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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 07:31 AM

Friday’s betting tips: Josh Smith wants out of ATL

Who’s hot

NBA: The over is 8-0-1 in Boston’s last nine home games.

NBA: San Antonio is 13-4-1 against the spread in its last 18.

NCAAB: Arkansas is 9-3-1 against the number in its last 13 meetings with LSU.

NCAAB: The over is 17-4 in the last 21 meetings between Maryland and North Carolina.

NHL: Pittsburgh has won seven straight.

Who’s not

NBA: New York is 1-11 against the spread in its last 12 meetings with Milwaukee.

NBA: Denver has covered just two of its last 11 home games.

NCAAB: Temple has covered just once over the last four.

NCAAB: Xavier is 0-5-1 against the spread in its last six.

NHL: The Winnipeg Jets are 0-5 in their last five games in Calgary.

Key stat

14 – The Oklahoma City Thunder head into Friday’s home date against Cleveland having won 14 consecutive games on their home floor. The Thunder are 9-5 against the spread during the streak while shooting 49. 1 percent and averaging 105.4 points per game at home this year.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings - Howard suffered a lower body injury Sunday and didn't play in Tuesday's loss to Chicago and isn't expected to play Friday against the Kings either. Look for Joey MacDonald, who has lost his last two starts, to get the call.

Game of the day

Baylor Bears at Kansas Wildcats (-5.5, N/A)

Notable quotable

"(There is) lack of concentration, overconfidence and a certain level of selfishness, in general. I'm not a person or a selfish player, but we have to move the ball more, and we have to look further the team game, because we have enough talent to use different players.” – Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol on a Spanish radio station about the Lakers’ selfish play after they blew a 21-points lead against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Interesting note: Kobe Bryant hit just nine of his 31 attempts in the loss. The Lakers opened as 1-point underdogs at Minnesota.

Notes and tips

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Blake Griffin suffered a mild sprained left ankle and a sore left knee during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the New Jersey Nets. Griffin and Nets forward Kris Humphries were chasing a loose ball as the former went down hard on the court. "I had a rebound and I guess he wanted to dive after it and took my legs out, rolled my ankle and rolled my knee. The knee is good, but the ankle might be a little bit swollen." Griffin is averaging 21.4 points and 11.2 rebounds this season for the Clippers, and said he does expect to suit up Friday against San Antonio. The Clips are pegged as 5.5-point underdogs.

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Josh Smith has asked the team to trade him prior to the March 15 trade deadline, according to sources cited in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution report. Smith is said to be upset that the Hawks didn’t support him more to be selected to the All-Star game and doesn’t feel the Hawks are committed to winning a championship. Smoove is averaging 16.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. Atlanta visits Detroit Friday.

Peyton Manning doesn't intend to stay unemployed for long. The four-time NFL MVP plans to make a decision on where he'll play next season within the next week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday, citing sources. Schefter noted that while the former Indianapolis Colts quarterback would prefer to remain in the AFC, he is not excluding NFC clubs. After the 35-year-old Manning was released on Wednesday, 12 NFL teams have reportedly contacted his representatives. ESPN confirmed that AFC East clubs Miami and New York, AFC West teams Denver and Kansas City, NFC West clubs Arizona and Seattle have joined Washington are in the mix.

While golf's biggest names struggled in the windy conditions, Adam Scott shot a 6-under-par 66 Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead in the Cadillac Championship at Doral, Fla. Scott had an eagle and six birdies in his round at the Blue Monster to join Jason Dufner atop the leaderboard on a day when only a dozen players managed to break 70. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were not among them, each shooting even-par 72, putting them one shot ahead of new world No. 1 Rory McIlroy. Woods, who closed with a blistering final-round 62 at last week's Honda Classic, opened his round with an eagle but gave the shots back with bogeys at Nos. 4 and 5.

**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 07:34 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- You can bet the NFL would like Peyton Manning to choose his next stop before the 2012 schedule is released. Am guessing his first game in his new city is on Sunday Night Football.

-- Matt Lauer makes $25M a year to host the Today Show? Really? And we thought Vernon Wells is overpaid........

-- SEC football games averaged 75,832 fans LY, and that includes the games at Vanderbilt, where capacity is 39,773.

-- The Joe Pesci Snickers commercial is very good; if it makes me laugh when I'm having my worst day handicapping in ten years, its funny.

-- Wally Szczerbiak is way better doing analysis on games than he is in the CBS Sports Network studio. He's not afraid to offer opinions.

-- Orlando ended the Bulls' eight-game win streak; Dwight Howard had 29 points, 18 rebounds. Would be a shame the Magic traded him.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a basketball Thursday........

13) Louisville scored 84 points despite shooting 37.7% from the floor in a 84-71 win over Marquette, which turned ball over 26 times. Cardinals had 23 offensive rebounds and nine blocked shots.

12) Its tiring listening to ESPN announcers shilling for the Big East every game; when Central Florida/SMU/Houston are in the league next season, are they still going to tell us how great every team is? South Florida has a winning conference record, but they're a horrible offensive team. Letting Pitt/Syracuse get away will eventually be regarded as a huge mistake.

11) Pac-12 tournament doesn't draw well in LA, so looks like its going to be at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas next season, which would make them the fourth league to play a conference tournament in Vegas.

10) Referee Karl Hess is working the Big East tournament; refs at ACC tournament in Atlanta were wearing "KH" on their shoes Thursday, so it looks like Hess was banished to NYC as punishment for the kerfuffle at NC State a few weeks ago, when Hess tossed a couple Wolfpack alumni out of the arena for heckling him. Alumni who played in the NBA.

9) Illinois didn't take any foul shots Thursday in a game they lost 64-61, game Illini led by 4 at the half. ESPN researchers said they're first team from a BCS league in at least fifteen years to play conference tournament game and not shoot a foul shot.

8) Erratic Washington lost 86-84 to Oregon State, making 12-26 on foul line. Beavers were just 17-32. You wonder why our Olympic team can't win the gold medal much anymore? Our kids don't shoot the ball or pass the ball as well as kids from other countries. Simple as that. Its getting to be all dribble penetration, ball screens and pick 'n roll.

7) Game of the Day was definitely in Memphis, where Marshall beat Tulsa 105-100 in triple OT, in a game where nine players fouled out and 101 free throws were taken. Tulsa took 58 foul shots and lost. Of course they missed 18 of them. Marshall plays Southern Miss Friday; the Eagles won in OT too, 81-78 over East Carolina.

6) Cal-State Fullerton handed Long Beach State its first conference loss on Saturday, then went out and laid an egg on Thursday, losing to Cal-Irvine in the first round of the Big West tournament. That not good.

5) Then there is Texas-Arlington, which went 17-1 in the Southland, but lost by 20 to McNeese State in the conference semifinals. McNeese now plays Pat Knight's Lamar Cardinals for the league championship, after Knight ripped his team publicly for being screw-ups off the court. .

4) Arizona outscored UCLA 31-10 from the foul line in its 66-58 win at the Pac-12 tournament. Very few teams looked like they were having less fun than this year's Bruins. Have a nice summer.

3) The noise you heard during the last few minutes of South Florida's win over Notre Dame was James Naismith turning over in his grave, after a series of dumb fouls, careless turnovers and hoisted-up bricks created a very chaotic ending. .

2) Was totally surprised at how easily Colorado State trounced TCU; had thought that was going to be one of the better games of the day, but Rams hung an 81-60 beating on the Horned Frogs.

1) Level of play was way better Thursday than Wednesday, unless you root for Northwestern, then level of play was same underachieving junk they've been giving for the last five decades. Duke wins, Vanderbilt wins, Stanford wins; they're all good schools, just like Northwestern- can't use the crutch that being a good academic school hurts the ballclub.

All Northwestern had to do was beat a Minnesota team that had lost six of last seven games, and didn't appear terribly interested in playing any more this season, but the Wildcats went and gagged away another game, another season. Time for a new coach, a different system; you're close to Chicago. Recruit an athletic point guard. I dare you.

**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 07:54 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

I'll add the rest as soon as these guys get around to it.

Man, I used to actually enjoy basketball season!

LaSalle vs. St. Louis
The Billikens look to take advantage of a LaSalle team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games as a neutral site underdog. St. Louis is the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Billikens favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-6). Here are all of early games.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Game 821-822: Maryland vs. North Carolina (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Maryland 59.969; North Carolina 76.754
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 17; 146
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 14 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-14 1/2); N/A

Game 823-824: NC State vs. Virginia (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 65.171; Virginia 64.722
Dunkel Line: Even; 138
Vegas Line: Virginia by 3; No Total
Dunkel Pick: NC State (+3); N/A

Game 825-826: Virginia Tech vs. Duke (7:00 p.m. EST)
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Game 827-828: Miami (FL) vs. Florida State (9:30 p.m. EST)
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Game 829-830: Massachusetts vs. Temple (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 57.222; Temple 66.578
Dunkel Line: Temple by 9 1/2; 147
Vegas Line: Temple by 7; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-7); Under

Game 831-832: St. Joseph's vs. St. Bonaventure (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Joseph's 64.201; St. Bonaventure 64.232
Dunkel Line: Even; 137
Vegas Line: St. Joseph's by 2; 134
Dunkel Pick: St. Bonaventure (+2); Over

Game 833-834: LaSalle vs. St. Louis (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 60.471; St. Louis 69.045
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 8 1/2; 129
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 6; 126
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-6); Over

Game 835-836: Dayton vs. Xavier (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 61.726; Xavier 65.096
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 3 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: Xavier by 2 1/2; 141
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-2 1/2); Under

Game 837-838: Iowa vs. Michigan State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 62.492; Michigan State 74.523
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 12; 124
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 10 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick Michigan State (-10 1/2); N/A

Game 839-940: Indiana vs. Wisconsin (2:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 72.605; Wisconsin 71.609
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 1; 129
Vegas Line: Indiana by 2; No Total
Dunkel Pick Wisconsin (+2); N/A

Game 841-842: Minnesota vs. Michigan (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:
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Game 843-844: Purdue vs. Ohio State (9:00 p.m. EST)
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Game 845-846: LSU vs. Kentucky (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LSU 58.787; Kentucky 79.824
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 21; 135
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 16 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick Kentucky (-16 1/2); N/A

Game 847-848: Alabama vs. Florida (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 64.550; Florida 66.037
Dunkel Line: Florida by 1 1/2; 111
Vegas Line: Florida by 4; No Total
Dunkel Pick Alabama (+4); N/A

Game 849-850: Mississippi vs. Tennessee (8:30 p.m. EST)
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Game 851-852: Georgia vs. Vanderbilt (10:00 p.m. EST)
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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 07:59 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, March 9

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MARYLAND (17 - 14) vs. N CAROLINA (27 - 4) - 3/9/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARYLAND is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MARYLAND is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
N CAROLINA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 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 2-2 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 3-1 straight up against MARYLAND 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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NC STATE (21 - 11) vs. VIRGINIA (22 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 2:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NC STATE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
NC STATE is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 49-73 ATS (-31.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 4-0 against the spread versus NC STATE over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 4-0 straight up against NC STATE 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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VIRGINIA TECH (16 - 16) vs. DUKE (26 - 5) - 3/9/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-2 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-1 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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MIAMI (19 - 11) vs. FLORIDA ST (21 - 9) - 3/9/2012, 9:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 5-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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MASSACHUSETTS (21 - 10) vs. TEMPLE (24 - 6) - 3/9/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MASSACHUSETTS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 156-115 ATS (+29.5 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MASSACHUSETTS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 3-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 3-0 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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ST JOSEPHS (20 - 12) vs. ST BONAVENTURE (17 - 11) - 3/9/2012, 2:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST BONAVENTURE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
ST JOSEPHS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOSEPHS is 3-1 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
ST BONAVENTURE is 2-2 straight up against ST JOSEPHS 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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LASALLE (21 - 11) vs. SAINT LOUIS (24 - 6) - 3/9/2012, 6:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
LASALLE is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
LASALLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 2-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-1 straight up against LASALLE 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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DAYTON (20 - 11) vs. XAVIER (19 - 11) - 3/9/2012, 8:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
XAVIER is 89-60 ATS (+23.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
XAVIER is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 6-2 against the spread versus XAVIER over the last 3 seasons
XAVIER is 5-3 straight up against DAYTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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IOWA (17 - 15) vs. MICHIGAN ST (24 - 7) - 3/9/2012, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 18-10 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
MICHIGAN ST is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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INDIANA (25 - 7) vs. WISCONSIN (23 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 2:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
WISCONSIN is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
INDIANA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
INDIANA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 3-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 5-0 straight up against INDIANA 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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MINNESOTA (19 - 13) vs. MICHIGAN (23 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 3-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 4-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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PURDUE (21 - 11) vs. OHIO ST (25 - 6) - 3/9/2012, 8:55 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 3-2 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
OHIO ST is 3-2 straight up against PURDUE 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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LSU (18 - 13) vs. KENTUCKY (30 - 1) - 3/9/2012, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LSU is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
KENTUCKY is 96-68 ATS (+21.2 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LSU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
LSU is 79-54 ATS (+19.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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ALABAMA (21 - 10) vs. FLORIDA (22 - 9) - 3/9/2012, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 55-31 ATS (+20.9 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ALABAMA is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-0 straight up against ALABAMA 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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OLE MISS (19 - 12) vs. TENNESSEE (18 - 13) - 3/9/2012, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE is 3-1 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
TENNESSEE is 4-0 straight up against OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA (15 - 16) vs. VANDERBILT (21 - 10) - 3/9/2012, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGIA is 4-3 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 6-1 straight up against GEORGIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MARSHALL (20 - 12) vs. SOUTHERN MISS (25 - 7) - 3/9/2012, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARSHALL is 4-0 against the spread versus SOUTHERN MISS over the last 3 seasons
MARSHALL is 3-2 straight up against SOUTHERN MISS 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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UCF (22 - 9) at MEMPHIS (24 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus UCF over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-1 straight up against UCF 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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CINCINNATI (23 - 9) vs. SYRACUSE (31 - 1) - 3/9/2012, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 30-52 ATS (-27.2 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
SYRACUSE is 42-24 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents this season.
CINCINNATI is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 3-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 3-0 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISVILLE (24 - 9) vs. NOTRE DAME (22 - 10) - 3/9/2012, 9:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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KENT ST (21 - 10) vs. AKRON (21 - 10) - 3/9/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENT ST is 4-3 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-3 straight up against KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OHIO U (25 - 7) vs. BUFFALO (18 - 9) - 3/9/2012, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OHIO U is 5-1 against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OHIO U is 4-2 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BAYLOR (26 - 6) vs. KANSAS (27 - 5) - 3/9/2012, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BAYLOR is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 3-1 against the spread versus BAYLOR over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 4-0 straight up against BAYLOR 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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TEXAS (20 - 12) vs. MISSOURI (28 - 4) - 3/9/2012, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI is 3-1 against the spread versus TEXAS over the last 3 seasons
MISSOURI is 3-1 straight up against TEXAS 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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OREGON ST (19 - 13) vs. ARIZONA (22 - 10) - 3/9/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 5-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-3 straight up against OREGON ST 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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COLORADO (21 - 11) vs. CALIFORNIA (24 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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COLORADO ST (20 - 10) vs. SAN DIEGO ST (25 - 6) - 3/9/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO ST is 4-2 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO ST is 6-1 straight up against COLORADO ST over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO (25 - 6) at UNLV (26 - 7) - 3/9/2012, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNLV is 3-3 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
UNLV is 4-2 straight up against NEW MEXICO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HAWAII (16 - 15) vs. NEW MEXICO ST (24 - 9) - 3/9/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO ST is 4-2 against the spread versus HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 4-2 straight up against HAWAII over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISIANA TECH (17 - 15) vs. NEVADA (26 - 5) - 3/9/2012, 11:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 3-2 against the spread versus NEVADA over the last 3 seasons
NEVADA is 5-1 straight up against LOUISIANA TECH 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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UC-IRVINE (12 - 19) vs. LONG BEACH ST (23 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 9:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-IRVINE is 5-2 against the spread versus LONG BEACH ST over the last 3 seasons
LONG BEACH ST is 5-2 straight up against UC-IRVINE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CAL POLY-SLO (18 - 14) vs. UC-SANTA BARBARA (19 - 9) - 3/9/2012, 11:59 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 4-2 against the spread versus CAL POLY-SLO over the last 3 seasons
UC-SANTA BARBARA is 5-1 straight up against CAL POLY-SLO 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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ALCORN ST (10 - 21) vs. TEXAS SOUTHERN (13 - 17) - 3/9/2012, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS SOUTHERN is 6-0 straight up against ALCORN ST over the last 3 seasons

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ARK-PINE BLUFF (11 - 21) vs. MISS VALLEY ST (18 - 13) - 3/9/2012, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISS VALLEY ST is 1-0 against the spread versus ARK-PINE BLUFF over the last 3 seasons
ARK-PINE BLUFF is 4-3 straight up against MISS VALLEY ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HAMPTON (12 - 20) vs. BETHUNE-COOKMAN (17 - 16) - 3/9/2012, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BETHUNE-COOKMAN is 3-2 straight up against HAMPTON over the last 3 seasons

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FLORIDA A&M (10 - 22) vs. NORFOLK ST (23 - 9) - 3/9/2012, 8:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORFOLK ST is 3-0 straight up against FLORIDA A&M over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:05 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 9

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
MASSACHUSETTS vs. TEMPLE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Temple's last 8 games when playing Massachusetts
Temple is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Massachusetts

12:00 PM
IOWA vs. MICHIGAN STATE
No trends available
Michigan State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Iowa
Michigan State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

12:00 PM
MARYLAND vs. NORTH CAROLINA
No trends available
North Carolina is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Maryland
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

1:00 PM
LSU vs. KENTUCKY
No trends available
Kentucky is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing LSU
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

2:25 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. VIRGINIA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Virginia's last 10 games when playing North Carolina State
Virginia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing North Carolina State

2:25 PM
INDIANA vs. WISCONSIN
No trends available
Wisconsin is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Wisconsin is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

2:30 PM
SAINT JOSEPH'S vs. ST. BONAVENTURE
No trends available
St. Bonaventure is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Bonaventure is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games when playing Saint Joseph's

3:30 PM
ALABAMA vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Alabama
Florida is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games

6:30 PM
LA SALLE vs. SAINT LOUIS
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Saint Louis's last 6 games when playing La Salle
Saint Louis is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. SYRACUSE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Syracuse's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Syracuse is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cincinnati

7:30 PM
BAYLOR vs. KANSAS
No trends available
Kansas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Baylor
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
DAYTON vs. XAVIER
No trends available
Xavier is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Xavier's last 8 games

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:10 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 9

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Big 12 Tournament: Day 3 preview and picks
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Baylor Bears vs. Kansas Jayhawks (-5.5, N/A)

THE STORY: Baylor is the only team to knock off league power Kansas in the Big 12 tournament since 2005. The top-seeded Jayhawks will have to avoid the same fate to keep alive their hopes of a sixth tournament title in seven years at Kansas City. Kansas dominated two meetings during the regular season, winning by an average of 16 points. The Jayhawks have won 16 of their last 17 Big 12 tournament games, while Baylor has made the final only once, losing to Missouri in the 2009 championship.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Big 12 Network, ESPNU, ESPN3.com

TRENDS:

- Baylor is 11-24 against the spread in its last 35 Big 12 games.
- The under is 8-1 in Kansas' last nine neutral-site games.
- Kansas is 1-5-1 against the spread in its last seven following an ATS win.

TIP-INS:

1. Kansas forward Thomas Robinson, the Big 12 Player of the Year, had 19 points and 10 rebounds against the Aggies for his 23rd double-double of the season.

2. Baylor is 22-1 when leading at the half.

3. Jones' 31 points against Kansas State matched Baylor's school record for a Big 12 tournament game, tying Curtis Jerrells' performance against Missouri in 2007.

PICK: Jayhawks

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:12 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 9

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ACC tournament: Day 2 preview and picks
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Maryland Terrapins vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (-15.5, N/A)

THE STORY: Conference Player of the Year Tyler Zeller (16.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg) leads the top-seeded Tar Heels into a quarterfinal matchup with No. 8 seed Maryland in the ACC tournament. If UNC can win its third ACC tournament in the Roy Williams era, the Tar Heels should secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. UNC will have a huge edge inside with Zeller, John Henson (14.2 ppg, 10.3 rpg) and Harrison Barnes (17.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg). The Tar Heels, ranked fourth in the national polls, won both meetings this season, 83-74 in College Park, Md., and 88-64 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

TV: 12 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ACC Network

TRENDS:

- Maryland has covered in six of the last eight meetings between the two teams.
- North Carolina is 6-1 against the spread in its last seven.
- The over is 4-1 in Maryland's last five.

TIP-INS:

1. Stoglin’s 25 points vs. Wake Forest were the most by a Terp in an ACC tourney game since John Gilchrist scored 30 in Maryland’s 95-87 win over Duke in the 2004 title game.

2. Terps coach Mark Turgeon is 9-11 in conference tourney games, including his days at Texas A&M and Wichita State.

3. UNC sophomore PG Kendall Marshall, who had 10 assists in the regular-season finale against Duke, has reached double figures in assists a school-record 13 times this season.

PICK: Tar Heels

NC State Wolfpack vs. Virginia Cavaliers (-2.5, N/A)

THE STORY: Short-handed Virginia tries to reach the ACC semifinals for the first time since 1995 when the fourth-seeded Cavs clash with the fifth-seeded Wolfpack. Virginia learned this week that freshman guard Malcolm Brogdon has a broken bone in his foot and is done for the season, leaving the team with seven scholarship players. Sophomore forward Akil Mitchell is the only Virginia starter who hasn’t played at least 35 minutes in each of the past two games. NC State advanced with a 78-57 win over Wake Forest on Thursday as Scott Wood buried five 3-pointers en route to 22 points. Virginia won the only meeting with NC State this season, 61-60 in Raleigh, N.C.

TV: 2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ACC Network.

TRENDS:

- The over is 19-7 in Virginia's last 26 overall.
- The over is 6-1 in NC State's last seven.
- Virginia has covered in six straight versus NC State.

TIP-INS:

1. The Cavaliers’ No. 4 seed is their highest since 2007 (No. 2).

2. Virginia owns nine road or neutral-site wins, most since the team posted 10 in 1990-91.

3. Leslie has scored in double figures in 25 of the 28 games he’s played. He had 11 points and 11 rebounds in Thursday’s win over Boston College.

PICK: Wolfpack

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:16 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 9

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SEC tournament: Day 2 preview and picks
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LSU Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats (-16.5, N/A)

THE STORY: LSU tries its luck at derailing a No. 1-ranked Kentucky team that’s won 22 straight games. The Tigers barely put up a fight against the Wildcats the first time, as Kentucky rolled to a 74-50 win in Baton Rouge on Jan. 28. Kentucky has dominated the SEC tournament, winning the event 27 times – 21 times more than second-place Alabama.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, SEC Network, ESPN3.com

TRENDS:

- Four of LSU's last five have played over the total.
- LSU has covered in seven straight neutral-site games.
- Kentucky has covered in eight of its last 11 overall.

TIP-INS:

1. Kentucky is 14-2 against LSU in the conference tournament, including three wins in the title game.
2. LSU’s Malcolm White was ejected from the first game between the teams because of a flagrant foul.
3. Kentucky is 74-1 under coach John Calipari when holding an opponent to 67 or fewer points.

PICK: Wildcats

Mississippi Rebels vs. Tennessee Volunteers (N/A)

THE STORY: The last time the Rebels and Volunteers met, Tennessee won. Neither team has lost since that Feb. 22 matchup in Knoxville, and both teams need to keep winning to bolster their NCAA tournament hopes. The Volunteers hope to continue their amazing turnaround from a 0-4 start in conference play to the second seed and a first-round bye in the SEC tournament. Mississippi pulled away from Auburn in the tournament’s opening round Thursday, extending its winning streak to four games behind Nick Williams’ career-high 22 points.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network

TRENDS:

- Mississippi is 11-5 against the spread in its last 16 games following an ATS win.
- Tennessee has covered the number in four straight.
- Under is 15-7-1 in Tennessee's last 23 overall.

TIP-INS:

1. The Rebels lost an early 13-point lead in a 73-60 loss at Tennessee last month. Tennessee’s Jeronne Maymon scored 18 points with 13 rebounds for the Volunteers, while Henry led the Rebels with 15 points.
2. A victory would give Mississippi 20 victories for the fifth time in the past six seasons.
3. Tennessee freshman Jarnell Stokes, who joined the Volunteers at midseason, won SEC Player of the Week honors last week after averaging 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds.

PICK: N/A

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:28 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Winnipeg at Calgary
The Jets look to take advantage of a Calgary team that is coming off a 5-4 win over Montreal and is 4-11 in its last 15 games after scoring 4 or more goals on the previous game. Winnipeg is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Jets favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+120). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Game 51-52: Florida at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.321; Pittsburgh 12.471
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-210); Over

Game 53-54: Los Angeles at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 10.717; Detroit 12.488
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 55-56: NY Rangers at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.907; Chicago 10.548
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+100); Under

Game 57-58: Winnipeg at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 12.028; Calgary 11.087
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+120); Over

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, March 9

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FLORIDA (31-23-0-12, 74 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (40-21-0-5, 85 pts.) - 3/9/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 25-49 ATS (+82.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 4-16 ATS (+25.5 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 26-10 ATS (+6.9 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-1 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 16-2 ATS (+11.7 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.
FLORIDA is 82-84 ATS (+188.3 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-2 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 9-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (31-24-0-12, 74 pts.) at DETROIT (43-21-0-3, 89 pts.) - 3/9/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-5 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

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NY RANGERS (42-17-0-7, 91 pts.) at CHICAGO (36-25-0-7, 79 pts.) - 3/9/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 302-327 ATS (+665.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 42-23 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-3 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 24-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 20-9 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 19-25 ATS (-27.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 5-13 ATS (-11.1 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
CHICAGO is 12-18 ATS (-19.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 46-59 ATS (-31.4 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS 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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WINNIPEG (32-28-0-8, 72 pts.) at CALGARY (30-25-0-12, 72 pts.) - 3/9/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 18-5 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 12-21 ATS (-10.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 16-31 ATS (-15.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 2-0-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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NHL

Friday, March 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. PITTSBURGH
Florida is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida

7:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

8:30 PM
NY RANGERS vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 8 games when playing Chicago
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing NY Rangers

9:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games
Winnipeg is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games at home

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NHL

Friday, March 9

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Ice picks: Friday's best NHL bets
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Winnipeg Jets at Calgary Flames (-130, 5)

You have to give the Calgary Flames some credit. Despite missing seven forwards due to injury, they were just two points out of a playoff spot ahead of Thursday’s action.

Captain Jarome Iginla put the team on his back Tuesday, scoring twice in a hard-fought 5-4 win over Montreal.

"We're going through a tough stretch, and sometimes when it goes like that, you just need that one to get over the hump,” Iginla told reporters. “It's not pretty but it's still an important win for us."

It’s probably going to get a lot uglier down the stretch. The Flames are 2-3-3 in their last eight, but are now relying on basically two forward lines to provide the offense, which has struggled all season to begin with.

The Flames do catch a bit of a break with Winnipeg playing the second half of a back-to-back, but the Jets need these points just as much as Calgary does.

We like the road team value here.

Pick: Jets

New York Rangers at Chicago Blackhawks (-120, 5)

The good news for the Chicago Blackhawks is they face the Eastern Conference’s best team as it plays on consecutive nights. The bad news is that means they’ll almost certainly see Henrik Lundqvist in the cage after he took Thursday night off.

The Blackhawks were just pushed around all over the ice in a 5-1 loss to the hard-working St. Louis Blues, a team that grinds teams out with depth and defense much like the Rangers do.

"They have a great home record," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville told reporters of the Blues. "They are playing well. Across the boards, game in, game out, this team is winning hockey games. They can win low-scoring affairs and they can win a lot of different ways. They have some depth to their team, and we (had) to be at our best."

The Blackhawks have been held to 20 or fewer shots in three of their last five games and it’s probably going to take a lot more than that to rattle Lundqvist.

Look to the under or play the road underdog here as well.

Pick: Rangers

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:39 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 9

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NEW JERSEY (13 - 27) at CHARLOTTE (5 - 32) - 3/9/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 87-115 ATS (-39.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 32-50 ATS (-23.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-5 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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UTAH (19 - 19) at PHILADELPHIA (23 - 17) - 3/9/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 43-70 ATS (-34.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
UTAH is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 71-55 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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ATLANTA (23 - 16) at DETROIT (13 - 26) - 3/9/2012, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PORTLAND (19 - 20) at BOSTON (20 - 18) - 3/9/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 55-70 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-54 ATS (-20.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-0 straight up against PORTLAND 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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LA LAKERS (23 - 16) at MINNESOTA (21 - 19) - 3/9/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 105-129 ATS (-36.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (14 - 23) at OKLAHOMA CITY (31 - 8) - 3/9/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 124-99 ATS (+15.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NEW YORK (18 - 21) at MILWAUKEE (15 - 24) - 3/9/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 20-4 ATS (+15.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 265-318 ATS (-84.8 Units) second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 8-0 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-1 straight up against NEW YORK 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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LA CLIPPERS (22 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (26 - 12) - 3/9/2012, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 386-455 ATS (-114.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 256-307 ATS (-81.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 12-29 ATS (-19.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 143-181 ATS (-56.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 565-491 ATS (+24.9 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 369-311 ATS (+26.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 136-103 ATS (+22.7 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 246-191 ATS (+35.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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NEW ORLEANS (9 - 30) at DENVER (22 - 18) - 3/9/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 117-161 ATS (-60.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
DENVER is 70-54 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (23 - 18) at SACRAMENTO (13 - 26) - 3/9/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 82-59 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 18-35 ATS (-20.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 4-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:45 AM

NBA

Friday, March 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
UTAH vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Utah's last 17 games when playing Philadelphia
Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Utah

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Charlotte is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Charlotte is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games

7:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Portland
Boston is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Portland

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Detroit's last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing Atlanta

8:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Cleveland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 10 games when playing Cleveland

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. MINNESOTA
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 10 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 6-12 ATS in its last 18 games at home
Minnesota is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

8:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. MILWAUKEE
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of New York's last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York

8:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
LA Clippers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

9:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. DENVER
New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing Denver
Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing New Orleans

10:00 PM
DALLAS vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:47 AM

NBA

Friday, March 9

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Pick 'n' roll: Friday's best NBA bets
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Portland Trail Blazers at Boston Celtics (-3, 184)

Raymond Felton knows the Blazers are shopping for a new point guard and he knows he’s the reason why. Felton, who enjoyed a career campaign last year, has been dreadful in his first season in Rip City.

He lost his job in the starting lineup last month but was reinserted Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Blazers lost but Felton was one of the lone bright spots, scoring 23 points and dishing out nine assists.

“I know I’m struggling, but it’s hard to perform the way you know how when you know they don’t have confidence in you,” Felton told reporters last month. “Never in my days playing have I felt like a coach wasn’t confident in my abilities. It’s hard to play knowing that.”

Not sure if Felton’s being back in the starting lineup had anything to do with head coach Nate McMillan having confidence in the former Tar Heel. It probably has more to do with McMillan realizing that Felton is a better option at point than Jamal Crawford. Lesser of two evils, kind of thing.

Boston point guard Rajon Rondo, who knows a thing or two about trade rumors himself, should eat up Felton on Friday.

Pick: Celtics -3

Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers (-6.5, 185)

Evan Turner is an interesting topic these days in Philadelphia. The sports town took it easy on Turner for an up and down season because the Sixers were playing so well. But the fans turned their frustration at Turner after a recent 2-8 slump.

Philly columnist Stan Hochman defended Turner explaining only that Turner was dealing with something that would more than explain his inconsistent performance. Well, after the second-year player scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds against the Celtics on Wednesday, everyone was wondering if Turner can keep it up.

“I don’t worry,” Turner told the Philadelphia Inquirer. “You have some good nights and you have some bad nights. As a pro you understand that. Tonight was a good night.”

Expect Turner and the Sixers to have another good night against the Jazz.

Pick: 76ers -6.5

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**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 08:51 AM

NBA
Dunkel

LA Lakers at Minnesota
The Lakers look to bounce back from a 106-101 loss to Washington and build on their 5-0 ATS record in their last 5 games after allowing 100 points or more in the previous game. LA is the pick (Pick) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers. Here are all of today's picks

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Game 801-802: New Jersey at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 111.504; Charlotte 111.223
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 189
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 192
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: Utah at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 117.355; Philadelphia 125.648
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 8 1/2; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 6 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-6 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Atlanta at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 118.980; Detroit 111.079
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 8; 195
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 807-808: Portland at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 117.190; Boston 119.100
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 180
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 3 1/2; 184 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+3 1/2); Under

Game 809-810: LA Lakers at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 122.569; Minnesota 120.136
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 2 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Pick; 193
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers; Under

Game 811-812: Cleveland at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 111.945; Oklahoma City 123.601
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 13; 204
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+13); Over

Game 813-814: New York at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 116.113; Milwaukee 118.334
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 205
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+2 1/2); Under

Game 815-816: LA Clippers at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 116.908; San Antonio 125.060
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 197
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-5); Over

Game 817-818: New Orleans at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 112.487; Denver 122.001
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 11; 194
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+11); Under

Game 819-820: Dallas at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 119.164; Sacramento 115.231
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 4; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-2); Over

**Udog** · 03-09-2012, 11:26 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday's Top College Basketball Trends

INDIANA is 10-1 ATS after a win by 15 points or more (vs Wisconsin)

MARYLAND is 7-0 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games (vs N Carolina)

SAINT LOUIS is 7-0 ATS after playing a game as a road favorite (vs LaSalle)

ALABAMA is 15-37 ATS off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite (vs Florida)

BAYLOR is 4-14 ATS off a win against a conference rival (vs Kansas)

KENTUCKY is 30-12 ATS after 3 straight games outrebounding opponent by 6 or mor (vs LSU)

MICHIGAN ST is 11-3 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as favorite (vs Iowa)

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