Monday's Trends and Indexes - 4/8 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, Misc.)

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Trends and Indexes

Monday, April 8

Good Luck on day #98 of 2013!

At this time, the sports menu in this thread consists of NBA, NHL, MLB and NCAAB until their seasons are played out. Also, general sports news and notes will be posted.

NOTE:
As information becomes available, we will attempt to post the trends and indexes as soon as possible.
Information is posted from what we believe are reliable sources.
Any opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the posting member or BettorsChat.

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[Udog]

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

NBA statistical leaders, with 10 days left in the season......

-- Scoring: Durant OC 28.4, Anthony NY 28.3, Bryant LAL 27.0.

-- Assists: Rondo Bos 11.1, Paul LAC 9.6, Vasquez NO 9.3.

-- FG%: Jordan LAC .641, McGee Den, .575, DHoward LAL .573.

-- Steals: Rubio Minn 2.43, Paul LAC 2.42, Conley Mem 2.26.

-- FT%: Durant OC 90.7%, Curry GSt 89.9%, Collison Dal 89.8%.

-- 3-pt %: Calderon Det 46.1%, Korver Atl 45.5%, Curry GSt 45.3%.


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

13) Rick gets Richer Dept: Not only did Louisville win Saturday, and not only did Rick Pitino get elected to the Naismith Hall of Fame this weekend, but a horse Pitino co-owns named Goldencents won the Santa Anita Derby and collected a cool $750,000, becoming eligible for the Kentucky Derby.

12) Excellent idea by the NCAA, having the D-II and D-III title games held on Sunday in the Final Four city. Kids at those levels work just as hard, maybe harder, and deserve to be in the spotlight more.

11) RA Dickey allowed five first-inning runs all last season; Red Sox had five runs Sunday, before Dickey got anyone out.

10) Is Rick Adelman the most underrated coach in the history of team sports? He is 1,000-703 as an NBA coach, coaching in Portland-Minnesota-Houston-Sacramento and Oakland, not exactly the Lakers/Celtics, but doubt most fans could pick him out of a lineup. Adelman played on the same team with the San Diego Rockets as another pretty good coach, Pat Riley.

9) Chances are Astros will deal ace starter Bud Norris later this summer; they're so awful right now, dealing Norris would further replenish their farm system- Norris can get them some significant young talent if they trade him, but if they let him throw 122 pitches many more times, way he did Saturday against Oakland, he'll get hurt before they can trade him.

8) Mets' Jon Niese has lasted 6+ innings in his last 22 starts, the longest such active streak in the major leagues.

7) Had my first-ever Papa John's pizza Saturday; they advertise so much on TV, but I hadn't had one until this weekend. Very good, way better than Domino's, better than the local independent pizza place, too. Thumbs up for the boneless chicken poppers they're selling.

6) Hard to believe, but in the ten years since the Raiders lost to the Bucs in the Jon Gruden Super Bowl, Oakland is 49-111. Now they have another new QB but at least they'll have the same coach this year. Hey, its a start.

5) NHL Winter Classic next January 1 in Ann Arbor- Toronto-Detroit, which figures to have the biggest crowd in NHL history.

A Michigan-Michigan State game in the Big House drew 104,173 back in '10; I'm guessing the NHL can figure out how to break that record.

4) Rough day for some star pitchers Sunday:
-- Matt Cain, 3.2 IP, nine runs allowed in a 14-3 loss.
-- Stephen Strasburg, six runs in 5.1 IP in a 6-3 loss.
-- RA Dickey, eight runs allowed in 4.2 IP in a 13-0 loss.
-- David Price, eight runs in five IP in another 13-0 loss.
-- Justin Verlander, three runs in 7.1 IP in a 7-0 loss.
-- Cole Hamels, eight runs in 5.2 IP in a 9-8 loss.
-- Jered Weaver, five runs in five IP in a 7-3 loss. Weaver also hyperextended his left elbow avoiding a line drive and left the game early.

3) Not sure where Rutgers will turn for a new basketball coach, but it apparently will not be to Rhode Island coach Danny Hurley, who said he is going to stay with the Rams. There are rumors that Ben Howland would listen if Rutgers called- no way they'll get a better coach than him.

2) If the NBA playoffs started today, matchups would look like this:

East: Miami-Milwaukee, New York-Boston, Indiana-Atlanta, and Brooklyn-Chicago.

West: San Antonio-Utah, Oklahoma City-Houston, Denver-Golden State and Clippers-Memphis.

1) Congrats to the Clippers, who won their first division title in franchise history Sunday, beating the Lakers for the 4th time in four tries this season. No one will remember they won the division, however, unless they advance far into the playoffs. People are funny that way.

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NBA

Monday, April 8

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Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes
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Each week, we look back on the NBA betting scene and give you the best –and worst – basketball bets, as well as some spots to keep an eye on with the upcoming schedule.

For the week of March 31-April 6

Hottest ATS

New York Knicks (4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS)

The New York Knicks are riding an 11-game win streak (10-1 ATS) into Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon. Forward Carmelo Anthony has put up point totals of 50, 40 and 41 for 131 points on 64 percent shooting in the last three contests. In 10 games since returning from a knee injury, Melo has averaged 32.4 points per game.

Coldest ATS

Boston Celtics (1-3 SU, 0-4 ATS)

The Celtics have failed to cover to in four straight and six of their last seven as they continue to plummet down the East standings. Boston is guaranteed a playoff spot, but if its slide continues it could be destined for a date with the Miami Heat in the first round. The Celtics host the Nets Sunday before Brooklyn rolls into Beantown.

Best over play

Phoenix Suns (0-2 SU, 2-0 over/under)

Can it get any worse for the Suns? Phoenix has dropped eight straight and 12 of its last 13 games. The Suns have also played over the number in four straight and six of their last contests. Phoenix hosts New Orleans Sunday before embarking on a three-game road trip.

Best under play

Memphis Grizzlies (2-1 SU, 0-3 over/under)

The Grizzlies’ team dynamic changed after they shipped to Rudy Gay to Toronto, prompting a peculiar amount of overs, but Memphis has returned to its stout defensive ways and has its under bettors cashing again. The Grizz have gone low in four consecutive games and 10 of their last 14 contests. Memphis visits Sacramento Sunday before hosting lowly Charlotte.

Scouting the schedule:

-The Milwaukee Bucks have clinched a playoff berth in the East, but moving up from the eighth seed will be awfully tough down the stretch. The Bucks play five of their last six contests away from home, which includes tough stops in Miami, Atlanta and Oklahoma City. Milwaukee is 15-20-1 O/U on the road.


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NHL
Dunkel

NY Rangers at Toronto
The Rangers look to build on their 4-0 record in their last 4 games in Toronto. New York is the pick (-110) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-110). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Game 51-52: NY Rangers at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.488; Toronto 11.292
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-110); Over

Game 53-54: Carolina at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 9.109; Boston 11.932
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 3; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-220); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-220); Under

Game 55-56: Calgary at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.485; Colorado 10.294
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+135); Over

Game 57-58: Edmonton at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.364; Anaheim 11.996
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-160); Under

Game 59-60: Phoenix at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 12.283; Vancouver 12.720
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-175); Under




NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, April 8

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NY RANGERS (19-15-0-4, 42 pts.) at TORONTO (21-13-0-4, 46 pts.) - 4/8/2013, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 6-3 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 6-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.6 Units)

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CAROLINA (16-19-0-2, 34 pts.) at BOSTON (24-9-0-4, 52 pts.) - 4/8/2013, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 2-10 ATS (-9.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
BOSTON is 6-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 156-137 ATS (-47.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-4 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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CALGARY (13-20-0-4, 30 pts.) at COLORADO (12-21-0-5, 29 pts.) - 4/8/2013, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 8-26 ATS (+43.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 3-15 ATS (+25.5 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 3-14 ATS (+21.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CALGARY is 5-13 ATS (+18.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CALGARY is 5-13 ATS (+18.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 12-26 ATS (+38.6 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 12-26 ATS (+47.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 12-26 ATS (+42.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 95-101 ATS (-29.5 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 10-5 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 10-5-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)

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EDMONTON (16-15-0-7, 39 pts.) at ANAHEIM (25-8-0-5, 55 pts.) - 4/8/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 15-39 ATS (+68.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-19 ATS (+30.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 25-13 ATS (+44.7 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 50-27 ATS (+22.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 25-13 ATS (+2.5 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (17-15-0-6, 40 pts.) at VANCOUVER (21-11-0-6, 48 pts.) - 4/8/2013, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 29-8 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 71-79 ATS (+182.5 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
PHOENIX is 29-18 ATS (+50.5 Units) in road games after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 196-171 ATS (+22.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 12-6 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 41-36 ATS (+81.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 139-135 ATS (+297.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 33-40 ATS (-31.3 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 203-188 ATS (-96.8 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-5 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-5-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 8

Hot teams
-- Rangers won three of their last four games. Toronto won four of last five.
-- Bruins won three of their last four games.
-- Ducks won three of their last four games.
-- Vancouver won eight of last ten games. Coyotes won four of their last five games.

Cold teams
-- Carolina lost four in row, 11 of last 12 games.
-- Colorado lost four in row, 12 of last 14 games. Flames lost their last six games, outscored 27-10.
-- Edmonton lost its last two games, 4-0/4-1.

Totals
-- Five of last six Ranger-Toronto games went over the total.
-- Under is 11-1-2 in last fourteen Boston games.
-- Last five Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Anaheim games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 8-1-2 in last eleven Vancouver games.

Series records
-- Rangers won six of last eight games with Toronto.
-- Hurricanes won four of last five games with Boston.
-- Avalanche won four of last five games with Calgary.
-- Ducks won five of last six games with Edmonton.
-- Coyotes won three of last four games with Vancouver.

Back-to-backs
-- Anaheim is 5-3 if it won night before, 2-2 if it won.




NHL

Monday, April 8

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games when playing Boston
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Carolina

7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. TORONTO
NY Rangers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 9 games on the road
Toronto is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
CALGARY vs. COLORADO
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Calgary is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Calgary
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. ANAHEIM
Edmonton is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Anaheim
Edmonton is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Anaheim is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing Vancouver
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Vancouver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Vancouver15-6-1 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Phoenix


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NHL

Monday, April 8

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Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets
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Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in the National Hockey League.

For the week of March 31-April 6.

Hot team

San Jose Sharks (3-0 SU)

The Sharks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 2-1 victory over the Flames Friday night and have moved up to fifth in the Western Conference standings entering play Sunday. San Jose has rallied behind goaltender Antti Niemi who has yielded just 10 goals during the streak. The Sharks host the Stars Sunday before heading out on a four-game road trip.

Cold team

Calgary Flames (0-4 SU)

The Flames traded away captain Jarome Iginla and stud defenseman Jay Bouwmeester at the trade deadline and could limp towards the finish line. Calgary has dropped five straight heading into Monday’s clash with Colorado.

Best over play

Philadelphia Flyers (3-1 SU, 3-1 over/under)

The Flyers had scored five goals in three consecutive games but laid an egg in Winnipeg on Saturday, finding the back of the net just once. Philadelphia currently finds itself outside of the playoff picture in the East and will be pushing for a victory Tuesday in Long Island.

Best under play

Colorado Avalanche (0-4 SU, 0-4 over/under)

The Avalanche are losers of four straight and eight of their last nine games. Colorado has averaged 1.55 goals per game over its last nine contests, helping boost its season O/U mark to 14-20-4. The Avs host the Flames Monday before heading to California for a tough back-to-back with the Kings and Ducks.

Surveying the schedule:

-The Buffalo Sabres play seven of their final 10 games at First Niagara Center. The Sabres have an 11-6 O/U mark at home.

-The Ottawa Senators continue their season-long seven-game road trip Sunday in Florida. The Senators lost the first two games of the trip to drop their road record to 6-9-3 SU. Ottawa will stop in Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Boston to close out of the road trip.


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NCAAB
Dunkel

Michigan vs. Louisville
The Wolverines look to take advantage of a Louisville team that is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games against Big Ten opponents. Michigan is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+4). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Game 601-602: Michigan vs. Louisville (9:23 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 76.987; Louisville 78.815
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 2; 142
Vegas Line: Louisville by 4; 138
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+4); Over




NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, April 8

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MICHIGAN (31 - 7) vs. LOUISVILLE (34 - 5) - 4/8/2013, 9:20 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 45-29 ATS (+13.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 51-35 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a neutral court favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOUISVILLE is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

MICHIGAN is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all neutral court games this season.
MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MICHIGAN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing on a neutral court this season.
MICHIGAN is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all tournament games this season.
MICHIGAN is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

Monday, April 8

Favorites covered 10 of last 13 national title games; #1 seeds are 5-1 vs spread in last six finals when facing lower seed. Louisville was down 12 in second half Saturday; they're #2 in country at forcing turnovers, but Michigan is #1 in protecting ball- they hammered VCU, #1 team forcing turnovers. Wolverines were down 10 with 2:32 to go in regional semis, so both teams have stared down grim reaper. Cardinals won last 15 in a row since losing a five-OT game Feb 9; their last nine games went over total. Michigan is 3-2 as an underdog this season; they're 2-0 vs Big East teams, beating Pitt/Syracuse by 5 points each. Four Wolverine starters played 35+ minutes Saturday; only one sub played more than 5 minutes. Louisville played three subs 10+ minutes Saturday; they won despite a subpar game from Dieng (one shot, no points, 30 minutes). Last #1 seed to lose national title game to lower seed: '97 Kentucky, to Arizona.




NCAAB

Monday, April 8

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Trend Report
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9:23 PM
MICHIGAN vs. LOUISVILLE
No trends available
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisville's last 5 games


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NCAAB

Monday, April 8

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Michigan vs. Louisville: What bettors need to know
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Michigan Wolverines vs. Louisville Cardinals (-3.5, 138.5)

The loss of Kevin Ware did not seem to limit the Louisville bench in the Final Four. Luke Hancock and the reserves will try to step up again when the Cardinals take on Michigan in the National Championship Game on Monday. The Wolverines knocked off another Big East school, Syracuse, in the Final Four and have the athletes to get up and down with Louisville as well as a point guard in Trey Burke that can dribble through the press.

Michigan has been a better-rounded team in the NCAA Tournament due to the emergence of Mitch McGary, who did not even join the starting lineup full time until the beginning of the Tournament. The freshman forward will lock up with Gorgui Dieng and Chane Behanan along the frontline in Monday’s Championship Game. Dieng struggled with foul trouble in the Final Four win over Wichita State but Luke Hancock jumped into the extra minutes vacated by Ware and his foul-prone teammates and responded with 20 points.

TV: 9:23 p.m. ET, CBS

ABOUT MICHIGAN (31-7): McGary showed off his passing ability to help the Wolverines break through Syracuse’s press in the first half on Saturday finished with a season-high six assists to go along with 10 points and 12 rebounds. National Player of the Year Trey Burke struggled to 1-of-8 from the field against the Orange but will be the key to keeping up with Russ Smith and Peyton Siva on both ends while setting up Tim Hardaway Jr. and Glenn Robinson III. The Wolverines like to get out and run with Burke setting the pace and Hardaway and Robinson on the wings. Freshman guard Nik Stauskas had a tough semifinal but can stretch the defense with his shooting ability like he did while going 6-for-6 from beyond the arc against Florida in the Elite 8. Michigan is in the National Championship for the first time since the Fab Five made its second trip in 1993 and is the youngest team in the field of 68, with Robinson III, McGary and Stauskas all starting as freshman.

ABOUT LOUISVILLE (34-5): The Cardinals have won 15 straight games going back to the regular season and have shown off their ability to win in different styles during the NCAA Tournament. After running Duke off the floor in the second half of the Elite 8, Wichita State forced Louisville to slow the pace and would not turn the ball over, leaving the Cardinals to play more of a half-court game. That turned out to be the ideal way to Hancock more involved, and the junior swingman helped Louisville overcome a 12-point second-half deficit. Of course, Smith added 21 points as well and will be a key to keeping Hardaway Jr. and Glenn Robinson from slashing to the hole. Smith has scored at least 20 points in each of the five NCAA Tournament games and combines with Siva to form one of the fastest backcourts in college basketball and a tandem that jumps passing lanes and piles up steals defensively.

TRENDS:

* Wolverines are 5-0 ATS in their last five NCAA Tournament games.
* Cardinals are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
* Over is 9-0 in Cardinals’ last nine overall.
* Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last seven vs. Big Ten foes.

TIP-INS

1. Louisville is making its first trip to the National Championship game since winning the title in 1986, and coach Rick Pitino will be trying to win championships with two different schools (Kentucky 1996).

2. McGary is averaging 16 points on 69.8 percent shooting and 11.6 rebounds in the Tournament.

3. The Cardinals bench collected 34 points on Saturday despite missing Ware.


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NCAAB

Monday, April 8

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NCAA National Championship Game biggest betting mismatches
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Finding a chink in the oddsmakers’ armor is tough come tournament time. We peel back Monday’s National Championship Game in search of some underlying mismatches that could make or break your college basketball bets.

Michigan Wolverines vs. Louisville Cardinals (-3.5, 138.5)

Wolverines’ deep threat vs. Cardinals’ poor perimeter game

Michigan is a threat to score the second it crosses halfcourt. The Wolverines knocked down 11 3-pointers in their close win over Syracuse, including a couple from just inside the “F” in the Final Four midcourt decal. Each time the Orange clawed their way into striking distance, Michigan was able to put distance between them from distance. On the year, the Wolverines shot 37.7 percent from beyond the arc which accounted for 30 percent of their 25th-ranked 75.2 points per game.

Louisville’s biggest weakness is its lack of reliable scoring from outside. The Cardinals shoot just 32.9 percent from 3-point range on the year and are slightly below that during the tournament (24 for 76 – 31.5 percent). The nine 3-pointers made in the win over Wichita State were the most Louisville has made since sinking 10 versus Villanova in the Big East tournament. In fact, looking back at the Final Four matchup with WSU, those 3-pointers – especially the trio of treys from Luke Hancock – are the reason UL is still dancing.

Louisville’s late fouls vs. Michigan’s misses from the stripe

The Cardinals carry a reputation as a hard-nosed defense but that gets amplified in the final minutes of games. Louisville isn’t giving away anything easy down the stretch and will happily hand out a hard foul and send its opponent to the charity stripe with the game in the balance. It comes with the territory when you press like UL. They took 23 personal fouls versus Wichita State and Duke and average just over 18 per game on the season.

The Wolverines’ foul line woes nearly cost them a shot at the national title. Michigan, which normally hits 70 percent of its free throws, let late-game nerves get the best of it against Syracuse. The Wolverines missed four of their six freebies in the final 48 seconds, allowing the Orange to climb to within one point. Even Player of the Year Trey Burke – an 80 percent shooter from the stripe - couldn’t escape the foul line freeze, going 4 for 6 and missing a key foul shot in the final seconds.

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MLB
Dunkel

NY Yankees at Cleveland
The Yankees look to build on their 11-0 record in Hiroki Kuroda's last 11 starts with 4 days rest. New York is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Yankees favored by 1/2 a run. Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Game 951-952: Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (2:20 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee (Estrada) 13.285; Cubs (Jackson) 14.273
Dunkel Line: Chicago Cubs by 1; 7
Vegas Line: Chicago Cubs (-125); No Total
Dunkel Pick: Chicago Cubs (-125); N/A

Game 953-954: Cincinnati at St. Louis (4:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati (Latos) 15.728; St. Louis (Garcia) 15.350
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: St. Louis (-110); 8
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (-110); Over

Game 955-956: NY Mets at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Mets (Harvey) 15.268; Philadelphia (Halladay) 14.578
Dunkel Line: NY Mets by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Philadelphia (-130); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Mets (+110); Over

Game 957-958: Atlanta at Miami (7:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta (Maholm) 15.369; Miami (Slowey) 15.854
Dunkel Line: Miami by 1/2; 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Atlanta (-165); 8
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+145); Under

Game 959-960: Pittsburgh at Arizona (9:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh (Rodriguez) 15.576; Arizona (Cahill) 14.970
Dunkel Line: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 10
Vegas Line: Arizona (-150); 9
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+130); Over

Game 961-962: Colorado at San Francisco (10:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado (De La Rosa) 15.634; San Francisco (Bumgarner) 18.470
Dunkel Line: San Francisco by 3; 6 1/2
Vegas Line: San Francisco (-170); 7
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-170); Under

Game 963-964: Baltimore at Boston (2:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore (Chen) 16.182; Boston (Buchholz) 15.592
Dunkel Line: Baltimore by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Boston (-135); 9
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (+115); Under

Game 965-966: NY Yankees at Cleveland (4:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Yankees (Kuroda) 14.809; Cleveland (Jimenez) 14.443
Dunkel Line: NY Yankees by 1/2; 9
Vegas Line: Cleveland (-120); 8
Dunkel Pick: NY Yankees (+100); Over

Game 967-968: Minnesota at Kansas City (4:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota (Correia) 15.987; Kansas City (Santana) 15.363
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 1/2; 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas City (-140); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+120); Over

Game 969-970: Tampa Bay at Texas (8:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay (Hellickson) 15.309; Texas (Ogando) 15.788
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1/2; 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas (-165); 9
Dunkel Pick: Texas (-165); Under

Game 971-972: Houston at Seattle (10:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston (Humber) 13.230; Seattle (Saunders) 15.639
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 2 1/2; 7
Vegas Line: Seattle (-165); 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (-165); Under

[Udog]

MLB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 8

Hot pitchers
-- JGarcia is 3-0, 1.69 in his last four starts. Latos is 2-1, 3.19 in his last five.
-- Harvey is 3-2, 1.84 in his last seven starts.
-- Maholm is 2-1, 1.39 in his last four starts.
-- Cahill is 4-2, 3.15 in his last six starts. WRodriguez is 2-0, 2.41 in his last three starts.
-- Bumgarner is 2-0, 0.00 in his last two starts (15 IP).

-- WChen is 1-0, 3.00 in his last couple starts.
-- Kuroda is 2-2, 3.34 in his last five starts.
-- Correia is 2-0, 1.98 in his last couple starts.
-- Hellickson is 2-1, 2.84 in his last seven starts. Ogando shut Houston out for 6.1 IP in his first start since '11.
-- Saunders is 2-2, 3.32 in his last six starts.

Cold pitchers
-- Estrada is 1-1, 5.82 in his last three starts. Jackson is 1-3, 8.00 in his last four starts.
-- Halladay is 2-2, 9.67 in his last five starts.
-- Slowey is 0-5, 7.71 in his last five starts.
-- de la Rosa is 0-2, 10.80 in his last four starts.

-- Buchholz is 0-3, 7.20 in his last three home starts.
-- Jimenez is 0-6, 6.75 in his last nine starts.
-- Santana is 1-3, 5.40 in his last four starts.
-- Humber is 1-2, 6.20 in his last four starts.

Totals
-- Five of six Cub games stayed under total; five of six Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last four Cincinnati games went over the total.
-- Four of six Philly games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Atlanta games stayed under total.
-- Five of six Pittsburgh games stayed under the total.
-- Last three Colorado games stayed under total; three of last four Giant tilts went over.

-- Five of six Baltimore games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in first six Bronx games.
-- Three of last four Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Four of six Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Last three Houston games went over the total.

Hot teams
-- Cincinnati won four of its last five games. Cardinals won last two games, scoring 20 runs.
-- Mets won four of their first six games.
-- Braves won five of their first six games.
-- Arizona won five of its first six games.
-- Colorado won its last five games, scoring 35 runs.

-- Red Sox won four of their first six games.
-- Minnesota won four of its last five games. Royals won three of last four.
-- Rangers won four of their last five games.

Cold teams
-- Cubs lost three of their last four games. Milwaukee lost last five games, allowing 35 runs.
-- Phillies lost four of their last six games.
-- Miami lost five of its first six games.
-- Pittsburgh lost five of its first six games.
-- Giants lost last two games, allowing 20 runs; they scored 3 or less runs in five of their six games.

-- Orioles lost last two games, allowing ten runs.
-- Bronx Bombers lost four of first six games. Indians lost three of their last four games.
-- Mariners lost four of their last five games. Astros lost their last five games, scoring eight runs.

[Udog]

MLB

Monday, April 8

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Trend Report
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2:05 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
Boston is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore

2:20 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHI CUBS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing Chi Cubs
Milwaukee is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Chi Cubs's last 24 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Chi Cubs are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

4:05 PM
NY YANKEES vs. CLEVELAND
NY Yankees are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 7 games
Cleveland is 5-11 SU in their last 16 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Yankees

4:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. KANSAS CITY
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Kansas City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota

4:15 PM
CINCINNATI vs. ST. LOUIS
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 12 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games

7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Miami
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Atlanta

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Texas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

9:40 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 12 games
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh

10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 6 games
Seattle is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:15 PM
COLORADO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Francisco
San Francisco is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado


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[Udog]

MLB

Monday, April 8

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MLB weather watch: Chance of rain in Cleveland
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Here’s a look at notable weather for Monday’s games around the majors.

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs

Site: Wrigley Field

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-60s and mostly cloudy conditions. Winds are expected to blow out to center field at 15 mph.

Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals

Site: Busch Stadium

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the low-70s with a 30 percent chance of showers. Winds will blow out to left field at 13 mph.

Colorado Rockies at San Francisco Giants

Site: AT&T Field

Forecasts are calling for cool temperatures in the high-40s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to McCovey’s Cove at 14 mph.

New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians

Site: Progressive Field

Forecasts are projecting temperatures in the low-60s and a 40 percent chance of rain. Winds will blow out to center field at 15 mph.

Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers

Site: Rangers Ballpark at Arlington

Strong winds are expected to blow in from right field at 20 mph. Temperatures will be in the low-70s under mostly cloudy conditions.


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[Udog]

MLB

Monday, April 8

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Rounding the bases: The best bets in the bigs
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Every week we take a look at the hottest and coldest teams as well as the best over and under bets in major league baseball.

For the week of March 31-April 7.

Hot team: Colorado Rockies
Last week: 5-1
Upcoming schedule: at San Francisco, at San Diego

Skinny: The Rockies are the early MLB leaders in runs per game (6.5), team batting average (.333), and home runs (13). Colorado’s pitching staff also boasts a combined 2.80 ERA through the first six games.

Cold team: Milwaukee Brewers
Last week: 1-5
Upcoming schedule: at Chicago (Cubs), at Cardinals

Skinny: The Brewers have dropped five straight after knocking off the Rockies 5-4 on Opening Day. Milwaukee pitchers have surrendered 17 runs over the club’s last two losses.

Over team: Oakland Athletics
Last week: 6-1 over/under
Upcoming schedule: at Los Angeles (Angels), vs. Detroit

Skinny: A’s hitters have belted 12 homers during Opening Week and are averaging 5.43 runs per game.

Under team: Chicago Cubs
Last week: 1-5 over/under
Upcoming schedule: vs. Milwaukee, vs. San Francisco

Skinny: The Cubs are averaging 2.17 runs per game and have a .180 team batting average through the first six games.


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[Udog]

MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, April 8

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MILWAUKEE (1 - 5) at CHICAGO CUBS (2 - 4) - 2:20 PM
MARCO ESTRADA (R) vs. EDWIN JACKSON (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

MARCO ESTRADA vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ESTRADA is 2-0 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 1.06 and a WHIP of 1.059.
His team's record is 2-1 (+0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+0.9 units)

EDWIN JACKSON vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
JACKSON is 3-2 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 3.71 and a WHIP of 1.350.
His team's record is 5-4 (+1.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.3 units)

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CINCINNATI (4 - 2) at ST LOUIS (3 - 3) - 4:15 PM
MAT LATOS (R) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 103-70 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 615-685 (+61.0 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 294-318 (+33.1 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 20-8 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games in day games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 103-70 (+17.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 22-10 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 307-322 (+46.3 Units) against the money line in road games after a win since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 34-42 (-15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MAT LATOS vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
LATOS is 2-4 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 9.00 and a WHIP of 1.824.
His team's record is 3-4 (-1.5 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-4. (-2.8 units)

JAIME GARCIA vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
GARCIA is 8-2 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 3.06 and a WHIP of 1.315.
His team's record is 8-3 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-5. (+0.8 units)

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NY METS (4 - 2) at PHILADELPHIA (2 - 4) - 7:05 PM
MATT HARVEY (R) vs. ROY HALLADAY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
NY METS are 41-61 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
HALLADAY is 25-6 (+17.9 Units) against the money line at home with a money line of -100 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 30-18 (+16.7 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +125 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 81-81 (+21.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 77-79 (+17.7 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 62-54 (+24.0 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 83-85 (-19.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-43 (-16.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 83-82 (-16.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-30 (-14.2 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-45 (-16.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-51 (-20.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

MATT HARVEY vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
HARVEY is 1-0 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 2.03 and a WHIP of 0.900.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

ROY HALLADAY vs. NY METS since 1997
HALLADAY is 9-2 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.094.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-3. (+4.8 units)

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ATLANTA (5 - 1) at MIAMI (1 - 5) - 7:10 PM
PAUL MAHOLM (L) vs. KEVIN SLOWEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 5-17 (-17.6 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday over the last 2 seasons.
MAHOLM is 6-21 (-14.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 0-10 (-10.6 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MAHOLM is 20-49 (-21.6 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997. (Team's Record)
ATLANTA is 99-70 (+19.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 46-35 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 48-27 (+18.9 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-38 (+24.8 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 62-37 (+17.8 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
MAHOLM is 57-49 (+21.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
MIAMI is 70-98 (-29.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 69-90 (-32.5 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 69-96 (-28.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 50-68 (-27.1 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-54 (-23.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 31-50 (-19.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

PAUL MAHOLM vs. MIAMI since 1997
MAHOLM is 5-5 when starting against MIAMI with an ERA of 4.41 and a WHIP of 1.084.
His team's record is 5-6 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 8-3. (+4.8 units)

KEVIN SLOWEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
SLOWEY is 1-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 5.90 and a WHIP of 1.593.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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PITTSBURGH (1 - 5) at ARIZONA (5 - 1) - 9:40 PM
WANDY RODRIGUEZ (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 298-533 (-115.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 215-434 (-96.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CAHILL is 27-12 (+18.4 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
ARIZONA is 30-33 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

WANDY RODRIGUEZ vs. ARIZONA since 1997
RODRIGUEZ is 3-6 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 5.48 and a WHIP of 1.543.
His team's record is 3-6 (-2.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-7. (-5.9 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
CAHILL is 1-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 0.00 and a WHIP of 0.652.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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COLORADO (5 - 1) at SAN FRANCISCO (3 - 3) - 10:15 PM
JORGE DE LA ROSA (L) vs. MADISON BUMGARNER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 142-190 (-46.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 129-232 (-55.4 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 since 1997.
COLORADO is 59-89 (-31.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 142-190 (-46.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-35 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 108-76 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 187-91 (+41.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -150 to -175 since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 169-104 (+62.2 Units) against the money line when playing on Monday since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-28 (+16.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 108-76 (+26.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 70-41 (+27.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 41-20 (+22.1 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 47-29 (+17.0 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

JORGE DE LA ROSA vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
DE LA ROSA is 7-3 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 2.95 and a WHIP of 1.114.
His team's record is 9-3 (+5.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 5-7. (-2.3 units)

MADISON BUMGARNER vs. COLORADO since 1997
BUMGARNER is 5-3 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 2.53 and a WHIP of 1.256.
His team's record is 8-3 (+5.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-6. (-2.4 units)

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BALTIMORE (3 - 3) at BOSTON (4 - 2) - 2:05 PM
WEI-YIN CHEN (L) vs. CLAY BUCHHOLZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 99-75 (+37.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 42-31 (+14.7 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 50-38 (+29.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 19-11 (+15.3 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 47-33 (+23.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 35-17 (+22.3 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 89-64 (+35.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 70-54 (+26.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 42-31 (+18.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 57-45 (+27.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHEN is 19-11 (+9.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
BOSTON is 73-95 (-35.2 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 27-39 (-17.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 34-47 (-26.6 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-26 (-16.0 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-48 (-22.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 61-86 (-40.2 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.

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

WEI-YIN CHEN vs. BOSTON since 1997
CHEN is 2-0 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 2.50 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 3-0 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.2 units)

CLAY BUCHHOLZ vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
BUCHHOLZ is 6-3 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 3.78 and a WHIP of 1.333.
His team's record is 8-5 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 8-4. (+3.8 units)

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NY YANKEES (2 - 4) at CLEVELAND (3 - 3) - 4:05 PM
HIROKI KURODA (R) vs. UBALDO JIMENEZ (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 32-20 (+16.4 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NY YANKEES are 79-39 (+26.6 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-36 (-26.0 Units) against the money line in home games after shutting out their opponent since 1997.
JIMENEZ is 6-17 (-15.1 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

HIROKI KURODA vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
KURODA is 1-1 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 2.40 and a WHIP of 0.867.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.3 units)

UBALDO JIMENEZ vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
JIMENEZ is 1-2 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 4.50 and a WHIP of 1.389.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.9 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (4 - 2) at KANSAS CITY (3 - 3) - 4:10 PM
KEVIN CORREIA (R) vs. ERVIN SANTANA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 20-16 (+12.4 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CORREIA is 18-10 (+13.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 10-3 (+9.4 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 85-72 (+29.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 87-72 (+32.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 41-21 (+26.8 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 since 1997. (Team's Record)
CORREIA is 17-12 (+11.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
KANSAS CITY is 0-10 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 2-12 (-10.5 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Monday over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 5-16 (-12.3 Units) against the money line in home games in day games over the last 2 seasons.

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

KEVIN CORREIA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
CORREIA is 0-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.40 and a WHIP of 2.000.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
SANTANA is 4-3 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 4.31 and a WHIP of 1.340.
His team's record is 6-4 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

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TAMPA BAY (3 - 3) at TEXAS (4 - 2) - 8:05 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. ALEXI OGANDO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 12-2 (+14.2 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +125 to +150 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 49-47 (-19.6 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.

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

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. TEXAS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 0-2 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 1-2 (-1.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

ALEXI OGANDO vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
OGANDO is 0-1 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 10.11 and a WHIP of 2.622.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (1 - 5) at SEATTLE (3 - 4) - 10:10 PM
PHILIP HUMBER (R) vs. JOE SAUNDERS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 56-111 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 7-28 (-17.0 Units) against the money line as a road underdog of +150 to +175 over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 20-61 (-28.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 56-111 (-33.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 73-143 (-43.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 8-31 (-20.5 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

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

PHILIP HUMBER vs. SEATTLE since 1997
HUMBER is 2-0 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 1.14 and a WHIP of 0.591.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-3. (-3.3 units)

JOE SAUNDERS vs. HOUSTON since 1997
SAUNDERS is 0-0 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.85 and a WHIP of 1.385.
His team's record is 1-1 (-0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-0. (+2.1 units)

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[Udog]

NCAAB

Monday, April 8

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Betting breakdown for NCAA championship game refs
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The officials for tonight's NCAA championship game have been announced and they are John Cahill of Albany, N.Y. (referee), Tony Greene from Atlanta (umpire) and John Higgins from Omaha (umpire). They are working their 11th, seventh and fourth Final Fours, respectively.

Cahill officiated seven games this season featuring at least one of the championship teams. Louisville went 4-1 ATS (against the spread) and Michigan went 2-0 ATS. The O/U (over/under) was 4-3.

Favorites went 1-2 ATS in the three games Cahill worked in the NCAA tournament (New Mexico State vs. Saint Louis, Oregon vs. Saint Louis, Michigan vs. Florida) and the over was 2-1. In the 78 games Cahill has officiated this season, his crews averaged 32.8 fouls per game and gave out 17 technicals fouls, according to Statsheet.com.

Greene officiated four Louisville games this season and the Cardinals went 3-1 ATS. The over was 3-0. He has not called a Michigan game this year.

Greene worked three tournament games and the favorite went 2-1 ATS and the total was 1-2 (Iowa State vs. Notre Dame, Temple vs. Indiana, Duke vs. Louisville). In the 72 games Greene has worked this season, his crews averaged 35.2 fouls a game and gave 15 technicals this season, according to Statsheet.com

Higgins officiated seven games featuring the final two teams. Louisville went 1-2 ATS and Michigan went 3-1 ATS. The over went 4-3.

The favorites in the three NCAA tournament games Higgins worked went 2-1 ATS and the over was 2-1 (Belmont vs. Arizona, Wichita State vs. Gonzaga, Syracuse vs. Marquette). In the 92 games Higgins has officiated this season, his crews averaged 33.9 fouls a game and handed out a hefty 35 technicals in 2012-13, according to Statsheet.com.

Greene and Higgins worked together when Louisville lost to Villanova 73-64 on Jan. 22.

Cahill and Higgins worked the Marquette-Louisville game together when the Cardinals won 70-51.


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[Udog]

NCAAB

Monday, April 8

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National champ trends: No. 1 seeds have big ATS edge
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A look at some key trends for tonight's NCAA championship game where Louisville is a fave of four points over Michigan and the total is at 138.5 as of Monday morning.

All trends and notes below are ATS (against the spread) and most recent since 1991 unless otherwise stated.

NATIONAL TITLE GAME NOTES

• No. 1 Seed favorites are 7-2 ATS

• No. 4 Seeds are 2-0 ATS

• Favorites of 5 < pts are 11-1 ATS

• Favorites who scored 80 > pts in the Final Four are 5-1 ATS

• Teams with a win percentage of .810 < are 1-5 ATS

• Dogs > 2 pts who allowed 60 > pts in the Final Four are 0-5 ATS

• Dogs of 3 > pts off a SU dog win are 0-4 ATS

• Big East teams are 4-0 ATS

• Big Ten teams are 0-4 ATS

COACH ME UP

Louisville’s Rick Pitino is:

47-13 SU and 36-22-3 ATS in NCAA tournament
119-52 SU and 100-66-5 ATS vs. Big East
16-11 SU and 11-16 ATS vs. Big Ten
4-0 SU and 2-2 ATS vs. MVC
8-8 SU and 4-12 ATS vs. Beilein
12-5 SU and 10-6-1 ATS vs. Boeheim
0-0 SU and 0-0 ATS vs. Marshall

Michigan’s John Beilein is:

12-6 SU and 14-3-1 ATS in NCAA tournament
47-53 SU and 50-48-2 ATS vs. Big East
6-0 SU and 4-2 ATS vs. MVC
0-9 SU and 3-6 ATS vs. Boeheim
0-0 SU and 0-0 ATS vs. Marshall
2-2 SU AND 1-2-1 ATS vs. Pitino


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[Udog]

MLB
Short Sheet

Monday, April 8

National League

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 ET
Estrada: 3-10 TSR in road games
Jackson: 19-8 Under vs. division opponents

Cincinnati at St. Louis, 4:15 ET
Latos: Cincinnati 25-11 Under away with a line of +125 to -125
Garcia: 17-4 TSR as a home favorite of -150 or less

NY Mets at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Harvey: Mets 30-11 Over as a road underdog of +150 or less
Halladay: 31-10 TSR at home with a line of +125 to -125

Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 ET
Maholm: 0-10 TSR away with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs
Slowey: 20-8 Over with a total of 8 to 8.5 runs

Pittsburgh at Arizona, 9:40 ET
Rodriguez: 12-32 TSR away after allowing 1 or 0 ER's last start
Cahill: Arizona 25-8 SU after scoring 8+ runs

Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 ET
De La Rosa: Colorado 15-35 SU vs. left-handed starters
Bumgarner: San Francisco 41-20 SU vs. left-handed starters


American League

Baltimore at Boston, 2:05 ET
Chen: 13-7 TSR as an underdog
Buchholz: Boston 4-12 SU at home off a win by 12+ runs

NY Yankees at Cleveland, 4:05 ET
Kuroda: Yankees 37-18 SU off 3+ road games
Jimenez: 6-17 TSR in day games

Minnesota at Kansas City, 4:10 ET
Correia: 10-3 TSR vs. division opponents
Santana: Kansas City 0-10 SU at home in April

Tampa Bay at Texas, 8:05 ET
Hellickson: Tampa Bay 12-2 SU as a road underdog of +125 to +150
Ogando: Texas 24-10 Over at home off BB games hitting 3+ home runs

Houston at Seattle, 10:10 ET
Humber: Houston 6-26 SU as a road underdog of +150 to +200
Saunders: Seattle 20-7 Under at home after losing 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Monday, April 8

NY Rangers at Toronto, 7:05 ET RDS
NY Rangers: 11-3 SU away playing their third game in four days
Toronto: 5-18 SU at home off a road win

Carolina at Boston, 7:05 ET NHL
Carolina: 2-10 SU after scoring 1 or 0 goals
Boston: 15-4 SU off a road game

Calgary at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Calgary: 5-16 SU off an Over
Colorado: 7-1 SU off 4+ games allowing 3+ goals

Edmonton at Anaheim, 10:05 ET
Edmonton: 9-31 SU off a road loss by 3+ goals
Anaheim: 9-1 SU at home off an overtime win

Phoenix at Vancouver, 10:05 ET TSN
Phoenix: 12-2 SU in April
Vancouver: 2-8 SU after winning 2 of their last 3 games