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**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:16 AM

Wednesday’s betting tips: Clips cruising after owner speaks out

Who’s hot

NBA: Boston has covered in five straight home games.

NBA: New York is 14-3 against the spread in its last 17 home games.

NHL: Colorado has lost its last five games in Vancouver.

NHL: Anaheim is 5-1 in its last six meetings with San Jose.

NCAAB: Washington State has covered the number in four straight.

Who’s not

NBA: New Jersey is 1-6 against the spread in its last seven overall.

NBA: The under is 0-5 in Denver’s last five games.

NHL: Los Angeles is 3-14-1 in its last 18 games in Calgary.

NHL: Edmonton is 3-9 in its last 12 home games.

NCAAB: The under is 0-5 in Utah State’s last five games.

Key stat

1.67 – Felix Hernandez makes his fifth Opening Day start for the Seattle Mariners Wednesday in Tokyo. In his first four Opening Day starts he is 3-0 with a 1.67 ERA and 27 strikeouts. The Mariners are set as -130 favorites against the Oakland Athletics. Oddsmakers have the total pegged at 7.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Brandon McCarthy, Oakland Athletics – McCarthy tore the fingernail of his middle finger on his throwing hand in his last start of the preseason last Tuesday when he gave up four runs in four innings against the Blue Jays. He had a fake nail put on at a nail salon but that fell off on Sunday and there hasn’t been any word on his condition outside of the fact that he’s expected to make his first Opening Day start Wednesday against the Mariners. He was 9-9 with a 3.32 ERA last season and had 125 strikeouts compared to only 25 walks last season.

Game of the day

Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks (4, 183)

Notable quotable

"It didn't need to be done but it is appreciated. It's a difficult situation. People start talking even though it's not the reality of the situation; it becomes a headache. We're trying to build something special here and do it the right way and when you lose games, you're going to be questioned on things. That's just part of it." – Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro after the team’s ownership gave him a vote of confidence this week, supposedly ending speculation that Del Negro’s job was in danger during a three-game losing streak. The Clips have rebounded to win consecutive contests, covering the number in both as they head into Wednesday’s date with Phoenix as 6-point favorites.

Notes and tips

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony tweaked his groin in the third quarter of Monday night's 89-80 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. "I don't think it's too bad; I just want to take it day by day," Anthony said. The 27-year-old missed seven games with a right groin strain last month. He noted that Monday's injury was less severe than his previous groin ailment. Anthony is averaging 20.2 points and six rebounds in 40 games this season.

After batting leadoff throughout his career, Ichiro Suzuki will hit third in the Seattle Mariners’ lineup to begin the regular season in an effort to drive in runs. If preseason stats are any indication, it doesn’t look like the switch will bother him much. He hit an even .400 in exhibition play.

Edmonton Oilers star left wing Taylor Hall will undergo surgery on his left shoulder and miss the remainder of the season. Hall will be sidelined five to six months after the surgery, Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini said. Hall, 20, has collected 27 goals and 26 assists in 61 games this season.

**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:16 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Six ballplayers who came to bat last season with the most runners on base
6) Miguel Cabrera, 460—Will the switch to third base hurt his hitting?

5) Ryan Howard, 462—Hopes to be back from Achilles tendon surgery by Memorial Day.

4) Jay Bruce, 463—Came to bat 83 times LY with a man on third; only knocked him in 25 times.

3) Matt Kemp, 471—Will be playing for new owner by season’s end.

2) Prince Fielder, 473—He’ll miss Miller Park; the Brewers will miss him.

1) Adrian Gonzalez, 486—Why did the Commissioner let Padres trade him?

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: In a perfect world, where I make decisions

13) Baseball season would never, ever start in Japan. Ever. If teams have to go over there, they play exhibition games. Period.

12) I-A college football teams wouldn’t play I-AA teams and if they did, tickets prices would have to be reduced by at least half of what they are for a I-A opponent.

11) The Presidential election would be determined by popular vote, not the outdated electoral college. With the electoral college, only votes in certain swing states have a real impact on the election.

10) It would be OK to make noise during a golf swing. Put it this way; on a baseball field, Albert Pujols tries to hit a 95 mph fastball with 35,000 fans yelling, when the pitch might just as easily be a 72 mph change-up; the golf ball is sitting still. Just hit it already.

9) All states would have a shot clock for high school basketball; we have it here in New York—just makes the game so much more fun to play and watch. Most states don’t have it.

8) Fighting would be banned from the NHL, just like all the other sports. Hockey is a great game; you don’t need it.

7) Wouldn’t turn the clocks back in the fall, just leave them the way they are now. Its cruddy when it gets dark at 4:30 in December.

6) NBA playoff series would be best-of-5, at most, instead of best-of-7.

5) Online poker would be legal again; its legal everywhere else in the world. I know guys who spend a lot of their year in Malta so they can play cards for a living; they’re Americans. They should be able to do that here.

4) NFL teams shouldn’t call a press conference after trading for a backup quarterback. Unless, of course, they’re just starved for attention. That usually leads to trouble.

3) Our taxes pay the salaries of state troopers; the first time you get pulled over for speeding, you should get a warning card saying to slow down. No one should get a ticket the first time they’re pulled over, and no, I haven’t gotten any tickets recently.

2) Sports teams shouldn’t be allowed to price tickets on tiers, according to the opponent/event. If a team charges more because the Angels are in town, but Pujols doesn’t play that day, you don’t get a discount, do you? Why should Opening Day tickets cost more than tickets later that week? Why do teams blatantly rip off their own fans?

1) Kids should be able to go straight from high school to the NBA; the pro league should be in kids’ ears, telling them where they’re likely to be drafted, if at all, then kids can make better decisions. Its ridiculous for a kid to go to college for only one year, and then bolt for the league. I’m surprised that wasn’t addressed with the new NBA labor agreement.

**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:17 AM

MLB primer: AL East odds to win and preview

For all the name power in the American League East, and the hype and buzz that goes with it, this division just doesn't produce champions like it used to, does it? The AL East has only one World Series title in the last four years: the 2009 Yankees.

Will normalcy be restored this season? To be determined. There certainly is high-priced talent all over the place. But maybe just enough questions on the money teams -- the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays -- to keep this division down when it counts.

Until then, let's examine all five teams, and their strengths and weaknesses as we await the first pitch of 2012 (Odds courtesy of PinnacleSports.com):

New York Yankees

Last year's record: 97-65
This year's season win total: 93.5
Odds to win the AL East: -136

WHO'S IN: Raul Ibanez, Hiroki Kuroda, Michael Pineda, Andy Pettitte, Bill Hall
WHO'S OUT: Jorge Posada, Jesus Montero, A.J. Burnett

TEAM STRENGTH: Power. What the Yankees lack in team batting average (.263 last season), they can make up for with the long balls. They whacked 222 last season, which led the majors, and though age is catching up to Derek Jeter, 37 years old, and Alex Rodriguez, 36, Curtis Granderson (41 homers last season), Mark Teixeira (39), Robinson Cano (28) and even Nick Swisher (23) should be able to pick up where they left off.

TEAM WEAKNESS: Starting pitching. CC Sabathia aside, there are questions to be answered. And there is no more Burnett to pick on, so Ivan Nova (16-4, 3.70 ERA last year) cannot suffer a slump a year after his breakout, and the unknowns that are Phil Hughes and Pettitte must at the least, deliver quality innings, and hand leads over to an aging but still effective bullpen.

Tampa Bay Rays

Last year's record: 91-71
This year's season win total: 86.5
Odds to win the AL East: +500

WHO'S IN: Carlos Pena, Luke Scott
WHO'S OUT: Casey Kotchman, Johnny Damon

TEAM STRENGTH: Starting pitching. James Shields (16-12, 2.82 ERA, 225 strikeouts) and David Price (12-13, 3.49, 218) can certainly produce better numbers than last year, and will lead a staff loaded with upside, including the much heralded Matt Moore, who was 1-0 with just three walks in limited duty last season. He will begin the year in the rotation, and won't have the pressure other youngsters have on other teams because of the horses in front of him.

TEAM WEAKNESS: Strikeouts. Pena and Scott could be a feast-or-famine parlay, as the two combined for 37 homers last season, but also produced a joint 215 punchouts. With health, those power numbers will increase, especially as Pena returns to the American League. But the threat of the strikeout, especially with runners on base for a team that needs to maximize offense, will loom large all season.

Boston Red Sox

Last year's record: 90-72
This year's season win total: 90.5
Odds to win the AL East: +300

WHO'S IN: Andrew Bailey, Cody Ross, Nick Punto
WHO'S OUT: Marco Scutaro, Tim Wakefield, Jason Varitek, J.D. Drew

TEAM STRENGTH: Speed. Believe it or not, a team with Jacoby Ellsbury (39 steals), Dustin Pedroia (26) and Carl Crawford (18) last season finished 17th in the league in stolen bases. But the key here, is the latter of the three. Crawford, considering his talent, motivation and health, is due for a big season in Beantown, and if he's getting on base, and swiping them at a regular clip, the Red Sox could be the most dangerous baserunning team out there.

TEAM WEAKNESS: Bullpen. Not as much as a weakness just yet, as much as it's an unknown. New manager Bobby Valentine does not have the services of Jonathan Papelbon, who is now with the Phillies. And though he has options -- Bailey had 24 saves last season -- the mystery that is Josh Bard -- Is he staying in the bullpen? Is he headed to the rotation? Will he stay at either place very long? -- might just hover over this group and do more harm than good.

Toronto Blue Jays

Last year's record: 81-81
This year's season win total: 83
Odds to win the AL East: +1325

WHO'S IN: Sergio Santos, Francisco Cordero
WHO'S OUT: Corey Patterson

TEAM STRENGTH: Bullpen. An area of weakness last season, the relief staff should be a strong spot this year. Sergio Santos, Jason Frasor and Cordero have all closed games before, and done well in the role. Santos and Cordero, in fact, combined for 67 saves last season, and nine victories.

TEAM WEAKNESS: Protection. Jose Bautista is one of the most feared hitters in baseball, but there isn’t another bat in Toronto’s lineup to make an opposing pitcher sweat.

Baltimore Orioles

Last year's record: 69-93
This year's season win total: 70.5
Odds to win the AL East: +10,600

WHO'S IN: Wilson Betemit, Jason Hammel, Matt Lindstrom
WHO'S OUT: Jeremy Guthrie, Luke Scott, Derrek Lee

TEAM STRENGTH: You have to like the upside of the outfield. Adam Jones may never be the player he was billed as, but Orioles fans can probably live with the numbers he threw up last year: .280 average, 25 homers, 83 RBIs, 68 runs and 12 steals. Combine him Nick Markakis (73 RBIs and 72 runs), and at least you've got something out there in the grass of Camden Yards.

TEAM WEAKNESS: Starting pitching. Guthrie certainly wasn't Cy Young, but he won 47 games for bad Baltimore teams from 2007-11, and will be sorely missed. The names left for the rotation depth chart -- let's face it -- will not top many fantasy draft boards: Jake Arrieta, Tommy Hunter, Wei-Yin Chen, Tsuyoshi Wada, Zach Britton, Hammel. In this division? Good luck.

**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:17 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Mercer at Utah State
The Aggies look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their lat 5 games as a home favorite of 1 to 6 1/2 points. Utah State is the pick (-5 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Aggies favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-5 1/2). Here are all of today's picks as well as this weekend's Final Four selections.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

Game 521-522: Washington State at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington State 66.601; Pittsburgh 69.153
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 2 1/2; 128
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 9 1/2; 132
Dunkel Pick: Washington State (+9 1/2); Under

Game 523-524: Mercer at Utah State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mercer 59.835; Utah State 66.893
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 7; 133
Vegas Line: Utah State by 5 1/2; 128 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-5 1/2); Over

SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Game 817-818: Louisville vs. Kentucky (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 70.205; Kentucky 80.321
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 10; 142
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 8 1/2; 137 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-8 1/2); Over

Game 819-820: Ohio State vs. Kansas (8:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 76.398; Kansas 75.399
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 1; 133
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 2 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (+2 1/2); Under

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 28

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WASHINGTON ST (19 - 16) at PITTSBURGH (20 - 17) - 3/28/2012, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON ST is 1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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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MERCER (26 - 11) at UTAH ST (21 - 15) - 3/28/2012, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH ST is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH ST is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1997.
UTAH ST is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in home games in all tournament games since 1997.
MERCER is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MERCER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 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
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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Saturday, March 31

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LOUISVILLE (30 - 9) vs. KENTUCKY (36 - 2) - 3/31/2012, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 65-43 ATS (+17.7 Units) in March games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in March games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all tournament games this season.
LOUISVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOUISVILLE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
KENTUCKY is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 3-0 straight up against LOUISVILLE 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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OHIO ST (31 - 7) vs. KANSAS (31 - 6) - 3/31/2012, 8:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 165-129 ATS (+23.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 189-147 ATS (+27.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO ST is 122-89 ATS (+24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS is 1-0 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 1-0 straight up against OHIO 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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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Saturday, March 31

LOUISVILLE vs. KENTUCKY, 6:05 PM - NCAA Tournament - Final Four - Superdome - New Orleans, LA
LOUISVILLE: 8-0 ATS on neutral court
KENTUCKY: 9-1 Under on neutral floor if total is 130 to 139.5

OHIO STATE vs. KANSAS, 8:45 PM - NCAA Tournament - Final Four - Superdome - New Orleans, LA
OHIO STATE: 18-7 ATS Away w/ same season revenge
KANSAS: 6-13 ATS off double digit win

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 28

Washington State (+2) beat Pitt 67-66 in Pullman Monday night, despite leading scorer Motum missing game (ankle); he wasn't in uniform, so it is doubtful he plays here, especially since this is best-of-3 series- Pitt win forces a decisive game Friday. Coogs won last three true road games, at USC-USF-Oregon State, but this is first time this year they've been east of Rockies. Panthers' defense slipped this year; State shot 51% from the floor Monday; Pitt won its last three home games, by 20-18-21 points.

Utah State scored 83.3 ppg in winning four home games to get to finals in this tournament, but #142 LMU was best of the four team they beat, so #95 Mercer is step up; Aggies are 1-5 this season vs top 100 teams, with win in season opener over BYU the only win. Mercer went north and won last two games on road, at ODU/Fairfield; last three teams they beat are all rated higher than #124 Utah State. Bears are a defensive team; only one of last eight opponents scored more than 61 points.

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 28

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON STATE vs. PITTSBURGH
Washington State is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Washington State is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
MERCER vs. UTAH STATE
No trends available
Utah State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah State's last 5 games at home

Saturday, March 31

6:09 PM
LOUISVILLE vs. KENTUCKY
No trends available
Kentucky is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Louisville
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Kentucky's last 11 games when playing Louisville

8:49 PM
OHIO STATE vs. KANSAS
No trends available
Kansas is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games

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**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:27 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Dallas at Edmonton
The Oilers look to build on their 8-2 record in their last 10 home games against teams with a winning road record. Edmonton is the pick (+110) according to Dunkel, which has the Oilers favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+110). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

Game 1-2: NY Rangers at Winnipeg (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.145; Winnipeg 11.690
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+105); Under

Game 3-4: Detroit at Columbus (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.470; Columbus 10.278
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-200); Over

Game 5-6: Los Angeles at Calgary (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.416; Calgary 10.657
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-110); Under

Game 7-8: Dallas at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 10.967; Edmonton 12.072
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+110); Over

Game 9-10: Colorado at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.613; Vancouver 10.575
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-180); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+160); Under

Game 11-12: San Jose at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.524; Anaheim 11.432
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-135); Over

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 28

Hot teams
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.
-- Red Wings won their last two games, 5-4/7-2.
-- Edmonton won five of their last seven games. Dallas Stars won three of their last four.
-- Vancouver won its last three games, allowing three goals.
-- Sharks won their last three games, allowing five goals.

Cold teams
-- Jets lost four of their last five games.
-- Blue Jackets lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Calgary lost five of its last six games. Kings lost last two games, 4-2/1-0, after winning previous six.
-- Avalanche lost their last three games, scoring five goals.
-- Anaheim lost three of its last four home games.

Totals
-- Over is 6-2-1 in Winnipeg's last nine home games.
-- Five of last six Columbus games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Los Angeles games went over; the two that didn't were both 1-0 games. Under is 9-1 in last ten LA-Calgary games.
-- Last four Edmonton home games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Colorado games.
-- Four of last five San Jose games went over the total.

Series records
-- Rangers are 3-0 vs Winnipeg this season: 2-1/3-0/3-0.
-- Red Wings beat Columbus 7-2 Monday, 5th win in last six vs Blue Jackets.
-- Road team won four of last five LA-Calgary games.
-- Dallas Stars won eight of last nine games against Edmonton.
-- Canucks won 14 of last 16 games against Colorado.
-- Ducks won four of last five games against San Jose.

Back-to-Back
-- Rangers are 5-1 if they won the night before.

NHL

Wednesday, March 28

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. WINNIPEG
NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Winnipeg's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. COLUMBUS
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Columbus is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit

9:30 PM
DALLAS vs. EDMONTON
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Edmonton
Dallas is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
Edmonton is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 games

9:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CALGARY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Los Angeles is 3-14-2 SU in its last 19 games ,when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Calgary's last 10 games when playing Los Angeles
Calgary is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles

10:00 PM
COLORADO vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ANAHEIM
San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Anaheim's last 22 games when playing at home against San Jose

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NHL

Wednesday, March 28

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Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets
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Detroit Red Wings at Columbus Blue Jackets (+170, 5.5)

Even though the Detroit Red Wings secured their 21st consecutive playoff berth with a 7-2 blowout of the Columbus Blue Jackets Monday, don’t expect them to let up when the two clubs complete a home-and-home series Wednesday.

The Red Wings thoroughly outplayed the Blue Jackets in every zone and with Henrik Zetterberg leading the charge, tallied a handful of highlight reel goals.

On Wednesday, they’re expecting to have Johan Franzen back in the lineup after he missed four games with back spasms.

“I think it's real important, as you've seen with Pavel (Datsyuk) and Nick (Lidstrom), when you miss time, it doesn't matter how good a player you are, it doesn't come back right away, so it's important he gets in and gets playing,” Detroit coach Mike Babcock told reporters of Franzen’s return.

Franzen leads the team with 26 goals and Detroit might as well be playing an AHL team here. This one could get ugly, too.

Pick: Over

San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks (+105, 5)

San Jose leads the Pacific by one point over Dallas and Phoenix - who are tied for seventh in the West - and two points over Los Angeles.

“We haven’t done anything yet,’’ captain Joe Thornton said. “We have to keep winning to make the playoffs.’’

After Wednesday, the Sharks have five games remaining – at Phoenix and home-and-home sets with Dallas and Los Angeles. So, it isn’t going to be easy.

Anaheim is on the verge of being eliminated from playoff contention, but the club isn’t going to back down against the Sharks.

Goaltender Jonas Hiller is expected to add to his franchise record when he makes his 70th start of the season. Hiller has owned the Sharks recently with a 5-1-0 mark and a 1.92 goals against average

Pick: Under

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**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:33 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 28

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MINNESOTA (24 - 26) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 40) - 3/28/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 17-28 ATS (-13.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DETROIT (17 - 32) at CLEVELAND (17 - 29) - 3/28/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
CLEVELAND is 45-64 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (32 - 18) at NEW YORK (25 - 25) - 3/28/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 7-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (27 - 23) at TORONTO (16 - 34) - 3/28/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 4-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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INDIANA (29 - 19) at NEW JERSEY (16 - 35) - 3/28/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 20-29 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 79-102 ATS (-33.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against Central division opponents this season.
NEW JERSEY is 37-60 ATS (-29.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-2 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 10-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (27 - 23) at BOSTON (27 - 22) - 3/28/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 42-56 ATS (-19.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 31-50 ATS (-24.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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CHICAGO (40 - 11) at ATLANTA (30 - 20) - 3/28/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 30-21 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points this season.
CHICAGO is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 37-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 8-8 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-7 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (33 - 14) at SACRAMENTO (17 - 32) - 3/28/2012, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-3 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-1 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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NEW ORLEANS (12 - 37) at GOLDEN STATE (20 - 27) - 3/28/2012, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-2 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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PHOENIX (25 - 24) at LA CLIPPERS (28 - 21) - 3/28/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 63-38 ATS (+21.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in March games this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 39-59 ATS (-25.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 128-180 ATS (-70.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-1 straight up against LA CLIPPERS 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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**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:37 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 28

Hot Teams
-- Knicks won/covered seven of eight under Woodson. Orlando won its last three games, by 10-13-16 points.
-- Pacers won four of their last five games; they're 4-6-1 as road faves.
-- Jazz won seven of their last eight games (6-2 vs spread). Celtics won, covered four of last five.
-- Bulls won seven of their last nine games. Atlanta won six of eight.
-- Spurs won their last five games (4-1 vs spread).
-- Clippers won their last four home games (2-2 vs spread). Suns are 9-4 as road underdog if less than 8 points.

Cold Teams
-- Minnesota lost eight of its last eleven games. Bobcats lost six of last seven (0-4 vs spread last four).
-- Pistons lost five of their last six games; they're 5-1 vs spread on road when spread is less than 5 points. Cavs lost seven of last eight games.
-- Raptors lost five of their last six games. Denver is 0-6 vs spread in game following its last six wins.
-- Nets won/covered one of their last seven games.
-- Kings lost last three games by 1-3-7ot points; they're 8-2 vs spread as a home underdog of 6 or less points.
-- Hornets lost six of last eight games; they're 8-5 as single digit road dog. Warriors lost four of their last five home games.

Wear-and-Tear
-- T'wolves: 3rd game/4 nites. Bobcats: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Pistons: 4th game/6 nites. Cavaliers: 3rd game/4 nites.
-- Magic: 2nd game/5 nites. Knicks: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Nuggets: 3rd game/4 nites. Raptors: 6th game/9 nites.
-- Pacers: 5th game/7 nites. Nets: 4th game/6 nites.
-- Jazz: 10th game/15 nites. Celtics: 5th game/7 nites.
-- Bulls: 3rd game/5 nites. Hawks: 8th game/11 nites.
-- Spurs: 5th game/6 nites. Kings: 3rd game/5 nites.
-- Hornets: 3rd game/5 nites. Warriors: 13th game/19 nites.
-- Suns: 6th game/9 nites. Clippers: 12th game/16 nites.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Last four New York games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in Denver's last eight road games.
-- Seven of last eight Indiana games went over the total. New Jersey's last four stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Utah road games went over the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Chicago's last six games.
-- Nine of Spurs' last ten road games went over the total.
-- Four of last five New Orleans road games went over total.
-- Seven of last eight Clipper home games stayed under. Five of last seven Phoenix road games went over total.

Back-to-Back
-- Minnesota is 7-3 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Cleveland are 3-1 vs spread at home if they lost night before.
-- Hawks are 7-1 vs spread at home if they played night before.
-- San Antonio is 2-6-1 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Phoenix is 9-5-1 vs spread if it played the night before.

**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:40 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 28

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. CHARLOTTE
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Minnesota's last 21 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Detroit's last 15 games on the road
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
DENVER vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games on the road
Denver is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Orlando

7:30 PM
UTAH vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Utah's last 12 games
Utah is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Boston's last 11 games when playing at home against Utah

7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Chicago

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. NEW JERSEY
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing Sacramento
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 8 games when playing San Antonio

10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. GOLDEN STATE
New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
New Orleans is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
Golden State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Golden State's last 8 games at home

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LA CLIPPERS
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Phoenix is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
LA Clippers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games
LA Clippers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

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**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:42 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 28

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Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday's best NBA bets
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Indiana Pacers at New Jersey Nets (5.5, 193.5)

The Pacers have won four of their last five games outright and are coming off what could have been the club’s biggest win of the season.

Indiana downed a sluggish Miami Heat team 105-90 as a 3.5-point underdog Monday night. Danny Granger and Darren Collison combined for 45 points as the club moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

"Our guys had a determination that they weren't going to be denied," coach Frank Vogel told reporters. "We're competing at a high level. We're looking forward to making a serious run at the end of the season and be one of the hottest teams going into the playoffs."

Indiana has won all three meetings between these two teams this season and even though the Nets managed to cover the last two of those, they could be in trouble Wednesday.

New Jersey is just 1-6 straight up and against the spread in its last seven after an ugly 105-84 loss to Utah as a 1.5-point favorite.

Pick: Pacers

Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics (-4, 190.5)

Even though the Boston Celtics have themselves back in the playoff picture, coach Doc Rivers knows there is a lot of work to be done with his club.

The Celtics beat up on the Bobcats Monday for their fourth win in five games and even though they covered as 6.5-point favorites, Rivers wasn’t pleased about being up by only two after leading 33-15 in the first quarter.

“If we’re a quote-unquote defensive team then we have to be better than that,” Rivers told reporters. “For us, we have to keep plugging along and keep playing. It is important, but we’ve still got some games left. Since the All-Star break we haven’t played well every night but we’re winning some of the games where we don’t play well.”

And despite Boston’s defensive focus, the Celtics and Jazz normally top their posted totals. Utah has scored at least 100 points in four straight and each of the last four meetings between these two teams have played over.

Pick: Over

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**Kaptain** · 03-28-2012, 09:43 AM

thanks U Dog....

**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:47 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Chicago at Atlanta
The Bulls look to take advantage of an Atlanta team that is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games as an underdog of 1 to 4 1/2 points. Chicago is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4). Here are all of today's picks

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

Game 501-502: Minnesota at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 116.086; Charlotte 109.132
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 7; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 5 1/2; 199
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-5 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Detroit at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.406; Cleveland 115.523
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 3; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 1; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-1); Under

Game 505-506: Orlando at New York (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 122.020; New York 125.867
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 4; 188
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2); N/A

Game 507-508: Denver at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 118.391; Toronto 110.037
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 8 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 5 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-5 1/2); N/A

Game 509-510: Indiana at New Jersey (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 124.584; New Jersey 112.246
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 12 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 5 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-5 1/2); Under

Game 511-512: Utah at Boston (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 121.847; Boston 122.323
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 4; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+4); Over

Game 513-514: Chicago at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 124.982; Atlanta 118.598
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 6 1/2; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 4; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-4); N/A

Game 515-516: San Antonio at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 124.394; Sacramento 120.929
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 5 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+5 1/2); N/A

Game 517-518: New Orleans at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 112.497; Golden State 117.981
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 5 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-4 1/2); N/A

Game 519-520: Phoenix at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 116.403; LA Clippers 123.984
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 7 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6; 195
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-6); Over

**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Kaptain View Post

thanks U Dog....

Good morning, Kapt.! Here's to a great day!

**Udog** · 03-28-2012, 09:51 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 28

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NY RANGERS (48-21-0-7, 103 pts.) at WINNIPEG (35-33-0-8, 78 pts.) - 3/28/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 48-27 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 9-2 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY RANGERS are 21-10 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 24-8 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 6-5 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.8 Units)

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DETROIT (46-25-0-5, 97 pts.) at COLUMBUS (24-45-0-7, 55 pts.) - 3/28/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 5-10 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 9-17 ATS (-18.7 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-7 ATS (-7.2 Units) in road games after a division game this season.
COLUMBUS is 88-71 ATS (+167.2 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DETROIT is 21-6 ATS (+11.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
COLUMBUS is 24-51 ATS (-56.7 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 22-37 ATS (+67.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 9-34 ATS (+66.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 9-24 ATS (+34.6 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.
COLUMBUS is 3-19 ATS (+35.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
COLUMBUS is 21-46 ATS (+87.3 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 13-4 (+6.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 13-4-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (37-27-0-12, 86 pts.) at CALGARY (35-27-0-15, 85 pts.) - 3/28/2012, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 36-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 21-8 ATS (+10.8 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 6-5 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.2 Units)

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DALLAS (41-30-0-5, 87 pts.) at EDMONTON (31-36-0-9, 71 pts.) - 3/28/2012, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 41-34 ATS (+76.5 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 15-8 ATS (+6.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
DALLAS is 24-13 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
EDMONTON is 55-102 ATS (-77.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 19-38 ATS (+72.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 2-12 ATS (+16.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
EDMONTON is 18-53 ATS (+91.5 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 49-105 ATS (+213.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-3 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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COLORADO (40-32-0-6, 86 pts.) at VANCOUVER (46-21-0-9, 101 pts.) - 3/28/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 7-29 ATS (+48.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-53 ATS (+88.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 7-15 ATS (-8.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
VANCOUVER is 64-33 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 28-5 ATS (+17.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 26-8 ATS (+11.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 40-38 ATS (+82.5 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-8 ATS (+23.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
VANCOUVER is 186-177 ATS (-97.5 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 19-27 ATS (-22.6 Units) in home games after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 14-3 (+9.6 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 14-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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SAN JOSE (39-27-0-10, 88 pts.) at ANAHEIM (32-33-0-11, 75 pts.) - 3/28/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 39-37 ATS (-17.3 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 19-26 ATS (-20.7 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-13 ATS (-15.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 4-12 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 20-22 ATS (-12.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 4-12 ATS (-10.9 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 5-10 ATS (-9.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
SAN JOSE is 14-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ANAHEIM is 51-35 ATS (+5.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 19-5 ATS (+13.1 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 190-182 ATS (+420.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 31-44 ATS (-37.0 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 12-25 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-9 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 9-8-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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**flashypants** · 03-28-2012, 11:31 AM

udog u are on point today just like everyday why do we start season in japan & no where else like mexico or ect but on top of it we pay japan money for there players which is nuts how has dice k made out in boston one good year ichiro suzuki only player to play good there then here for 10 yrs lol but u are right about speeding ticket do u ever see cops getting them when they are off duty & speeding thx as always for write up pal

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