Friday's Trends and Indexes - 3/9 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, March 9

NEW JERSEY at CHARLOTTE, 7:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 2-10 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins
CHARLOTTE: 99-69 ATS after playing a game as a home underdog

UTAH at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
UTAH: 3-14 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games
PHILADELPHIA: 40-25 ATS after playing a home game

ATLANTA at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
ATLANTA: 12-4 ATS second half of the season
DETROIT: 42-26 UNDER in road games

PORTLAND at BOSTON, 7:35 PM ET
PORTLAND: 0-10 ATS when the line is +3 to -3
BOSTON: 8-0 ATS off a loss against a division rival

LA LAKERS at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
LA LAKERS: 14-4 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road favorite
MINNESOTA: 7-18 ATS in home games revenging a same season loss vs opponent

CLEVELAND at OKLAHOMA CITY, 8:05 PM ET
CLEVELAND: 2-12 ATS against Northwest division opponents
OKLAHOMA CITY: 27-12 ATS on Friday nights

NEW YORK at MILWAUKEE, 8:35 PM ET
NEW YORK: 1-9 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 200
MILWAUKEE: 9-1 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog

LA CLIPPERS at SAN ANTONIO, 8:35 PM ET
LA CLIPPERS: 12-29 ATS against Southwest division opponents
SAN ANTONIO: 26-12 ATS in home games after a win by 10 points or more

NEW ORLEANS at DENVER, 9:05 PM ET
NEW ORLEANS: 10-0 ATS in road games on Friday nights
DENVER: 1-11 ATS in home games against Southwest division opponents

DALLAS at SACRAMENTO, 10:05 PM ET
DALLAS: 44-26 ATS in road games
SACRAMENTO: 21-33 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Update

Game 825-826: Virginia Tech vs. Duke (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 59.741; Duke 70.426
Dunkel Line: Duke by 10 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Duke by 8 1/2; 136
Dunkel Pick Duke (-8 1/2); Under

Game 827-828: Miami (FL) vs. Florida State (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 65.562; Florida State 69.324
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 3 1/2; 130
Vegas Line: Florida State by 2; 128
Dunkel Pick Florida State (-2); Over

Game 841-842: Minnesota vs. Michigan (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 64.459; Michigan 67.939
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 3 1/2; 127
Vegas Line: Michigan by 5 1/2; 123
Dunkel Pick Minnesota (+5 1/2); Over

Game 843-844: Purdue vs. Ohio State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Purdue 67.921; Ohio State 77.601
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 9 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 7 1/2; 139
Dunkel Pick Ohio State (-7 1/2); Under

Game 849-850: Mississippi vs. Tennessee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 65.169; Tennessee 66.942
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 2; 129
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 3; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick Mississippi (+3); Over

Game 851-852: Georgia vs. Vanderbilt (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 60.134; Vanderbilt 69.006
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 9; 122
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 7; 126
Dunkel Pick Vanderbilt (-7); Under

Game 853-854: Marshall vs. Southern Mississippi (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 59.440; Southern Mississippi 62.649
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 3; 130
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 1 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick Southern Mississippi (-1 1/2); Over

Game 855-856: Central Florida at Memphis (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 62.356; Memphis 70.990
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 8 1/2; 127
Vegas Line: Memphis by 11; 132
Dunkel Pick Central Florida (+11); Under

Game 857-858: Cincinnati vs. Syracuse (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 66.279; Syracuse 75.324
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 9; 122
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 7; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick Syracuse (-7); Under

Game 859-860: Louisville vs. Notre Dame (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 67.130; Notre Dame 67.251
Dunkel Line: Even; 121
Vegas Line: Louisville by 2; 117 1/2
Dunkel Pick Notre Dame (+2); Over

Game 861-862: Kent State vs. Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 55.953; Akron 57.134
Dunkel Line: Akron by 1; 142
Vegas Line: Akron by 2; 138 1/2
Dunkel Pick Kent State (+2); Over

Game 863-864: Ohio vs. Buffalo (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 62.719; Buffalo 58.245
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 4 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Ohio by 3; 138 1/2
Dunkel Pick Ohio (-3); Under

Game 865-866: Baylor vs. Kansas (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 68.731; Kansas 77.166
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 8 1/2; 135
Vegas Line: Kansas by 6; 140
Dunkel Pick Kansas (-6); Under

Game 867-868: Texas vs. Missouri (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 68.063; Missouri 71.476
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 3 1/2; 149
Vegas Line: Missouri by 5; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick Texas (+5); Over

Game 869-870: Oregon State vs. Arizona (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oregon State 62.062; Arizona 63.749
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 1 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Arizona by 3; 147
Dunkel Pick Oregon State (+3); Under

Game 871-872: Colorado vs. California (11:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 60.493; California 68.461
Dunkel Line: California by 8; 137
Vegas Line: California by 6; 132
Dunkel Pick California (-6); Over

Game 873-874: Colorado State vs. San Diego State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 61.762; San Diego State 65.230
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 4 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 2 1/2; 134
Dunkel Pick San Diego State (-2 1/2); Over

Game 875-876: New Mexico at UNLV (11:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 68.649; UNLV 69.649
Dunkel Line: UNLV by 1; 132
Vegas Line: UNLV by 3; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick New Mexico (+3); Under

Game 877-878: Hawaii vs. New Mexico State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 50.032; New Mexico State 63.726
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 13 1/2; 146
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 11; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick New Mexico State (-11); Under

Game 879-880: Louisiana Tech vs. Nevada (11:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 56.413; Nevada 60.747
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 4 1/2; 137
Vegas Line: Nevada by 6; 134 1/2
Dunkel Pick Louisiana Tech (+6); Over

Game 881-882: UC-Irvine vs. Long Beach State (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 49.572; Long Beach State 64.838
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 15 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 13; 139
Dunkel Pick Long Beach State (-13); Under

Game 883-884: Cal Poly vs. UC-Santa Barbara (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 55.987; UC-Santa Barbara 58.199
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 2; 129
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 4 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick Cal Poly (+4 1/2); Over

Game 885-886: Alcorn State vs. Texas Southern (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alcorn State 37.309; Texas Southern 46.512
Dunkel Line: Texas Southern by 9; 121
Vegas Line: Texas Southern by 7 1/2; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick Texas Southern (-7 1/2); Under

Game 887-888: Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Mississippi Valley State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 40.685; Mississippi Valley State 43.485
Dunkel Line: Mississippi Valley State by 3;139
Vegas Line: Mississippi Valley State by 8; 135
Dunkel Pick Arkansas-Pine Bluff (+8); Over

Game 889-890: Hampton vs. Bethune-Cookman (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hampton 46.174; Bethune-Cookman 43.305
Dunkel Line: Hampton by 3; 122
Vegas Line: Hampton by 1; 125
Dunkel Pick Hampton (-1); Under

Game 891-892: Florida A&M vs. Nofolk State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida A&M 32.987; Norfolk State 46.438
Dunkel Line: Norfolk State by 13 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Norfolk State by 10; 140 1/2
Dunkel Pick Norfolk State (-10); Over

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NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, March 9

FLORIDA at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
FLORIDA: 4-16 SU in March games
PITTSBURGH: 20-3 SU as a home favorite of -200 or higher

LOS ANGELES at DETROIT, 7:35 PM ET
LOS ANGELES: 20-11 SU in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
DETROIT: 6-11 SU in March games

NY RANGERS at CHICAGO, 8:35 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 10-2 SU as an underdog
CHICAGO: 3-9 SU off a road blowout loss by 3 goals or more

WINNIPEG at CALGARY, 9:05 PM ET
WINNIPEG: 0-7 SU when playing their 2nd road game in 2 days
CALGARY: 12-21 SU in a home game where the total is 5 or less

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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Thanks dog!

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 9

ACC tournament (Atlanta)
Virginia (+1.5) won 61-60 at NC State Jan 28 in only meeting, as State was just 12-21 from foul line, 2-15 from arc; Wolfpack jumped out to 14-0 lead yesterday, coasted home from there, their third win in a row. Last four Virginia games were all decided by 3 or less points; Cavs won last game in OT at Maryland. Virginia is 1-5 in this event last five years; over last nine years, they're 0-4 in this round, with all four losses by 10+ points. Most think State needs this win to make NCAAs.

Home side won both Florida State-Miami games this season; Seminoles (-6) won 64-59 Feb 11, then lost rematch 78-62 (+1) 15 days later. FSU is weird team; they beat Tar Heels by 33, but are 0-2 vs Ivy League this season. Over last nine years, these teams are combined 2-7 in this round- this is first time FSU got bye in this event. Miami held Ga Tech to just 31.8% from floor yesterday, while forcing 20 turnovers. Larranaga was 12-7 in CAA tourney his last eight years at George Mason.

Atlantic 14 tournament (Atlantic City)
Xavier is 7-1 last eight years in this round of A-14 tournament, winning five of seven by 9+ points; home side won both Dayton-Xavier rivalry games this year, with Flyers (+3) winning 87-72 at home Jan 21, then in rematch, Flyers (+8) lost 86-83 in OT, extending long losing streak to X in Queen City. Dayton won four of last five games, covered three of last four as an underdog. Xavier split its last six games, is 1-9-1 vs spread in last 11-- they're 4-9-1 as a conference favorite this season.

Big Dozen tournament (Indianapolis)
From 2004-8, Wisconsin was 10-3 in Big Dozen tourney, winning twice, but since winning in '08, they're 0-3 in tourney, scoring 57-54-33 points, losing epic 36-33 snoozer to Penn State LY. Indiana lost glue guy Jones with knee injury yesterday, tough blow for team that got first tourney win in six years. Hoosiers (+8) lost 57-50 at Wisconsin Jan 26, a game they led by hoop at half. Badgers won their last three games by 3-7-11 points. Indiana will have home crowd on its side in Indy.

Michigan won its first tourney game last five years, holding opponents to 47.8 ppg; Wolverines (-6) beat Minnesota 61-56 way back on Jan 1, adespite Hardaway's 2-14 day from floor. Gophers won yesterday for second time in last eight games, even with starting F Sampson (knee) on bench; they've covered last three games as an underdog. Minnesota had three guys play 33+ minutes yesterday; doubtful they will match 11-26 shooting they had in yesterday's OT win over Northwestern.

SEC tournament (New Orleans)
Florida lost its last three games, needs win here to avoid freefall; they're 4-6 vs spread in last 10 games as favorite. Gators (-3.5) won 61-52 at Alabama Feb 14, as Tide was 12-24 at foul line in game that was tied at half; over last eight years, Gators are 5-2 in this round- they're 7-1 last eight years in first conference tourney game. Bama used only two guys more than 28:00 in yesterday's win, its fifth in last six games- Tide is 2-2 against the spread as an underdog this year.

Big East tournament (New York)
All five Cincinnati starters played 40+ minutes in double OT win over Georgetown yesterday; even in double OT game, its bench played total of 30 minutes. Syracuse (-5.5) won 60-53 at Cincinnati Jan 23, as teams combined to go 8-24 on charity stripe. Cincy shot 34.4% from floor that night, Orange 5-15 on foul line. Orange still haven't lost with Melo in middle; Syracuse is 3-8 vs spread in its last 11 games. Cincinnati won six of last seven games, is 5-2 vs spread as Big East underdog.

Notre Dame won 11 of last 13 games; they had tough OT game last night with USF, with three guys playing 43+ minutes. Irish bench played just 22:00 in OT game. ND (+12) won 67-65 in double OT at Louisville Jan 7, despite shooting 31.7% from floor, 5-26 from arc. Louisville forced 26 Marquette turnovers, winning second game in last five tries despite its 37.7% shooting from floor. Notre Dame covered five of last six games as an underdog. Louisville failed to cover last three games as a favorite.

Big X tournament (Kansas City)
Baylor ia 26-6, but lost twice to Kansas, 92-74 (+7) in Lawrence Jan 16 (its first loss after 17-0 start), then 68-54 (-2) at home Feb 8. Bears won four of its last five games- they shot 57% in yesterday's win- five guys played 31+ minutes. Kansas is 5-0 in Big X semis last six years, winning by 14-6-6-13-7 points; they've won nine games in row, had fairly easy win yesterday, playing four guys 32+ minutes in game they led by 12 at half. Baylor is 4-3 as an underdog, 2-3 in conference games.

Texas got big win over Iowa State last night that does lot for its resume; Longhorns lost twice to Missouri this year, 84-73 (+9) in Columbia Jan 14, then 67-66 (+1) in Austin Jan 30. Tigers are 3-0 in Sprint Center this year, winning by 29-39-18 points- they jumped out to 30-9 lead in win yesterday, allowing Haith to play only two of his starters more than 27 minutes, important for team that has almost no depth. Over last eight years, Texas is 5-1 in this round- they're 0-5 in tournament finals.

Pac-12 tournament (Los Angeles)
Home side won both Colorado-Cal games this season; Bears won 57-50 (-13.5) in Berkeley Jan 12, then lost 57-50 (-3) in Boulder Feb 26. Bears are 12-0 in Pac-12 when they allow less than 70 points, 2-5 when they allow more- they covered twice in last six games as a favorite. Buffs are 3-5 in last eight games as underdog; they played four guys 31+ minutes in last night's win over Oregon. Cal played four starters 36+ minutes in win over rival Stanford last night.

Mountain West tournament (Las Vegas)
Colorado State won five of last six games, is 6-0-1 vs spread last seven; they split pair with San Diego State this season, upsetting Aztecs 77-60 (+2) in first meeting Jan 28, then losing 74-66 (+8) in rematch Feb 25 at Viejas. San Diego State has won its last seven MWC tourney games, and is 4-1 in this round last six years, winning by 3-2-3-2 points- they're 2-5 vs spread in last seven games as favorite. Rams are 6-5-1 vs spread as an underdog this season, 4-3-1 in league play.

Home side won both New Mexico-UNLV games this season; Rebels (-7) won 80-63 on this floor Jan 21, then got waxed 65-45 (+5) in rematch at Pit Feb 18. Over last seven years, UNLV is 3-3 in this round- they have not won this tourney since '08, even though its almost always played on this floor. Lobos lost in semis last two years, by 3-11 points; they're 1-1 as an underdog this season, and were able to play four subs 13+ minutes yesterday, in glorified bye against Air Force.

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Good luck today!

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 9

Hot Teams
-- Jazz won four of their last five games.
-- Atlanta won its last four games, beating Miami in last game. Pistons won four of last five home games, covered five of last six.
-- Celtics won five of last six games, covering last three at home.
-- Minnesota won its last five home games.
-- Thunder won their last 14 home games (9-5 vs spread).
-- Spurs won/covered six of their last eight home games.
-- Hornets covered seven of their last eight road games.
-- Sacramento won five of its last seven home games.

Cold Teams
-- Nets are 0-6 vs spread in game following their last six wins. Charlotte lost six of its last seven games.
-- 76ers lost five of their last seven home games.
-- Portland lost four of its last five games.
-- Lakers lost seven of last ten road games (2-8 vs spread).
-- Cavaliers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Milwaukee lost four of its last five games; they're 2-6-1 vs spread in last nine home games. Knicks lost last four road games, by 14-4-10-13.
-- Clippers lost four of their last six road games.
-- Nuggets won four of last five games, but are 2-9 vs spread in last 11 home games.
-- Mavericks lost their last five road games.

Wear-and-Tear
-- Nets: 3rd game/4 nites. Bobcats: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Jazz: 3rd game/5 nites. 76ers: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Hawks: 3rd game/4 nites. Pistons: Had last two nites off.
-- Blazers: 3rd game/5 nites. Celtics: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Lakers: 3rd game/4 nites. T'wolves: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Cavaliers: 3rd game/5 days. Thunder: 3rd game/5 days.
-- Knicks: 3rd game/4 nites. Bucks: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Clippers: 4th game/6 nites. Spurs: 2nd game in 3 nites, after two off.
-- Hornets: 3rd game/5 nites. Nuggets: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Mavericks: 6th game/8 nites. Kings: 6th game/9 nites.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Charlotte home games went over total.
-- Four of last five Utah road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Atlanta road games stayed under total.
-- Last six Boston home games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2 in Minnesota's last seven home games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in Cleveland's last five road games.
-- Last seven Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Clipper road games went over total.
-- Five of last six New Orleans games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Dallas games stayed under the total.

Back-to-Back
-- Mavericks are 3-4 vs spread if they lost the night before.

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 9

Hot teams
-- Penguins won last seven games, allowing ten goals.
-- Chicago won eight of its last ten home games.
-- Winnipeg won seven of its last ten games.

Cold teams
-- Panthers lost three of last four games, losing 7-0/5-0 in last two on road.
-- Kings lost eight of their last twelve road games. Detroit lost three of its last four home games.
-- Rangers lost five of their last six road games.
-- Hurricanes lost five of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Under is 8-3 in Panthers' last 11 visits to Pittsburgh.
-- Under is 8-3-1 in Kings' last twelve road games.
-- Seven of last nine Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Carolina games.

Series records
-- Penguins won six of last seven games with Florida.
-- Kings lost three of last four games against Detroit.
-- Rangers/Chicago split their last two games, both in NYC.
-- Jets lost last two games with Calgary, 3-1/4-2.

Back-to-Back
-- Florida is 2-5 on road if it played night before.
-- Kings are 3-8 on road if they played night before.
-- Rangers are 9-2 if they played night before, 2-2 on road.
-- Winnipeg is 0-8 on road if it played the night before.