Monday's Trends and Indexes - 4/9 (NBA, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, April 9

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MIAMI (1 - 3) at PHILADELPHIA (1 - 2) - 1:05 PM
ANIBAL SANCHEZ (R) vs. COLE HAMELS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 57-38 (+20.7 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

ANIBAL SANCHEZ vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
SANCHEZ is 3-8 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.546.
His team's record is 5-11 (-4.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-9. (-3.1 units)

COLE HAMELS vs. MIAMI since 1997
HAMELS is 6-7 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 3.44 and a WHIP of 1.122.
His team's record is 8-11 (-11.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-9. (-1.0 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (0 - 3) at COLORADO (1 - 2) - 4:10 PM
BARRY ZITO (L) vs. JHOULYS CHACIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SAN FRANCISCO is 154-96 (+55.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 456-450 (+44.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters since 1997.
ZITO is 62-37 (+25.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
COLORADO is 74-93 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-43 (-19.8 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-45 (-24.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 20-33 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 74-93 (-33.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 72-79 (-30.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BARRY ZITO vs. COLORADO since 1997
ZITO is 5-2 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.65 and a WHIP of 1.118.
His team's record is 10-5 (+7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-8. (-3.4 units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
CHACIN is 3-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.79 and a WHIP of 1.190.
His team's record is 3-3 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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ST LOUIS (3 - 1) at CINCINNATI (2 - 1) - 7:10 PM
JAKE WESTBROOK (R) vs. HOMER BAILEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WESTBROOK is 43-57 (-23.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
ST LOUIS is 54-41 (+15.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 53-39 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 78-50 (+20.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 34-48 (-21.1 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

JAKE WESTBROOK vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
WESTBROOK is 2-1 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.425.
His team's record is 2-5 (-3.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-4. (-1.6 units)

HOMER BAILEY vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
BAILEY is 2-5 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 5.64 and a WHIP of 1.522.
His team's record is 2-7 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.8 units)

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WASHINGTON (2 - 1) at NY METS (3 - 0) - 7:10 PM
EDWIN JACKSON (R) vs. MIKE PELFREY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 20-16 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 82-83 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 38-32 (+17.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 82-83 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 42-32 (+16.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY METS are 255-256 (-68.4 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
PELFREY is 24-46 (-27.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 27-46 (-23.2 Units) against the money line after a win since 1997. (Team's Record)
PELFREY is 2-15 (-11.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

EDWIN JACKSON vs. NY METS since 1997
JACKSON is 0-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 2.600.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

MIKE PELFREY vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
PELFREY is 4-7 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.450.
His team's record is 7-11 (-8.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-8. (-1.0 units)

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ATLANTA (0 - 3) at HOUSTON (2 - 1) - 8:05 PM
BRANDON BEACHY (R) vs. J.A. HAPP (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 65-65 (-23.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 24-37 (-18.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 21-32 (-16.8 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 20-34 (-18.2 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 58-31 (+25.7 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
HOUSTON is 59-108 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 22-50 (-25.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 57-107 (-34.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 36-81 (-34.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

BRANDON BEACHY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
No recent starts.

J.A. HAPP vs. ATLANTA since 1997
HAPP is 2-0 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.72 and a WHIP of 1.091.
His team's record is 4-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-5. (-4.5 units)

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MILWAUKEE (1 - 2) at CHICAGO CUBS (1 - 2) - 7:05 PM
SHAUN MARCUM (R) vs. CHRIS VOLSTAD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 13-24 (-15.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
MARCUM is 10-17 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
VOLSTAD is 10-4 (+9.0 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MILWAUKEE is 84-53 (+23.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 61-26 (+27.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MARCUM is 35-25 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 69-92 (-31.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-90 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 23-36 (-16.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-64 (-21.9 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 27-45 (-16.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 594-570 (-135.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 1188-1268 (-235.7 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 76-90 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
VOLSTAD is 13-26 (-17.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

SHAUN MARCUM vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
MARCUM is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 0.929.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.1 units)

CHRIS VOLSTAD vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
VOLSTAD is 1-1 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.71 and a WHIP of 0.987.
His team's record is 1-3 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.4 units)

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LA ANGELS (1 - 2) at MINNESOTA (0 - 3) - 4:10 PM
C.J. WILSON (L) vs. NICK BLACKBURN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA ANGELS are 622-612 (+65.5 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 153-133 (+33.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 369-304 (+54.9 Units) against the money line in day games since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 513-504 (+64.1 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field since 1997.
LA ANGELS are 616-530 (+68.7 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 63-103 (-29.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-52 (-20.9 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-49 (-17.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-20 (-11.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 (-8.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 61-98 (-26.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 33-68 (-29.2 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 12-32 (-18.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

C.J. WILSON vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
WILSON is 2-2 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 6.67 and a WHIP of 1.694.
His team's record is 2-3 (-2.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

NICK BLACKBURN vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
BLACKBURN is 1-3 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 1.685.
His team's record is 2-4 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-2. (+1.8 units)

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CHI WHITE SOX (1 - 2) at CLEVELAND (1 - 2) - 7:05 PM
CHRIS SALE (L) vs. JOSH TOMLIN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 32-41 (-15.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-10 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 63-53 (+13.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 45-29 (+16.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 88-79 (+19.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 43-35 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 70-60 (+18.1 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

CHRIS SALE vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
No recent starts.

JOSH TOMLIN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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BOSTON (0 - 3) at TORONTO (2 - 1) - 7:05 PM
FELIX DOUBRONT (L) vs. HENDERSON ALVAREZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 34-36 (-19.5 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-18 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 60-53 (-19.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 39-39 (-16.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 304-217 (+52.2 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
TORONTO is 84-74 (+18.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 72-62 (+16.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 155-109 (+30.0 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
BOSTON is 26-13 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

FELIX DOUBRONT vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

HENDERSON ALVAREZ vs. BOSTON since 1997
ALVAREZ is 0-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

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NY YANKEES (0 - 3) at BALTIMORE (3 - 0) - 7:05 PM
IVAN NOVA (R) vs. BRIAN MATUSZ (L)
Top Trends for this game.
NY YANKEES are 55-56 (-20.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-72 (+21.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 211-291 (-80.3 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

IVAN NOVA vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
NOVA is 2-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.55 and a WHIP of 1.263.
His team's record is 3-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (-0.2 units)

BRIAN MATUSZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
MATUSZ is 2-4 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.70 and a WHIP of 1.435.
His team's record is 2-5 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.5 units)

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SEATTLE (3 - 1) at TEXAS (2 - 1) - 8:05 PM
HECTOR NOESI (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 132-197 (-57.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 41-77 (-31.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 129-185 (-49.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
SEATTLE is 29-55 (-22.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 41-16 (+20.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 80-49 (+17.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 101-82 (+30.0 Units) against the money line in road games in April games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

HECTOR NOESI vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

YU DARVISH vs. SEATTLE since 1997
No recent starts.

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KANSAS CITY (2 - 1) at OAKLAND (1 - 3) - 10:05 PM
LUIS MENDOZA (R) vs. TOM MILONE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS CITY is 8-30 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 33-51 (-23.8 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 70-89 (-22.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 44-61 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

LUIS MENDOZA vs. OAKLAND since 1997
MENDOZA is 0-0 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-0. (+0.0 units)

TOM MILONE vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
No recent starts.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, April 9

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TORONTO (20 - 37) at INDIANA (34 - 22) - 4/9/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-3 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (21 - 35) at ORLANDO (33 - 23) - 4/9/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-4 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (12 - 44) at CHARLOTTE (7 - 47) - 4/9/2012, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-5 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (35 - 22) at NEW ORLEANS (15 - 41) - 4/9/2012, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-7 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 12-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (34 - 22) at MEMPHIS (32 - 23) - 4/9/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 388-457 ATS (-114.7 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 265-317 ATS (-83.7 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 145-183 ATS (-56.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 130-181 ATS (-69.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 86-62 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 43-29 ATS (+11.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 43-27 ATS (+13.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 50-36 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 5-5 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (41 - 15) at MILWAUKEE (28 - 28) - 4/9/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 133-107 ATS (+15.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 69-50 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 140-178 ATS (-55.8 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 45-71 ATS (-33.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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GOLDEN STATE (22 - 33) at DENVER (30 - 26) - 4/9/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 49-78 ATS (-36.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
DENVER is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-3 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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PHOENIX (29 - 27) at MINNESOTA (25 - 32) - 4/9/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 67-48 ATS (+14.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 67-42 ATS (+20.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-40 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 28-41 ATS (-17.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 149-189 ATS (-58.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 8-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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SAN ANTONIO (40 - 14) at UTAH (29 - 28) - 4/9/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 23-7 ATS (+15.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-4 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (31 - 25) at PORTLAND (27 - 30) - 4/9/2012, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 52-83 ATS (-39.3 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-4 straight up against PORTLAND 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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NHL

Monday, April 9

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NHL Western Conference playoffs: Round 1 preview and picks
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No. 1 Vancouver Canucks vs. No. 8 Los Angeles Kings

The Canucks have picked the right time to play their best hockey. Vancouver earned its second consecutive President’s Trophy by winning eight of its last 10 games, allowing just 16 goals over that stretch.

The two clubs split the season series, with the Kings out-shooting the Canucks in three of the four games. The Kings’ penalty kill was the fourth best in the league but will be tested by the fourth-most dangerous power play.

Daniel Sedin’s status for this series remains up in the air. There have been reports that Sedin is skating by himself and that he will likely return in the first round. Goaltender Roberto Luongo will start the playoffs for the Canucks but the team won’t hesitate to turn to Cory Schneider, who finished the season with a 1.96 GAA and a .937 save percentage.

Anze Kopitar and Co. have been struggling offensively all season and if that doesn’t change they won’t have a shot at stopping the Canucks.

Season Series: Vancouver (2-1-1), Los Angeles (2-2)

Series prediction: Canucks in six games



No. 2 St. Louis Blues vs. No. 7 San Jose Sharks

St. Louis dominated a number of teams this season and the San Jose Sharks were no exceptions. The Blues won all four meetings between the two clubs, shutting them out twice and outscoring the Sharks 11-3.

The Blues are by far the stingiest club in the league allowing just 165 goals which lead to Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott sharing the William Jennings Trophy. But Ken Hitchcock’s club isn’t exactly riding a high heading into the playoffs. The Blues dropped four of their last five games allowing the Canucks to lock up the top spot in the Western Conference.

San Jose swept home-and-home series with both Dallas and Los Angeles to secure seventh place in the West but has been far too inconsistent in 2012. The bottom line in this series is that the Blues are simply too good on home ice (30-6-1-4) for the Sharks to have a legitimate shot of winning four games.

Season Series: St. Louis (4-0), San Jose (0-4)

Series prediction: Blues in five games



No. 3 Phoenix Coyotes vs. No. 6 Chicago Blackhawks

You won’t find a goaltender playing better than the Coyotes’ Mike Smith. Smith allowed just two goals in his last five games, powering the Coyotes to their first division title.

"He's embraced the No. 1 goaltender role with our team and he's played excellent," Phoenix head coach Dave Tippett told reporters. "He had a few games there where he was basically willing us into the playoffs. His game is top-notch right now. Hopefully it goes into the playoffs and that continues."

Smith won all three games he started against the Blackhawks this season. Chicago picked up a victory the one time they faced backup Jason Labarbera.

At the other end of the ice, bettors will likely see both Corey Crawford and Ray Emery at some point. Chicago finished 22nd in goals against but relied on a lethal offense to finish sixth in the conference.

Chicago captain Jonathan Toews missed the final 22 games of the regular season with a concussion and, at this point, there are no guarantees he returns for this series.

Season Series: Phoenix (3-1), Chicago (2-2)

Series prediction: Coyotes in six games



No. 4 Nashville Predators vs. No. 5 Detroit Red Wings

While it wasn’t confirmed until the Red Wings picked up a point against the Blackhawks Saturday, everyone had been expecting to see this matchup for the past month.

It was critical for the Predators to finish fourth in the West and keep the Red Wings away from home-ice advantage. Detroit has the worst road record (17-21-2-1) of any playoff team. The Predators are a respectable 26-10-2-3 at home.

Shea Weber’s heavy shot anchors the deadliest power-play unit in the league, firing at a 21.6-percent clip. Late-season addition Alexander Radulov has made the power play even more dangerous with seven points in nine games since joining the team.

The Red Wings lead the league in even-strength goals, with a 1.44 for/against ratio. If the two sides stay out of the penalty box, Detroit could have the advantage. It also has much more playoff experience than the Predators.

Much like the rest of this series, the goaltenders are evenly matched. Pekka Rinne had a league-best 43 wins during the regular season but Jimmy Howard’s GAA was significantly better with their save percentages looking nearly identical.

Season Series: Nashville (3-3), Detroit (3-3)

Series prediction: Predators in seven games


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NHL

Monday, April 9

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NHL Eastern Conference playoffs: Round 1 preview and picks
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No. 1 New York Rangers (-900) vs. No. 8 Ottawa Senators (+550)

The Rangers didn’t secure the Presidents’ Trophy on the season’s final night. But when that’s the worst thing you can say about a team, they’ve had a pretty good year.

New York has the best goaltender in the game, Henrik Lundqvist (39-18-5), a fiery coach who has already won the Stanley Cup before, John Tortorella, and home-ice advantage over 14 of the 15 playoff teams in the tournament.

For now, it’s about stepping up, shaking off a slow finish and burying a team that, while talented, is truly in that “happy to be here” mode. Ottawa has gifted goal scorers in Milan Michalek (35), Jason Spezza (34), and Daniel Alfredsson (32) and a scoring machine on the backline in Erik Karlsson (78 points).

But this series is probably a little out of the Senators’ rent district. Ottawa lost three in a row to end the season and, though it had its way in the season series, the second season is a whole new game. Look for a big series from New York forward Marian Gaborik (76 points), who had three goals in his final five games.

Season series: 3-1 for the Senators

Pick: Rangers in five games



No. 2 Boston Bruins (-425) vs. No. 7 Washington Capitals (+320)

Braden Holtby, this is your life. The Capitals' third-string goaltender will be pressed into duty against the Stanley Cup champions, who just happen to have six players with 20 or more goals. No pressure there for a kid who was just 4-2-1 this season.

That’s the way the Bruins won it all last year. Without a true superstar up front, Boston coach Claude Julien threw out layer upon layer of depth, combined it with tremendous goaltending and, 25 games later, the Cup was theirs.

It will be more difficult this time. The East is better than it was last season - the Rangers are more experienced, the Penguins are healthier, the Devils are back, and the Flyers have a goaltender - so things likely won't break the way they did for Beantown last spring.

But the Capitals burned up an awful lot of fuel just making it to the postseason. And though Alex Ovechkin (38 goals) is streaking into the tournament, he doesn't have the playoff resume to pull off an upset here, especially with Washington's questions in net. The Capitals will put up a good fight but the Bruins should at least get out of Round 1.

Season series: 3-1 for the Capitals

Pick: Bruins in seven games



No. 3 Florida Panthers (+160) vs. No. 6 New Jersey Devils (-200)

There are plenty of ties to both sides and plenty of incentive, as well. New Jersey coach Peter DeBoer was let go by Florida a year ago. And Florida center John Madden and backup goaltender Scott Clemmensen are Devils’ castoffs. So, while it may not be the most glamorous matchup, it has its interesting storylines.

Florida is a gift No. 3 seed, by virtue of winning the subpar Southeast Division and New Jersey, with six wins to end the year, could be the hottest team in the East. But it goes beyond that. DeBoer has made the most of his average defense and allowed goaltender Martin Brodeur (31-21-4) and a stable of skilled forwards - Ilya Kovalchuk (83 points), Zach Parise (31 goals), Patrik Elias (78 points), and David Clarkson (30 goals) - to carry the club.

And while Florida can boast a great season out of goaltender Jose Theodore (three shutouts, 2.46 GAA), the facts remain that the Panthers have a rookie coach in Kevin Dineen and a leader in Stephen Weiss, who has never played a postseason game.

The Devils are a long way from their old Stanley Cup form and they will likely get bounced by the rival Rangers in the second round. But they are better than Florida on many levels.

Season series: Tied, 2-2

Pick: Devils in six games



No. 4 Pittsburgh Penguins (-320) vs. No. 5 Philadelphia Flyers (+250)

This is the series that has the networks and advertisers drooling. There are stars on both sides of the ice, two quality goaltenders, and a pair of coaches who just don’t like each other.

The Battle of Pennsylvania should be a treat. The Penguins have the likely Hart Trophy winner in Evgeni Malkin (50 goals), and a still-on-his-way-back Sidney Crosby (22 games played), but NHL bettors should like the depth and drive of the Flyers.

The Flyers can come at you in waves, with the likes of Claude Giroux (93 points), Scott Hartnell (37 goals), Wayne Simmonds (49 points, 140 hits) and Jaromir Jagr (35 assists), and they back down to no one.

Though Philadelphia has missed injured forwards Danny Briere and James van Riemsdyk, the former may play before this series is said and done. Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov (33-16-7) doesn't have the finals appearances like Marc-Andre Fleury (42-17-4), but he has a stiffer defense in front of him.

Season series: 4-2 for the Flyers

Pick: Flyers in seven games


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MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, April 9

National League

Miami at Philadelphia, 1:05 ET
Sanchez: 7-14 TSR as a road underdog
Hamels: 7-3 TSR in April

San Francisco at Colorado, 4:10 ET
Zito: San Francisco 27-12 Over away vs. division opponents
Chacin: 10-16 TSR as a home favorite

St. Louis at Cincinnati, 7:10 ET
Westbrook: St. Louis 32-15 SU away after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Bailey: 11-1 Over pitching off a team win

Washington at NY Mets, 7:10 ET
Jackson: 8-3 Over in April
Pelfrey: 24-46 TSR vs. division opponents

Atlanta at Houston, 8:05 ET
Beachy: 2-7 TSR as a favorite of -150 or higher
Happ: Houston 22-9 Over at home after the bullpen allowed 0 runs

(TC) Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 7:05 ET ESPN
Marcum: Milwaukee 42-18 SU off 3+ home games
Volstad: 6-18 TSR at home with a line of +125 to -125


American League

LA Angels at Minnesota, 4:10 ET
Wilson: 24-5 TSR as a favorite of -125 to -175
Blackburn: Minnesota 7-18 SU at home after scoring 1 or 0 runs

Chicago White Sox at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Sale: White Sox 22-9 Under away off BB Unders
Tomlin: Cleveland 41-22 SU as a favorite of -150 or less

Boston at Toronto, 7:07 ET
Doubront: Boston 21-7 Over off 3+ losses
Alvarez: Toronto 24-11 Over at home off an Under

NY Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 ET
Nova: Yankees 5-12 SU away off a combined score of 4 runs or less
Matusz: Baltimore 16-6 SU off BB games allowing 3 runs or less

Seattle at Texas, 8:05 ET
Noesi: Seattle 18-59 SU as an underdog of +150 or higher
Darvish: Texas 41-16 SU vs. division opponents

Kansas City at Oakland, 10:05 ET
Mendoza: Kansas City 8-30 SU away vs. left-handed starters
Milone: Oakland 15-5 Over after allowing 8+ runs

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[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, April 9

Toronto at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 20-9 ATS off BB ATS losses
Indiana: 0-10 ATS off ATS wins in 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Detroit at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 1-5 ATS after scoring 75 points or less
Orlando: 11-3 Over off a road win

Washington at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Washington: 13-2 Over off ATS losses in 3 of their last 4 games
Charlotte: 11-27 ATS playing with revenge

LA Lakers at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
LA Lakers: 17-6 Over off ATS losses in 2 of their last 3 games
New Orleans: 8-15 ATS at home vs. LA Lakers

LA Clippers at Memphis, 8:05 ET
LA Clippers: 7-18 ATS away after scoring 105+ points
Memphis: 22-10 ATS off a division game

Oklahoma City at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 10-1 Under off 3+ non-conference games
Milwaukee: 17-30 ATS vs. non-conference opponents

Golden State at Denver, 9:05 ET
Golden State: 18-8 ATS as a road underdog
Denver: 5-13 ATS at home in the second half of the season

Phoenix at Minnesota, 9:05 ET ESPN2
Phoenix: 12-2 ATS away off 3+ games allowing 105+ points
Minnesota: 2-12 ATS at home vs. Pacific Division opponents

San Antonio at Utah, 9:05 ET
San Antonio: 10-1 ATS with a total of 200+ points
Utah: 8-20 ATS at home with a total of 200+ points

Houston at Portland, 10:05 ET
Houston: 2-11 ATS away off 3+ ATS wins
Portland: 19-10 ATS off an ATS loss