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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, March 26

New York at Boston, 7:05 ET TNT
New York: 30-13 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Boston: 67-97 ATS in home games after playing 2 consecutive road games

Minnesota at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Minnesota: 28-44 ATS after a non-conference game
Detroit: 31-14 OVER in home games after playing 3 games as an underdog

LA Clippers at Dallas, 9:35 ET TNT
LA Clippers: 78-113 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite
Dallas: 18-8 ATS after allowing 105 points or more

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Tuesday, March 26

Game Score Status Pick Amount

New York - 7:00 PM ET Boston -2.5 500 POd # 1
Boston - Under 194 500

Minnesota - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +1 500
Detroit - Under 196.5 500

L.A. Clippers - 9:30 PM ET L.A. Clippers +1 500
Dallas - Under 201.5 500

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NBA
Dunkel

LA Lakers at Milwaukee
The Lakers look to take advantage of a Milwaukee team that is coming off a 100-92 loss last night to Philadelphia and is 2-14 ATS in its last 16 games following a SU defeat. LA is the pick (+1) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+1). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

Game 801-802: LA Lakers at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 120.871; Milwaukee 117.158
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1; 208
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+1); Under

Game 803-804: Indiana at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 123.758; Dallas 125.252
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: Sacramento at Phoenix (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 116.387; Phoenix 115.183
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 1; 216
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 28

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LA LAKERS (37 - 35) at MILWAUKEE (34 - 36) - 3/28/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
LA LAKERS are 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in road games this season.
LA LAKERS are 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
LA LAKERS are 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 111-78 ATS (+25.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 112-72 ATS (+32.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 84-57 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 30-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 23-42 ATS (-23.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 2-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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INDIANA (45 - 27) at DALLAS (35 - 36) - 3/28/2013, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-1 straight up against DALLAS 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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SACRAMENTO (26 - 46) at PHOENIX (23 - 49) - 3/28/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 28

Hot Teams
-- Dallas won nine of its last 12 games (won last three at home). Pacers won five of their last six games (6-3 last nine road games).
-- Kings are 5-4 in their last nine games (5-2 last seven AU).

Cold Teams
-- Lakers lost three of last four games (1-3 last four AU). Bucks lost four in row, seven of last nine games (1-3 last four HF).
-- Suns lost four in row, eight of last nine games (0-4 last four HF).

Totals
-- Last three Los Angeles games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Indiana road games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Phoenix games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Lakers are 2-5 vs spread last seven times they played night before. Milwaukee is 5-12 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Indiana is 6-7 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Sacramento is 4-7 vs spread last 11 times they played night before. Suns are 6-11 vs spread if they played night before.




NBA

Thursday, March 28

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. MILWAUKEE
LA Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games

8:30 PM
INDIANA vs. DALLAS
Indiana is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Indiana is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home

10:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. PHOENIX
Sacramento is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 14 games when playing Sacramento


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NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 28

LA Lakers at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
LA Lakers: 12-4 ATS off ATS losses in 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Milwaukee: 3-11 ATS at home with a total of 200+ points

Indiana at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Indiana: 7-14 ATS as a road underdog
Dallas: 8-1 ATS off 4+ home games

Sacramento at Phoenix, 10:05 ET
Sacramento: 18-7 Over off a road win
Phoenix: 1-7 ATS off 3+ games allowing 100+ points

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Hoop Trends - Thursday

March 28, 2013


ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Mavericks are 11-0 ATS (7.5 ppg) since February 10, 2009 at home when seeking revenge for a road loss in which they led at the half.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Bucks are 15-0 OU (10.8 ppg) since January 16, 2001 when their opponent is playing in at least their third straight road game and has no rest when they didn’t win by 15+ or lose by 23+ last game.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Kings are 12-0 OU (16.5 ppg) since February 09, 2010 on the road after winning the previous matchup in which Tyreke Evans was not the Kings’ high scorer.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Pacers are 0-10-1 ATS (-11.6 ppg) since March 21, 2006 when facing a non-conference team they beat at home by double digits in their first match-up of the season.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Mavericks are 10-0-1 OU (13.5 ppg) since January 25, 2011 at home after a win in which Shawn Marion had more turnovers than assists.
-- The Mavericks are 0-8 ATS (-10.0 ppg) since January 25, 2012 at home after losing the previous matchup in which Shawn Marion took fewer than 10 shots.

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Thursday, March 28

Game Score Status Pick Amount

L.A. Lakers - 8:00 PM ET Milwaukee +2 500 POD # 3
Milwaukee - Over 209 500

Indiana - 8:30 PM ET Dallas -3.5 500 POD # 1
Dallas - Under 192.5 500

Sacramento - 10:00 PM ET Sacramento -2 500
Phoenix - Under 205 500 POD # 2

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Saturday, March 30

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Chicago - 2:00 PM ET Dallas -4.5 500 POD # 1
Dallas - Over 192.5 500

Orlando - 7:00 PM ET Orlando +12 500
Atlanta - Over 202.5 500

Charlotte - 8:00 PM ET Charlotte +10 500
Philadelphia -Under 195 500

L.A. Clippers - 8:00 PM ET L.A. Clippers +1 500
Houston - Over 205.5 500

Memphis - 8:00 PM ET Memphis -4 500 POD # 2
Minnesota -Over 186 500

Oklahoma City - 8:30 PM ET Milwaukee +5.5 500 POD # 3
Milwaukee - Under 207 500

Brooklyn - 9:00 PM ET Brooklyn +4.5 500
Utah - Under 191.5 500

Indiana - 10:00 PM ET Indiana -10 500 POD # 4
Phoenix - Under 188 500

L.A. Lakers - 10:00 PM ETSacramento +1.5 500 POD # 5
Sacramento - Over 218 500

Portland - 10:30 PM ET Portland +9.5 500
Golden State - Under 202.5 500 POD # 6

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NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 30

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CHICAGO (39 - 31) at DALLAS (35 - 37) - 3/30/2013, 2:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-0 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (19 - 54) at ATLANTA (40 - 33) - 3/30/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 14-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 13-3 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
14 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (17 - 55) at PHILADELPHIA (29 - 43) - 3/30/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 24-47 ATS (-27.7 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a road underdog of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in road games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) on Saturday games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
CHARLOTTE is 18-39 ATS (-24.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 50-32 ATS (+14.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MEMPHIS (48 - 24) at MINNESOTA (26 - 45) - 3/30/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 41-29 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 31-21 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
MEMPHIS is 39-17 ATS (+20.3 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 157-203 ATS (-66.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 8-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 10-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (49 - 24) at HOUSTON (39 - 33) - 3/30/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 403-468 ATS (-111.8 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 157-198 ATS (-60.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 144-198 ATS (-73.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 94-132 ATS (-51.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
HOUSTON is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 82-112 ATS (-41.2 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-3 straight up against HOUSTON 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (53 - 20) at MILWAUKEE (35 - 36) - 3/30/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-39 ATS (-11.9 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 113-149 ATS (-50.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 24-42 ATS (-22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 2-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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BROOKLYN (42 - 30) at UTAH (37 - 36) - 3/30/2013, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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INDIANA (46 - 27) at PHOENIX (23 - 50) - 3/30/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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LA LAKERS (37 - 36) at SACRAMENTO (27 - 46) - 3/30/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PORTLAND (33 - 39) at GOLDEN STATE (41 - 32) - 3/30/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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Hoop Trends - Sunday

March 31, 2013

ATS TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Raptors are 10-0 ATS (11.8 ppg) since April 07, 2004 off a road win that broke at least a five-game losing streak.

OU TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Wizards are 0-10 OU (-13.9 ppg) since November 19, 2010 at home with at most one day of rest after a road loss in which the percentage of their baskets that were assisted was at least ten percentage points lower than their season-to-date average.

PLAYER TREND OF THE DAY:

-- The Raptors are 0-12-1 ATS (-7.6 ppg) since March 12, 2008 after losing the previous matchup at home in which Andrea Bargnani played fewer than 30 minutes.

CHOICE TREND:

-- The Pistons are 9-0 OU (10.0 ppg) since April 12, 2012 with at least a day of rest after a loss in which Brandon Knight took fewer than 10 shots.

ACTIVE TRENDS:

-- The Bulls are 7-0 ATS (8.3 ppg) since February 20, 2012 at home after a loss in which Carlos Boozer was the Bulls’ high scorer.
-- The Knicks are 8-0 ATS (11.4 ppg) since April 03, 2011 after a win in which Carmelo Anthony had a double double with rebounds.

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NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, March 31

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TORONTO (27 - 45) at WASHINGTON (26 - 46) - 3/31/2013, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CLEVELAND (22 - 49) at NEW ORLEANS (25 - 48) - 3/31/2013, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 2-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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DETROIT (24 - 49) at CHICAGO (39 - 32) - 3/31/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (57 - 15) at SAN ANTONIO (55 - 17) - 3/31/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 87-60 ATS (+21.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 72-49 ATS (+18.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 43-23 ATS (+17.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 150-114 ATS (+24.6 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 136-101 ATS (+24.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MIAMI is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against SAN ANTONIO 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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BOSTON (38 - 34) at NEW YORK (45 - 26) - 3/31/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 44-29 ATS (+12.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games in March games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 8-7 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, March 31

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won three of last four games, covered six of last seven.
-- Miami won 28 of its last 29 games (2-0 as U). Spurs won six of their last seven games (1-5 last six HF).
-- Knicks won last seven games, covered seven of last eight.

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost five of last six games (1-5 last six AU). Wizards are 1-3 in their last four games (4-7 last 11 F).
-- Cavaliers lost their last seven games (5-2 last seven A). Hornets lost nine of their last 13 games (5-3 last eight HF).
-- Pistons lost 12 of their last 13 games (3-1 last four AU).
-- Celtics lost five of their last six road games (4-6 last ten AU).

Totals
-- Five of last six Toronto games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Last four Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Miami games went over the total.
-- Five of last six New York games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Chicago covered last five times it played night before.




NBA

Sunday, March 31

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Trend Report
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6:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
New Orleans is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

6:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. SAN ANTONIO
Miami is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Antonio's last 11 games when playing at home against Miami
San Antonio is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games when playing at home against Miami

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Detroit is 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 17-4-1 ATS in its last 22 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit

7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Boston is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games at home


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NBA

Sunday, March 31

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Heat at Spurs: What bettors need to know
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Miami Heat at San Antonio Spurs (-1.5, 198.5)

The top two teams in the NBA meet up Sunday when the Miami Heat visit the San Antonio Spurs. The contest is huge in terms of the battle for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Miami currently has a two-game edge over San Antonio and would hold a commanding lead if it completes a sweep of the season series. The Heat have won 28 of their past 29 games while San Antonio has won six of its last seven.

The contest could be a prelude to June’s NBA Finals as both squads are the class of their respective conferences. San Antonio holds a 2 1/2-game edge over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference and has a 32-4 home mark. Miami recently had a 27-game winning streak halted and has won 14 of its last 15 road games. The Heat bounced back from a loss to the Chicago Bulls by downing the New Orleans Hornets on Friday. The Spurs downed the Clippers on Friday behind Tim Duncan’s decisive three-point play with 2.2 seconds remaining. Miami won the first meeting 105-100 on Nov. 29 when Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sent Duncan, and guards Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green back to San Antonio for rest.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sun Sports (Miami), Fox Sports Southwest (San Antonio), NBATV

ABOUT THE HEAT (57-15): Forward LeBron James put his outside shooting on display in the victory over New Orleans, knocking down seven 3-pointers – one shy of his career high. James made six consecutive 3-pointers in the first half and finished 7-of-10 from behind the arc while scoring 36 points. “I hadn’t done that probably since high school or the early years with Cleveland,” James said afterward. “I felt good. Just tried to keep the Heat wave going.” Miami shot a season-high 60.9 percent in the contest and was 14-of-27 from 3-point range.

ABOUT THE SPURS (55-17): Duncan scored a season-best 34 points against the Clippers and continues to play like someone much younger. The 36-year-old Duncan also grabbed 11 rebounds against the Clippers for his 31st double-double of the season and is averaging 17.6 points and 10 rebounds. “He’s done the work to put himself in the position to have games like this and to have the season that’s he had,” Popovich said afterward. “You couldn’t be more proud of the guy on what he did out there.” Point guard Tony Parker had 24 points against the Clippers and is averaging 21.8 points in four games since returning from an ankle injury.

TRENDS:

* Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games.
* Over is 8-1 in Heat’s last nine vs. Western Conference foes.
* Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last four Sunday games.
* Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Heat is 2-22 when playing in San Antonio.

2. Ginobili injured his hamstring against the Clippers and will miss the Miami contest.

3. Miami PG Mario Chalmers (ankle) sat out the New Orleans game and is questionable to play against the Spurs.

[StarDust Bum]

NBA

Sunday, March 31

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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For the week of March 24-30

Hottest ATS

Utah Jazz (4-1 SU, 5-0 ATS)

Utah has ripped off eight consecutive covers (4-4 SU) for bettors heading into Monday’s home game with Portland. The Jazz are in a dogfight with the Lakers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference with only eight games to play.

Coldest ATS

Portland Trail Blazers (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

Portland’s postseason aspirations took a huge hit with four consecutive losses this past week. The Blazers were blown out by the Thunder, Nets, Jazz and Warriors and now face a must-win situation in Utah on Monday night.

Best over play

Chicago Bulls (2-1 SU, 3-0 over/under)

Chicago has been a good under play (32-38-1 O/U) all season long, but the Bulls have topped the total in three straight. The Bulls are averaging 101 points over the run – eight points higher than their season average (93 ppg). Chicago hosts the lowly Pistons Sunday before hitting the road for games in Washington and Brooklyn.

Best under play

Denver Nuggets (1-2 SU, 0-3 over/under)

Bettors have been cashing in on Denver’s ability to soar over totals all season long, but have taken a huge hit to the wallet over its past five games. The Nuggets faced an average total of 206.5 over a five-game under run, including a huge 221.5 total against the Kings on Mar. 23. Denver has a few days off before it visits Utah on Wednesday.

Scouting the schedule:

-The Philadelphia 76ers will play seven of their last nine games away from the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers have a 10-21-3 O/U record away from home.

-The Oklahoma City Thunder enter a brutal portion of their schedule next week. The Thunder will play five consecutive quality opponents, who have a combined 227-138 SU record this season. Oklahoma City kicks off the stretch of toughies Thursday when it hosts San Antonio.

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NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, March 31

Toronto at Washington, 6:05 ET
Toronto: 34-18 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread
Washington: 16-32 ATS against Atlantic division opponents

Cleveland at New Orleans, 6:05 ET
Cleveland: 50-30 ATS after 2 straight games where opponent was called for 18 or less fouls
New Orleans: 6-17 ATS in home games in non-conference games

Detroit at Chicago, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 16-30 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent
Chicago: 12-4 ATS after 4 straight games forcing opponent to commit 14 or less turnovers

Miami at San Antonio, 7:05 ET NBATV
Miami: 8-1 OVER against Southwest division opponents
San Antonio: 11-2 ATS against Southeast division opponents

Boston at New York, 7:35 ET
Boston: 7-17 ATS in road games revenging a same season loss vs opponent
New York: 12-3 ATS in home games in March games

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Sunday, March 31

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Toronto - 6:00 PM ET Toronto +3.5 500
Washington - Under 192.5 500

Cleveland - 6:00 PM ET Cleveland +6 500 POD # 1
New Orleans - Under 191.5 500

Detroit - 7:00 PM ET Chicago -9 500
Chicago - Under 186 500

Miami - 7:00 PM ET Miami +1.5 500 POD # 2
San Antonio - Over 197.5 500 POD # 3

Boston - 7:30 PM ET New York -6.5 500
New York - Over 195.5 500 POD # 4

[Kaptain]

Like the PODs....bring em in