATS (+52.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 11-3 ATS (+14.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CALGARY is 13-3 ATS (+10.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CALGARY is 17-3 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
CALGARY is 15-1 (+14.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 15-1-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.3 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (27-21-0-11, 65 pts.) at PHOENIX (29-21-0-9, 67 pts.) - 2/21/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 26-32 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 124-109 ATS (-49.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 7-1 ATS (+5.8 Units) in February games this season.
PHOENIX is 11-5 ATS (+16.2 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 17-7 ATS (+9.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 53-45 ATS (+108.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 19-10 ATS (+29.1 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 65-67 ATS (-49.5 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
LOS ANGELES is 9-8-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:15 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, February 21

Hot teams
-- Devils won their last five road games.
-- Pittsburgh won six of its last seven home games. Rangers won four of their last five road games.
-- Islanders won six of their last eight road games.
-- Winnipeg won its last three games, outscoring foes 13-6.
-- Ducks won four of their last five games. Tampa Bay won six of its last nine home games.
-- Nashville won seven of its last eight home games. Canucks won six of their last seven road games.
-- Detroit won its last six games, allowing 10 goals (all at home). Blackhawks won their last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Flames won three of their last four games.
-- Coyotes won their last five home games.

Cold teams
-- Toronto lost five of its last six games.
-- Sabres lost four of their last five games.
-- Philadelphia lost six of its last eight games.
-- Sharks lost eight of their last nine road games. Blue Jackets lost three of their last four games.
-- Montreal lost five of its last seven home games. Dallas Stars lost five of their last six games overall.
-- Edmonton lost five of its last six games.
-- Kings lost four of last five games, last two by 1-0 scores.

Totals
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six New Jersey games.
-- Four of last five Pittsburgh games went over the total.
-- Last three Islander games went over the total.
-- Flyers' last eight games all went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten San Jose games went over the total.
-- 11 of last 13 Anaheim road games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Montreal games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Vancouver's last four road games.
-- Four of last five Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Calgary home games. Seven of Edmonton's last eight games went over.
-- 10 of last 11 Los Angeles games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Devils won three of their last four games against Toronto.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games against Pittsburgh.
-- Islanders won six of their last eight games against Buffalo.
-- Jets won six in row, 10 of last 11 games against Philadelphia.
-- Sharks won last four games with Columbus, outscoring them 13-4.
-- Ducks won their last three games against Tampa Bay.
-- Home side won four of last five Dallas-Montreal games.
-- Canucks won seven of last ten games against Nashville.
-- Red Wings won three of last four games against Chicago.
-- Flames won nine in row, 16 of last 17 games against Edmonton.
-- Kings won five of last seven games against Phoenix.

Back-to-Back
-- Islanders are 3-1 on the road if they played day/night before.

**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:34 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 21

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NHL Top 5: Trade deadline needs for contending teams
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A couple of interesting swaps have already been completed and there is bound to be many more coming with the NHL trade deadline looming just around the corner on Monday Feb. 27.

Here’s a look at five contending teams that could be active at the deadline.

Stanley Cup futures odds courtesy SportsInteraction.com.

New York Rangers (+500)

The Rangers hoped that the addition of Brad Richards would fix their problems on the power play. That hasn’t happened. New York is converting on just 14.1 percent of its opportunities with the man advantage this year. The Blueshirts are in the market for a playmaker and possibly some veteran grit. They have a cupboard stocked full of young talent, but Glen Sather wants to keep as many of the team's prospects as possible - or so he says now.

Possible trade targets:

Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
Ray Whitney, Phoenix Coyotes
Shane Doan, Phoenix Coyotes

New Jersey Devils (+2200)

New Jersey has won eight of its last 10 and is quietly moving its way up the Eastern Conference standings. The Devils still don’t get enough pucks to the net and could use some help down the middle. They also never turn down a chance to improve on the blue line and this could be their last kick at the can with Martin Brodeur in goal. They could be active.

Possible trade targets:

Marek Zidlicky, Minnesota Wild
Ales Hemsky, Edmonton Oilers
Luke Schenn, Toronto Maple Leafs
Mikhail Grabovski, Toronto Maple Leafs

Philadelphia Flyers (+1300)

Once again, the Philadelphia Flyers are looking for goaltending help at the deadline. Ilya Bryzgalov may still be the long-term solution, but the Flyers can’t depend on him at the moment and could look to grab a veteran netminder for the stretch run. They already added a stud in Nicklas Grossman to their blue line and are in the mix for Rick Nash, but his price tag is awfully high.

Possible trade targets

J.S. Giguere, Colorado Avalanche
Evgeni Nabokov, New York Islanders
Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
Alex Semin, Washington Capitals

St. Louis Blues (+1300)

Even though St. Louis is getting healthier with David Perron and Andy McDonald back in the mix, the Blues might make a play for somebody like Zach Parise. He’s a free agent in the offseason and can play a defensive style like Hitchcock employs, while also filling the net. The Blues average just 2.5 goals per game and will jump at an offensive asset as long as they don’t have to mortgage the future. Jeff Carter might be another good option.

Possible trade targets:

Jeff Carter, Columbus Blue Jackets
Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils
Paul Gaustad, Buffalo Sabres

Nashville Predators (+1800)

The Predators are in a sticky situation. They don’t know what’s going to happen with Ryan Suter or Shea Weber in the offseason, so it’s hard to say whether they’ll be overly active. If Nashville decides to really go for it, the club will look to add some depth up front and possible look for a younger defenseman in case Suter and/or Weber bolt.

Possible trade targets:

Derek Roy, Buffalo Sabres
P.A. Parenteau, New York Islanders
Johnny Oduya, Winnipeg Jets
Ales Hemsky, Edmonton Oilers

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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:36 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 21

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Ice picks: Tuesday's best NHL bets
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New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins (-115, 5)

The New York Rangers are still rumored to be a frontrunner in the Rick Nash sweepstakes – whether their supporters like it or not.

After he scored late in regulation to tie Sunday’s game at Madison Square Garden the Rangers faithful responded with a “We don’t want you” chant. Derek Stepan scored in overtime to give New York a 4-3 win, marking the club’s seventh win in its last nine games.

"Our team has had a pretty good maturity level all year long, being able to bounce back in tough situations," Stepan told reporters. "It was a good test for us to see if we would bounce back, and I think we did a great job."

The Rangers have excellent chemistry with this club now, so it’ll be interesting to see if they do make any major moves before the deadline.

The Penguins came away with a 4-1 victory when these two teams met last month, but the Rangers have won four of the last five meetings between the clubs.

Pick: Rangers

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

Rich Nash has also been linked to the Los Angeles Kings, who would be happy to pick up such an offensive threat.

The Kings were blanked for the second game in a row Saturday, falling 1-0 to the Calgary Flames. Los Angeles also lost 1-0 to Phoenix before that, so Tuesday’s game will be huge in the Western Conference standings.

Los Angeles now sits ninth in the conference, two points back of seventh-place Phoenix.

"It's definitely frustrating. I think it's been frustrating all year for all the players in here," Kings captain Dustin Brown said. "The lack of scoring. Tonight we had some really good chances.”

Another poor offensive showing could force the Kings to make a move. They can’t afford to drop any further in the standings.

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 02-21-2012, 10:43 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Sacramento at Miami
The Kings look to build on their 8-2 ATS record in their last 10 games as an underdog. Sacramento is the pick (+14) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by only 10. Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+14). Here are all of today's picks

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Game 701-702: New Orleans at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.618; Indiana 121.084
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 6 1/2; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 11; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+11); Under

Game 703-704: Detroit at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 115.219; Cleveland 118.669
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 1 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-1 1/2); Over

Game 705-706: Sacramento at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 117.629; Miami 127.697
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 10; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 14; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+14); Over

Game 707-708: Philadelphia at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 122.393; Memphis 119.020
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3 1/2; 175
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 179
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-1); Under

Game 709-710: San Antonio at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.510; Portland 121.658
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 4; 189
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4); Under

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 21

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NEW ORLEANS (7 - 24) at INDIANA (19 - 12) - 2/21/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 118-84 ATS (+25.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 38-20 ATS (+16.0 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (11 - 22) at CLEVELAND (12 - 17) - 2/21/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 12-25 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in February games this season.
DETROIT is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 100-70 ATS (+23.0 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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SACRAMENTO (10 - 21) at MIAMI (25 - 7) - 2/21/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) against Southeast division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-0 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (20 - 12) at MEMPHIS (18 - 15) - 2/21/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 75-52 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 22-6 ATS (+15.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 65-37 ATS (+24.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 68-50 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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SAN ANTONIO (23 - 9) at PORTLAND (17 - 16) - 2/21/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in February games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 116-81 ATS (+26.9 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PORTLAND is 51-82 ATS (-39.2 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 5-3 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 6-2 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, February 21

Hot Teams
-- Hornets won three of last four games, covering all four.
-- Pistons won seven of last nine games (8-1 vs spread).
-- Miami won/covered its last six games.
-- Grizzlies won four of their last five home games.
-- Spurs won their last 11 games (9-2 vs spread).

Cold Teams
-- Indiana covered one of its last six home games.
-- Cavaliers are 0-6 (0-4-2 vs spread) in game following last six wins.
-- Kings lost their last five road games, but covered six of last eight.
-- 76ers lost last three games, by 16-7-1 point.
-- Portland lost four of its last five home games.

Wear and Tear
-- Hornets: 2nd nite in row, after two off. Pacers: 2nd/5 nites.
-- Pistons: 3rd game/5 nites. Cavaliers: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Kings: 3rd game/5 nites. Heat: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- 76ers: 3rd game/5 nites. Grizzlies: 6th game/8 nites.
-- Spurs: 3rd game/4 nites. Trailblazers: 6th game/8 nites.

Totals
-- Last four Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit games went over the total. Cavaliers' last four games stayed under.
-- Under is 13-4 in Sacramento's last 17 road games.
-- Last four Memphis games went over the total.
-- Five of last six San Antonio games went over total.

NBA

Tuesday, February 21

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Pick 'n' roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets
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Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers (-1.5, 191)

The young Cavaliers are tough to get a read on from one game to the next, but with Kyrie Irving leading the way, their future looks bright.

The Cavaliers shot just 36 percent on Sunday and still came away with a 93-92 victory when Irving hit a pair of free throws in the final second of play.

"We got a little lucky tonight, that's all I can say," coach Byron Scott told reporters. "I didn't think we played the way we are capable of playing. I thought we were kind of messing around in the first half. [The Kings] had a lot of confidence they could win the game. We just tried to turn it on. You just can't turn it on and off."

Irving finished with 21 points, but hit only eight of his 23 attempts from the floor while Cleveland dropped the cash for the third time in four games.

Meanwhile, Detroit has covered in each of its last four.

Pick: Pistons

Sacramento Kings at Miami Heat (-14, 203.5)

Strangely enough, it seems as though the Miami Heat are happy to share the NBA spotlight these days.

With the Jeremy Lin buzz and a hectic schedule providing plenty of plotlines, the Heat have quietly won six games in a row, both straight up and against the spread.

"We don't know if people get bored (with Miami winning) or not," LeBron James told reporters. "We just know there's a lot more going on. I guess there's other, better story lines right now going on in the league, so we can go out and just play the game and just try to do it at a high level. Let everybody else get the headlines right now and just play Miami Heat basketball."

Clearly, this team has come a long way since The Decision. The Heat have won each of the last six by at least 12 points, which has allowed them to sit James and the starters regularly in the fourth quarter.

That rest is going to help them out a lot in the second half of the season.

Pick: Heat

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