Sunday's Trends and Indexes - 3/10 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

[Udog]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, March 10

Hot Teams
-- Oklahoma City won seven of its last eight games (11-2 last 13 HF). Celtics won last five games, three by two points or in OT (6-3 last nine AU).
-- Lakers won seven of last nine games (2-5 last seven HF).
-- Miami won its last 17 games (2-5 vs spread in last seven). Pacers won eight of their last ten games (7-11 AU, 4-1 last five).
-- Mavericks won three of last four games (3-2 AF).
-- Portland won three of last four games (0-4 AF). New Orleans lost five of its last six games (2-7-1 last ten HU).
-- Bucks won five of their last six games (4-1 last five AU).
-- Clippers won five of their last seven games (3-1 last four HF).

Cold Teams
-- Bulls lost last three road games, by 30-5-18 points (9-4 last 13 AU).
-- Toronto lost six of last seven games (1-5 last six HF). Cavaliers lost three of last four games (9-5 last 14 AU).
-- Orlando lost five of last six games (3-7 last ten HU). 76ers lost 11 of last 12 games (2-1 AF).
-- Minnesota lost seven of last eight games (4-7-1 HU).
-- Kings lost nine of last 12 games (8-2 last ten HF).
-- Pistons lost seven of their last eight games (3-7 last ten AU).

Totals
-- Three of last four Thunder games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Laker games went over the total.
-- Six of last nine Cleveland games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in Miami's last four games.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Philly's last five games.
-- Five of last seven Dallas games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Portland games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Sacramento games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Clipper home games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Hornets are 6-9 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Bucks are 4-10 vs spread if they played night before.

[Udog]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, March 10

Hot teams
-- Washington won five of its last seven games. Rangers won four of five.
-- Columbus won its last four games, three in OT/SO. Red Wings won four of their last five home games.
-- Canadiens won four of their last five road games.
-- Pittsburgh won its last four games, scoring 21 goals. Islanders won three of last four.
-- Blackhawks are 21-1-3, losing first game in regulation Friday.
-- Winnipeg won five of its last seven games.
-- Anaheim won last ten home games, allowing no goals in last two. Blues won last two games, scoring ten goals.
-- Minnesota won its last three home games, allowing five goals.

Cold teams
-- Panthers lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Edmonton lost last five games, outscored 9-0 in last two.
-- Devils lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Flyers lost their last three games. Buffalo lost its last three, all by one goal.
-- Canucks lost five of last six games, last two in OT/SO.
-- Sharks lost 12 of their last 16 games. Colorado lost six of last eight.

Totals
-- Last three Washington games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Detroit-Columbus games went over total.
-- Last six Montreal games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Islander-Penguin games went over total.
-- Six of last nine Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven New Jersey games.
-- 12 of last 16 Buffalo-Philly games went over the total.
-- 14 of last 18 St Louis-Anaheim games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Minnesota games.
-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten San Jose games.

Series records
-- Rangers won three of last four games with Washington.
-- Red Wings lost four of last five games with Columbus.
-- Canadiens beat Florida twice this season, allowing one goal.
-- Islanders won three of last four games with Pittsburgh.
-- Oilers won three of last four games with Chicago.
-- Jets beat New Jersey twice this season, 4-2/3-1.
-- Flyers won six of last seven games with Buffalo.
-- Blues lost their last five visits to Anaheim.
-- Canucks won nine of last eleven games with Minnesota.
-- Sharks won 11 of last 13 games with Colorado.

[Udog]

NBA
Dunkel

Indiana at Miami
The Heat look to take advantage of an Indiana team that is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 road games against teams with a home winning percentage above .600. Miami is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Game 801-802: Boston at Oklahoma City (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 117.540; Oklahoma City 132.281
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 14 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 10 1/2; 200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-10 1/2); Under

Game 803-804: Chicago at LA Lakers (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 118.062; LA Lakers 122.289
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 4; 198
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 5 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+5 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Cleveland at Toronto (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 117.320; Toronto 121.454
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 4; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 5 1/2; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+5 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: Indiana at Miami (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 123.492; Miami 131.865
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 8 1/2; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 6 1/2; 190
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-6 1/2); Under

Game 809-810: Philadelphia at Orlando (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 110.872; Orlando 107.755
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 3; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-2); Under

Game 811-812: Dallas at Minnesota (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 116.963; Minnesota 115.097
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 813-814: Portland at New Orleans (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 119.206; New Orleans 112.773
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 6 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 2 1/2; 196
Dunkel Pick: Portland (-2 1/2); Under

Game 815-816: Milwaukee at Sacramento (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 118.204; Sacramento 118 324
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 220
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 1 1/2; 215
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+1 1/2); Over

Game 817-818: Detroit at LA Clippers (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 110.533; LA Clippers 127.470
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 17; 192
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 14; 198 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-14); Under

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Buffalo at Philadelphia
The Flyers look to take advantage of a Buffalo team that is 2-9 in its last 11 games against teams with a losing record. Philadelphia is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Flyers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Game 1-2: NY Rangers at Washington (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.498; Washington 11.883
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+110); Over

Game 3-4: Columbus at Detroit (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 11.046; Detroit 12.617
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-200); Under

Game 5-6: Montreal at Florida (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 10.939; Florida 11.276
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+120); Over

Game 7-8: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.300; Pittsburgh 12.720
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-200); Under

Game 9-10: Edmonton at Chicago (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 9.815; Chicago 11.668
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-230); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-230); Under

Game 11-12: Winnipeg at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 10.735; New Jersey 9.853
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+115); Over

Game 13-14: Buffalo at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.559; Philadelphia 11.068
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-145); Under

Game 15-16: St. Louis at Anaheim (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.846; Anaheim 11.407
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+125); Over

Game 17-18: Vancouver at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.744; Minnesota 10.711
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 19-20: San Jose at Colorado (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.440; Colorado 10.880
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+105); Over

[Udog]

NHL

Sunday, March 10

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Around the rink: Sunday's NHL betting notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (+114, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Henrik Lundqvist (NYR), Braden Holtby (WSH)

After playing 15 of their first 23 contests at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers will begin a four-game road trip on Sunday afternoon. New York is looking to rebound after its season-high four-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-2 setback to Ottawa on Friday. Washington, which won its last four contests at the Verizon Center, dropped a 5-2 decision to the New York Islanders on Saturday. Philipp Grubauer finished with 40 saves in his first NHL start, but Braden Holtby will likely be back in net on Sunday. Holtby made 38 saves in the Capitals' 2-1 road loss to the Rangers on Feb. 17. The Capitals are 11-6-2 in their last 19 regular-season games versus the Rangers.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings (-181, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Steve Mason (CBJ), Jimmy Howard (DET)

The Red Wings have dropped their last three contests against their Central Division rivals, including a 3-0 loss in Columbus on Saturday that clinched the Blue Jackets’ first season-series victory in franchise history. The only time the Red Wings defeated Columbus was a 4-3 shootout victory in the second game of the season for both teams. Columbus has won four straight after failing to win consecutive games in the first two months of the season. The under is 6-0 in Detroit’s last six overall.

Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers (+121, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Peter Budaj (MTL), Jacob Markstrom (FLA)

The Eastern Conference-leading Montreal Canadiens conclude their five-game road trip Sunday as they take on the Florida. The Habs improved to 3-1-0 on its trek with a 4-3 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last time out. Florida is coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. The Panthers lost the first two contests of their three-game season series with Montreal by a combined score of 5-1. The over is 6-0 in the Canadiens’ last six overall.

Winnipeg Jets at New Jersey Devils (-127, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Ondrej Pavelec (WPG), Johan Hedberg (NJ)

The Winnipeg Jets conclude their four-game road trip on Sunday when they visit the New Jersey Devils, who have just one win in their last eight games (1-6-1). Winnipeg is coming off victories against Tampa Bay and Florida to improve to 8-5-1 on the road. The Jets have played under the total in five consecutive games.

New York Islanders at Pittsburgh Penguins (-193, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Evgeni Nabokov (NYI), Tomas Vokoun (PIT)

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has recorded 68 points (20 goals, 48 assists) in 38 career meetings with the Islanders. Crosby scored in both regulation and the shootout on Saturday to lift Pittsburgh to its fourth consecutive victory with a 5-4 triumph over Toronto. The Islanders are 3-0-1 in their last four to pull within one point of eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The road team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.

Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks (-219, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Devan Dubnyk (EDM), Corey Crawford (CHI)

After setting a record by earning at least one point in each of its first 24 contests of the season, Chicago had its franchise-record 11-game winning streak snapped when it dropped a 6-2 decision to the Avalanche in Colorado on Friday. The regulation loss was the Blackhawks' first in 31 contests dating back to last season. Edmonton began its franchise-high nine-game road trip by earning three of a possible four points. But the Oilers have struggled since, going 0-4-1 with two games left on the trek. The team enters Sunday's contest having been shut out by the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday and the Nashville Predators the following night. Edmonton has been outscored 24-14 while going 1-4-2 through the first seven games of its trip, which began with a 3-2 overtime loss in Chicago on Feb. 25. The Oilers have lost their last five games against Central Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres at Philadelphia Flyers (-140, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Ryan Miller (BUF), Michael Leighton (PHI)

The Philadelphia Flyers followed a listless performance against Boston on Saturday with a spirited team meeting. Whether the words will carry any weight will be decided on Sunday when Philadelphia attempts to snap a three-game losing skid against the visiting Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo has at least recorded a pair of points during its three-game losing skid (0-1-2). Thomas Vanek showed signs of overcoming his recent struggles by snapping his six-game goalless drought in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to New Jersey. The Austrian certainly busted out the last time he saw Philadelphia, collecting a career-high five points (two goals, three assists) in the Sabres' 5-2 win on Jan. 20. Buffalo is 0-5 in its last five Sunday games.

Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild (+115, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Cory Schneider (VAN), Matt Hackett (MIN)

With one win in their last six games, the Vancouver Canucks are searching for answers as they watch their Northwest Division lead disappear. Vancouver skated to a 4-1 triumph in its previous trip to Minnesota this season and also claimed a 2-1 decision at home against the Wild, who sit two points behind the Canucks after going 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Minnesota is 4-0-1 in its last five home games and 8-2-1 at Xcel Energy Center on the season. The Canucks are 0-8 in their last eight Sunday games.

San Jose Sharks at Colorado Avalanche (-120, 5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Antti Niemi (SJ), Semyon Varlamov (COL)

The Avalanche have played much better at home, where they’ve gone 7-2-1, as opposed to the road (2-8-3). Colorado has won four straight home games but hasn't captured five in a row at the Pepsi Center since an eight-game run from Nov. 30-Dec. 23, 2011. The Avalanche have not posted a regulation victory over the Sharks since a 4-2 home triumph on Oct. 1, 2009. San Jose has gone 10-0-3 in 13 meetings since that setback. The under is 5-0-2 in San Jose’s last seven road games.

St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks (-139, 5.5)

Probable starting goaltenders: Jaroslav Halak (STL), Jonas Hiller (ANH)

The Anaheim Ducks will look to match a franchise record with their 11th consecutive home victory on Sunday when the St. Louis Blues pay a visit to the Honda Center. The Ducks' lone loss at the Honda Center this season was a 5-0 setback to Vancouver on Jan. 25. Anaheim F Bobby Ryan, who is riding a six-game point streak, has 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 16 career games versus St. Louis. The Ducks are 8-0 in their last eight clashes with Central opponents.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

NCAAB
Top 25 Short Sheet

Sunday, March 10

Wisconsin at Penn State, 12:00 ET BTN
Wisconsin: 7-14 ATS with a total of 129.5 or less points
Penn State: 14-4 ATS with a total of 119.5 or less points

Virginia Commonwealth at Temple, 12:00 ET CBS
VA Commonwealth: 0-6 ATS as a road favorite
Temple: 15-6 ATS with a total of 140 to 149.5 points

(TC) Illinois at Ohio State, 12:30 ET ESPN
Illinois: 3-11 ATS away off BB ATS losses
Ohio State: 24-9 ATS revenging a loss as a favorite

Indiana at Michigan, 4:00 ET CBS
Indiana: 3-10 ATS playing their second game in eight days
Michigan: 22-7 ATS at home off a win by 6 points or less

(TC) Northwestern at Michigan State, 6:00 ET CBS | BTN
Northwestern: 17-6 ATS away after losing 8+ of their last 10 games
Michigan State: 2-9 ATS off BB games allowing 65 or less points


(TC) = Time Change

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, March 10

Boston at Oklahoma City, 1:00 ET ABC
Boston: 11-23 ATS after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8
Oklahoma City: 15-5 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12 points

Chicago at LA Lakers, 3:30 ET ABC
Chicago: 23-11 ATS in road games after a non-conference game
LA Lakers: 4-13 ATS after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7

Cleveland at Toronto, 6:05 ET
Cleveland: 25-11 ATS in road games after one or more consecutive overs
Toronto: 4-18 ATS revenging 2 consecutive straight up losses to opponent as a favorite

Indiana at Miami, 6:05 ET NBATV
Indiana: 18-8 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
Miami: 4-17 ATS in home games after 9 or more consecutive wins

Philadelphia at Orlando, 6:05 ET
Philadelphia: 15-4 ATS after having lost 8 or more of their last 10 games
Orlando: 3-12 ATS against Atlantic division opponents

Dallas at Minnesota, 7:05 ET
Dallas: 12-4 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread
Minnesota: 6-14 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Portland at New Orleans, 7:05 ET
Portland: 2-13 ATS in road games after a win by 10 points or more
New Orleans: 16-4 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more

Milwaukee at Sacramento, 9:05 ET
Milwaukee: 12-4 OVER after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
Sacramento: 7-20 ATS in home games after playing a game as a home favorite

Detroit at LA Clippers, 9:35 ET
Detroit: 33-19 ATS off a home loss
LA Clippers: 109-162 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Sunday, March 10

College Basketball Tournament Betting Trends

MVC Tournament, Championship
Wichita State vs. Creighton, 2:00 ET CBS
Wichita State: 3-17 ATS as a neutral court underdog of 6 points or less
Creighton: 11-2 ATS after allowing 55 points or less

CAA Tournament, Semifinals
George Mason vs. Northeastern, 2:00 ET NBCSN
George Mason: 7-0 ATS away after playing as an underdog
Northeastern: 1-9 ATS after winning 15+ of their last 20 games

CAA Tournament, Semifinals
James Madison vs. Delaware, 4:30 ET NBCSN
James Madison: 13-6 ATS vs. conference opponents
Delaware: 0-6 ATS away after winning 8+ of their last 10 games

Sunbelt Tournament, Semifinals
Florida International vs. Middle Tennessee State, 7:30 ET
Florida Int: 1-7 ATS playing with 1 or 0 days rest
Mid Tenn State: 8-2 ATS playing with 1 or 0 days rest

Sunbelt Tournament, Semifinals
Western Kentucky vs. Arkansas State, 10:00 ET
Western Kentucky: 6-0 ATS in conference tournament games
Arkansas State: 8-21 ATS off a SU win / ATS loss

MAAC Tournament, Semifinals
Iona vs. Niagara, 2:00 ET
Iona: 2-8 ATS away off BB games scoring 75+ points
Niagara: 5-1 ATS after committing 8 or less turnovers

MAAC Tournament, Semifinals
Fairfield vs. Manhattan, 4:30 ET
Fairfield: 1-12 ATS with a line of +3 to -3
Manhattan: 8-1 ATS after allowing 55 points or less

Southern Tournament, Semifinals
Appalachian State vs. Davidson, 6:00 ET
Appalachian State: 12-3 ATS off an ATS win
Davidson: 0-6 ATS away off BB games scoring 80+ points

Southern Tournament, Semifinals
College of Charleston vs. Elon, 8:30 ET
Charleston: 2-8 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games
Elon: 10-2 ATS after allowing 33% shooting or less

Summit Tournament, Quarterfinals
IPFW vs. Oakland, 7:00 ET
IPFW: 11-4 ATS as an underdog
Oakland: 15-4 Over off a SU loss

Summit Tournament, Quarterfinals
Missouri KC vs. North Dakota State, 9:30 ET
UMKC: 0-7 ATS off ATS wins in 3 of their last 4 games
NDSU: 10-2 ATS as a favorite of 10+ points

Big South Tournament, Championship
Liberty vs. Charleston Southern, 12:00 ET ESPN2
Liberty: 6-2 ATS in March
Charleston Southern: 1-5 ATS after winning 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

America East Tournament, Semifinals
Maryland Baltimore County vs. Vermont, 5:00 ET
MD Bal County: 1-5 ATS after playing as an underdog
Vermont: 23-7 ATS off BB conference games

America East Tournament, Semifinals
Stony Brook vs. Albany, 7:30 ET
Stony Brook: 4-1 Under off a conference win
Albany: 6-1 ATS after winning 3 of their last 4 games

[Udog]

NBA

Sunday, March 10

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the week of March 3-March 9.

Hottest ATS

Denver Nuggets (4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS)

Denver continues to be a great bet (39-24-1 ATS) as well as a profitable over play (38-26 O/U). The Nuggets have won eight straight games, covering in seven of those contests. Denver visits Phoenix Monday before returning to Pepsi Center for two tough games against the Knicks and Grizzlies.

Coldest ATS

Charlotte Bobcats (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

Charlotte has dropped 10 straight games straight up and ATS, making it great fade material. The Bobcats host the Celtics Tuesday before heading to Toronto for a clash with the Raptors.

Best over play

Orlando Magic (1-3 SU, 3-1 over/under)

The Magic stayed true to their form as a good over play this past week. Orlando has played over the number in six of its last eight to improve its season O/U mark to a very profitable 34-25-4 for its over bettors. The Magic host Philadelphia and Los Angeles (Lakers) early this week before embarking on a four-game road trip.

Best under play

Minnesota Timberwolves (1-2 SU, 0-3 over/under)

The Timberwolves are devastated by injuries and had only nine healthy players on their roster this past week. Star F Kevin Love (hand) is targeting a mid-March return, but the T-Wolves could continue to struggle to score until he's healthy. Minnesota is averaging just 85.3 points per game over its last three games, nearly 10 points lower than its season average (94.7). The Timberwolves host Dallas Sunday and then San Antonio rolls into Minny on Tuesday.

Scouting the schedule:

-The Brooklyn Nets play nine of their next 11 games away from the Barclays Center. The Nets have been a good under play away from home, posting a 10-18-1 O/U mark.

-The Houston Rockets begin a season-long seven-game homestand Wednesday when the Phoenix Suns visit. The Rockets are 18-11 O/U at the Toyota Center.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Udog]

NCAAB
Dunkel

Update

Game 833-834: Wichita State vs. Creighton (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 62.533; Creighton 67.246
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 4 1/2; 129
Vegas Line: Creighton by 3 1/2; 133
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-3 1/2); Under

Game 835-836: George Mason vs. Northeastern (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 52.880; Northeastern 54.507
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 1 1/2; 139
Vegas Line: George Mason by 1 1/2; 135
Dunkel Pick: Northeastern (+1 1/2); Over

Game 837-838: James Madison vs. Delaware (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: James Madison 51.182; Delaware 54.009
Dunkel Line: Delaware by 3; 128
Vegas Line: Delaware by 1 1/2; 132
Dunkel Pick: Delaware (-1 1/2); Under

Game 839-840: Florida International vs. Middle Tennessee State (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 51.356; Middle Tennessee State 68.280
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 17
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 13
Dunkel Pick: Middle Tennessee State (-13)

Game 841-842: Western Kentucky vs. Arkansas State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 54.097; Arkansas State 53.876
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Arkansas State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+2 1/2)

Game 843-844: Iona vs. Niagara (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 57.861; Niagara 53.733
Dunkel Line: Iona by 4
Vegas Line: Iona by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iona (-2 1/2)

Game 845-846: Fairfield vs. Manhattan (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 51.086; Manhattan 56.152
Dunkel Line: Manhattan by 5; 111
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 3; 107 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+3); Over

Game 847-848: Appalachian State vs. Davidson (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 46.323; Davidson 64.840
Dunkel Line: Davidson by 18 1/2; 138
Vegas Line: Davidson by 16; 141
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (-16); Under

Game 849-850: College of Charleston vs. Elon (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: College of Charleston 52.559; Elon 50.799
Dunkel Line: College of Charleston by 2; 129
Vegas Line: College of Charleston by 3; 125 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Elon (+3); Over

Game 851-852: IPFW vs. Oakland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 48.595; Oakland 53.491
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 5; 144
Vegas Line: Oakland by 3 1/2; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-3 1/2); Under

Game 853-854: UMKC vs. North Dakota State (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UMKC 41.843; North Dakota State 57.691
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 16; 117
Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 18; 113 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UMKC (+18); Over

Game 861-862: Liberty vs. Charleston Southern (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Liberty 45.311; Charleston Southern 53.050
Dunkel Line: Charleston Southern by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Charleston Southern by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charleston Southern (-6 1/2)

Game 863-864: MD-Baltimore County vs. Vermont (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: MD-Baltimore County 39.175; Vermont 53.095
Dunkel Line: Vermont by 14
Vegas Line: Vermont by 13
Dunkel Pick: Vermont (-13)

Game 865-866: Stony Brook vs. Albany (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stony Brook 59.521; Albany 57.575
Dunkel Line: Stony Brook by 2; 126
Vegas Line: Stony Brook by 4; 121
Dunkel Pick: Albany (+4); Over

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Sunday, March 10

NY Rangers at Washington, 12:35 ET NBC
NY Rangers: 9-1 SU off a close home loss by 1 goal
Washington: 6-17 Su after having won 3 of their last 4 games

Columbus at Detroit, 5:05 ET
Columbus: 13-8 SU in March games
Detroit: 6-12 SU in March games

Montreal at Florida, 6:05 ET RDS
Montreal: 27-18 SU in road games after playing a road game
Florida: 7-18 SU second half of the season

NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
NY Islanders: 1-9 SU after having won 2 of their last 3
Pittsburgh: 47-16 SU in home games after a 4 game unbeaten streak

Edmonton at Chicago, 7:05 ET
Edmonton: 1-8 SU after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games
Chicago: 10-1 SU after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

Winnipeg at New Jersey, 7:05 ET
Winnipeg: 0-9 SU in road games after a 2 game unbeaten streak
New Jersey: 13-7 SU when playing on back-to-back days

Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:35 ET NBCSN
Buffalo: 16-7 SU after losing their previous game in overtime
Philadelphia: 27-37 SU revenging a same season loss vs opponent

St. Louis at Anaheim, 8:05 ET
St. Louis: 9-15 SU after 2 or more consecutive overs
Anaheim: 11-3 SU after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread

Vancouver at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Vancouver: 32-15 OVER after 2 straight close losses
Minnesota: 24-18 SU after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game

San Jose at Colorado, 8:05 ET
San Jose: 7-14 SU off a home loss
Colorado: 18-8 SU in home games when playing their 4th game in 7 days

[Udog]

NHL

Sunday, March 10

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the week of March 3-March 9.

Hot team

Pittsburgh Penguins (3-0 SU)

The Penguins have won four straight after suffering back-to-back losses to close out February. Pittsburgh has tallied 20 goals during its current win streak, but has also allowed 17 markers in the process. The Penguins host the Islanders Sunday before Boston visits The Igloo.

Cold team

Philadelphia Flyers (0-3 SU)

The Flyers are being ripped by the media and their fans for their lackluster effort in Saturday’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins. Philadelphia is 0-9 when trailing after the first period and must find a way to bounce back in games moving forward if it hopes to make the playoffs. Buffalo visits the Wells Fargo Center Sunday before the Flyers play a home-and-home with the Devils.

Best over play

Toronto Maple Leafs (2-2 SU, 4-0 over/under)

The Maple Leafs have struggled to keep the puck out of their own net against the top teams in the East. Pittsburgh and Boston lit the lamp four times on Toronto last week and Montreal scored five times on Ben Scrivens the week prior. The Maple Leafs, who have played over the number in seven consecutive games, are second in the league in penalty minutes (415 PIM), giving their opposition plenty of power play time on a regular basis. Toronto visits Winnipeg Tuesday and then returns to the Air Canada Centre for a three-game homestand.

Best under play

Detroit Red Wings (2-2 SU, 0-4 over/under)

Goals are a dime a dozen right now in Detroit. The Red Wings have gone low in six consecutive games, scoring only eight goals during the under run. Detroit hosts Columbus Sunday before making a run to Canada to play the Flames, Oilers and Canucks.

Scouting the schedule:

-The New York Rangers play four tough road games in six days this week. The Rangers will visit Washington, Buffalo, Winnipeg and Pittsburgh on the trip. New York is 1-6-1 O/U away from MSG.

-The Nashville Predators hit the road for five road games in seven days beginning Tuesday in Dallas. The Predators are 4-7-1-1 away from home, playing under the total in nine of those 13 away games.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Kaptain]

as always, thanks U Dog

[Udog]

as always, thanks U Dog