Monday's Trends and Indexes - 2/4 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Portland at Minnesota
The Blazers look to build on their 16-5 ATS record in their last 21 games in Minnesota. Portland is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Blazers favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Portland (+3). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Game 701-702: Orlando at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 108.616; Philadelphia 121.580
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 13; 182
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: LA Clippers at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 121.067; Washington 115.500
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 5 1/2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3; 188
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3); Over

Game 705-706: Detroit at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 112.043; New York 125.128
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 13; 193
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 10; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (-10); Under

Game 707-708: Charlotte at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 108.373; Miami 127.039
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 18 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 13; 199
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-13); Over

Game 709-710: Portland at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 118.520; Minnesota 115.525
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 3; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 192
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+3); Over

Game 711-712: Dallas at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.393; Oklahoma City 128.960
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 10 1/2; 190
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 713-714: Sacramento at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 106.748; Utah 119.758
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 13; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 8; 199
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-8); Under

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, February 4

Orlando at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Orlando: 16-7 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog
Philadelphia: 0-9 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4 against the spread

Miami at Toronto, 7:05 ET
LA Clippers: 78-119 ATS in February games
Washington: 13-5 ATS after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6

Detroit at New York, 7:35 ET
Detroit: 1-10 ATS as an underdog of 10 or more points
New York: 11-2 ATS in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5

Charlotte at Miami, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 4-12 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more
Miami: 21-10 ATS in a home game where the total is between 190 and 199.5

Portland at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Portland: 8-20 ATS in road games after playing a game as favorite
Minnesota: 15-5 Over after playing a home game

Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Dallas: 11-3 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
Oklahoma City: 12-4 OVER after scoring 110 points or more

Sacramento at Utah, 9:05 ET NBATV
Sacramento: 2-11 ATS in road games after 2 or more consecutive unders
Utah: 8-1 ATS in home games after playing a game as a road underdog

Write-In Game:

Chicago at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Chicago: 13-3 ATS in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games
Indiana: 1-10 ATS off an upset win as a home underdog

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Monday, February 4

Carolina at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Carolina: 9-3 SU away after a road game where both teams score 3 or more goals
Toronto: 0-7 SU after getting shutout in their previous game

Dallas at Colorado, 9:05 ET NBCSN
Dallas: 65-25 SU off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival
Colorado: 59-36 OVER off a home win against a division rival

Minnesota at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Minnesota: 4-19 SU in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses
Phoenix: 12-2 SU in February games

Vancouver at Edmonton, 9:35 ET
Vancouver: 9-1 SU in road games after allowing 1 goal or less in 2 straight games
Edmonton: 1-10 SU in home games off a road blowout loss by 3 goals or more

San Jose at Anaheim, 10:05 ET
San Jose: 0-5 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 4 straight games
Anaheim: 40-23 SU after having won 2 of their last 3

[Udog]

NBA

Monday, February 4

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Bulls at Pacers: What bettors need to know
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Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers (-5.5, 176.5)

Chicago looks to extend its Central Division lead and Indiana attempts to tie the Bulls for the top spot when the Pacers host Chicago on Monday. The Bulls have a one-game division lead but Indiana is a scorching 18-3 at home with 13 consecutive victories. The streak is the longest since the Pacers won 14 consecutive home games during the 2002-03 campaign. Chicago has won seven of its last nine road games and has a 14-7 away mark.

The contest is a makeup of a Dec. 26 contest that was canceled due to inclement weather. The rescheduling means the Pacers will play the only back-to-back-to-back of the entire NBA season. Indiana hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday and visits the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Chicago expects to have forward Carlos Boozer (hamstring) back while center Joakim Noah (foot) is questionable. Boozer has missed three straight games and Noah has missed the last two. The Bulls have limited each of their nine opponents to 93 or fewer points.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Fox Sports Indiana

ABOUT THE BULLS (29-18): Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler had big performances in Saturday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks with Boozer and Noah both sidelined. Gibson started at center and had 19 points and a career-best 19 rebounds and Butler started at forward and had 16 points and 10 rebounds. “I know what I can do,” Gibson said after his huge performance. “I did this when Carlos and Jo went down in the past.” Gibson is averaging 16.3 points and 12.3 rebounds over the past three games. Forward Luol Deng also played superbly with 25 points and 14 rebounds.

ABOUT THE PACERS (28-19): Forward David West was superb with 30 points on 12-of-15 shooting in Indiana’s 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday. West made 11 straight shots as part of his third 30-point outing of the campaign. West had a miserable time against the Bulls in the only previous meeting this season, going 3-of-12 from the field and scoring just 10 points. He averages 17 points and 7.7 rebounds. Indiana thrives with defense but the offense will soon receive a boost with the return of Danny Granger (knee). The Pacers expect Granger to return prior to the All-Star break.

TRENDS:

* Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games.
* Pacers are 4-0 ATS in their last four Monday games.
* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Under is 8-2 in Pacers’ last 10 home games.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Indiana defeated Chicago 80-76 on Dec. 4 when Paul George scored 34 points and the Pacers forced 19 turnovers.

2. The Pacers are 22-3 when holding opponents under 90 points.

3. Bulls G Kirk Hinrich (elbow) will miss his third straight game.


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NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Monday, February 4

Notre Dame at Syracuse, 7:00 ET ESPN
Notre Dame: 10-1 UNDER in road games when playing with one or less days rest
Syracuse: 7-16 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games




NCAAB

Monday, February 4

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Miami could rock NCAAB futures odds like a hurricane
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The ACC season strays from the script about as much as an episode of Scooby-Doo.

Almost every year, Duke, North Carolina, and N.C. State are expected to battle it out for the conference crown and come March, those college hoops Goliaths are butting heads just as planned. However, the 2012-13 season has thrown a wrinkle in the fabric of the ACC.

The Miami Hurricanes, predicted to finish in the middle of the conference pack, have jumped to the top of the ACC with wins over those perennial powerhouses – most recently knocking off North Carolina State 79-78 as pick’em Saturday night.

That win improved Miami to 17-3 SU – tops in the ACC – and 13-4 ATS – the most profitable ATS mark in the country.

Yet, despite leading the league with a perfect 8-0 conference record (6-2 ATS), the Hurricanes can still be had at +3,300 to win the NCAA tournament, behind ACC foes Duke (favorite at +550) and N.C. State (+1,800). North Carolina, at 15-6 overall and 5-3 in the ACC, is just behind Miami at +4,000.

The Canes’ ticket to the tournament is all but a given at this point. They have 10 games remaining on the schedule, with rematches against UNC (at home) and Duke (in Cameron) circled on the calendar. But, for the most part, the heavy lifting has been done.

Miami has the makeup to shake things up in March. It’s anchored by the experienced frontcourt trio of Reggie Johnson, Julian Gamble and Kenny Kadji, which combines to average more than 30 points and almost 21 rebounds per game. Add to that the scoring and stability (10.8 turnovers per game - 11th best) from guards Durand Scott and Shane Larkin, and the Hurricanes could be a nice long-shot wager to win the Big Dance.

Next up for the Canes are the Boston College Eagles at home Tuesday. Miami is a perfect 7-0 ATS as a host this season.

Here is the complete list of college basketball futures courtesy of the LVH:

ODDS TO WIN 2013 MENS NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
GEORGIA DOME -- ATLANTA, GA
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013

MIAMI FL 25
KENTUCKY 25
KANSAS 10
SYRACUSE 20
OHIO ST 25
FLORIDA 4
LOUISVILLE 8
INDIANA 5
MICHIGAN ST 30
MICHIGAN 4
NORTH CAROLINA 75
DUKE 8
MISSOURI 60
NORTH CAROLINA ST 60
PITTSBURGH 30
CINCINNATI 60
BAYLOR 100
VANDERBILT 9999
ARIZONA 15
WISCONSIN 100
MEMPHIS 100
TEXAS 300
KANSAS ST 200
FLORIDA ST 500
NOTRE DAME 100
ST LOUIS 100
SAN DIEGO ST 100
CREIGHTON 50
TENNESSEE 1000
ALABAMA 200
UCLA 50
CALIFORNIA 1000
VCU 75
MINNESOTA 40
VIRGINIA 1000
MARQUETTE 300
GEORGETOWN 75
WASHINGTON 1000
SETON HALL 1000
UNLV 75
PURDUE 2000
IOWA ST 500
ST JOHN'S 1000
TEMPLE 2000
WEST VIRGINIA 2000
NEW MEXICO 100
GONZAGA 25
VILLANOVA 1000
ILLINOIS 300
ST JOE'S 2000
STANFORD 1000
WICHITA ST 200
BYU 500
ST MARY'S 500
DREXEL 9999
BUTLER 50
SOUTHERN MISS 1000
MISSISSIPPI ST 9999
PROVIDENCE 9999
DAVIDSON 1000
OHIO U 1000
NORTHERN IOWA 5000
TEXAS A&M 1000
OREGON 100
MURRAY ST 2000
SOUTH FLORIDA 2000
ST BONAVENTURE 5000
DAYTON 3000
CLEMSON 2000
RUTGERS 5000
BELMONT 1000
XAVIER 1000
ARKANSAS 1000
OREGON ST 9999
OLE MISS 200
LONG BEACH ST 5000
NORTHWESTERN 9999
COLORADO 1000
LASALLE 500
IOWA 1000
LSU 5000
OKLAHOMA 500
MARSHALL 9999
OKLAHOMA ST 100
MARYLAND 500
GEORGE MASON 2000
GEORGIA 9999
VIRGINIA TECH 9999
CENTRAL FLORIDA xxxx
COLORADO ST 200
HARVARD 9999
DEPAUL 9999
RICHMOND 9999
NEVADA 9999
UTAH ST 9999
USC 5000
SOUTH CAROLINA 5000
GEORGIA TECH 2000
U MASS 2000
FIELD 300


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Never too soon: Super Bowl XLVIII futures odds

Get a jump on next year's Super Bowl. Sportsbooks have posted odds for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey - the first cold-weather Super Bowl.

Arizona Cardinals +10000
Atlanta Falcons +1600
Baltimore Ravens +1400
Buffalo Bills +10000
Carolina Panthers +5000
Chicago Bears +3000
Cincinnati Bengals +3000
Cleveland Browns +5000
Dallas Cowboys +3000
Denver Broncos +600
Detroit Lions +4000
Green Bay Packers +1200
Houston Texans +1200
Indianapolis Colts +3500
Jacksonville Jaguars +15000
Kansas City Chiefs +6500
Miami Dolphins +5000
Minnesota Vikings +4200
New England Patriots +625
New Orleans Saints +1500
New York Giants +1800
New York Jets +5000
Oakland Raiders +15000
Philadelphia Eagles +3000
Pittsburgh Steelers +1500
San Diego Chargers +4000
San Francisco 49ers +800
Seattle Seahawks +1300
St Louis Rams +5000
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +5000
Tennessee Titans +10000
Washington Redskins +2800