Saturday's Trends and Indexes - 2/23 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Second Update

Game 683-684: Morehead State at Oakland (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 47.997; Oakland 56.491
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Oakland by 8
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-8)

Game 685-686: SIU-Edwardsville at Central Arkansas (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: SIU-Edwardsville 43.551; Central Arkansas 43.268
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Central Arkansas by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: SIU-Edwardsville (+2 1/2)

Game 687-688: Texas State at Lamar (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas State 43.491; Lamar 39.261
Dunkel Line: Texas State by 4
Vegas Line: Texas State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Lamar (+5)

Game 689-690: Creighton at St. Mary's (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Creighton 62.787; St. Mary's 71.920
Dunkel Line: St. Mary's by 9; 149
Vegas Line: St. Mary's by 4; 144 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Mary's (-4); Over

Game 691-692: UC-Irvine at TX-Arlington (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Irvine 54.916; TX-Arlington 56.816
Dunkel Line: TX-Arlington by 2
Vegas Line: TX-Arlington by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (+4 1/2)

Game 693-694: Nicholls State at TX-San Antonio (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nicholls State 44.955; TX-San Antonio 46.226
Dunkel Line: TX-San Antonio by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: TX-San Antonio by 5
Dunkel Pick: Nicholls State (+5)

Game 695-696: Manhattan at Buffalo (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 56.800; Buffalo 56.504
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+4 1/2)

Game 697-698: Morgan State at High Point (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 50.360; High Point 54.710
Dunkel Line: High Point by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: High Point by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Morgan State (+7 1/2)

Game 699-700: VMI at Marist (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VMI 44.222; Marist 48.566
Dunkel Line: Marist by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Marist by 7
Dunkel Pick: VMI (+7)

Game 701-702: Bowling Green at IPFW (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 55.154; IPFW 50.475
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green

Game 703-704: Central Michigan at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:
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Game 705-706: St. Peter's at Hampton (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Peter's 44.606; Hampton 46.603
Dunkel Line: Hampton by 2
Vegas Line: Hampton by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (+3 1/2)

Game 707-708: Austin Peay at Liberty (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 45.527; Liberty 49.767
Dunkel Line: Liberty by 4
Vegas Line: Liberty by 5
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (+5)

Game 709-710: Longwood at TN-Martin (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Longwood 39.692; TN-Martin 41.936
Dunkel Line: TN-Martin by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: TN-Martin by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Longwood (+5 1/2)

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NHL
Dunkel

NY Islanders at Buffalo
The Sabres look to take advantage of an Islanders team that is 0-5 in its last 5 games against teams with a losing record. Buffalo is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Sabres favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Game 51-52: New Jersey at Washington (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.210; Washington 11.759
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+100); Under

Game 53-54: Winnipeg at Philadelphia (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.422; Philadelphia 10.809
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+120); Over

Game 55-56: Phoenix at Edmonton (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.817; Edmonton 10.633
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-115); Under

Game 57-58: Colorado at Los Angeles (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.192; Los Angeles 11.903
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-175); Over

Game 59-60: Nashville at Detroit (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.458; Detroit 10.694
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 61-62: Tampa Bay at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 10.734; Carolina 11.350
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-125); 6
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-125); Under

Game 63-64: NY Rangers at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.125; Montreal 10.549
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+115); over

Game 65-66: NY Islanders at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.201; Buffalo 11.593
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-125); Under

Game 67-68: Toronto at Ottawa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.779; Ottawa 11.476
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-120); Under

Game 69-70: Columbus at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.173; St. Louis 11.703
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-225); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-225); Over

Game 71-72: San Jose at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.853; Dallas 11.081
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 73-74: Minnesota at Calgary (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.381; Calgary 11.400
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-110); Under

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NBA
Dunkel

Utah at LA Clippers
The Clippers look to bounce back from their 116-90 loss to San Antonio on Thursday and build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games following a double-digit loss at home. LA is the pick (-9) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored by 14. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-9). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

Game 501-502: Houston at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 124.111; Washington 121.590
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 2 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 1 1/2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-1 1/2); Over

Game 503-504: Denver at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 124.877; Charlotte 110.971
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 14; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 8 1/2; 209
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-8 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Cleveland at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 114.455; Orlando 113.231
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 1; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 5 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+5 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Indiana at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 126.208; Detroit 116.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 9 1/2; 181
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 3 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-3 1/2); Under

Game 509-510: Miami at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 124.726; Philadelphia 120.809
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 4; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 185
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+7 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Atlanta at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 118.916; Milwaukee 118.207
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 1; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4 1/2; 204
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+4 1/2); Under

Game 513-514: Utah at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 114.282; LA Clippers 127.495
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 13; 192
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 9; 197
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-9); Under

[Udog]

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, February 23

-- Memphis (+1.5) won 89-76 at Southern Miss Feb 9, making 60% of shots inside arc, 9-19 from arc; Tigers won 18 of last 19 series games, are 9-0 in last nine here, with five wins by 14+ points. USM is 21-6 despite turning ball over 23.7% of time (327th in country). Memphis won last 17 games; they're 6-0 at home in C-USA, with four wins by 11+ points. C-USA home favorites of 7 or less points are 16-10 vs spread.
-- Sellout crowd of 36,000+ for Georgetown's last visit to Carrier Dome, where Hoyas lost six of last seven visits, by 5-14-7-4-17-3 points, with three losses in OT. Orange won six of last seven series games overall. Big East home favorites of 7 or less points are 6-22 vs spread. Georgetown won its last eight games, winning at Cincinnati, Notre Dame. Syracuse is 6-0 at home in Big East, with five wins by 11+ points.
-- NC State (-4) beat North Carolina 91-83 Jan 26, leading by 28 with 13:22 left, then hanging on for only their second win in last 20 games vs rival Tar Heels; Wolfpack lost last nine visits here, with seven of last eight by 13+ points. State lost four of last five road games, with win by point at Clemson. UNC won its last five home games, all by 10+ points. ACC home favorites of 6 or less points are 6-15 vs spread.
-- Home side won last five New Mexico-Colorado State games, as Lobos lost last two visits here, by 6-8 points. New Mexico (-5) hung on to beat Rams 66-61 Jan 23, after leading by 22 with 11:59 left; they've won four of last five games- they scored 34-55 points in only two MWC losses, in San Diego/Vegas. State won six of last seven games, are 5-0 at home in MWC. MWC home favorites of 7 or less points are 12-6 vs spread.

-- Oklahoma won three of last four games; they're 5-1 at home in Big X, with only loss by hoop to K-State; Sooners (+6.5) won 74-71 at Baylor Jan 30, shooting 58.5% inside arc while Bears were 6-27 outside. Baylor lost five of last seven games, losing its last three road games by 8-2-20 points. Big X home favorites of 7 or less points are 7-10 vs spread. Last five Oklahoma games, six of last eight Baylor games went over total.
-- Marquette won three of last four games vs Villanova; last six games in series were decided by 5 or less points. Eagles are 2-3 in last five visits here, losing by 5-18-5 points. Marquette won four of last five games, is 2-3 in last five road games. Villanova won four of its last five home tilts. Five of last seven Villanova games stayed under total. Big East home favorites of 5 or less points are 3-17 against the spread.
-- UNLV lost its last four road games, including losses at Fresno and Air Force; they beat Wyoming 62-50 (-9) at home Jan 24, 18th series win in last 21 games for Rebels. Wyoming is 3-3 at home in MWC, losing by 2-9-4 points, but Washington didn't play last game; if he is out here, will be tough to match Rebels' size inside. UNLV won last two games, both by hoop at home. MWC home underdogs are 10-3 vs spread.
-- Kentucky's defensive eFG% in last three games: 54.7/63.0/54.9, after it had been over 46% in only one of previous seven games, when Noel was healthy. Wildcats won last five home games, holding on to win by 4 over Vandy last game. Missouri lost three of last four road games, with only win at lowly Miss State. SEC home favorites of 6 or less points are 8-11 vs spread. Last three Missouri games stayed under the total.

-- Rare trip east of Rockies for Montana, which is 15-1 in last 16 games, splitting pair with Weber State, only other Big Sky team ranked in top 250 in country; Griz is 1-3 vs top 100 teams, losing to Colorado State by 7, BYU by 25. Davidson went 5-6 vs #15 non-conference schedule; they've won 11 games in row since, but Charleston is only team in that stretch ranked in top 225. Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Davidson games.
-- Quick turnaround for St Mary's team that won 11 of its last 12 games, beating WCC rival BYU late Thursday night; Gaels lost Bracket Buster games last two years- they're 3-4 vs top 100 teams, losing at Northern Iowa of MVC by 7 in December, and losing twice to Gonzaga. Last six Creighton games stayed under total. Bluejays lost four of last six games on road; they haven't played since Tuesday, so more time to prepare.
-- South Dakota State lost in double OT at Bakersfield Wednesday; they are 6-8 in true road games, losing by 27 at Belmont in December in road trip similar to this one. Jackrabbits won 10 of last 12 games overall, but lost last two on road. Murray State won in double OT at Morehead last game, after losing two games before that, all on road- they've won five in row at home. Over is 5-2 in Murray State's last seven games.
-- Northern Iowa won last six games, allowing 55.8 ppg; Panthers won six in row at home, are 3-7 vs top 50 teams- they've played #38 schedule in nation to this point. Denver runs Princeton offense, hard to prep for, but UNI hasn't played since Tuesday. Pioneers are 13-1 in last 14 games after a 4-7 start; they're 0-6 vs teams ranked in top 80; #100 Utah State is best team they've beaten this season.
-- Ohio forces turnovers on 26.3% of possessions, #4 in country; they're 12-1 in last 13 games, with only loss at #43 Akron. Bobcats are 1-4 vs top 100 teams, with only win over #93 Richmond in November. This is rare national TV exposure for both Ohio/Belmont, which is playing first home game in three weeks. Bruins shoot 56.1% inside arc, 38.8% outside arc- they're #4 in country in eFG%. Can they handle Ohio's pressure?

[Udog]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, February 23

Early Games

Hot teams
-- Winnipeg won last three road games, allowing four goals.
-- Coyotes won four of their last five games.
-- Avalanche won three of their last four games. Los Angeles won four of last five.

Cold teams
-- Devils lost three of its last five games. Washington lost its last two games, scoring three goals.
-- Flyers lost five of their last nine games.
-- Oilers lost eight of their last ten games.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five New Jersey games.
-- Seven of last eight Winnipeg games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Avalanche-King games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Devils won their last five games vs Washington.
-- Flyers won last two games vs Winnipeg, after losing previous six.
-- Oilers lost six of last seven games afainst Phoenix.
-- Kings lost last five games against Colorado.

[Udog]

NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Saturday, February 23

Seton Hall at Louisville, 12:00 ET
Seton Hall: 6-0 ATS away off BB ATS losses
Louisville: 3-11 ATS at home after playing 4+ games as a favorite

Miami FL at Wake Forest, 1:00 ET
Miami FL: 2-9 ATS after scoring 25 or less first-half points
Wake Forest: 14-5 ATS off an ATS loss

Southern Miss at Memphis, 1:00 ET FSN
Southern Miss: 0-7 ATS off 3+ ATS losses
Memphis: 12-4 ATS after winning 15+ of their last 20 games

Oklahoma State at West Virginia, 2:00 ET ESPN2
Oklahoma State: 0-6 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less
West Virginia: 8-1 Over at home on Saturdays

Virginia Commonwealth at Xavier, 2:00 ET CBSS
VA Commonwealth: 0-6 ATS in road games
Xavier: 6-0 ATS after allowing 5 or less offensive rebounds

Washington State at Arizona, 3:00 ET FSN
Washington State: 7-0 Under away off BB losses
Arizona: 1-10 ATS off a home conference win

TCU at Kansas, 4:00 ET
TCU: 1-9 ATS off 3+ conference games
Kansas: 6-0 Under off a conference win

Georgetown at Syracuse, 4:00 ET CBS
Georgetown: 10-1 ATS off BB conference games
Syracuse: 0-8 ATS at home after having 5 or less offensive rebounds

New Mexico at Colorado State, 4:00 ET NBCSN
New Mexico: 7-0 Under after winning 8+ of their last 10 games
Colorado State: 8-0 ATS off BB road games

Marquette at Villanova, 6:00 ET ESPN
Marquette: 17-7 ATS as an underdog
Villanova: 4-16 ATS in February

Arkansas at Florida, 7:00 ET ESPNU
Arkansas: 0-7 ATS away off 3+ wins
Florida: 17-4 Under at home off a SU conference loss as a favorite

San Diego at Gonzaga, 7:00 ET
San Diego: 6-0 ATS after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Gonzaga: 1-5 ATS off 3+ wins by 10+ points

Stanford at Oregon, 8:00 ET
Stanford: 42-21 ATS away in February
Oregon: 2-12 ATS at home after scoring 55 points or less

Kansas State at Texas, 8:00 ET
Kansas State: 4-15 ATS as a road favorite of 3 points or less
Texas: 8-2 Under off a road win

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Saturday, February 23

Early Games

New Jersey at Washington, 12:05 ET NHL
New Jersey: 26-11 SU in February
Washington: 25-12 Under revenging a home loss

Winnipeg at Philadelphia, 1:05 ET
Winnipeg: 3-14 SU away off a combined score of 7+ goals
Philadelphia: 33-16 SU off a loss

Phoenix at Edmonton, 3:35 ET
Phoenix: 17-4 SU in February
Edmonton: 13-30 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games

Colorado at Los Angeles, 4:05 ET NHL
Colorado: 38-17 Under after scoring and allowing 1 or 0 goals
Los Angeles: 11-1 SU off BB wins by 2+ goals

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Saturday, February 23

All Remaining Games

Nashville at Detroit, 7:05 ET NHL
Nashville: 23-9 Under after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Detroit: 5-1 SU off an Under

Tampa Bay at Carolina, 7:05 ET
Tampa Bay: 3-15 SU away off a loss by 2+ goals
Carolina: 5-0 SU off a combined score of 7+ goals

NY Rangers at Montreal, 7:05 ET CBC
NY Rangers: 19-4 SU after losing 3 of their last 4 games
Montreal: 2-10 SU at home after allowing 4+ goals

NY Islanders at Buffalo, 7:05 ET
NY Islanders: 15-6 Over off a win by 1 goal
Buffalo: 11-2 SU off a division road loss

Toronto at Ottawa, 7:05 ET CBC
Toronto: 10-3 SU off a home division win
Ottawa: 8-19 SU at home vs. division opponents

Columbus at St. Louis, 8:05 ET
Columbus: 30-90 SU away off a division game
St. Louis: 21-10 SU after losing 2 of their last 3 games

San Jose at Dallas, 8:05 ET
San Jose: 2-8 SU away off a road loss by 1 goal
Dallas: 20-4 Under off BB Overs

Minnesota at Calgary, 10:05 ET CBC
Minnesota: 10-3 SU off a win by 2+ goals
Calgary: 24-11 SU at home off BB games scoring 1 or 0 goals

[Udog]

NHL

Saturday, February 23

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Around the rink: Saturday's NHL betting notes
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New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals (+106, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Johan Hedberg (NJ), Braden Holtby (WSH)

One of the schedule quirks of the shortened season is the rare two-game series at the same venue. After dropping a 3-2 decision at home to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the Washington Capitals will get an immediate chance for revenge when they host the Devils again Saturday. Washington looked like it was starting to turn things around with a three-game winning streak last week but has totaled three goals in back-to-back losses while letting goaltender Braden Holtby get peppered by a combined 77 shots. The Devils are 5-0 in the last five meetings.

Winnipeg Jets at Philadelphia Flyers (-129, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Ondrej Pavelec (WPG), Ilya Bryzgalov (PHI)

The Winnipeg Jets began their five-game road trip with two wins and will look for a third Saturday. The Jets have won in their last six trips to Philadelphia, including four wins when they were the Atlanta Thrashers. Philadelphia beat the Jets 3-2 in Winnipeg on Feb. 12 and the over is 4-1 in the Flyers’ last five overall.

Phoenix Coyotes at Edmonton Oilers (+102, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Mike Smith (PHX), Devan Dubnyk (EDM)

Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith stopped 30 shots Monday for his third shutout in his last eight starts. On Saturday, Smith and the Coyotes visit the Edmonton Oilers, who have had trouble scoring as of late, with only four even-strength goals in their last four games. To make matters worse for the Oilers, top playmaker Taylor Hall has been suspended for the team’s next two games for a knee-on-knee hit earlier in the week. The Coyotes are 5-0 in their last five trips to Edmonton.

Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings (-173, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Semyon Varlamov (COL), Jonathan Quick (LAK)

The Avalanche increased their winning streak to five games over the Kings with a 3-1 victory on Jan. 22. Colorado has struggled on the road (2-5-0), but may receive a boost with the possible return of captain Gabriel Landeskog. The reigning Calder Trophy winner has been sidelined for 11 games with a concussion. The Kings are starting a stretch where they play 13 of their next 16 in Tinseltown. The reigning Stanley Cup champions have played only four contests (2-1-1) at the Staples Center this season. The under is 4-0-2 in the last six meetings.

New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres (-125, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Evgeni Nabokov (NYI), Ryan Miller (BUF)

Buffalo suffered its third straight loss and fifth in six outings with a 3-1 setback to Toronto on Thursday, but the Sabres can hang their hat on a 3-2 triumph over the Islanders on Feb. 9. Islanders G Evgeni Nabokov struggled in his last outing versus Buffalo, stopping 12 of 15 shots to drop to 4-4-1 in his career against the franchise. The Sabres are 1-6 in their last seven vs. a team with a losing record.

New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens (-128, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Henrik Lundqvist (NYR), Carey Price (MTL)

The Rangers will be without top-line forward Rick Nash for a third consecutive game. Nash, who is nursing an undisclosed injury, missed the teams' earlier meeting at Madison Square Garden - an aesthetically challenged 3-1 victory by the Canadiens on Tuesday. The venue now shifts to the Bell Centre, where Montreal has won its last six meetings and eight of nine (8-0-1) with its Original Six rival. The under is 4-1 in the Habs’ last five overall.

Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators (+102, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Ben Scrivens (TOR), Ben Bishop (OTT)

The injuries keep piling up for the Senators. Ottawa lost G Craig Andersonto an ankle injury in a 3-2 win over the Rangers Thursday, so Ben Bishop will be between the pipes for the Sens. In spite of all the injuries, the Senators have won three in a row. The Maple Leafs have also adjusted to injuries, with goaltender Ben Scrivens settling into the starting job while James Reimer recovers from a strained MCL. Scrivens stopped 34 shots to earn his first career shutout when the Senators visited the Maple Leafs last Saturday. The under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes (-120, 6)

Probable starting goaltenders: Anders Lindback (TB), Dan Ellis (CAR)

The Lightning has won five times in their last six trips to Carolina, including a 4-1 triumph on Jan. 22. The Hurricanes have followed a 5-0-1 stretch with two straight losses. Backup goalie Dan Ellis is expected to start against his former team. Ellis is 3-1-0 in four starts with a 1.74 goals against average and .943 save percentage. The Lightning are 8-1 in their last nine vs. Southeast foes.

Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings (-140, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Chris Mason (NSH), Jimmy Howard (DET)

The Detroit Red Wings look to snap their five-game winless streak when they host the Central Division-rival Nashville Predators. Detroit has gone 0-3-2 since posting a 3-2 home victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 10. After totaling nine goals over its previous two games, Nashville went cold offensively Friday and suffered a 1-0 home loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Predators have been involved in five shutouts over their last nine games, going 3-2-0 in those contests. The under is 6-0-1 in the last seven meetings in Detroit.

Columbus Blue Jackets at St. Louis Blues (-215, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Sergei Bobrovsky (CBJ), Jaroslav Halak (STL)

St. Louis took a hit Friday when rookie Vladimir Tarasenko was placed on injured reserve with a head injury. That will put more pressure on Alexander Steen, Chris Stewart, T.J. Oshie and company to help pull the Blues out of their offensive funk. The Blues own the league’s best power play, but have not scored with the man advantage in any of the last three games. The visiting team has taken three straight and six of the last nine in the series.

San Jose Sharks at Dallas Stars (-140, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Antti Niemi (SJ), Cristopher Nilstorp (DAL)

San Jose fell to 1-5-3 since opening the season with seven straight victories when it dropped a 2-1 decision to the Blackhawks in Chicago on Friday. The Sharks, who are 1-3-1 on their six-game road trip, have earned at least one point in eight straight meetings (7-0-1) with the Stars. Dallas is looking to salvage the finale of its three-game homestand after falling 4-3 to the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. The Stars have lost three of their last four overall. The Sharks are 4-0-1 in their last five visits to Dallas.

Minnesota Wild at Calgary Flames (-105, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Niklas Backstrom (MIN), Joey MacDonald (CGY)

Minnesota has climbed into second place in the Northwest thanks to a 4-1-1 stretch that includes a 3-1 road victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Calgary is coming off its second consecutive loss, a 3-1 home setback against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Minnesota posted a 2-1 shootout victory over Calgary on Feb. 11 for its first road win of the season, but will be without F Cal Clutterbuck (thigh) for this one. The Flames are 1-5 in their last six home games.


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NBA

Saturday, February 23

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Rim rattlers: Saturday's NBA news and betting notes
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Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards (+1.5, 208.5)

Playing shorthanded doesn't seem to faze the Houston Rockets, who posted a pair of impressive victories since the trade of four players on Wednesday. The Rockets have made 31 3-pointers in two wins over the Thunder and Nets. Much like Houston, the Wizards turned in an impressive offensive performance in Friday's 119-113 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets. Seven players scored in double figures and Emeka Okafor, John Wall and rookie Bradley Beal all notched double-doubles as Washington improved to 9-2 in its last 11 home games. The Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall.

Denver Nuggets at Charlotte Bobcats (+9, 209)

The Nuggets will be looking to snap a four-game road losing streak when they visit the lowly Charlotte Bobcats. Charlotte is coming off a 30-point home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday that marked the third time in the last six games that the team had failed to reach even 80 points. The Bobcats own the worst home record in the league at 7-21. The under is 8-0 in the Bobcats’ last eight games following an ATS loss.

Cleveland Cavaliers at Orlando Magic (+5.5, 198)

Cleveland is beginning a three-game road trip and last played Wednesday when it defeated the New Orleans Hornets. The Cavaliers beat the Magic 119-108 on Feb 8. Orlando hopes to have newcomers Tobias Harris, Doron Lamb and Beno Udrih available against the Cavaliers. Udrih could see a lot of playing time with Nelson (knee) slated to sit out again on Saturday. The contest is the fourth in five nights for the Magic, who have lost four straight and 16 of 17 games. The over is 6-0 in the Magic’s last six Saturday games.

Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers (+7, 185)

The Heat will be looking to post their 10th straight win when they close out a four-game road trip in Philadelphia. The 76ers have lost three straight to fall 3 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks for the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia has been held to an average of 84.6 points in seven games this month and was dominated on the boards in a loss at Minnesota on Wednesday. Miami is still the worst rebounding team in the NBA but is coming off one of its best defensive performances and has won each of its last six by double figures. The Heat are 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall.

Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons (+3.5, 188.5)

The Indiana Pacers have won their last three games by an average of 30 points and look to rout the Detroit Pistons for the second consecutive night when the teams meet Saturday in the Motor City. Indiana dominated Detroit from the outset on Friday while posting a 114-82 home victory. Pacers F Danny Granger (knee) traveled with the team and could make his season debut. Indiana is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in its previous game.

Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks (-4, 204)

Guard J.J. Redick will make his Milwaukee debut when the Bucks host the Atlanta Hawks. Although the Bucks hold a 3 1/2-game lead over Philadelphia for the final playoff spot in the East, they have been trending in the wrong direction, having lost two straight and eight of 10 to fall below .500. Hawks F Josh Smith averaged 24.3 points and 16.7 boards in three meetings with the Bucks last season and has five straight double-doubles against them. Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in its last six road games and Milwaukee is 0-6 ATS in its last 6 home contests.

Utah Jazz at L.A. Clippers (-9, 197)

The Los Angeles Clippers seek to bounce back from a disastrous showing when they attempt to finish off a four-game series sweep of the Utah Jazz. Los Angeles was outclassed by the San Antonio Spurs 116-90 in a nationally televised contest on Thursday in its first game since the All-Star break. Utah is well-rested and hasn’t played since defeating the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Tuesday. The Jazz have won three straight games. The Clippers have averaged 109.3 points in their three victories over Utah this season.


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NBA
Short Sheet

Saturday, February 23

Houston at Washington, 7:05 ET
Houston: 22-10 ATS away off BB wins
Washington: 14-6 Under off a non-conference game

Denver at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Denver: 8-1 Over after scoring 60+ first-half points
Charlotte: 2-14 ATS playing their fourth game in five days

Cleveland at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Cleveland: 9-1 ATS vs. Southeast Division opponents
Orlando: 3-11 ATS off a loss by 6 points or less

Indiana at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Indiana: 8-1 ATS off a division game
Detroit: 11-29 ATS at home off a division loss by 10+ points

Miami at Philadelphia, 7:35 ET
Miami: 8-0 ATS off BB wins by 10+ points
Philadelphia: 9-18 ATS after playing as an underdog

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET NBATV
Atlanta: 17-7 ATS away after playing as a home favorite
Milwaukee: 1-8 ATS in February

Utah at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Utah: 6-14 ATS as a road underdog
LA Clippers: 18-7 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, February 23

Hot Teams
-- Rockets won three of their last four games (2-5 AF). Washington won five of its last seven games (12-6-2 HU).
-- Pacers won last three games, by 24-34-32 points (8-2 AF).
-- Miami won last nine games, covered last six (7-3 last ten AF).
-- Hawks won three of last four games (3-1 last four AU).
-- Utah won last three games, by 15-4-14 points (6-14-1 AU). Clippers won four of last five games (1-5 last six HF).

Cold Teams
-- Charlotte lost eight of its last ten games (5-10 last 15 HU). Nuggets won four of their last five games (6-6 HU).
-- Cavaliers lost three of last four games (3-4 as F, all at home). Orlando lost last four games, three by 13+ points (6-10 HU).
-- Detroit lost three of last five games (all three losses by 14+).
-- 76ers lost four of last five games (5-4 HU).
-- Bucks lost eight of last ten games (0-6 last six HF).

Totals
-- Six of last eight Houston games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Denver games went over the total; six of last seven Bobcat games stayed under.
-- Cavaliers won last four over, lost last three unders; under is 3-1 in last four games for both Cleveland/Orlando. .
-- Six of Pacers' last nine games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Miami games went over the total. Seven of last eight Philly games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Milwaukee games stayed under the total; five of last seven Hawk games went over.
-- Over is 3-1 in last four games for both Utah/Clippers.

Back-to-backs
-- Rockets are 6-8 vs spread when they played night before. Washington is 9-3 vs spread when it played night before.
-- Nuggets are 1-4-1 vs spread when playing second night in row on road. Charlotte is 5-9 when it played night before.
-- Orlando is 4-4 vs spread when it played night before.
-- Pacers are 4-5 vs spread on road if they played night before. Detroit is 1-3 vs spread at home if it played night before.
-- 76ers are 2-9 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Atlanta is 8-5 vs spread if it played night before, 3-2 on road.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Third Update

Game 711-712: The Citadel at Presbyterian (7:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 42.207; Presbyterian 43.709
Dunkel Line: Presbyterian by 1 1/2; 143
Vegas Line: Presbyterian by 3 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: The Citadel (+3 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: South Dakota State at Murray State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 59.611; Murray State 55.369
Dunkel Line: South Dakota State by 3 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: Murray State by 3; 142
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota State (+3); Under

Game 715-716: Loyola-MD at Tennessee State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-MD 56.106; Tennessee State 54.517
Dunkel Line: Loyola-MD by 1 1/2; 140
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 2; 136
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-MD (+2); Over

Game 717-718: WI-Green Bay at Drake (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 59.619; Drake 59.088
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 1; 137
Vegas Line: Drake by 1; 140
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (+1); Under

Game 719-720: Ball State at SE Missouri State (6:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ball State 49.007; SE Missouri State 52.176
Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 3; 134
Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 6; 137
Dunkel Pick: Ball State (+6); Under

Game 721-722: UMKC at Tennessee Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UMKC 40.646; Tennessee Tech 45.563
Dunkel Line: Tennessee Tech by 5
Vegas Line: Tennessee Tech by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UMKC (+8 1/2)

Game 723-724: Denver at Northern Iowa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 63.403; Northern Iowa 63.885
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+4 1/2)

Game 725-726: Weber State at Oral Roberts (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 58.011; Oral Roberts 58.480
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Weber State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Oral Roberts (+1)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, February 23

Update

Hot teams
-- Winnipeg won last three road games, allowing four goals.
-- Coyotes won four of their last five games.
-- Avalanche won three of their last four games. Los Angeles won four of last five.
-- Canadiens won five of their last six games.
-- Maple Leafs won seven of last nine games. Ottawa won its last three games, allowing a total of four goals.
-- Minnesota won four of its last six games.

Cold teams
-- Devils lost three of its last five games. Washington lost its last two games, scoring three goals.
-- Flyers lost five of their last nine games.
-- Oilers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- Nashville lost three of last four games. Detroit lost last five games, outscored 19-12.
-- Lightning lost seven of their last nine games. Carolina lost its last two games, scoring a total of three goals.
-- Rangers lost three of their last four games.
-- Islanders lost seven of their last ten games. Buffalo lost five of last six games, scoring a total of ten goals.
-- Blue Jackets lost six of their last eight games. St Louis lost seven of last 10 games; they scored one goal in last two games.
-- Sharks lost eight of their last nine games. Dallas Stars lost three of last four.
-- Flames lost five of their last seven games.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five New Jersey games.
-- Seven of last eight Winnipeg games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Avalanche-King games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Nashville games.
-- 13 of last 14 Carolina-Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Eight of last ten Montreal-Ranger games stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Islander games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Toronto-Ottawa games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3-2 in last dozen St Louis-Columbus games.
-- Eight of last ten San Jose games stayed under the total.
-- 11 of last 14 Calgary-Minnesota games stayed under total.

Series records
-- Devils won their last five games vs Washington.
-- Flyers won last two games vs Winnipeg, after losing previous six.
-- Oilers lost six of last seven games against Phoenix.
-- Kings lost their last five games against Colorado.
-- Predators won seven of last eight games vs Detroit.
-- Lightning won five of last six visits to Carolina.
-- Rangers lost three of last four games against Montreal.
-- Islanders lost last three games against Buffalo.
-- Senators lost last three games vs Toronto, outscored 11-1.
-- Blues won eight of last ten games against Columbus.
-- Sharks won seven of last eight games against Dallas.
-- Minnesota won four of last six visits to Saddledome.

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Final Update

Game 573-574: Dartmouth at Brown (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 43.868; Brown 49.750
Dunkel Line: Brown by 6; 115
Vegas Line: Brown by 7; 119
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (+7); Under

Game 581-582: Pennsylvania at Columbia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 51.827; Columbia 50.048
Dunkel Line: Pennsylvania by 2; 121
Vegas Line: Columbia by 7 1/2; 126
Dunkel Pick: Pennsylvania (+7 1/2); Under

Game 583-584: Princeton at Cornell (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 57.919; Cornell 50.388
Dunkel Line: Princeton by 7 1/2; 131
Vegas Line: Princeton by 5; 128
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (-5); Over

Game 605-606: Harvard at Yale (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 58.573; Yale 57.613
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 1; 128
Vegas Line: Harvard by 2 1/2; 133 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Yale (+2 1/2); Under

Game 679-680: Jacksonville State at NC-Asheville (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville State 47.664; NC-Asheville 54.637
Dunkel Line: NC-Asheville by 7; 139
Vegas Line: NC-Asheville by 3 1/2; 135 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC-Asheville (-3 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Central Michigan at Youngstown State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 43.453; Youngstown State 55.139
Dunkel Line: Youngstown State by 11 1/2; 152
Vegas Line: Youngstown State by 9; 145 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Youngstown State (-9); Over

Game 727-728: Illinois State at Utah State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 59.715; Utah State 63.389
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-1 1/2)

Game 729-730: CS-Northridge at Southern Utah (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 51.028; Southern Utah 51.594
Dunkel Line: Southern Utah by 1
Vegas Line: CS-Northridge by 3
Dunkel Pick: Southern Utah (+3)

Game 731-732: Ohio at Belmont (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 62.539; Belmont 65.410
Dunkel Line: Belmont by 3; 141
Vegas Line: Belmont by 6 1/2; 144 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+6 1/2); Under

Game 733-734: Loyola Marymount at Cal Poly (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola Marymount 48.805; Cal Poly 55.765
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 7
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 9
Dunkel Pick: Loyola Marymount (+9)

Game 735-736: Sacramento State at UC-Santa Barbara (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 44.085; UC-Santa Barbara 47.730
Dunkel Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Santa Barbara by 6
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento State (+6)

Game 737-738: Northern Colorado at UC Davis (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 47.018; UC Davis 58.821
Dunkel Line: UC Davis by 12
Vegas Line: UC Davis by 7
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (-7)

Game 739-740: UC-Riverside at Portland State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Riverside 42.549; Portland State 49.499
Dunkel Line: Portland State by 7
Vegas Line: Portland State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (-6)

Game 741-742: Northern Arizona at Hawaii (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Arizona 43.600; Hawaii 53.739
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 10
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Arizona (+11 1/2)

Game 743-744: Cleveland State at Western Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland State 51.137; Western Illinois 59.734
Dunkel Line: Western Illinois by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Western Illinois by 10
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (+10)