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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 07:55 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Odds to win The Masters in two weeks........

3-1-- Eldrick Woods-- Last won Masters in 2005.

10-1-- Phil Mickelson-- 5th on money list, with $1,650,260.

12-1-- Rory McIlroy-- Equipment change hasn't helped.

18-1-- Brandt Snedeker-- Four top 10's in six tournaments this year.

25-1-- Charl Schwartzel-- Won tournament in 2011.

30-1-- Bubba Watson-- Defending champ.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random thoughts with weekend here.......

13) How much money is enough? That’s a big question being asked now in these coaching searches; when a mid-major pays a guy $1M+ a year and he is happy and winning there, why would he uproot his family, move halfway across the country to rebuild a program in a harder league with worse players than he has at the mid-major?

A school like Minnesota is a small fish in a very large pond; no successful mid-major coach with an ounce of sense would go there unless he’s unhappy where he is now. You lose 2-3 years in a row, you're fired.

12) Then there’s UCLA, whose expectations are so stupidly high that no one they want will listen to them. They should hire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to coach the team, be the face of the program, as long as he hires a veteran tactician to be his “bench coach” and a couple younger recruiters to bring in players. If Wake Forest had fired Jeff Bzdelik, he would’ve been ideal for the tactician role.

11) If UCLA wants former assistant Mark Gottfried as head coach, it won’t be cheap; he has a $3.25M buyout at NC State, which may be one of the few places where the expectations are as dumb as they are in Westwood.

10) Buster Posey/Justin Verlander signed lucrative extensions Friday. Giants have so much money tied up in Posey now you wonder if they’ll move him to first base to extend his career as a hitter. Catchers tend to fade out quicker than other position players.

9) According to Forbes Magazine, which I quote a lot but have never actually read, the average major league franchise is now worth $774M. Teams in my 16-team keeper fantasy league are $60 a year.

8) Maine Black Bears were 12-20 this year, are 23-36 last two years; their claim to fame is beating Florida Gulf Coast in December, but word comes out that Justin Edwards, their best player, wants to play “at a higher level” of Division I and will transfer out of Maine, similar to what Seth Curry did when he bolted Liberty for Duke a couple years ago. Edwards scored 16.7 ppg this year; curious to see where he winds up.

7) Louisville 77, Oregon 69-- Russ Smith has gone from Russ-diculous to Russ-tacular; he had 31 here. Game with Duke Sunday should be fun.

6) Michigan 87, Kansas 85, OT-- Jayhawks led 68-54 with 6:51 left; at no point watching this game did I think they would lose. Going to be a long summer for Bill Self. .

5) Duke 71, Michigan State 61-- Good thing Blue Devils pilfered Seth Curry from Liberty; he had 29 in this one. Duke bench took one shot.

4) Florida 62, Florida Gulf Coast 50-- Eagles led by 11 early on, but they turned ball over 20 times. Gators were too quick on perimeter, too big inside, just too good. Quite a run by FGCU, though, a fun team to watch.

3) "I think the referees got the calls right. I don't think it was a hard foul. I think the one involving LeBron against [Carlos] Boozer, that was flagrant. I think the officials got it right. I think that it's almost embarrassing that LeBron would complain about officiating." Celtics GM Danny Ainge, for whatever reason discussing the Miami-Chicago game this week

2) "Danny Ainge needs to shut the f--- up and manage his own team. He was the biggest whiner going when he was playing and I know that because I coached against him." Pat Riley, responding in a statement to Ainge's criticism of Lebron James. Riley doesn't like the Celtics much.

1) For what its worth, the Celtics play in Miami April 12.

**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 07:58 AM

MLB betting: Top 5 beefed-up lineups

Last week we took a look at five teams that improved their pitching staffs and with Opening Day on the horizon it’s time to give the teams that beefed up on offense some love.

Here are five teams that bolstered their offensive prowess in the offseason:

Atlanta Braves (14/1 to win World Series)

2012 over/under record: 67-88-7

Key additions: Justin Upton, B.J. Upton

The Braves have been a classic under play for decades because of their stellar pitching, but this year Atlanta could make some noise with its bats. The Braves added a pair of Uptons to their outfield to bolster an offense that averaged only 4.32 runs per game last campaign. Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward are no longer the new kids on the block and could be poised for breakout offensive seasons.

Cleveland Indians (70/1 to win World Series)

2012 over/under record: 78-77-1

Key additions: Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn, Drew Stubbs

Speed will be the name of the game in Cleveland this year. Michael Bourn and Drew Stubbs combined to steal 72 bags last season and Nick Swisher should provide some pop in the middle of the lineup for a team that blasted only 136 home runs (25th) a year ago.

Toronto Blue Jays (12/1 to win World Series)

2012 over/under record: 77-77-8

Key additions: Jose Reyes, Melky Cabrera

The Jays now have legitimate leadoff hitter after acquiring Jose Reyes and if the gamble on Melky Cabrera pays off, Toronto could be lighting up scoreboards this season.

Philadelphia Phillies (25/1 to win World Series)

2012 over/under record: 83-73-6

Key additions: Ben Revere, Michael Young

Injuries have hampered the Phillies’ ability to score runs in recent years, but when healthy, they can pile on runs in a hurry. Speedster Ben Revere was picked up to replace the departed Shane Victorino and Michael Young’s experienced bat in the middle of the lineup should protect up-and-comer Domonic Brown.

Los Angeles Angels (7/1 to win World Series)

2012 over/under record: 75-78-9

Key addition: Josh Hamilton

There are only a handful of players in the bigs that can dramatically change the offensive dynamic of a team and one of those players is Josh Hamilton. The 2010 AL batting champion will get to flex his muscles in the middle of the order alongside Albert Pujols, creating a nightmarish one-two punch for opposing hurlers to deal with.

**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 08:02 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Wichita State vs. Ohio State
The Shockers look to build on their 6-2 ATS record in their last 8 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600. Wichita State is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Buckeyes favored by only 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Game 521-522: Syracuse vs. Marquette (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Syracuse 71.864; Marquette 69.712
Dunkel Line: Syracuse by 2; 132
Vegas Line: Syracuse by 4 1/2; 127 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marquette (+4 1/2); Over

Game 523-524: Wichita State vs. Ohio State (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wichita State 71.298; Ohio State 73.639
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 2 1/2; 127
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 4 1/2; 131 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wichita State (+4 1/2); Under

Game 525-526: Evansville at East Carolina (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 63.153; East Carolina 59.233
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 4; 146
Vegas Line: Evansville by 1 1/2; 151 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (-1 1/2); Under

Game 527-528: Weber State at Northern Iowa (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Weber State 63.566; Northern Iowa 64.399
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 1; 140
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 4; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Weber State (+4); Over

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 30

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SYRACUSE (29 - 9) vs. MARQUETTE (26 - 8) - 3/30/2013, 4:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 71-97 ATS (-35.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 244-200 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 244-200 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 51-29 ATS (+19.1 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 189-145 ATS (+29.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 113-84 ATS (+20.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARQUETTE is 4-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-1 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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WICHITA ST (29 - 8) vs. OHIO ST (29 - 7) - 3/30/2013, 6:55 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO ST is 263-216 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 263-216 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 182-142 ATS (+25.8 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
OHIO ST is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
OHIO ST is 203-157 ATS (+30.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
OHIO ST is 132-97 ATS (+25.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 55-36 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
WICHITA ST is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

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

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EVANSVILLE (21 - 14) at E CAROLINA (21 - 12) - 3/30/2013, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EVANSVILLE is 20-12 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 20-12 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
EVANSVILLE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
EVANSVILLE is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
E CAROLINA is 162-201 ATS (-59.1 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 162-201 ATS (-59.1 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 67-93 ATS (-35.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 63-99 ATS (-45.9 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 50-80 ATS (-38.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

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

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WEBER ST (29 - 6) at N IOWA (21 - 14) - 3/30/2013, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WEBER ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WEBER ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
WEBER ST is 84-55 ATS (+23.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1997.

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

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, March 30

Saturday's games
Marquette (+1.5) beat Syracuse 74-71 at home Feb 25, game they trailed by 11 in first half; Eagles outscored Orange 29-5 on foul line, making 29-35, while SU was just 5-7- both teams shot 57%+ inside arc. Gardner scored 27 points off bench for Marquette (7-7 from floor, 12-14 on foul line). Marquette held Miami to 35% Thursday in 71-61 win, playing a whole lot better than they did last week in two narrow wins. Syracuse won its three tourney games by 47-6-11 points- they're 3-2 in regional finals since '87, losing LY to Ohio State in this round. Since 2003, dogs covered last five regional finals with neither a #1 or #2 seed in them. Marquette (+5) upset Syracuse 66-62 in second round of '11 tourney.

Over last 17 years, underdogs are 9-8 in West region final (12-3 last 15 vs spread); Wichita State won 10 of last 13 games; they beat Iowa by 12 on neutral court Nov 21, its only game by Big Dozen foe. Shockers won first three tourney games by 18-6-14 points, wiith no opponent making more than 35.7% of its shots from floor. Ohio State won its last two games by 2-3 points- they've won 11 games in row since 71-49 loss at Wisconsin Feb 17. Buckeyes played four starters 30+ minutes in last games Thursday, couple subs got 14+ minutes- Ross had 17 points in 18 minutes off bench. OSU beat Memphis/Syracuse in regional finals in last six years. Wichita trying to be first Final Four team from MVC since Larry Bird's Indiana State team in '79.

Other tournaments
Evansville won seven of last eight games (lost by point to Indiana State in MVC tourney), with three of seven wins on road- they scored 84+ in last four wins. East Carolina won its last five home games- they haven't left home in this tournament, after losing at Tulsa in C-USA tourney.

Weber State won 16 of last 17 games, with only loss at Montana by 3 in Big Sky tourney final; this is Wildcats' first road game since then, with home wins by 42-21-9 since then. Northern Iowa won home games by 11-12-14 in this event; they've won 10 of last 13 overall, are 2-0 vs Big Sky teams this year, beating North Dakota by 25, No Colorado by 17.

NCAAB

Saturday, March 30

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Trend Report
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4:30 PM
SYRACUSE vs. MARQUETTE
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marquette's last 5 games
Marquette is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

5:00 PM
EVANSVILLE vs. EAST CAROLINA
Evansville is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games on the road
East Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of East Carolina's last 16 games

7:05 PM
WICHITA STATE vs. OHIO STATE
No trends available
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games

8:00 PM
WEBER STATE vs. NORTHERN IOWA
Weber State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Northern Iowa is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Northern Iowa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

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NCAAB

Saturday, March 30

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Syracuse vs. Marquette: What bettors need to know
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Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Syracuse Orange (-3.5, 128)

The conference that is disintegrating due to the realignment chaos is assured of having a team in the Final Four. Big East mates Syracuse and Marquette square off Saturday in Washington D.C. in the East Regional final, marking the first time since 2009 that teams from the same conference will compete for a Final Four berth. The fourth-seeded Orange dominated top-seeded Indiana on Thursday while third-seeded Marquette thrashed second-seeded Miami.

The Golden Eagles defeated Syracuse 74-71 on Feb. 25 in the lone regular-season meeting. Marquette squeezed past Davidson and Butler in its first two NCAA Tournament games, which made the rout of the Hurricanes particularly impressive. “They dominated a team that won the regular-season ACC and the ACC tournament,” Orange coach Jim Boeheim said. “Tremendous team and Marquette dominated the game.” Syracuse frustrated Indiana 61-50 after posting earlier tournament victories over Montana and California. Golden Eagles junior guard Vander Blue knows his team will be the underdog. “We’re used to people not giving us credit, saying we were no good,” Blue said. “If you were to look at our roster, no one would expect us to be an Elite Eight team.” The last time conference foes battled for a Final Four spot also featured two Big East squads – Villanova defeating Pittsburgh.

TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS.

ABOUT MARQUETTE (26-8): The Golden Eagles are led by Blue, but feature a wealth of contributors who are capable of stepping up at any time. Junior forward Jamil Wilson had 16 points and eight rebounds against Miami, while Blue and junior reserve forward Davante Gardner contributed 14 points apiece. In fact, Gardner’s 11.4 average is second on the squad behind Blue’s 14.8. Wilson averages 9.9 points, senior guard Junior Cadougan averages 8.6 and senior wing Trent Lockett contributes 7.2 points and a team-best 5.1 rebounds. A blue-collar mentality sometimes leads to Marquette being overshadowed by more talented teams. “We want to keep being the hunters,” Blue said. “We don’t want to be the hunted.”

ABOUT SYRACUSE (29-9): Sophomore point guard Michael Carter-Williams had a spectacular game against Indiana with a career-best 24 points to go with six rebounds and four steals. “This was the best he’s played all year,” Boeheim said. “He was tremendous. He was the difference in the game on offense, clearly.” Williams ranks fourth on the Orange at 12.1 points per game while averaging a team-best 7.5 assists. He has 104 steals, one of three players nationally with 100 or more. Junior forward C.J. Fair averages a team-high 14.4 points and also grabs a team-leading seven rebounds per game, while senior guard Brandon Triche (13.8) and senior forward James Southerland (13.4) also score in double digits.

TRENDS:

* Orange are 0-5 ATS in their last five Saturday games.
* Over is 4-0 in Golden Eagles’ last four games following a win.
* Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Orange are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings.

TIP-INS

1. Gardner scored 26 points in Marquette’s February win over the Orange. Fair scored 20 to lead Syracuse.

2. Syracuse is attempting to reach the Final Four for the first time since the Carmelo Anthony-led team won the 2003 national title.

3. Marquette is also vying to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2003, when Dwyane Wade was the team’s star player.

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NCAAB

Saturday, March 30

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Wichita State vs. Ohio State: What bettors need to know
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Wichita State Shockers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (-4, 130)

Ohio State has become accustomed to coming up with critical shots late in the NCAA Tournament in its quest for a second consecutive Final Four. Wichita State has simply played big as it pursues a regional final victory for the second time in school history. The teams meet for the first time since 1963 on Saturday in Los Angeles for the right to represent the West Region in the Final Four.

For the second straight game, Ohio State drained a 3-pointer in the waning seconds to break a tie and advance. After Ohio State used a 3-pointer from Aaron Craft to break Iowa State’s heart on Sunday, LaQuinton Ross hit one to sink Arizona on Thursday. The Buckeyes will put their 11-game winning streak on the line against the Shockers, who followed their upset win over top-seeded Gonzaga last Saturday with an impressive victory over La Salle on Thursday.

TV: 7:05 p.m. ET, CBS.

ABOUT WICHITA STATE (29-8): Carl Hall dominated the undersized Explorers inside, hitting his first five shots and scoring 14 of his 16 points inside the paint. The Shockers recorded 40 points in the paint against La Salle and took 43 shots inside, the most such attempts for a team in this tournament. Wichita State’s tournament opponents – Pittsburgh, Gonzaga and La Salle – each entered their games with the Shockers shooting at least 45 percent, but the teams combined to shoot 35.5 percent against the Missouri Valley Conference’s top-ranked field-goal percentage defense.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (29-7): Unlike the play that left Craft open for a 3-pointer against the Cyclones, the pivotal moment in the win Thursday came when Arizona overcommitted to the Buckeyes’ point guard. "It was similar to the play we ran last game," Ross said. "We like to get the (big men) on a pick-and-roll. It so happened they messed up the switch there and I was able to knock down the shot." Perhaps one of the biggest turnarounds the team has made lately is beyond the arc. In three NCAA Tournament games, Ohio State is a combined 23-for-46 (50 percent) from the 3-point line after shooting 35.9 percent over its first 33 contests.

TRENDS:

* Shockers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
* Under is 6-0 in Buckeyes’ last six Saturday games.
* Over is 4-1 in Shockers’ last five non-conference games.
* Shockers are 4-0 ATS in their last four non-conference games.

TIP-INS

1. Craft and Ross are two of only four players in this tournament to make a potential game-tying or go-ahead field goal in the final 10 seconds of a game.

2. Wichita State, one win shy of its first 30-win season, is seeking its first Final Four since 1965.

3. The Buckeyes are 8-2 all-time as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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NCAAB

Saturday, March 30

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NCAA's biggest betting mismatches: Saturday's Elite Eight
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Syracuse Orange vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (+3, 127)

Orange’s flat final 20 vs. Golden Eagles’ halftime adjustments

Marquette won the lone meeting with the Orange this season, putting together a strong second-half push to win 74-71 as a 1.5-point home underdog in February. Second-half adjustments are the Golden Eagles’ calling card in March, having won in comeback fashion in their first two NCAA games, versus Davidson and Butler, before steamrolling Miami Thursday.

Syracuse has been a poor second-half squad all season. The Orange ranked fifth in the country in first half margin (+8.7) but ran out of steam in the final 20 minutes, boasting an average margin of just +3.4. The Orange were outscored in the second half versus Indiana and Cal – which resulted in a backdoor cover for the Golden Bears - and who can forget their embarrassing 16-point collapse to Louisville in the conference title game. It’s enough to turn Orange bettors green.

Wichita State Shockers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (-6.5, 132)

Shockers’ deep bench vs. Buckeyes’ short reserves

Just like a swarm of bugs, the Shockers have strength in numbers. Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall rolls out wave after wave of players, frustrating foes with their pressure defense and physical play. Just like a boxer working the body, WSU’s “Play Angry” philosophy wears on opponents and leaves them gasping for air come crunch time. The Shockers have gone at least 10 deep into their bench in each of their tournament games.

Ohio State head coach Thad Matta is not as trusting with his reserves. The Buckeyes have water wings on when it comes to their bench and try not to go too deep. They usually run an eight-man rotation and only two of those backups - Shannon Scott and LaQuinton Ross – get serious minutes. The grind of the tournament will never be more prominent for OSU than against the relentless Shockers Saturday. The Buckeyes have to avoid early foul trouble, especially PG Aaron Craft who picked up four personals versus Arizona.

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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 09:37 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-3 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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

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

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BROOKLYN (42 - 30) at UTAH (37 - 36) - 3/30/2013, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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

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

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LA LAKERS (37 - 36) at SACRAMENTO (27 - 46) - 3/30/2013, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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

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

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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 09:39 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, March 30

Hot Teams
-- Bulls won last three games; they ended Miami's 27-game win streak in their last game. Dallas won nine of its last 12 games.
-- Hawks are 4-0 vs spread in game after their last four losses.
-- 76ers won three of their last four games.
-- Minnesota covered seven of its last nine games.
-- Utah won its last three games, covered its last six. Nets won four of last six games, covered eight of last 12.
-- Pacers won five of their last six games.
-- Sacramento won three of its last four home games.
-- Warriors won four of last six games (3-1 last four F).

Cold Teams
-- Orlando lost eight of its last nine games (0-3 last three AU).
-- Bobcats lost last nine road games (1-8 vs spread).
-- Rockets lost last two games, covered two of last seven. Clippers lost four of their last five road games.
-- Memphis lost its last five road games (0-5 vs spread).
-- Oklahoma City lost three of last five road games. Bucks lost four in row, seven of last nine games (1-8 vs spread).
-- Suns lost eight of their last nine games (3-9 last 12 vs spread).
-- Lakers lost three of last four games (1-3 vs spread).
-- Portland lost last three games, by 20-18-10 points.

Totals
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Chicago games.
-- Last four Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Charlotte games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Memphis games.
-- Last four Clipper games went over the total. Under is 7-0-1 in last eight Houston games.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last night Brooklyn games went over total.
-- Four of last five Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Laker games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Golden State games stayed under total.

Back-to-backs
-- Orlando is 2-6 vs spread last eight times it played night before. Hawks are 12-10 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Philly is 6-12 vs spread if it played night before. Bobcats are 0-9 vs spread last nine times they played night before.
-- Memphis is 10-6 vs spread if it played night before. Minnesota is 3-1 vs spread at home if it played night before.
-- Clippers covered four of last five times they played the night before. Rockets are 6-10 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Thunder is 3-0 vs spread if it lost the night before.
-- Utah is 7-9 vs spread if it played night before. Nets covered six of last eight if they played night before.
-- Portland is 5-7 vs spread on road if it played night before.

**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 09:43 AM

NBA

Saturday, March 30

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Trend Report
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2:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chicago

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. ATLANTA
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Atlanta's last 11 games when playing Orlando
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 10 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games
Houston is 13-5 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 10 games when playing LA Clippers

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Minnesota's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing Memphis

8:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. PHILADELPHIA
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Charlotte is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home

8:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Milwaukee is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games at home

9:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. UTAH
Brooklyn is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Brooklyn's last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Utah's last 20 games when playing Brooklyn

10:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SACRAMENTO
LA Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
LA Lakers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Sacramento is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

10:00 PM
INDIANA vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Indiana is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
Portland is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games

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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 09:45 AM

NBA

Saturday, March 30

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Fullcourt press: Saturday's NBA betting notes
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Chicago Bulls at Dallas Mavericks (-5.5, 190.5)

Dallas is 1 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 8 spot in the West and had a three-game winning streak snapped on Thursday. Bulls F Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) and G Marco Belinelli (abdominal strain) will both be game-time decisions. Chicago is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.

Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks (-11.5, 197.5)

The Magic snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 97-92 home victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday. But point guard Jameer Nelson suffered a sprained ankle in the first quarter and did not return. His status is unclear for Saturday, putting more pressure on a lineup featuring three rookies and a second-year player. The Hawks have won all three meetings this season, limiting Orlando to an average of 76 points. The over is 7-0 in the Magic’s last seven Saturday games.

Charlotte Bobcats at Philadelphia 76ers (-10.5, 195)

The Sixers have won two of three away from home after halting a 15-game road drought. Although Charlotte has won three of its last six, two of the losses were hard to watch. The Bobcats were steamrolled by 32 points in Miami last Sunday and fell behind by 30 points in the second quarter of Friday's 111-102 home defeat to the New York Knicks. Philadelphia has won the past five meetings and held Charlotte under 90 points in four of them. The Sixers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five home games.

Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets (-1.5, 206)

The Los Angeles Clippers' bid for a franchise-record 50th victory was delayed for at least a night, meaning the Clippers will try for the historic win when they travel to Houston on Saturday in search of their sixth consecutive win against the Rockets. Houston has been held under 100 points in three consecutive games for the first time since a four-game stretch from Nov. 3-10. The under is 7-0 in the Rockets’ last seven home games.

Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves (+4.5, 186.5)

The Grizzlies have dropped five straight road games and will be playing the second night of a back-to-back after securing a home win over the Houston Rockets on Friday. The Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday and have taken three of five. Memphis has won 10 straight against Minnesota but will be making its first trip of the season to the Target Center. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.

Oklahoma City Thunder at Milwaukee Bucks (+5.5, 207.5)

This is the first of two meetings this season. Oklahoma City won the only meeting last season, and the teams have split their past 10 contests. The Bucks have won seven of their last nine against Western Conference teams, but are only 3-12 ATS in their last 15 home games.

Brooklyn Nets at Utah Jazz (-3.5, 189.5)

The Utah Jazz have caught the Los Angeles Lakers for the eighth and final playoff position in the Western Conference and are set up nicely in their bid to land the postseason spot. Saturday’s game against the visiting Brooklyn Nets starts a stretch in which Utah plays six of seven at home and the Jazz are 26-9 in their friendly environment. Brooklyn G Joe Johnson (quadriceps) will likely miss his fourth straight game. The over is 8-1 in the Nets’ last nine overall.

Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns (+7.5, 186.5)

The Suns have lost five straight games and nine of their last 10. Indiana has won three straight, including an impressive 103-78 victory at Dallas on Thursday. The win came hours after the Pacers learned that former All-Star Danny Granger will have season-ending left knee surgery. The underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings.

Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings (+4.5, 215.5)

Kobe Bryant is expected to be in the lineup when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Kings. Bryant is hobbling with a foot injury and is considered probable. Point guard Steve Nash is suffering from a hip injury and is questionable. Sacramento has scored 100 or more points in 20 of its last 23 contests and the over is 7-0 in Los Angeles’ last seven games following a loss.

Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors (-7.5, 202.5)

Portland will be playing the second of a back-to-back set after falling to Utah at home on Friday. The Trail Blazers are still alive in the playoff race in the West but are running out of time to make up ground with each passing game. Portland is also dealing with an ankle injury to All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge that kept the forward out of the lineup on Friday and will force him to sit again on Saturday. The under is 8-1 in the Warriors’ last nine vs. Western Conference foes.

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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 09:49 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Los Angeles at Minnesota
The Kings look to build on their 7-3 record in their last 10 road games against at team with a home winning percentage above .600. Los Angeles is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Kings favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-105). Here are all of today's picks.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Game 1-2: NY Islanders at Pittsburgh (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.851; Pittsburgh 13.367
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-230); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-230); Under

Game 3-4: Boston at Philadelphia (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.491; Philadelphia 11.790
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+120); Over

Game 5-6: Carolina at Winnipeg (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 9.020; Winnipeg 11.265
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (-155); Under

Game 7-8: Nashville at Colorado (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.843; Colorado 10.424
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-105); Over

Game 9-10: Washington at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.413; Buffalo 12.261
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-125); Under

Game 11-12: Toronto at Ottawa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.883; Ottawa 11.283
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+110); Over

Game 13-14: NY Rangers at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.596; Montreal 12.400
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-155); Under

Game 15-16: New Jersey at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.608; Florida 11.948
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+100); Over

Game 17-18: Los Angeles at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.674; Minnesota 12.040
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-105); Over

Game 19-20: Vancouver at Edmonton (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.605; Edmonton 11.033
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-140); Under

Game 21-22: Phoenix at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.791; San Jose 11.315
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+140); Over

**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 10:01 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 30

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NY ISLANDERS (16-15-0-3, 35 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (27-8-0-0, 54 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-32 ATS (+52.5 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 27-8 ATS (+18.3 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 13-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
PITTSBURGH is 61-25 ATS (+22.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 27-8 ATS (+12.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 14-0 ATS (+14.0 Units) in March games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 31-14 ATS (+9.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 15-12 ATS (+35.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-5 ATS (+16.1 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 11-5 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 11-5-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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BOSTON (21-7-0-4, 46 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (13-17-0-3, 29 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 149-129 ATS (+283.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 76-88 ATS (-90.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-2 (+8.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-2-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.9 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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CAROLINA (15-15-0-2, 32 pts.) at WINNIPEG (18-15-0-2, 38 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 2-13 ATS (+17.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 3-9 ATS (-9.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
WINNIPEG is 19-11 ATS (+30.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 7-7-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (14-14-0-6, 34 pts.) at COLORADO (11-18-0-4, 26 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 1-9 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NASHVILLE is 1-9 ATS (+10.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 156-141 ATS (+303.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 169-118 ATS (+32.7 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 54-42 ATS (+11.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 94-101 ATS (-97.2 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 41-78 ATS (-51.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 8-1 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 8-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.1 Units)

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WASHINGTON (15-17-0-1, 31 pts.) at BUFFALO (13-16-0-5, 31 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 15-8 ATS (+24.7 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 2-14 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 2-14 ATS (-13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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TORONTO (19-12-0-4, 42 pts.) at OTTAWA (19-9-0-6, 44 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 12-33 ATS (+54.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 20-13 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 13-5 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 10-21 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-7-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (16-14-0-3, 35 pts.) at MONTREAL (21-7-0-5, 47 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 20-9 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
MONTREAL is 3-10 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 6-13 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 7-3 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 7-3-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (15-11-0-8, 38 pts.) at FLORIDA (10-19-0-6, 26 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 24-16 ATS (+43.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 77-62 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 23-12 ATS (+10.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 84-64 ATS (+12.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 14-8 ATS (+22.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 84-122 ATS (+221.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
FLORIDA is 3-12 ATS (+15.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
FLORIDA is 17-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 10-25 ATS (+36.2 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 9-7 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 9-7-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (19-12-0-2, 40 pts.) at MINNESOTA (20-11-0-2, 42 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 14-21 ATS (-13.5 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 80-49 ATS (+16.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 10-4 ATS (+5.6 Units) in March games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 35-27 ATS (+66.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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VANCOUVER (19-9-0-6, 44 pts.) at EDMONTON (13-13-0-7, 33 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 15-4 ATS (+8.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 139-104 ATS (+34.7 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 109-95 ATS (+209.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 197-172 ATS (+372.3 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 12-2 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 69-127 ATS (-133.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-41 ATS (-28.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 21-40 ATS (+63.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 10-4 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 10-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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PHOENIX (14-15-0-5, 33 pts.) at SAN JOSE (16-11-0-6, 38 pts.) - 3/30/2013, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
PHOENIX is 195-170 ATS (+22.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 96-101 ATS (+234.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 60-60 ATS (+122.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 7-16 ATS (-18.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 25-31 ATS (-10.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 25-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 41-45 ATS (-37.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 13-19 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 8-6 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 8-6-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.1 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 10:02 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, March 30

Hot teams
-- Pittsburgh won last 14 games, allowing nine goals in last ten. Islanders won last three games, allowing five goals.
-- Winnipeg won four of its last six home games.
-- Predators won three of their last four games.
-- Capitals won three of their last four games. Buffalo won three of last four at home.
-- Senators won six of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota won seven of last eight games. Los Angeles won five of its last seven.
-- Canucks won last six games, outscoring teams 14-6. Edmonton won three of its last four away games.
-- Sharks won four of last five games (allowed no goals in last two games).

Cold teams
-- Philly lost its last four games, outscored 15-8. Bruins lost four of their last six games.
-- Carolina lost its last seven games, scoring ten goals.
-- Avalanche lost four in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Maple Leafs lost their last four road games.
-- Rangers lost four of last five road games. Montreal lost three of four at home.
-- Devils lost five of their last seven games. Florida lost 12 of last 16.
-- Coyotes lost seven of their last eight games.

Totals
-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Penguin games.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Boston games.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Carolina games.
-- Over is 6-0-2 in last eight Nashville games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Washington games.
-- Over is 11-3-2 in last sixteen Toronto games.
-- Under is 6-1-2 in Rangers' last nine games.
-- Five of last six Florida games stayed under the total.
-- Kings' last five road games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in last seven Vancouver games.
-- Three of last four San Jose games stayed under.

Series records
-- Islanders were outscored 14-5 in losing last three games to Penguins.
-- Bruins won four in row, 10 of last 11 games vs Philly.
-- Jets won six of last eight games with Carolina.
-- Nashville won nine of last ten games with Colorado.
-- Washington won eight of last twelve games with Buffalo.
-- Maple Leafs won four of last five games with Ottawa.
-- Rangers lost four of last five games with Montreal.
-- Devils won four of last five games with Florida.
-- Kings are 5-3 in last eight visits to Minnesota.
-- Canucks won five of last six games with Edmonton.
-- Coyotes won five of last seven games with San Jose.

**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 10:05 AM

NHL

Saturday, March 30

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

1:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Islanders are 2-14 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games

3:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. WINNIPEG
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Winnipeg is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

3:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games on the road
Nashville is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
Colorado is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. MONTREAL
NY Rangers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Montreal's last 14 games
Montreal is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. OTTAWA
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. BUFFALO
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
Buffalo is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Washington

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. FLORIDA
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey

8:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Los Angeles's last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

10:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Vancouver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vancouver
Edmonton is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games at home

10:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Phoenix's last 15 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Phoenix is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Phoenix
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 10:07 AM

NHL

Saturday, March 30

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Hockey Night In Canada: Maple Leafs at Senators
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa Senators (-125, 5)

The Ottawa Senators are 7-1-2 since losing 5-4 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 6. On Saturday, the Senators will try for their fourth win in a row when they host the Maple Leafs in the fourth of five games between the Northeast Division rivals. Toronto, which has points in its last seven games (4-0-3), trails Ottawa by two points in the Eastern Conference playoff race, although the Senators have a game in hand. The Maple Leafs lead the season series 2-1-0 but lost 3-2 at Ottawa on Feb. 23. Senators goaltender Ben Bishop made 27 saves in that victory and earned his second career shutout with 24 saves against the Rangers on Thursday.

James Reimer has started five of the last six games and was in net for Toronto’s last home win over Ottawa on March 6. Ben Scrivens started the first two games against the Senators, earning his first career shutout before stopping 32 in the 3-2 road loss. Production on the power play has played a large role in the Maple Leafs’ point streak, with man-advantage goals in each of the last three games and four of the last five (5-for-16). Toronto’s penalty killing is a perfect 6-for-6 against the Senators, who are 2-for-5 on the power play during their winning streak.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, CBC

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (19-12-4): Captain Dion Phaneuf scored his second goal in as many games and added two assists in Toronto’s 6-3 win over Carolina on Thursday. Phaneuf has three assists in the previous three games against Ottawa. Joffrey Lupul scored the game-winner - his seventh goal in five games since returning from a broken arm. Phil Kessel has 18 points this month to take the team scoring lead from Nazem Kadri, who has been held off the scoresheet in the last two games. Clarke MacArthur has missed two games with an upper-body injury and is day-to-day, joining Leo Komarov, who has missed four.

ABOUT THE SENATORS (19-9-6): Colin Greening, who had three points (one goal, two assists) in Ottawa’s victory over the Maple Leafs and added another goal on March 6, has two goals and an assist in his last three games following a seven-game point drought. Goaltender Craig Anderson, who hasn’t played since Feb. 21 due to an ankle injury, is close to returning and will travel with the team on next week’s road trip. With Jason Spezza (back surgery), Erik Karlsson (lacerated achilles) and Milan Michalek (knee surgery) all out, getting Anderson back would go a long way to securing the Senators’ playoff position. There is also talk of Karlsson, the defending Norris Trophy winner, returning before the end of the regular season.

TRENDS:

* Maple Leafs are 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 3-0-1 in the last four meetings in Ottawa.
* Senators are 9-2 in their last 11 home games.
* Maple Leafs are 0-4 in their last four road games.

OVERTIME

1. Lupul has 10 points in 17 career games against the Senators.

2. Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has 71 points in 78 career games against Toronto.

3. The Maple Leafs and Senators will meet once more at Ottawa on April 20.

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**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 10:57 AM

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Saturday, March 30

NCAA Tournament, Elite Eight

Syracuse vs. Marquette, 4:30 ET CBS
Syracuse: 9-2 ATS off BB non-conference games
Marquette: 4-11 ATS off BB SU wins

Wichita State vs. Ohio State, 7:05 ET CBS
Wichita State: 4-18 ATS as a neutral court underdog of 6 points or less
Ohio State: 22-10 ATS away after having 9 or less assists

CIT Tournament, Semifinals

Evansville at East Carolina, 5:00 ET
Evansville: 14-1 ATS off 3+ games scoring 75+ points
East Carolina: 12-25 ATS at home off ATS wins in 2 of their last 3 games

Weber State at Northern Iowa, 8:00 ET
Weber State: 7-1 ATS after winning 4 of their last 5 games
Northern Iowa: 30-15 Under in tournament games

**Udog** · 03-30-2013, 11:33 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Saturday, March 30

First Post

Chicago at Dallas, 2:05 ET
Chicago: 1-8 ATS off ATS wins in 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Dallas: 10-2 ATS off a loss by 15+ points

Orlando at Atlanta, 7:05 ET
Orlando: 6-17 ATS off a division win
Atlanta: 8-1 ATS off a road loss by 10+ points

(TC) Charlotte at Philadelphia, 8:05 ET
Charlotte: 3-13 ATS after allowing 110+ points
Philadelphia: 13-5 ATS after attempting 10 or less free throw attempts

Memphis at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Memphis: 39-17 ATS playing without rest
Minnesota: 8-17 ATS revenging 2+ losses

LA Clippers at Houston, 8:05 ET
LA Clippers: 2-11 ATS off a SU loss / ATS win
Houston: 18-8 ATS at home after playing as a road underdog

(TC) = Time Change

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