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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:06 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Six of the more interesting tournament games this week......these are not selections, just posting the pointspread for information purposes.

-- Boise State (-1) vs LaSalle-- Both teams play four guards at a time; this play-in game should be high scoring and fun to watch.

-- Michigan (-11.5) vs South Dakota State-- Jackrabbits can score, but have to play Michigan in Auburn Hills, a virtual road game.

-- UNLV (-3) vs Cal-- Rebels won at Cal by a point in December; another road game here-- this one is in San Jose.

-- NC State (-4) vs Temple-- Owls' senior G Wyatt will determine winner here, for better or worse; he's taken 47 foul shots in last four games, after taking none in a February 24 game with Charlotte.

-- Missouri (-3) vs Colorado State-- Not sure if Dorian Green re-injured his ankle at end of game Friday; if he's healthy, Rans are a tough out.

-- Creighton (-3) vs Cincinnati-- Great offensive team vs a defensive team from a bigger conference; Bearcats resemble Jays' rival Wichita State.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: First impressions on field of 68............

13) Hopefully ESPN or CBS will do a feature on how teams scurry for scouting video after the field of 68 is announced. Its an interesting process; the Charleston, SC newspaper ran an article that credited the sophistication of video scouting as a reason for the deep decline in scoring.

I mean, do you think New Mexico has a lot of film on Harvard? Marquette has to be scrambling for knowledge on Davidson, and how much does New Mexico State know about Saint Louis? Lot of scrambling going on.

12) My dad's comment while CBS showed the brackets Sunday: "Who the hell is Florida Gulf Coast?" Eagles beat a banged-up Miami team, way back on November 13, but they turn ball over 21% of time, have only two seniors, and are in serious trouble against Georgetown.

11) Lon Kruger went 1-8 in his last nine games vs San Diego State when he was coaching at UNLV; now his Oklahoma Sooners will try to solve this defensively-stout Aztec team. Should be low-scoring.

10) Oregon is a 12-seed? They wouldn't have been in the tournament had they not beaten UCLA late Saturday night? Wow.

9) No Pac-12 team was seeded higher than sixth. Yikes.

8) Northwestern State upset Iowa in a 3-14 game in '06, but this Florida team is a lot better than that Iowa team. Not a great draw for the Demons.

7) Miami is the first ACC team ever to win the regular season/conference tournament to not get a #1 seed in the NCAAs.

6) I'm tired of hearing how NC State underachieved this season; maybe the pundits did a horrible job picking them so high in the preseason, maybe the expectations in Raleigh are placed way too high, the same way they were before Herb Sendek bolted NC State for Arizona State in 2006, after he made the NCAA tournament five years in a row.

5) No national champion lost their first conference tournament game, which would rule out Duke; since 1985, only three teams won the national title after not being in the tournament the year before.

4) Hats off to Western Kentucky/New Mexico, who looked like they had huge crowds in their arena just to see the brackets unveiled.

3) Virginia (#27) has best kenpom.com rating to not make tournament; the lesson? ACC teams shouldn't go 0-3 against CAA teams.

2) I got tired of ESPN showing Joe Lunardi's Last 4 in/Last 4 out for a whole month, but dammit, he hit it 100% this year, has missed only 10 teams in the last nine years, so kudos to him on being really good at his job.

1) Here's an early Final Four pick off the top of my bald head:
Miami-Florida-Louisville-Gonzaga, with Louisville winning it.

**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:06 AM

NCAA tournament opening line report and odds

Oddsmakers laced up their dancing shoes Sunday waiting for the NCAA tournament field to be announced so they could begin the frantic process of setting spreads and totals for the biggest betting week of the year.

Around 9 p.m. ET Sunday night, lines for the opening matchups of the tournament began to trickle out but oddsmakers started their work the second the Selection Sunday show concluded. They quickly printed off the brackets and schedules and started crunching stats and figures for Tuesday and Wednesday’s play-in games as well as the second-round matchups on Thursday and Friday.

“Those play-in games are probably the toughest,” Peter Korner, founder of the Nevada-based odds service The Sports Club, told Covers. “We don’t know a whole lot about some of those play-in teams. Other than those, we match stats for stats and figure out how high do you want to go.”

Korner bounces his projected spreads and totals off his panel of oddsmakers and they debate which numbers suit their clients the best, factoring in public opinion and expected sharp betting patterns.

The No. 1 seeds with second-round matchups already set – Gonzaga and Kansas – obviously have the highest spreads of the opening rounds. The Bulldogs, the top seed in the West Regional, are suggested 22-point favorites over No. 16 Southern. The Jayhawks, the No. 1 seed in the South Regional, are 20-point chalk versus No. 16 Western Kentucky. No. 3 Florida is also a 20-point favorite versus No. 14 Northwestern State.

As for the tightest spreads on the board, Korner’s oddsmakers sent out a “pick’em” for two No. 7-versus-No. 10 matchups: Illinois vs. Colorado and Notre Dame vs. Iowa State. The play-in game between La Salle and Boise State was also sent out as a pick.

For fans of high-scoring hoops, the biggest total on the board belongs to the game between No. 8 North Carolina State and No. 9 Temple, which garnered a 152-point number. Both teams have a potent offense, averaging a combined 150.3 points per game, and rank among the bottom in defense.

“We wanted to go with whoever had the highest for that game,” Korner says of the NC State-Temple total. “It’s a game that’s going to be a lot of fun to watch.”

The lowest over/under on the board is the 122-point total for the game between No. 3 Saint Louis and No. 13 New Mexico State. The Billikens rode their stout defense – ranked 18th in the country – to the A-10 championship while the Aggies allowed only 62.1 points per game this season.

“The toughest totals are the ones where you have one high-scoring team versus a team that plays low,” says Korner. “We usually go with the team that has the strength and should control the flow of the game. But it’s like the playoffs, we are thinking ‘low, low low’.”

Here’s the full list of odds for the opening games of the 2013 NCAA tournament:

Play-in games

March 19, 2013

Liberty vs. North Carolina A&T (-3, 127)
St. Mary's vs. Middle Tennessee State (+3, 131)

March 20, 2013

La Salle vs. Boise State (Pick, 138)
James Madison vs. LIU Brooklyn (-1, 147)

Round 2

March 21, 2013

No. 9 Missouri vs. No. 8 Colorado State (+2.5, 143)
No. 12 Oregon vs. No. 5 Oklahoma State (-3, 135)
No. 13 New Mexico State vs. No. 4 Saint Louis (-10, 122)
No. 14 Valparaiso vs. No. 3 Michigan State (-9.5, 128)
No. 12 Akron vs. No. 5 VCU (-5.5, 138)
No. 13 South Dakota State vs. No. 4 Michigan (-12, 141)
No. 12 California vs. No. 5 UNLV (-3, 126)
No. 13 Montana vs. No. 4 Syracuse (-15, 130)
No. 11 Bucknell vs. No. 6 Butler (-4.5, 124)
No. 14 Davidson vs. No. 3 Marquette (-3.5, 131)
No. 16 Southern vs. No. 1 Gonzaga (-22, 127)
No. 9 Wichita State vs. No. 8 Pittsburgh (-5.5, 125)
No. 11 Belmont vs. No. 6 Arizona (-5, 142)
No. 14 Harvard vs. No. 3 New Mexico (-11.5, 127)

March 22, 2013

No. 10 Cincinnati vs. No. 7 Creighton (-1.5. 124)
No. 15 Albany vs. No. 2 Duke (-19, 133)
No. 16 Western Kentucky vs. No. 1 Kansas (-20, 135)
No. 9 Villanova vs. No. 8 North Carolina (-4, 137)
No. 11 Minnesota vs. No. 6 UCLA (+3, 133)
No. 14 Northwestern State vs. No. 3 Florida (-20, 136)
No. 10 Oklahoma vs. No. 7 San Diego State (-2, 135)
No. 15 Florida Gulf Coast vs. No. 2 Georgetown (-14, 126)
No. 9 Temple vs. No. 8 North Carolina State (-4, 152)
No. 10 Colorado vs. No. 7 Illinois (Pick, 128)
No. 15 Pacific vs. No. 2 Miami (-13, 127)
No. 10 Iowa State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame (Pick, 142)
No. 15 Iona vs. No. 2 Ohio State (-13, 142)
No. 12 Mississippi vs. No. 5 Wisconsin (-3.5, 128)

**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:07 AM

68 stats for 68 NCAA Tournament-bound teams

It's tourney time, so here's a few betting stats and notes for all 68 teams vying for the national title:

MIDWEST REGION

(1) Louisville - Ranks 224th in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage (33.1%)

(2) Duke - Went 18-0 in the regular season with forward Ryan Kelly in the lineup (11-7 ATS) but 9-3 SU and 6-7 ATS without him.

(3) Michigan State - The Spartans play strong, balanced team defense, finishing 35th or better in four key defensive statistical categories - points allowed per game, opponent field goal percentage, opponent 3-point percentage and opponent free throw percentage.

(4) Saint Louis - In seven NCAA tournament appearances, the Billikens have never advanced past their second game.

(5) Oklahoma State - The Cowboys lost in the opening round of their last tournament appearance in 2010.

(6) Memphis - The Tigers are very efficient from the floor, shooting 37.9% from 3-point range and 47.9 from the field. But their 66.7 percent mark from the free-throw line ranks 260th in the country.

(7) Creighton - The Bluejays lead the nation in field goal percentage (.508) and rank fourth in assists per game (17.2).

(8) Colorado State - Have only covered once in their last seven games.

(9) Missouri - The Tigers are the second-best rebounding team in the country at 41.4 per game.

(10) Cincinnati - The Bearcats rank 26th or better in opponent points per game, field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, and free throw percentage.

(11) TBD from play-in game.

(12) Oregon - The Ducks will make their first tournament appearance since 2008, when they were eliminated in the first round as a No. 9 seed.

(13) New Mexico State - Enters the tourney on a five-game winning streak and has now won six straight WAC tournament games by at least nine points, and by an overall average margin of 14.3 points per win.

(14) Valparaiso - The Crusaders are making their first NCAA appearance since 2004. They head into the tourney on a six-game winning streak after breaking the school's single-season record for victories.

(15) Albany - This will be the third tournament appearance for the Great Danes. They also made it to the Big Dance in 2006 and 2007.

(16) TBD from play-in game

SOUTH REGION

(1) Kansas - Kansas has the best field-goal percentage defense in the country -- and much of it comes from its shot-blocking prowess on the interior. The Jayhawks allow teams to shoot only 38.9 percent inside the arc, and only 35.9 percent overall -- both rank first in the country.

(2) Georgetown - The Hoyas rank 297th in experience, making them one of the youngest teams in the field.

(3) Florida - The Gators were once seen as a lock for a No. 1 seed. After going 5-4 on the road during the SEC regular season and losing in the tournament title game, the Gators fell to a No. 3 seed

(4) Michigan - Posted a 19-12 over/under mark during the regular season - the most overs in the Big Ten.

(5) VCU - The Rams lead the country in turnovers forced per game (19.9) and steals per game (11.9).

(6) UCLA - Second leading scorer Jordan Adams (15.3 ppg) is out for the rest of the season. He suffered a broken foot Friday night against Arizona.

(7) San Diego State - The Aztecs have only covered once in their last six games.

(8) UNC - The Tar Heels have advanced to at least the regional final in six of their last seven NCAA tournament appearances, including two national championships in 2009 and 2005.

(9) Villanova - The Wildcats were a Big East-best 19-10-1 ATS this season.

(10) Oklahoma - The Sooners have played over the total in 10 of their last 11 games.

(11) Minnesota - The Gophers have some quality wins over Memphis, Illinois, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Indiana this season.

(12) Akron - The Zips overcame the loss of G Alex Abreu to win the MAC tournament, but their 64.5 percent free throw shooting percentage is a major cause for concern.

(13) South Dakota State - The Jackrabbits' sole NCAA appearance came last year, when they earned a trip to the dance but fell in the opener 68-60 to Baylor.

(14) Northwestern State - The Demons score 81 points per game and average 72.9 possession - both are tops in college basketball

(15) Florida Gulf Coast - The Eagles won the Atlantic Sun's automatic bid with an 88-75 victory over top-seeded Mercer on its floor on March 9. It's the first time for FGCU in the tournament in just its second year of eligibility.

(16) Western Kentucky - Went 0-3-1 O/U in the Sun Belt tourney.

WEST REGION

(1) Gonzaga - Has lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament three years in a row.

(2) Ohio State - The Buckeyes are 5-0 ATS in their last five games and 7-1 ATS in their last eight.

(3) New Mexico - The Lobos' January 9th win over UNLV is their only victory against a team in the RPI Top 20.

(4) Kansas State - The Wildcats are 9-2 in games when senior guard Rodney McGruder scores 20+ points.

(5) Wisconsin - The Badgers hold opponents to a 10th-best 55.9 points per game.

(6) Arizona - The last time Arizona posted seven losses in the regular season (2010-11) it advanced to the Elite Eight.

(7) Notre Dame - The Irish have gone over the total in four straight heading into the NCAA Tournament.

(8) Pittsburgh - This will be Pitt's first NCAA appearance since 2011, when they were eliminated by Butler in the round of 32 as a No. 1 seed.

(9) Wichita State - The Shockers were eliminated in the first round in last season's tournament by VCU. They were an at-large entry and a No. 5 seed.

(10) Iowa State - The Cyclones rank fourth in the nation in points per game (79.6).

(11) Belmont - This is the third year in a row that Belmont earned an automatic tournament bid as Atlantic Sun tournament winner. They were eliminated in the first round the previous two seasons.

(12) Ole Miss - Last made an appearance in the 2002 NCAA tournament and lost in the first round.

(13) TBD from play-in game

(14) Harvard - The Crimson are a good rebounding team that shoots well from beyond the arc. Harvard ranks seventh in the nation in 3-point percentage (40.1) and 28th in rebounding (27.2).

(15) Iona - The Gaels won the MAAC tournament last winter and were eliminated in the first round of the 2012 NCAA tournament by Brigham Young.

EAST REGION

(1) Indiana - All five of Indiana's losses this season have come against teams in the RPI Top 50.

(2) Miami - The Hurricanes broke the program’s record for wins in a season, set by the 2001-02 team. Miami easily covered in all three of its ACC tournament games.

(3) Marquette - The Golden Eagles have failed to cover in their last three games.

(4) Syracuse - The last time Syracuse lost in the Big East Conference final (2009) it advanced to the Sweet 16 before losing to No. 2 Oklahoma.

(5) UNLV - The Runnin' Rebels have been ousted in the opening round of the NCAA tournament three years in a row.

(6) Butler - Has been a perennial bracket buster in past tournaments and brings a balanced attack with four players averaging 10 points or more per game.

(7) Illinois - The Illini have the third most Top-25 RPI wins in the country with six.

(8) N.C. State - The Wolfpack shot 49.5 percent from the field – fourth best in the nation – but only 45.3 percent in their nine losses.

(9) Temple - The Owls tangled with some big-name programs in non-conference play, taking on Villanova, Duke, Syracuse and Kansas. Temple was 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS in those games.

(10) Colorado - Junior forward Andre Roberson is second in the nation with 11.3 rebounds per game. The Buffaloes were a great under play this season, posting a 7-16 O/U mark.

(11) Bucknell - The Bison failed to cover as big favorites in all three Patriot League playoff games.

(12) Cal - Junior guard Allen Crabbe led the Pac-12 in scoring with 18.7 points per game, but the Golden Bears were a great under play (9-16 O/U) this season.

(13) Montana - The Grizzlies were covering machines on the road this season (10-4-1 ATS).

(14) Davidson - This team is the best in the nation from the charity stripe (80.1 percent).

(15) Pacific - This is Pacific's eighth appearance in the NCAA tournament, and its first since 2006. In the Tigers' last tourney appearance, they lost to Boston College in the first round.

(16) TBD from play-in game

Play-in teams

North Carolina A&T - The Aggies have an aggressive offense that gets to the foul line on a quarter of their possessions.

Liberty - The Flames dropped their first eight games of the season and amassed 20 losses. A classic example of a team getting hot at the right time to win its respective conference tourney to earn a berth.

Middle Tennessee - The Blue Raiders are headed to the big dance for the first time in 24 years and are 2-6 all-time in the tournament, with the last win coming in the 1989 Southeast Regional appearance.

St. Mary's - The last time the Gaels entered the NCAA tournament with an at-large bid was 2008. They were eliminated in the first round.

La Salle - The Explorers have been on everybody's NCAA radar since one of the greatest weeks in recent school history when they defeated visiting Butler, 54-53 on Jan. 23 and then earned a 69-61 win at VCU on Jan. 26.

Boise State - The Broncos rank 33rd in the nation with 7.8 three pointers made per game and boast an efficient 39.1 three-point percentage.

LIU-Brooklyn - The Blackbirds became the first team to win the Northeast Conference tournament three years in a row and are 5-1 ATS in their last six neutral site games.

James Madison - The Dukes are 5-0 ATS in their last five Wednesday and neutral site games.

**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:07 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Calgary at Dallas
The Stars look to bounce back from their 8-1 loss to Chicago on Saturday and build on their 6-2 record in their last 8 games following a home defeat by 3 or more goals. Dallas is the pick (-135) according to Dunkel, which has the Stars favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-135). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

Game 1-2: Carolina at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 10.646; NY Rangers 12.844
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-150); Under

Game 3-4: Philadelphia at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.334; Tampa Bay 10.868
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-115); 6
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (-105); Over

Game 5-6: Calgary at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.544; Dallas 12.520
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-135); Under

Game 7-8: Chicago at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 12.578; Colorado 10.874
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-150); Over

Game 9-10: San Jose at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.314; Anaheim 13.009
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-150); Under

Game 11-12: Minnesota at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.945; Vancouver 11.130
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+135); Over

Game 13-14: Phoenix at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.387; Los Angeles 12.514
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-165); Under

**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:08 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 18

Hot teams
-- Blackhawks won eight of their last ten games.
-- Anaheim won five of its last six games.
-- Minnesota won four of its last five games.
-- Los Angeles won six of its last seven home games.

Cold teams
-- Carolina lost last two games, scoring three goals. Rangers lost last three, outscored 9-2.
-- Tampa Bay lost seven of last ten games. Flyers lost five of last seven road games.
-- Dallas Stars lost last four games, outscored 16-3. Flames lost their last six away games.
-- Colorado lost last three games, outscored 15-7.
-- Sharks lost five of their last six games.
-- Vancouver lost five of its last seven games.
-- Phoenix lost its last three road games: 2-0/3-0/1-0(so).

Totals
-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Ranger-Carolina games.
-- Four of last five Philly road games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Calgary games.
-- 12 of last 18 Chicago-Colorado games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in San Jose's last five games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Minnesota games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Phoenix road games.

Series records
-- Rangers won their last five games against Carolina.
-- Lightning won seven of last ten games against Philly.
-- Flames won last three games vs Dallas, scoring 16 goals.
-- Avalanche won four of last five games with Chicago.
-- Ducks won six of last eight games with San Jose.
-- Canucks won nine of last 12 games with Minnesota.
-- Kings won five of last seven games with Phoenix.

**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:09 AM

NHL

Monday, March 18

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 5-12-1 SU in their last 18 games ,when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. TAMPA BAY
Philadelphia is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
CALGARY vs. DALLAS
Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing Calgary
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 13 games on the road
Chicago is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Colorado's last 15 games when playing Chicago

10:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Minnesota is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Los Angeles is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games

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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:09 AM

NHL

Monday, March 18

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Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets
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For the week of March 10-16.

Hot Team

Pittsburgh Penguins (4-0 SU)

The Penguins have ripped off eight consecutive wins heading into Sunday’s clash with the Bruins. Pittsburgh has tightened up defensively over its past four contests, yielding a total of four goals. The Penguins play three games against sub-.500 opponents this week (Capitals, Islanders, Flyers).

Cold team

Florida Panthers (0-4 SU)

The Panthers have dropped six consecutive games and nine of their last 10 to fall to the bottom of the league standings. Florida is allowing 3.7 goals per game and is only killing penalties at a 73.3 percent clip – both league-worst marks in the respective categories. The Panthers embark on a five-game road swing beginning Tuesday in Carolina.

Best over play

San Jose Sharks (1-3 SU, 3-0-1 over/under)

After playing under in eight consecutive games, the Sharks have gone over or earned a push for bettors in their last seven contests (4-0-3 O/U). A major reason for the reversal of trends is that oddsmakers have trimmed San Jose’s totals to five instead of the usual 5.5 for its last eight contests because of its overall tendency to play under (8-15-4 O/U). The Sharks play the second of five consecutive road games in Anaheim Monday.

Best under play

Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2 SU, 0-4 over/under)

Bettors have been taking Columbus to the bank on the puckline (23-6 ATS) and they’ve now gone low in five consecutive games because of the stellar play of G Sergei Bobrovsky. The Russian netminder posted the first two shutouts of his career over the past week and has allowed two goals or less in each of his last six starts. The Blue Jackets have earned points in 10 straight games heading into Tuesday’s battle with Nashville.

Surveying the schedule:

-After a Sunday home date with the Sabres, the Washington Capitals hit the road for seven of their next eight games. The Caps have a brutal 4-8-1 record away from home and a 5-8 O/U mark.

-The St. Louis Blues head north of the border for three clashes with Canadian teams beginning Tuesday. The Blues will make stops in Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary on the trek. St. Louis has played over the total in 10 of its 14 (10-3-1 O/U) road games this season.

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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:10 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 18

Hot Teams
-- Washington won last three games, but lost four of last five road tilts (4-5 AF).
-- Portland won five of its last eight games (3-6 last nine A).
-- Nets won four of last six games (3-4 AF with PJ).
-- Dallas won five of last seven games (4-1 last five AU). Hawks won last three games, by 4-13-12 points (3-1 last four HF).
-- Miami won its last 22 games (10-0 last ten AF). Celtics won seven of their last nine games (3-3 HU).
-- Nuggets won their last eleven games (8-1-1 last ten AF). Bulls won last three home games, allowing 85 ppg (2-5 HU).
-- Memphis won its last seven home games (1-4 last five HF).
-- Lakers won eight of last ten games (3-1 last four AF).
-- Utah won its last three home games, allowing 80.7 ppg (3-0 last three HF).

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost three of their last four games (3-1 last four AF). Cavaliers lost six of their last eight (1-3 last four HU).
-- Bobcats lost 12 of last 13 games (1-5 last six HU).
-- 76ers lost six of their last eight games (5-2 last seven HF).
-- Detroit lost its last eight games (1-4 last five HU).
-- Minnesota lost eight of last eleven games (1-4 last five AU).
-- Hornets lost six of their last seven games (6-12-1 HU). Golden State lost four of its last five road games (4-4-1 AF).
-- Suns lost six of their last seven games (1-4 last five HU).
-- Knicks lost five of their last six games (1-5 last six U).

Totals
-- Last five Indiana games went over the total.
-- Washington's last 12 road games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Portland games went over the total.
-- Last three New Jersey games went over the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Dallas games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Miami games.
-- Six of last eight Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Minnesota games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Golden State games went over total.
-- Four of last five Laker games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Utah games stayed under the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Brooklyn covered five of last six when it played night before.
-- Dallas is 10-4 vs spread if it played night before. Hawks are 11-9.
-- Miami is 5-3 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Minnesota is 4-7 vs spread on road if it played night before.
-- Warriors are 3-5 vs spread last eight times they played night before. New Orleans is 7-9 if it played night before.
-- Lakers are 4-7-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Knicks covered last three times they played night before.

**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:10 AM

NBA

Monday, March 18

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHARLOTTE
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Charlotte is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CLEVELAND
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Indiana is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Cleveland's last 10 games at home

7:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Portland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games

7:30 PM
DALLAS vs. ATLANTA
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games on the road
Brooklyn is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing Brooklyn
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. NEW ORLEANS
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
Golden State is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
New Orleans is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON
Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MEMPHIS
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Minnesota's last 13 games on the road
Memphis is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games
Memphis is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
Phoenix is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games at home

10:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 7 games on the road
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Utah is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:10 AM

NBA

Monday, March 18

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Heat at Celtics: What bettors need to know
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Miami Heat at Boston Celtics (+4.5, 189)

Recent whispers out of Boston Celtics camp suggested that they were not very impressed with the Miami Heat's lengthy winning streak. The Celtics now have a chance to end it when the Heat carry a 22-gamer -- tied for the second longest in NBA history -- into Monday's matchup at TD Garden. Miami rolled to a 108-91 win at Toronto on Sunday, matching the 2007-08 Houston Rockets on the all-time list. Amazingly, Boston ended Houston's streak five years ago to the day.

The Heat's last loss came at Indiana on Feb. 1. Five days earlier, Miami lost an epic double-overtime game at Boston on the day that the Celtics learned that All-Star guard Rajon Rondo was out for the season. Including that victory in the latest chapter of a solid rivalry, Boston has gone 16-6, the latest a 105-88 drubbing of Charlotte on Saturday. That win came without star forward Kevin Garnett, who sat with a left adductor strain. Garnett did not practice Sunday and coach Doc Rivers said his emotional leader is 50/50.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sun Sports (Miami) Comcast SportsNet New England (Boston)

ABOUT THE HEAT (51-14): Miami has had a few close calls during the streak but the last two have been cakewalks and the road winning streak is up to 10 games. Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and LeBron James had 22, 12 rebounds and eight assists in the win over the Raptors. The Heat were outrebounded by a remarkable 51-26 margin and were outscored in the paint 62-38. Such statistics matter little when you have shooters and the opponent does not; Miami made 10 of its 22 3-pointers while Toronto was 2-for-20 from long distance. With a win in Boston, the Heat will be 10 shy of matching the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers for the longest winning streak in NBA history.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (36-29): Garnett's absence mattered little to Boston as it sought, and attained, revenge for an ugly loss in Charlotte on Tuesday. Paul Pierce filled up the stat sheet in just three quarters, collecting 14 points, eight assists, six rebounds and three blocks in 23 minutes as the Celtics won their 11th straight at home. That means there is more than just one streak on the line Monday, and Pierce is confident his team's will remain. "We just feel like this is a building we should never lose in," Pierce said Saturday. "Teams coming to the Garden, they've got to know that this is going to be their toughest game of the year. That's the feeling and the swagger that we're bringing." Boston has also won its last 10 regular-season games at home against Miami.

TRENDS:
* Heat are 8-1 ATS in their last nine road games.
* Celtics are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games.
* Over is 7-1 in the last eight meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in Heat’s last four road games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Miami has held a season-high 10 straight opponents under 100 points.

2. The Celtics are 2-0 without Garnett this season, winning by an average of 21 points. He had 24 points and 11 rebounds in the victory over Miami on Jan. 27.

3. James established a new career high Sunday with his 32nd double-double.

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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 08:11 AM

NBA

Monday, March 18

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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For the week of March 10-16.

Hottest ATS

Denver Nuggets (3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS)

The Nuggets were last week’s best bet (4-0 ATS) and they haven’t disappointed their bettors since. Denver has strung together eight consecutive covers and is riding an 11-game winning streak into Chicago on Monday. The Nuggets follow up with another tough road tilt in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Coldest ATS

Phoenix Suns (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

The Suns’ inability to play defense is making them a fade down the stretch. Phoenix has dropped four straight, failing to cover in all four contests as underdogs. The Suns have allowed opponents to score an average of 113 points during the skid. Opponents are scorching the Suns from long range, firing at a league-best 40 percent clip. Phoenix hosts Los Angeles (Lakers), Washington, Minnesota and Brooklyn this week.

Best over play

Indiana Pacers (1-3 SU, 4-0 over/under)

Bettors have been banking on the Pacers’ ability to go low all season, but the team dynamic has changed since Danny Granger returned from injury and oddsmakers have been setting the bar low for Indiana down the stretch. The Pacers have played over in five consecutive games, facing an average total of 187 during that span. Indiana hosts Cleveland Monday before hitting the road for Orlando and Milwaukee.

Best under play

Utah Jazz (2-1 SU, 0-3 over/under)

The surging Lakers have bucked Utah from the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference standings. Every game will be treated as a must-min for the Jazz down the stretch and that usually means closer, low-scoring contests. Utah has three tough games against Knicks, Rockets and Spurs this week.

Scouting the schedule:

-After a Sunday showdown with the Hawks, the Brooklyn Nets embark on a season-long eight-game road trip. The Nets have been a good under play (11-18-1 O/U) away from home.

-The Philadelphia 76ers are way out of contention for a playoff spot in the East and things could get ugly for them down the stretch. The Sixers play 12 of their final 17 games away from Wells Fargo Center and have a dismal 6-23 SU record on the road (12-17 ATS). Philadelphia also has a tendency to play under totals (8-18-3 O/U) away this season.

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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 09:21 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, March 18

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INDIANA (40 - 26) at CLEVELAND (22 - 44) - 3/18/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
INDIANA is 70-46 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-1 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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WASHINGTON (23 - 42) at CHARLOTTE (14 - 52) - 3/18/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 142-180 ATS (-56.0 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 39-25 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 20-45 ATS (-29.5 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 19-40 ATS (-25.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in March games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 15-37 ATS (-25.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 8-22 ATS (-16.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
CHARLOTTE is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-4 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (31 - 34) at PHILADELPHIA (25 - 40) - 3/18/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 57-38 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 2-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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BROOKLYN (38 - 28) at DETROIT (23 - 45) - 3/18/2013, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 6-3 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-4 straight up against DETROIT 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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DALLAS (31 - 35) at ATLANTA (37 - 29) - 3/18/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 38-27 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 56-37 ATS (+15.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 72-48 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 151-115 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 79-51 ATS (+22.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-2 straight up against DALLAS 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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MIAMI (51 - 14) at BOSTON (36 - 29) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-9 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-11 straight up against MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
14 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (45 - 22) at CHICAGO (36 - 29) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against CHICAGO 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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MINNESOTA (23 - 41) at MEMPHIS (44 - 21) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-26 ATS (-11.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 155-201 ATS (-66.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 30-49 ATS (-23.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 11-27 ATS (-18.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=91 points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
MEMPHIS is 66-47 ATS (+14.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 9-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (38 - 30) at NEW ORLEANS (22 - 45) - 3/18/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 131-176 ATS (-62.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 5-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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LA LAKERS (36 - 32) at PHOENIX (22 - 45) - 3/18/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-4 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (38 - 26) at UTAH (34 - 32) - 3/18/2013, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-1 straight up against UTAH 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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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 09:24 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, March 18

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CAROLINA (15-11-0-1, 31 pts.) at NY RANGERS (13-12-0-2, 28 pts.) - 3/18/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 9-23 ATS (-14.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 179-184 ATS (-101.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 106-109 ATS (-57.1 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 140-173 ATS (-118.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 6-2 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 6-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (13-15-0-1, 27 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (12-15-0-1, 25 pts.) - 3/18/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 16-4 ATS (+11.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 258-350 ATS (+616.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 114-176 ATS (-75.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-3 (+6.7 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 7-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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CALGARY (11-11-0-4, 26 pts.) at DALLAS (12-12-0-3, 27 pts.) - 3/18/2013, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 2-14 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 9-18 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 197-138 ATS (+49.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 176-112 ATS (+23.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
CALGARY is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-3 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.6 Units)

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CHICAGO (23-2-0-3, 49 pts.) at COLORADO (10-13-0-4, 24 pts.) - 3/18/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 259-280 ATS (-107.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
COLORADO is 10-4 ATS (+14.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-6 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-5 ATS (+15.6 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 23-5 ATS (+15.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 23-8 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 40-73 ATS (-47.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 93-99 ATS (-86.6 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-3 (+6.5 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 7-3-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (12-9-0-6, 30 pts.) at ANAHEIM (20-3-0-4, 44 pts.) - 3/18/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 56-58 ATS (-26.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 9-21 ATS (-13.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 37-43 ATS (-21.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 2-10 ATS (-8.1 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 4-11 ATS (-8.5 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 23-29 ATS (-16.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 20-7 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 20-7 ATS (+10.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 81-45 ATS (+21.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 152-117 ATS (+25.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 9-5 (+7.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 9-5-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

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MINNESOTA (15-10-0-2, 32 pts.) at VANCOUVER (13-8-0-6, 32 pts.) - 3/18/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 25-4 ATS (+17.2 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 70-37 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 35-25 ATS (+61.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 198-187 ATS (-102.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 24-29 ATS (-20.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 10-5 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 10-5-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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PHOENIX (13-11-0-4, 30 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (15-10-0-2, 32 pts.) - 3/18/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 96-99 ATS (+231.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 29-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 40-33 ATS (+76.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-7 ATS (+21.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 11-8 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 11-8-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-18-2013, 03:15 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Miami at Boston
The Heat look to build on their 9-1 ATS record in their last 10 road games. Miami is the pick (-5) according to Dunkel, which has the Heat favored by 7. Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 18

Game 501-502: Indiana at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 119.722; Cleveland 119.942
Dunkel Line & Total: Even; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 7; 190 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+7); Under

Game 503-504: Washington at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 113.802; Charlotte 107.752
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 6; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 7; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+7); Over

Game 505-506: Portland at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 119.411; Philadelphia 113.390
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 6; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+1 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Brooklyn at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 119.170; Detroit 111.963
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 6; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 3; 189
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-3); Under

Game 509-510: Dallas at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 120.434; Atlanta 119.188
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4; 201
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+4); Over

Game 511-512: Miami at Boston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 127.027; Boston 120.107
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 5; 189
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-5); Under

Game 513-514: Denver at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 128.406; Chicago 121.365
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 7; 190
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-3 1/2); Under

Game 515-516: Minnesota at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 109.082; Memphis 128.279
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 19; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 13; 183
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-13); Over

Game 517-518: Golden State at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 117.639; New Orleans 116.243
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 1 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+4); Over

Game 519-520: LA Lakers at Phoenix (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 118.022; Phoenix 116.444
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1 1/2; 197
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 3; 201
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+3); Under

Game 521-522: New York at Utah (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New York 112.456; Utah 124.458
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 12; 185
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 10; 189
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-10); Under

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