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**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 08:32 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

According to Baseball America, six of the Mets' top prospects........

1) Zach Wheeler, P-- Allowed 23 hits in 33 IP in AAA last season.

Tor 1) Travis d'Arnaud, C-- Centerpiece of RA Dickey trade.

6) Wilmer Flores, 2B/3B-- Hit .311 in half a season at AA last year.

8) Jeurys Familia, P-- Closer of the future in Flushing?

15) Matt Den Dekker, OF-- Tremendous fielder; will have to hit more.

29) Steve Matz, P-- Injury-prone kid played against my godson in HS.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend.....

13) UCLA coach Ben Howland put an end to the Shabazz Muhammad era in Westwood this weekend, saying the kid was going to the NBA next year. Muhammad has played well, UCLA is 23-8, for Howland to quickly send a star player on his way tells us one of two things.......
a) The kid is a pain in the butt, but considering UCLA had Reeves Nelson a couple years ago, this option is less likely than........
b) Had Muhammad returned, the NCAA would've come calling, and when the NCAA comes calling, often times the coach loses his job.

Either way, Howland has to recruit like a junior college coach; tremendous amount of turnover in his program.

12) Sunday night at 11pm, replay of a White Sox-Padre spring training game, with the great Dick Enberg on the mike. Thats quality entertainment.

11) Erik Compton is one of my heroes; guy has had two heart transplants, and he still plays on the PGA Tour. Compton finished T5 at Honda Classic this weekend in Florida, his first top 10 finish. Will somebody please make a movie about this guy?

10) Sportsbook.com posted 43.5 as the over/under for any major leaguer hitting home runs this season, the lowest such total since 1996. The bet is whether or not you think any hitter will hit 44 HRs this season. Anyone.

9) MAAC basketball tournament is next weekend in Springfield, MA, but there are no MAAC teams in Massachusetts, only one in Connecticut. What genius came up with this idea?

Geographic breakdown of the MAAC:
-- two teams in eastern NY (Marist/Siena)
-- two teams in Buffalo area (Niagara/Canisius)
-- two teams in New Jersey (Rider/St Peter's)
-- two teams in Westchester/Bronx (Iona/Manhattan)
-- Fairfield is in Connecticut, Loyola is in Maryland.

I am sure Springfield is a terrific place, but who is going to go to watch the MAAC tournament, when there are no local teams in it?

8) Further examination of Joe Flacco's contract show a $29M payment in 2016, which means the contract will get re-done after 2015, making it, in effect, a 3-year deal. Still a very lucrative deal.

7) There are bitter defeats, then there is Baylor's loss at home to Kansas State Saturday night. Game was tied with 0:01 left, Baylor had the ball out of bounds, 95 feet from the basket. Worst they can do is overtime, right?

Baylor throws a baseball pass length of court, but it goes out of bounds with no one touching it, so K-State gets it under their offensive basket- they set up a play, McGruder drains a 3 at the buzzer, and Baylor might be headed to the NIT as a result. Horrendous way to lose a game.

6) Since 1985, only two teams won the NCAA tournament without having had at least one winning streak of 6+ games during the season: Arizona in 1997, Michigan State in 2000. We'll monitor that later this month.

5) Virginia beats Duke, then loses at Boston College. Of course they did.

4) Providence won six of last seven games, after starting Big East play 2-7; credit to Ed Cooley, who seems to have things going in the right direction with his Friars. Have to win recruiting battles before you can win games, and Cooley is an excellent recruiter.

3) Was watching the European Tour on Golf Channel Sunday morning, and the 4th hole was a 685-yard par 5. 685 yards!!!! Hole wasn't too tough- the scoring average on it was something like 4.48.

2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 24 assistant coaches; three other teams have 23. NFL teams only have 53 active players each week. Seems like overkill, but in fairness, three of the 24 Buc assistants are strength coaches. Still, thats a lot of assistants. What do they do all winter?

1) Pretty good pair of games at Staples Center Sunday, with Thunder edging the Clippers and Lakers beating Atlanta by a point. Impossible to know, but wonder how many people were at both games?

**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 08:32 AM

Three teams off to hot starts in Spring Training

If you can’t wait until Opening Day to throw down your first MLB wager, sportsbooks are offering daily game lines for Spring Training games.

Here are three teams that are off to hot spring starts:

Kansas City Royals (8-0)

The Royals have reeled off eight straight wins to open up the spring campaign, but what’s more impressive is their Cactus League-best +26 run differential. The Royals have four players batting over .500 and first baseman Eric Hosmer has already driven in seven runs in only 17 at-bats. Projections indicate the Royals will open the season with a franchise-record $79 million payroll.

Seattle Mariners (8-1)

Seattle has won eight straight exhibition games, bashing 20 homers in the process. “We have a lot of options, and a lot of talent we can mix and match into a lineup," manager Eric Wedge said after Seattle’s most recent 9-5 victory over the Dodgers. "If there was ever a year to play a lot of spring games and let guys show us all of what they can do, this is it." Staff ace Felix Hernandez will throw a bullpen session Sunday and is projected to make his 2013 debut on Thursday against the Royals.

Houston Astros (5-2)

The Houston Astros are expected to be a historically bad baseball team this year, but they sure have looked good so far. The Astros lead all American League teams in the Grapefruit League with 15 home runs. Houston’s defense, however, has been a different story. The Astros gave up six unearned runs to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, and added four more blunders against the Braves on Saturday.

All stats prior to action Sunday.

**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 08:35 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Baylor at Texas
The Bears look to build on their 4-0 ATS record in their last 4 games at Texas. Baylor is the pick (-1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bears favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, MARCH 4

Game 715-716: Texas Tech at Kansas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 51.275; Kansas 73.879
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 22 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: Kansas by 24 1/2; 142
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (+24 1/2); Under

Game 717-718: Cincinnati at Louisville (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 63.419; Louisville 77.469
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 14; 126
Vegas Line: Louisville by 10; 120 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-10); Over

Game 719-720: Baylor at Texas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 64.182; Texas 60.973
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 3; 144
Vegas Line: Baylor by 1 1/2; 138
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-1 1/2); Over

Game 721-722: Montana at Southern Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montana 53.257; Southern Utah 45.835
Dunkel Line: Montana by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Montana by 2
Dunkel Pick: Montana (-2)

Game 731-732: Savannah State at North Carolina A&T (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Savannah State 49.311; North Carolina A&T 48.539
Dunkel Line: Savannah State by 1; 104
Vegas Line: North Carolina A&T by 2 1/2; 108
Dunkel Pick: Savannah State (+2 1/2); Under

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, March 4

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TEXAS TECH (10 - 17) at KANSAS (25 - 4) - 3/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS TECH is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
TEXAS TECH is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS TECH is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CINCINNATI (20 - 9) at LOUISVILLE (24 - 5) - 3/4/2013, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
CINCINNATI is 91-122 ATS (-43.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 33-58 ATS (-30.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
LOUISVILLE is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 56-39 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE 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
CINCINNATI is 2-1 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CINCINNATI is 2-1 straight up against LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BAYLOR (17 - 12) at TEXAS (13 - 16) - 3/4/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BAYLOR is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

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

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MONTANA (20 - 6) at SOUTHERN UTAH (11 - 16) - 3/4/2013, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTANA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SOUTHERN UTAH is 1-0 against the spread versus MONTANA over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 1-0 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons

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SAVANNAH ST (17 - 12) at N CAROLINA A&T (14 - 15) - 3/4/2013, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAVANNAH ST is 3-0 straight up against N CAROLINA A&T over the last 3 seasons

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 4

-- Kansas (-17) won 60-46 at Texas Tech Jan 12, outscoring Tech 19-8 on foul line with +7 turnover ratio, but they led by only a hoop at half. Senior Night in Lawrence; Jayhawks are 6-2 as home favorites this year, covering last four tries- they've won/covered six games in row since the 3-game losing streak. Tech covered once in its last seven road games. Big X double digit home favorites are 6-9 vs spread.
-- Fading Cincinnati lost five of last seven games, after 6-3 start in league play; Bearcats lost last three road games by 4-7-21 points, scoring 52.3 ppg. UC is 2-1 as a road dog. Louisville won last five games, going 3-1 vs spread in last four, but they've covered only once in last five games at home, winning by 18-26-3-19-14-18 points. Big East double digit home favorites are 9-13. Cardinals had big win at Syracuse Saturday.
-- Baylor's buzzer-beater home loss Saturday was brutal for bubble team that is now 1-4 in last five games; Bears (-11) beat Texas 86-79 in OT in conference opener Jan 5, outscoring Longhorns 36-9 on foul line. Bears lost four of last five road games. Texas is 3-3 since Kabongo got eligible, with two of its three wins in OT. Big X underdogs are 17-9 when spread is 3 or less points. Baylor has to be fragile mentally right now.
-- Two of Montana's three best players (Cherry/Ward) are out with foot injuries; Griz played only seven guys in 71-68 win at Montana State on Saturday. Montana (-13) beat Southern Utah 73-67 Jan 17, outscoring T-birds 31-5 on foul line (Griz was 31-47). Big Sky home underdogs are 8-10 vs spread, 3-1 if number was 4 or less points. SUU lost four of its last five overall, but has won five of its last six home games.
-- Savannah State beat North Carolina A&T 56-49 at home two weeks ago, despite turning ball over 27 times (-6); Tigers turn ball over 28% of time, more than any team in country. A&T won its last four home games allowing 52 ppg; Savannah lost its last two games, scoring 58-47 points, after winning 12 of its previous 14 games. Senior Night for A&T team that is #7 in country in terms of experience.

NCAAB

Monday, March 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. LOUISVILLE
Cincinnati is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Louisville
Cincinnati is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Louisville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisville's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
TEXAS TECH vs. KANSAS
Texas Tech is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas Tech's last 6 games on the road
Kansas is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games at home
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Texas Tech

9:00 PM
BAYLOR vs. TEXAS
Baylor is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baylor is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games
Texas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor

9:05 PM
MONTANA vs. SOUTHERN UTAH
Montana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Southern Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Southern Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

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NCAAB

Monday, March 4

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Cincinnati at Louisville: What bettors need to know
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Cincinnati Bearcats at Louisville Cardinals (-10, 121)

Louisville may be one game out of first place, but has to like where it stands entering the final week of the regular season. The Cardinals will play the first of two straight home games to close out their schedule on Monday against Cincinnati. Louisville, winners of five in a row and eight of its last nine, hasn’t lost since its five-overtime setback against Notre Dame on Feb. 9, defeating four of its opponents over that span by at least 14 points.

The Cardinals – 13-1 at home this season – are coming off a 58-53 road victory over Syracuse on Saturday, but will be playing for the third game in six days when they host the Bearcats. Cincinnati halted a three-game skid with a 61-56 win over Connecticut, but finds itself in a three-way tie for ninth place with Providence and St. John’s. The Bearcats could strengthen their NCAA Tournament resume with a win, but a loss could damage their hopes of securing a first-round bye in the Big East Tournament.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN

ABOUT CINCINNATI (19-9, 7-8 Big East): Sean Kilpatrick – the fourth-leading scorer in the conference – has led the team in scoring in nine of the last 11 contests. The junior guard has made a team-high 34 3-pointers and shooting 80.4 percent from the foul line during the stretch. Taking advantage of a Connecticut team without Shabazz Napier, the Bearcats outscored the Huskies 21-1 in points off turnovers Saturday. Since Cashmere Wright missed his only game of the season on Jan. 19 with a knee sprain, he is shooting 22.9 percent - including 19.7 percent beyond the arc. Over that 10-game stretch, Wright has shot over 30 percent from the field three times.

ABOUT LOUISVILLE (24-5, 12-4): During their winning streak, the Cardinals have limited their opponents to 35.5 percent shooting from the field and 54.2 points. For the season, Louisville has held 18 teams to less than 40 percent shooting and 18 to fewer than 60 points. The Cardinals are third nationally in turnover margin (plus-6.0) and have forced an average of 18.7 turnovers, scoring 661 of their 2140 points off opponents’ miscues. Gorgui Dieng posted his tenth double-digit rebounding performance with 14 boards against the Orange, surpassing 700 career rebounds in the process. Peyton Siva needs seven steals to match Darrell Griffith’s school record of 230.

TRENDS:

* Bearcats are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall.
* Cardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games.
* Under is 6-1 in Bearcats’ last seven road games.
* Under is 5-0 in the last five meetings.

TIP-INS:

1. This is the first meeting between the schools since last season’s Big East Championship title game.

2. Cardinals coach Rick Pitino needs one more win to notch his 300th victory at Louisville.

3. Cincinnati opponents are scoring 11.2 points below their season average this season when playing the Bearcats.

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**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 08:36 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 4

Hot Teams
-- Knicks won three of last four games (4-8-1 last 13 AF). Cleveland won four of its last six games (6-9 last 15 HU).
-- Miami won its last 14 games (7-1 last eight AF).
-- Bucks won last three games, all by 5 or less points or in OT (1-7 last eight HF).
-- Hawks covered seven of last nine games (6-3 SU, 5-1 last six AU). Denver won its last four games, last two by hoop each (5-1 last six HF).

Cold Teams
-- Magic lost eight of its last nine games (3-7 last 10 AU). Hornets lost five of their last seven games (5-2 last seven HF).
-- Minnesota lost its last five games, last two by 15-22 points (3-6-1 last 10 HU).
-- Jazz lost three of its last four games (2-6 last eight AU).
-- Portland lost eight of its last ten games (3-6 last nine HF). Bobcats lost last six games, four of last five by 22+ (12-17 AU).
-- Toronto lost five of its last six games (5-1 last six AU). Warriors lost their last four games (10-6 HF, 2-4 last six).

Totals
-- Five of last six Cleveland home games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Orlando games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Miami games went over the total.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Milwaukee games.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Atlanta games.
-- Eight of last ten Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Toronto games stayed under the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Knicks are 2-4 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Orlando is 4-2 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Miami is 4-2 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Atlanta is 4-2 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Charlotte is 5-10 vs spread if it played night before.

NBA

Monday, March 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing at home against New York
Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Utah is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Utah

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. NEW ORLEANS
Orlando is 2-20 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando

9:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. DENVER
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta

10:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
Charlotte is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Portland's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
TORONTO vs. GOLDEN STATE
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Golden State
Toronto is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Golden State's last 19 games
Golden State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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NBA

Monday, March 4

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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For the week of February 24-March 2.

Hottest ATS

Los Angeles Clippers (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS)

After a mid-season slump, the Clippers appear to be gaining momentum for the stretch run. Los Angeles has picked up wins in four straight games and eight of its last nine. The Clippers have also covered in four consecutive games heading into Sunday’s home tilt with the Thunder.

Coldest ATS

Toronto Raptors (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

The Raptors have dropped four straight (0-4 ATS) after winning six of their previous seven contests. Rudy Gay, who is averaging over 21 points per game since being acquired by the Raptors, is dealing with back spasms and now Toronto plays three tough road games against the Warriors, Suns and Lakers.

Best over play

Sacramento Kings (1-3 SU, 4-0 over/under)

The Kings played over the total in every contest of their recent five-game road trip. Sacramento’s defense was a disgrace on the trip, allowing opponents to score an average of 120.8 points per game. The Kings return home for games with the Bobcats and over-friendly Nuggets this week.

Best under play

Dallas Mavericks (1-3 SU, 0-4 over/under)

The Mavericks have gone low in four straight games after posting an 11-3 O/U mark in their previous 14 contests. Dallas is averaging 101 points per game this season, but is scoring 92.75 per contest during its current under run. The Mavericks play the first half of a home-and-home with the Rockets in Houston on Sunday.

Scouting the schedule:

-The Chicago Bulls are entering a very tough portion of their schedule. Chicago visits Indiana and San Antonio this week before heading home for a clash with Utah. The Bulls then travel west for three games against the Lakers, Kings and Warriors. Chicago has been a pretty good bet on the road (17-11 ATS) and a horrible bet at home (9-22 ATS).

-The Utah Jazz head east for a four-game road trip beginning Monday in Milwaukee. The Jazz have been fade material on the road (10-18-1 ATS) but a great play at home (18-12 ATS) this season. Utah will also visit Cleveland, Chicago and New York this week.

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**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 08:38 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 4

Hot teams
-- Toronto won three of its last four home games.
-- Penguins won three of their last four home games.
-- Ducks won 12 of their last 15 games. Phoenix won five of last seven at home.
-- Kings won seven of their last nine games.

Cold teams
-- Devils lost their last four games, scoring seven goals.
-- Lightning lost their last four games, scoring seven goals.
-- Predators lost six of their last eight games.

Totals
-- Four of last five New Jersey-Toronto games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Pittsburgh-Tampa Bay games went over the total.
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-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Anaheim games.
-- Six of last nine Nashville-LA games went over (0-2 this year).

Series records
-- Devils won three of last four visits to Toronto.
-- Penguins won four of last five games with Tampa Bay.
-- Ducks lost three of last four games in Phoenix.
-- Nashville beat the Kings twice this year, 2-1ot/3-0.

NHL

Monday, March 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. TORONTO
New Jersey is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. PITTSBURGH
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

9:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. PHOENIX
Anaheim is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. LOS ANGELES
Nashville is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Nashville
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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NHL

Monday, March 4

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Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets
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For the week of Feb. 24-Mar. 2.

Hot team

Chicago Blackhawks (4-0 SU)

The Blackhawks extended their winning streak to eight games with recent victories over St. Louis and Columbus. Chicago has secured at least a point in all 21 contests this season and 27 straight dating back to March 25, 2012. The Blackhawks are in Detroit Sunday and then head home for clashes with the Wild and Avalanche later in the week.

Cold team

Tampa Bay Lightning (0-4 SU)

After opening the season with six wins in seven games, the Lightning have just three in their last 14 contests. Tampa Bay boasts the league’s top offense (3.5 goals per game) but can’t keep pucks out of its own net. The Bolts open this week with a tough back-to-back set in Pittsburgh and New Jersey.

Best over play

Phoenix Coyotes (4-0 over/under)

The Coyotes have played over the total in four straight games to push their season O/U mark to 12-8-1. Mike Smith has seen an extremely heavy workload of late and his performance has suffered as a result. Smith has started 14 consecutive games and has yielded 15 goals over his last four. Phoenix squares off with Anaheim twice this week before enjoying a three-game homestand.

Best under play

San Jose Sharks (0-3 over/under)

Under bettors are loving the stingy Sharks. San Jose has gone low in eight consecutive games and 15 of 20 this season. Goaltender Antti Niemi boasts an impressive 1.83 GAA and the Sharks are yielding an average of only two goals per game. San Jose plays back-to-back road games in Vancouver and Calgary next.

Surveying the schedule:

-The Edmonton Oilers continue their season-long nine-game road trip this week. The Oilers are 1-1-1 on the current trip and play five games in the next seven days. Edmonton is 3-7 O/U on the road.

-The Montreal Canadiens have earned points in 10 straight games but have a busy week ahead. The Habs hit the road for five games in seven days, beginning Sunday in Boston. Montreal boasts an impressive 5-1-0-2 record away from the Bell Centre.

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**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 08:57 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Anaheim at Phoenix
The Ducks look to bounce back from a 5-4 loss to the Coyotes on Saturday and take advantage of Phoenix' 2-5 record in its last 7 games after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Anaheim is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Ducks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 4

Game 1-2: New Jersey at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.088; Toronto 12.291
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-120); Under

Game 3-4: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.638; Pittsburgh 11.370
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-185); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+165); Over

Game 5-6: Anaheim at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.489; Phoenix 11.652
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-105); Over

Game 7-8: Nashville at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.496; Los Angeles 13.343
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 3; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-155); Under

**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 10:27 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, March 4

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NEW JERSEY (10-6-0-5, 25 pts.) at TORONTO (13-9-0-0, 26 pts.) - 3/4/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-2 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 9-2 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 72-54 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 79-56 ATS (+16.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 37-30 ATS (+71.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 25-36 ATS (-25.1 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
TORONTO is 96-118 ATS (-67.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (9-11-0-1, 19 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (14-8-0-0, 28 pts.) - 3/4/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 33-7 ATS (+22.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 55-47 ATS (+108.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-7 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 9-7-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.4 Units)

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ANAHEIM (15-3-0-2, 32 pts.) at PHOENIX (10-8-0-3, 23 pts.) - 3/4/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 4-16 ATS (+23.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 21-12 ATS (+33.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 194-168 ATS (+380.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 37-31 ATS (+4.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 135-130 ATS (+312.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 15-5 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 15-5 ATS (+9.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 161-125 ATS (+22.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-6-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (9-8-0-5, 23 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (10-7-0-2, 22 pts.) - 3/4/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 37-31 ATS (+72.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 16-7 ATS (+8.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 6-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 6-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 10:31 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, March 4

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NEW YORK (35 - 21) at CLEVELAND (20 - 39) - 3/4/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-4 straight up against NEW YORK 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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ORLANDO (16 - 44) at NEW ORLEANS (21 - 39) - 3/4/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 23-43 ATS (-24.3 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
ORLANDO is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
ORLANDO is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ORLANDO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 3-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-0 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 4-0 straight up against ORLANDO 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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MIAMI (43 - 14) at MINNESOTA (20 - 36) - 3/4/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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UTAH (32 - 27) at MILWAUKEE (29 - 28) - 3/4/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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ATLANTA (33 - 25) at DENVER (38 - 22) - 3/4/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 35-25 ATS (+7.5 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
DENVER is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in home games this season.
DENVER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
DENVER is 29-13 ATS (+14.7 Units) in home games against Southeast division opponents since 1996.
ATLANTA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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CHARLOTTE (13 - 46) at PORTLAND (27 - 31) - 3/4/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 19-39 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 18-34 ATS (-19.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 10-27 ATS (-19.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 5-21 ATS (-18.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 15-33 ATS (-21.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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TORONTO (23 - 37) at GOLDEN STATE (33 - 27) - 3/4/2013, 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 3-1 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 10:43 AM

NCAAB

Monday, March 4

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Saint Louis remains red hot against the spread
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The Saint Louis Billikens are hot and their bettors are cashing in.

The Billikens picked up their 11th consecutive victory with a 66-58 win over George Washington on Saturday and improved to 11-0 ATS during the winning streak.

The 11-game run is the Billikens' longest winning streak since they won 14 straight to start 1993-94. SLU already had clinched a first-round bye in the Atlantic 10 tournament prior to Saturday’s win and now can finish no worse than third place. A win in either of SLU’s final two games, at Xavier on Wednesday or at home against La Salle on Saturday, would give the Billikens at the least a share of the league title and the tournament’s No. 1 seed.

With two games remaining in the regular season, Saint Louis (23-5, 12-2 Atlantic 10) holds a one-game lead over VCU (23-6, 11-3), which routed Butler 84-52 on Saturday.

The Billikens have posted a 7-3-1 O/U mark during the winning streak and have held opposition to 58.3 points per game.

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**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 12:47 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Utah at Milwaukee
The Bucks look to take advantage of a Utah team that is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 road games against teams with a wining home record. Milwaukee is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Bucks favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 4

Game 701-702: New York at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 121.404; Cleveland 117.322
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 4; 207
Vegas Line & Total: New York by 2 1/2; 202
Dunkel Pick: New York (-2 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Orlando at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 105.085; New Orleans 119.264
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 14; 190
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 8 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-8 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Miami at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 127.426; Minnesota 114.549
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 13; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 9 1/2; 196 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-9 1/2); Under

Game 707-708: Utah at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 115.878; Milwaukee 122.214
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 4 1/2; 201 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-4 1/2); Over

Game 709-710: Atlanta at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 116.414; Denver 127.996
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 11 1/2; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 10; 211 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-10); Under

Game 711-712: Charlotte at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 101.560; Portland 118.599
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 17; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 12 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-12 1/2); Over

Game 713-714: Toronto at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.995; Golden State 116.976
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 6; 203
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+6); Over

**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 03:14 PM

NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Monday, March 4

Texas Tech at Kansas, 7:00 ET ESPNU
Texas Tech: 1-9 ATS after playing as a favorite
Kansas: 7-1 ATS off a win by 20+ points

Cincinnati at Louisville, 7:00 ET ESPN
Cincinnati: 4-11 ATS off a conference game
Louisville: 9-2 ATS off 3+ conference wins

**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 03:17 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, March 4

New York at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
New York: 8-18 ATS off ATS losses in 4 of their last 5 games
Cleveland: 14-5 Over off ATS wins in 2 of their last 3 games

Orlando at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Orlando: 15-5 ATS away off a loss by 10+ points
New Orleans: 3-17 ATS at home off a non-conference game

Miami at Minnesota, 8:05 ET NBATV
Miami: 7-3 Over off 9+ wins
Minnesota: 1-6 ATS off BB road losses by 10+ points

Utah at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Utah: 6-1 ATS after outrebounding opponent by 20+
Milwaukee: 4-17 ATS vs. Northwest Division opponents

Atlanta at Denver, 9:05 ET
Atlanta: 8-1 Under playing their third road game in five days
Denver: 7-0 ATS at home with a total of 210+ points

Charlotte at Portland, 10:05 ET
Charlotte: 5-21 ATS vs. non-conference opponents
Portland: 17-7 ATS at home after playing as a home favorite

Toronto at Golden State, 10:35 ET
Toronto: 30-13 ATS off BB ATS losses
Golden State: 1-6 ATS off 3+ road losses

**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 03:18 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Monday, March 4

New Jersey at Toronto, 7:05 ET
New Jersey: 610-4 SU away after scoring and allowing 3+ goals
Toronto: 1-7 SU at home off a road win by 1 goal

Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7:35 ET NBCSN
Tampa Bay: 3-16 SU away off an Under
Pittsburgh: 37-17 SU off a road game

Anaheim at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Anaheim: 8-2 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games
Phoenix: 2-8 SU at home off 4+ games scoring 3+ goals

Nashville at Los Angeles, 10:35 ET NHL
Nashville: 6-1 SU off BB games scoring 2 goals or less
Los Angeles: 28-13 Under revenging a shutout loss

**Udog** · 03-04-2013, 03:21 PM

NBA

Monday, March 4

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Rim rattlers: Monday's NBA betting news and notes
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New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers (+2.5, 202)

The Cavaliers expect to have All-Star guard Kyrie Irving (knee) back Monday. The Cavaliers have been without Irving for three straight, but rookie Dion Waiters has picked up the slack and has developed into a reliable perimeter scoring threat to pair with Irving. Cleveland dropped a 105-89 decision to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday but has won four of its last six games overall. The home team has taken each of the last six meetings in the series and the Knicks are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to Cleveland.

Utah Jazz at Milwaukee Bucks (-4.5, 201.5)

The Utah Jazz hope to have big men Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap back from sprained ankles for this one. Jefferson and Millsap were not needed in Friday's 96-68 rout of Charlotte, as Enes Kanter stepped in for Jefferson at center and produced career highs with 23 points and 22 rebounds. The win snapped a three-game slide and set the Jazz off on a four-game road trip clinging to seventh place in the Western Conference. The Bucks are getting rather used to playing close games. Their last seven have been decided by single digits, including two in overtime. They needed five extra minutes to get past Toronto 122-114 on Saturday. The Jazz have won 13 of the last 15 meetings, including a 100-86 triumph at home on Feb. 6.

Orlando Magic at New Orleans Hornets (-9, 196)

The losses keep piling up for the Orlando Magic, who attempt to snap a three-game losing skid when they visit the Hornets. The Hornets will have top overall pick Anthony Davis (shoulder) back in the lineup and took the first meeting of the season between the two clubs, 97-94, on Dec. 26. New Orleans has won the last five overall meetings and also has a four-game home winning streak against the Magic. The over is 5-0 in the Hornets’ last five home games.

Miami Heat at Minnesota Timberwolves (+9.5, 196.5)

The Miami Heat are attempting to break the franchise’s record for longest winning streak with their 15th straight triumph on Monday. LeBron James suffered a minor leg injury on Sunday but stayed in the game and came through with big shots and a key steal down the stretch in a 99-93 win over the New York Knicks. LeBron is hoping to play Monday. The Timberwolves have dropped five straight games overall and Miami has taken five straight in the series and four in a row at Minnesota. The over is 7-0 in the Heat’s last seven games vs. Western Conference foes.

Atlanta Hawks at Denver Nuggets (-10, 212)

The Denver Nuggets will try to extend their home winning streak to 11 games when they host the Hawks. Atlanta is in the process of playing six games in the first nine days of March and Denver is 43-8 since the start of the 2009-10 season when hosting an opponent playing the second half of a back-to-back. The Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games.

Charlotte Bobcats at Portland Trail Blazers (-13, 198)

The Portland Trail Blazers are competing to remain in the Western Conference playoff race and seek their third win in four games when they host Charlotte. The Bobcats are 6-24 on the road as they play the finale of a four-game trip. Portland is 19-10 at home and beat Charlotte 118-112 in overtime on Dec. 3, overcoming an 18-point deficit over the final five minutes of regulation. Charlotte has lost its last three games by an average of 29.3 points, but is 5-0-1 ATS in its last six Monday contests.

Toronto Raptors at Golden State Warriors (-6.5, 203.5)

The Raptors have dropped four in a row to fall 7 1/2 games out of the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. Rudy Gay (back spasms) is day-to-day and will be a game-time decision. Golden State has taken six of the last seven in the series, including a 138-100 triumph in the last meeting at Oracle Arena. The Raptors are 0-7 ATS in their last seven trips to Golden State.

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