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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:50 AM

NASCAR betting: Daytona 500 preview and odds

The lineup has been set and the green flag is ready to fall on the 55th running of the Daytona 500, the Great American Race and the start of the 2013 Sprint Cup Series season.

The end to Speedweeks is the most anticipated race of the season and winning carries more significance than anywhere else.

After last Saturday night’s Sprint Unlimited and Thursday’s Duel qualifying races, choosing favorites is a bit easier. But the Daytona 500 is also one of the longest and more grueling races in motorsports, so anything can and usually will happen.

The top driver so far this week has been Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing team. Harvick won last Saturday’s Sprint Unlimited and repeated the performance Thursday during the first Duel.

Overall, Harvick has 23 starts at Daytona International Speedway, including 11 in the Daytona 500. In that time, he’s scored two wins - the 2007 Daytona 500 and the 2010 Coke Zero 400. He also has five Top 5s and 10 Top-10 finishes. He has completed 94 percent of the laps run in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition at Daytona since July 2001 (3,768 of 4,025).

“Speedweeks is always a little bit different from any other race because the week kind of evolves from start to finish,” Harvick told reporters. “I’ve been through weeks where you wreck everything in sight and I’ve been through weeks where you’ve won races and been successful. You just have to stay calm and not get too high on the highs or too low on the lows, and be ready for Sunday.”

Matt Kenseth is with a new team this season. He rolls into Daytona however as the defending champion having won the rain delayed event last year. He may be with a new team and now driving a Toyota, but so far this week he’s shown a great deal of speed. The Daytona victory last season was Kenseth’s second Daytona 500 win, his first coming in 2009. He also has six top five and 13 top 10 finishes. With his new team, Kenseth seems on a mission and could become the first back to back winner of the Daytona 500 since 1994-95.

“Last year, everything not only went our way, but we just had really dominant cars and were able to keep them in the front all the time and fortunately be able to stay out of the trouble,” Kenseth said. “That's easier said than done sometimes. I think you try to get a car that's fast, which you don't always have very much control over. Then just try to get something that's comfortable in the draft and just hopefully get with some cars that your car works well with and hopefully, make the right moves and be in position at the end to at least have a chance."

Tony Stewart has won just about everything he’s raced at Daytona, with one exception; he has yet to win a Daytona 500. Overall he has four wins, eight top fives, 13 top 10s and one pole. His entire three car stable has shown speed this week and Stewart could be poised to add a Daytona 500 win to his resume. Like the other drivers in the field in addition to the usual obstacles faced this week is the introduction of the new car. So far this week the Gen 6 machine has changed the racing from the recent past. Stewart has raced in all forms of motorsports and is a pro at adapting to new cars. According to him, he’s found that the racing with the new cars has indeed changed.

“We’re still drafting, just not lining up pushing each other,” Stewart said.”I never liked the pushing deal anyway. There’s no other form of racing where you do that, so I don’t know why it’s been so embraced here, because to me it’s not really racing. It’s having two cars line up and one guy pushes the other guy. I don’t know where that really fits into auto racing. I don’t think it’s a bad thing if the bumpers don’t line up. I never was a fan of cars pushing each other in the first place, and if they don’t, if we can’t do it at Daytona, it’s not going to hurt my feelings.”

Don’t count out: Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers here with six wins at Daytona. If he and his Hendrick Motorsports team can overcome the gremlins that seem to follow them everywhere, he could be a show stealer Sunday.

Bottom Line: Twenty-seven of the 54 Daytona 500 races have been won from a top-five starting position. Matt Kenseth won the Daytona 500 from the 39th starting position in 2009 - the deepest a race winner has started. Nine have been won from the pole. The last to do so was Dale Jarrett in 2000. Sixteen Daytona 500 races have been won from the front row.

Odds to win Daytona 500 (Courtesy of JustBet):

Dale Earnhardt Jr. 8-1
Kyle Busch 10-1
Jimmie Johnson 10-1
Matt Kenseth 10-1
Denny Hamlin 12-1
Kevin Harvick 12-1
Jeff Gordon 12-1
Brad Keselowski 12-1
Tony Stewart 12-1
Carl Edwards 15-1
Kasey Kahne 15-1
Clint Bowyer 18-1
Greg Biffle 18-1
Martin Truex Jr. 20-1
Joey Lagano 25-1
Kurt Busch 25-1
Jamie McMurray 25-1
Jeff Burton 30-1
Mark Martin 30-1
Ryan Newman 30-1
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 30-1
Marcos Ambrose 50-1
Paul Menard 50-1
Juan Montoya 50-1
Aric Almirola 60-1
Danica Patrick 75-1
Casey Mears 75-1
Trevor Bayne 75-1
Austin Dillon 75-1
Dave Blaney 100-1
David Gilliland 100-1
Travis Kvapil 100-1
Bobby Labonte 100-1
Field (Any Other Driver) 20-1

**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:51 AM

MLB props: Four power pitchers to watch in 2013

Chicks dig the long ball, but there’s nothing that gets their juices flowing like a 100 mph fastball. Power pitchers are fun to watch and there is value in some of the pitching props being offered this season.

We take a look at the two traditional power-pitching props and point out a few sleepers to watch for in 2013:

All odds courtesy of William Hill U.S.

MLB Strikeout Leader

YU DARVISH +500
JUSTIN VERLANDER +500
CLAYTON KERSHAW +550
STEVE STRASBURG +700
COLE HAMELS +800
FELIX HERNANDEZ +800
MAX SCHERZER +1000
CLIFF LEE +1000
JAMES SHIELDS +1200
DAVID PRICE +1200
YOVANI GALLARDO +1500
MATT MOORE +1500
TIM LINCECUM +2000
GIO GONZALEZ +2000
CC SABATHIA +3000
CHRIS SALE +3000
ZACH GREINKE +6000
RA DICKEY +6000
MADISON BUMGARNER +6000
FIELD +2800

Potential sleepers:

Aroldis Chapman – Cincinnati Reds

Some books may have overlooked the fact that the 2012 Reds’ closer is making the move to the starting rotation in 2013. The hard-throwing lefty almost always exceeds 100 mph with his fastball and racked up an unbelievable 122 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings last season. It’s scary to think about how many batters he can whiff if he pitches between 170-200 innings as a starter this campaign. Chapman isn’t on this odds list, so he has great value at +2800 under the “field” category.

Brandon Morrow – Toronto Blue Jays

Morrow has been plagued with injuries the past few seasons, but he’s healthy now and poised to do some damage in 2013. The righty accumulated 108 strikeouts in 124.2 innings pitched last season and has a career 9.83 K/9 innings ratio. The flamethrower will be pitching behind knuckleballer R.A. Dickey in the Blue Jays rotation this year. This is important because hitters could potentially have serious timing issues with Morrow’s blazing fastball after seeing Dickey’s dancing knuckler the day before.

MLB Saves Leader

JONATHAN PAPELBON +600
CRAIG KIMBREL +600
JIM JOHNSON +700
JOHN AXFORD +700
FERNANDO RODNEY +800
SERGIO ROMO +800
JASON MOTTE +1000
RAFAEL SORIANO +1000
JOEL HANRAHAN +1200
TOM WILHELMSEN +800
JOE NATHAN +1500
JONATHAN BROXTON +2000
MARIANO RIVERA +2000
ADDISON REED +3000
HOUSTON STREET +3000
GRANT BALFOUR +4000
BRANDON LEAGUE +4000
CHRIS PEREZ +5000
JJ PUTZ +5000
FIELD +1200

Potential sleepers:

Jason Grilli – Pittsburgh Pirates

The departure of Joel Hanrahan to Boston has opened the door for Grilli to assume the closer’s role for the Bucs in 2013. The journeyman reliever struck out a whopping 90 batters in 58 2/3 innings last year, picking up 32 holds in the process. The Pirates added veteran catcher Russell Martin and lefty Francisco Liriano in the offseason in an attempt to get over the hump and into the playoffs this campaign.

Ryan Madson – Los Angeles Angels

Ernesto Frieri is projected to close out games for the Angels but he has stiff competition from newly acquired Ryan Madson, who is a year removed from Tommy John surgery. Let's not forget how successful Madson was as a closer in 2011 for the Phillies: 32-for-34 in save chances, with a 2.52 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 55 appearances after taking over the full-time gig. The Angels are sure to rack up a ton of wins and Madson could be a top closer if he can dethrone Frieri and return to his previous form. Manager Mike Scioscia isn't sure if Madson will be ready for Opening Day, but thinks he is a lock to return at some point in April.

**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:51 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Michigan State at Ohio State
The Spartans look to build on their 8-1 ATS record in their last 9 games at Ohio State. Michigan State is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spartans favored by 3 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 819-820: Pittsburgh at St. John's (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 72.985; St. John's 65.933
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 7; 129
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 5 1/2; 125
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-5 1/2); Over

Game 821-822: Michigan State at Ohio State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan State 75.413; Ohio State 71.688
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 3 1/2; 125
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 3 1/2; 129
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (+3 1/2); Under

Game 823-824: Boston College at Duke (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston College 61.671; Duke 76.494
Dunkel Line: Duke by 15
Vegas Line: Duke by 17
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+17)

Game 825-826: Cincinnati at Notre Dame (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 68.765; Notre Dame 65.435
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 3 1/2; 120
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 3 1/2; 124
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+3 1/2); Under

Game 827-828: LaSalle at Rhode Island (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 64.443; Rhode Island 59.355
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 5
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 7
Dunkel Pick: Rhode Island (+7)

Game 829-830: Georgia Tech at Virginia (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Tech 60.336; Virginia 68.111
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 8
Vegas Line: Virginia by 10
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (+10)

Game 831-832: UCLA at USC (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 65.972; USC 62.892
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 3; 146
Vegas Line: UCLA by 1 1/2; 142
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (-1 1/2); Over

Game 833-834: Temple at Charlotte (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Temple 61.378; Charlotte 62.179
Dunkel Line: Charlotte by 1
Vegas Line: Temple by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+1 1/2)

Game 835-836: Northwestern at Purdue (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 58.490; Purdue 62.062
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Purdue by 7
Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (+7)

Game 837-838: Illinois at Michigan (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 67.328; Michigan 74.552
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 12; 141
Vegas Line: Michigan by 9 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-9 1/2); Over

Game 839-840: Florida State at Virginia Tech (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida State 57.593; Virginia Tech 58.262
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 1; 137
Vegas Line: Florida State by 1 1/2; 141 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (+1); Under

Game 841-842: Old Dominion at Hofstra (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 47.325; Hofstra 50.368
Dunkel Line: Hofstra by 3
Vegas Line: Old Dominion by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hofstra (+3 1/2)

Game 843-844: Radford at Siena (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Radford 46.421; Siena 45.204
Dunkel Line: Radford by 1
Vegas Line: Siena by 1
Dunkel Pick: Radford (+1)

Game 845-846: South Dakota at Montana State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota 43.536; Montana State 43.233
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Montana State by 4
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota (+4)

Game 851-852: Long Island at Wagner (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Long Island 50.897; Wagner 54.755
Dunkel Line: Wagner by 4
Vegas Line: Wagner by 5
Dunkel Pick: Long Island (+5)

**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:52 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 24

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PITTSBURGH (20 - 7) at ST JOHNS (16 - 10) - 2/24/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 against the spread versus ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 straight up against ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MICHIGAN ST (22 - 5) at OHIO ST (19 - 7) - 2/24/2013, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 176-139 ATS (+23.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 197-155 ATS (+26.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO ST is 126-95 ATS (+21.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MICHIGAN ST is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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BOSTON COLLEGE (12 - 14) at DUKE (23 - 3) - 2/24/2013, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 102-70 ATS (+25.0 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
DUKE is 163-119 ATS (+32.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
DUKE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 31-17 ATS (+12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUKE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-1 against the spread versus DUKE over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 3-0 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CINCINNATI (19 - 8) at NOTRE DAME (21 - 6) - 2/24/2013, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 33-57 ATS (-29.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
NOTRE DAME is 51-32 ATS (+15.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NOTRE DAME is 3-1 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 3-1 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LASALLE (18 - 7) at RHODE ISLAND (8 - 17) - 2/24/2013, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LASALLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 72-114 ATS (-53.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 72-114 ATS (-53.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 41-81 ATS (-48.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 46-71 ATS (-32.1 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
LASALLE is 1-0 against the spread versus RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
LASALLE is 2-0 straight up against RHODE ISLAND over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGIA TECH (14 - 11) at VIRGINIA (18 - 8) - 2/24/2013, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGIA TECH is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGIA TECH is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
VIRGINIA is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
VIRGINIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all home games this season.
VIRGINIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
VIRGINIA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less this season.
VIRGINIA is 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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UCLA (19 - 7) at USC (12 - 14) - 2/24/2013, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
USC is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
USC is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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TEMPLE (18 - 8) at CHARLOTTE (18 - 7) - 2/24/2013, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 161-123 ATS (+25.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TEMPLE is 76-48 ATS (+23.2 Units) in February games since 1997.
CHARLOTTE is 42-67 ATS (-31.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 2-1 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 3-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NORTHWESTERN (13 - 14) at PURDUE (12 - 14) - 2/24/2013, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PURDUE is 3-1 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
PURDUE is 3-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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ILLINOIS (20 - 8) at MICHIGAN (22 - 4) - 2/24/2013, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MICHIGAN is 5-0 against the spread versus ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN is 4-1 straight up against ILLINOIS 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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FLORIDA ST (14 - 12) at VIRGINIA TECH (11 - 15) - 2/24/2013, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA ST is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-12 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-13 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 29-47 ATS (-22.7 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
VIRGINIA TECH is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-2 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA TECH is 2-2 straight up against FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OLD DOMINION (4 - 23) at HOFSTRA (6 - 22) - 2/24/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLD DOMINION is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
OLD DOMINION is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
OLD DOMINION is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OLD DOMINION is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
OLD DOMINION is 72-103 ATS (-41.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 1-1 against the spread versus OLD DOMINION over the last 3 seasons
OLD DOMINION is 3-0 straight up against HOFSTRA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RADFORD (12 - 16) at SIENA (6 - 21) - 2/24/2013, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
SIENA is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all games this season.
SIENA is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
SIENA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) 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.

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S DAKOTA (8 - 18) at MONTANA ST (10 - 14) - 2/24/2013, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
MONTANA ST is 32-53 ATS (-26.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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LONG ISLAND (15 - 12) at WAGNER (15 - 11) - 2/24/2013, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LONG ISLAND is 4-1 straight up against WAGNER over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:52 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, February 24

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ST. JOHN'S
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. John's
Pittsburgh is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against St. John's
St. John's is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. John's last 5 games at home

12:00 PM
RADFORD vs. SIENA
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Siena's last 5 games at home
Siena is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

1:00 PM
ILLINOIS vs. MICHIGAN
Illinois is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Illinois is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Michigan
Michigan is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Illinois
Michigan is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

2:00 PM
LA SALLE vs. RHODE ISLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of La Salle's last 6 games on the road
La Salle is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Rhode Island is 14-6-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing La Salle
Rhode Island is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing La Salle

2:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. NOTRE DAME
Cincinnati is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame
Cincinnati is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame
Notre Dame is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games
Notre Dame is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

2:00 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. DUKE
Boston College is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston College's last 6 games when playing on the road against Duke
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Duke's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston College
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston College

2:00 PM
GEORGIA TECH vs. VIRGINIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Georgia Tech's last 7 games on the road
Georgia Tech is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Virginia's last 6 games
Virginia is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games

3:00 PM
SOUTH DAKOTA vs. MONTANA STATE
No trends available
Montana State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Montana State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

3:30 PM
UCLA vs. USC
UCLA is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against USC
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UCLA's last 6 games when playing on the road against USC
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of USC's last 6 games when playing at home against UCLA
USC is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against UCLA

4:00 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. OHIO STATE
Michigan State is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Michigan State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ohio State's last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Ohio State's last 15 games

4:00 PM
TEMPLE vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Temple's last 5 games on the road
Temple is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

6:00 PM
FLORIDA STATE vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Florida State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games at home
Virginia Tech is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

6:00 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. PURDUE
Northwestern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Northwestern is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Purdue
Purdue is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Purdue's last 7 games when playing at home against Northwestern

7:00 PM
OLD DOMINION vs. HOFSTRA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Old Dominion's last 6 games when playing on the road against Hofstra
Old Dominion is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Hofstra is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Hofstra is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Old Dominion

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:52 AM

NCAAB

Sunday, February 24

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Study group: Sunday’s Top 25 NCB betting notes
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(22) Pittsburgh at St. John’s (+6)

Pittsburgh looks to bounce back from back-to-back Big East losses when it takes on St. John’s in Madison Square Garden. Pittsburgh won seven of its last eight games before the skid. The Red Storm shoot a Big East-worst 64.8 percent from the foul line, rank second-to-last in 3-point percentage (30.2) and allow 66.5 points per game, good for third-to-last in the conference. The Panthers are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

lllinois at (7) Michigan (-11.5)

Illinois looks to win its sixth straight game when it visits Michigan. The Fighting Illini’s five-game win streak includes victories over No. 1 Indiana on Feb. 7 and then-No. 18 Minnesota on Feb. 10. Michigan, which is 15-0 at home, has lost three of its last five and needed overtime to beat Ohio State 76-74 on Feb. 5. The Wolverines have beaten Illinois in the last four meetings, including 74-60 on Jan. 27 in Champaign. The Fighting Illini are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games and Michigan is 0-5 ATS in its last five contests.

Boston College at (6) Duke (-16.5)

The Eagles are 0-6 all-time at Cameron Indoor Stadium, but did play Duke tough in Boston earlier this month in a 62-61 loss to the Blue Devils. Boston College must find a way to slow down Duke's dynamic duo of Mason Plumlee (17.5 ppg) and Seth Curry (17.1), who make the Devils one of only five teams in the country with two players averaging at least 17 points. The Blue Devils have lived and died with the 3-pointer all season, but had one of their finest perimeter shooting performances in Thursday's rout of Virginia Tech. Duke posted a .706 shooting percentage beyond the arc, the highest all season for a Division I team playing on the road. The Blue Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.

Cincinnati at (25) Notre Dame (-2)

The Bearcats have lost four of five games and have slipped to 10th place in the Big East. Cincinnati would slip below .500 in league play with a loss to the Fighting Irish and any further decline could put their NCAA tournament hopes in jeopardy. Notre Dame has won six of its last eight games. The Fighting Irish defeated the Bearcats 66-60 in Cincinnati on Jan. 7, but are just 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.

(5) Michigan State at (18) Ohio State (-3.5)

Michigan State, which pounded No. 7 Michigan on Feb. 12, is in the midst of a five-game stretch where it will play the other four ranked teams in the Big Ten. The Spartans fell out of first place with Tuesday’s home loss to top-ranked Indiana – snapping a five-game winning streak – and must face the Big Ten’s two stingiest scoring defenses (Ohio State and No. 17 Wisconsin) in succession. The Buckeyes have lost three of five, but are coming off a 70-44 thumping of Minnesota on Wednesday. Ohio State is 1-7 against top-25 competition this season, which includes a 59-56 loss at Michigan State on Jan. 19. The Spartans are 8-1 ATS in their last nine trips to Ohio St.

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:53 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Chicago at Oklahoma City
The Thunder look to build on their 8-1 ATS record in their last 9 home games. Oklahoma City is the pick (-8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Thunder favored by 15. Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-8 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 801-802: LA Lakers at Dallas (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 116.337; Dallas 124.632
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 8 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: Memphis at Brooklyn (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 120.603; Brooklyn 119.210
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 1 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 805-806: Golden State at Minnesota (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 116.053; Minnesota 113.233
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 3; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-1); Under

Game 807-808: Sacramento at New Orleans (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 110.722; New Orleans 121.604
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 11; 203
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 809-810: Cleveland at Miami (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 118.161; Miami 133.668
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 15 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 12 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-12 1/2); Under

Game 811-812: Philadelphia at New York (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 112.723; New York 124.019
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 11 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 10 1/2; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New York (-10 1/2); Over

Game 813-814: San Antonio at Phoenix (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 124.951; Phoenix 112.299
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 12 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 9 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-9 1/2); Under

Game 815-816: Boston at Portland (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 116.610; Portland 120.658
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 4; 197
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2); Over

Game 817-818: Chicago at Oklahoma City (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 117.394; Oklahoma City 132.561
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 15; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 8 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-8 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:53 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 24

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LA LAKERS (27 - 29) at DALLAS (25 - 29) - 2/24/2013, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-6 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-6 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (36 - 18) at BROOKLYN (33 - 23) - 2/24/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 2-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 2-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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 (32 - 23) at MINNESOTA (20 - 32) - 2/24/2013, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 40-58 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 152-198 ATS (-65.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 7-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 7-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (19 - 37) at NEW ORLEANS (19 - 37) - 2/24/2013, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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CLEVELAND (18 - 37) at MIAMI (39 - 14) - 2/24/2013, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-1 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (22 - 31) at NEW YORK (32 - 20) - 2/24/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 21-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-25 ATS (+20.5 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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SAN ANTONIO (44 - 13) at PHOENIX (18 - 38) - 2/24/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 81-51 ATS (+24.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 66-40 ATS (+22.0 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 37-14 ATS (+21.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) in road games against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 158-116 ATS (+30.4 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 22-32 ATS (-13.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHOENIX is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 8-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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BOSTON (29 - 26) at PORTLAND (25 - 30) - 2/24/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-0 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (32 - 23) at OKLAHOMA CITY (40 - 15) - 2/24/2013, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
CHICAGO is 39-23 ATS (+13.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 56-38 ATS (+14.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:54 AM

NBA

Sunday, February 24

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. DALLAS
LA Lakers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers

3:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. MINNESOTA
Golden State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
Minnesota is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Golden State

6:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. NEW ORLEANS
Sacramento is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Sacramento's last 7 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Orleans's last 12 games

6:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Miami
Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Miami
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. BROOKLYN
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games
Brooklyn is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 13 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing New York
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New York's last 12 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York's last 13 games when playing Philadelphia

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 12 of San Antonio's last 16 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games at home

9:00 PM
BOSTON vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Portland's last 9 games

9:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games
Oklahoma City is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:54 AM

NBA

Sunday, February 24

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Bulls at Thunder: What bettors need to know
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Chicago Bulls at Oklahoma City Thunder (-8.5, 196)

The Chicago Bulls have the second-best road record as they visit one of the top home clubs in the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Chicago’s 17-10 road mark trails only the San Antonio Spurs but the Bulls will face a tough test in battling Oklahoma City, which is a gaudy 24-4 at home. The Bulls are just 4-6 over their last 10 games but Oklahoma City lost a season-worst three straight games before downing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

Oklahoma City shot 57.8 percent from the field and matched a season-best for points in the 127-111 win over the Timberwolves. But the Thunder’s recent play on the defensive end remains substandard in the view of coach Scott Brooks and several players. “All five guys that are on the court have to be tied on a string,” center Kendrick Perkins said after the win over Minnesota. “It only takes one guy to mess up the whole thing as far as our defensive concepts.” Chicago routed the Charlotte Bobcats 105-75 on Friday one night after a woeful 86-67 loss to the Miami Heat. Oklahoma City defeated the Bulls 97-71 in Chicago on Nov. 8.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, WGN (Chicago), Fox Sports Oklahoma

ABOUT THE BULLS (32-23): Chicago reached 100 points for just the second time all month with the trouncing of the Bobcats. Perhaps more pleasing was that the Bulls had 37 assists on 42 baskets and committed just six turnovers. The Bulls had 27 miscues in the loss to the Heat. “I thought we played a great team game and we needed this game after (Thursday) night,” forward Luol Deng said afterwards. “I thought we didn’t play well at all (against Miami). It feels good just to get a win. We’ve just got to keep it moving.” Point guard Kirk Hinrich (elbow) has missed nine of the last 10 games.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (40-15): Guard Russell Westbrook had a splendid performance with nine assists and seven rebounds to go with a season-best 37 points in the victory over the Timberwolves. Westbrook was 13-of-22 from the field and made all nine of his free-throw attempts. “He had nine assists, that’s good basketball,” Brooks said afterwards. “The way he scored, he took a lot of good shots and had a high percentage. Russell had a very, very good all-around game.” Westbrook is averaging 27.4 points over the last five games. Forward Kevin Durant had 27 points and is averaging 29 over the past four outings.

TRENDS:

* Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.
* Thunder are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home games.
* Over is 4-0 in Thunder’s last four overall.
* Over is 4-1 in Bulls’ last five vs. Western Conference foes.

BUZZER BEATERS:

1. Chicago has split four meetings in Oklahoma City.

2. The Thunder made all 22 of their free-throw attempts in the victory over Minnesota.

3. The Bulls are 23-7 when holding opponents below 90 points.

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:54 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Carolina at NY Islanders
The Hurricanes look to take advantage of an Islanders team that is 1-5 in its last 6 home games. Carolina is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Hurricanes favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 1-2: Boston at Florida (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.719; Florida 11.926
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+130); Over

Game 3-4: Winnipeg at New Jersey (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 9.947; New Jersey 11.401
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-160); Under

Game 5-6: Vancouver at Detroit (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.829; Detroit 12.560
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105); Over

Game 7-8: Columbus at Chicago (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.906; Chicago 12.441
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-265); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-265); Under

Game 9-10: Carolina at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.446; NY Islanders 10.686
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+100); Over

Game 11-12: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.638; Pittsburgh 11.979
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-175); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-175); Under

Game 13-14: Colorado at Anaheim (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.938; Anaheim 11.581
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+155); Over

Game 15-16: Phoenix at Calgary (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.420; Calgary 11.942
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-110); Under

**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:55 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 24

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BOSTON (10-2-0-2, 22 pts.) at FLORIDA (5-8-0-4, 14 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 51-37 ATS (+93.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
BOSTON is 148-125 ATS (+278.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 134-158 ATS (+311.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 71-93 ATS (-39.5 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 40-74 ATS (+119.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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WINNIPEG (7-9-0-1, 15 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (10-4-0-4, 24 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 1-12 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 72-51 ATS (+151.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 26-12 ATS (+9.9 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 51-36 ATS (+9.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 13-5 ATS (+7.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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VANCOUVER (10-3-0-4, 24 pts.) at DETROIT (8-7-0-3, 19 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 13-1 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 193-168 ATS (+365.3 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
DETROIT is 33-34 ATS (-14.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 16-21 ATS (-9.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-4 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)

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COLUMBUS (5-11-0-2, 12 pts.) at CHICAGO (14-0-0-3, 31 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 3-16 ATS (+25.7 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 1-13 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-3 ATS (+18.0 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 14-3 ATS (+10.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 20-8 ATS (+7.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 252-278 ATS (-81.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 131-145 ATS (-64.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-2 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-2-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.5 Units)

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CAROLINA (8-7-0-1, 17 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (8-9-0-1, 17 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 5-21 ATS (+26.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-3 ATS (+13.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 6-19 ATS (+27.7 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-4 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (9-7-0-1, 19 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (12-6-0-0, 24 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 1-9 ATS (+11.8 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 55-45 ATS (+106.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-15 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 8-7 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 8-7-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.4 Units)

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COLORADO (7-8-0-1, 15 pts.) at ANAHEIM (12-2-0-1, 25 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 12-3 ATS (+8.2 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 9-1 ATS (+7.7 Units) in February games this season.
ANAHEIM is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 30-18 ATS (+50.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-3 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (8-6-0-3, 19 pts.) at CALGARY (6-7-0-3, 15 pts.) - 2/24/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-25 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 6-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-2 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 7-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 09:55 AM

NHL

Sunday, February 24

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Trend Report
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3:00 PM
BOSTON vs. FLORIDA
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games at home

5:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. DETROIT
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver's last 10 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing Vancouver

5:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. NEW JERSEY
Winnipeg is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. NY ISLANDERS
Carolina is 15-8 SU in their last 23 games when playing NY Islanders
Carolina is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games

7:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games on the road
Columbus is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus

7:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. PITTSBURGH
Tampa Bay is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

8:00 PM
COLORADO vs. ANAHEIM
Colorado is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Colorado is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Anaheim's last 13 games

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. CALGARY
Phoenix is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 14 games on the road
Calgary is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 02-24-2013, 10:21 AM

NHL

Sunday, February 24

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Around the rink: Sunday's NHL betting notes
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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers (+144, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Tuukka Rask (BOS), Jacob Markstrom (FLA)

Boston won its second straight game and improved to 6-1-1 on the road with a 4-2 triumph over Tampa Bay on Thursday. Tuukka Rask has won four of five career outings versus Florida while posting two shutouts and registering an ultra-slim 0.97 goals-against average. The Panthers are 0-1-3 during their last four home games - and they weren't too impressive in a 3-1 road loss to Pittsburgh on Friday. The Bruins are 5-0 in their last five Sunday games.

Winnipeg Jets at New Jersey Devils (-158, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Ondrej Pavelec (WSH), Martin Brodeur (NJ)

New Jersey has won its last five home meetings with Winnipeg dating back to its days as the Atlanta Thrashers. The Devils hardly looked like an elite club in their 5-1 road loss to Washington on Saturday afternoon, but they'll return home where they have collected points in eight of nine games (6-1-2). Special teams are killing Winnipeg as it has failed to score on its last 21 power-play opportunities. The Jets are 1-6 in the last seven meetings.

Vancouver Canucks at Detroit Red Wings (+112, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Roberto Luongo (VAN), Jonas Gustavsson (DET)

Detroit snapped a five-game winless streak on Saturday, defeating the Nashville Predators 4-0 at home. The Canucks also shut out the Predators as Roberto Luongo stopped 23 shots at Nashville on Friday and are 2-0-1 on their four-game road trip. The under is 4-0-3 in the Red Wings’ last seven Sunday games.

Carolina Hurricanes at New York Islanders (-110, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Cam Ward (CAR), Kevin Poulin (NYI)

The Hurricanes will face the Islanders at New York on Sunday after posting a 6-4 victory there on Feb. 11. The six goals Carolina scored in that game matched a season high, but the club has struggled offensively in the three games since losing Jeff Skinner to a concussion, getting outscored 12-5. The Islanders are beginning a season-high seven-game homestand, but New York has been less effective at home this season, posting a 2-6-0 record. The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Chicago Blackhawks (-254, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Steve Mason (CBJ), Corey Crawford (CHI)

Columbus has lost eight straight games in the all-time series between the teams since posting a 4-3 victory in Chicago on Feb. 18, 2011. It now has the daunting task of trying to hand the Blackhawks their first regulation loss of the season. Chicago improved to 14-0-3 after posting a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday, setting the record for most games without a regulation loss to start a season. Columbus has allowed 37 goals during its losing streak against Chicago while scoring only 15.

Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins (-170, 6)

Probable starting goaltenders: Anders Lindback (TB), Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to move forward without second-leading scorer Evgeni Malkin for an indefinite period. The reigning Hart Trophy winner experienced concussion-like symptoms after sliding awkwardly into the boards and hitting his head in Friday’s victory over the Florida Panthers. Pittsburgh has won the last three meetings, outscoring Tampa Bay 18-6 in the process.

Phoenix Coyotes at Calgary Flames (-106, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Mike Smith (PHX), Danny Taylor (CGY)

The Phoenix Coyotes attempt to post their second win over the Calgary Flames in seven days. Phoenix posted a 4-0 home triumph over Calgary on Monday and has taken seven of the last nine meetings between the clubs. The Flames are 2-10 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.

Colorado Avalanche at Anaheim Ducks (-168, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: J.S. Giguere (COL), Viktor Fasth (ANH)

Anaheim hasn't played since extending its winning streak to five games with a 3-2 triumph over Columbus on Monday. Viktor Fasth, who is 9-0-0 with a 1.78 goals-against average, turned aside 31 shots in a 3-0 victory over the Avalanche on Feb. 6. Colorado has scored just one goal in each of its last two contests and the under is 4-0 in the Avalanche’s last four games vs. a team with a winning record.

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