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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:35 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- I just realized I'm not going to be able to see the Pac-12 tournament due to DirecTV not carrying the Pac-12 Network. I have five soccer channels, no Pac-12 Network. Oy.

-- Johnny Manziel signed an endorsement deal with Nike; ESPN's mock draft has him going 4th to Cleveland, though the Browns didn't interview Manziel at the NFL Combine.

-- Loyola 74, Bradley 72-- Milton Doyle drained a long 3 at the buzzer to send the Ramblers on to play Indiana State Friday night.

-- Mercer 78, SC-Upstate 75, 2ot-- #2 seed Bears survived at home, play #1 seed Florida Gulf Coast in conference final Sunday in Fort Myers.

-- All four teams tied for first in C-USA won Thursday, so did UTEP, so top five teams are separated by one game, with one game left to play.

-- Michigan State 86, Iowa 76-- Hawkeyes are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.....

13) John Calipari has created a monster at Kentucky, a program where there is a lot of player turnover every year and he has a roster full of NBA wanna-bes who don’t wanna-be in college very long.

That gives Kentucky a younger team than most of its opponents, albeit often more talented, but its hard to cultivate any type of chemistry when you have new stars every year. A team made up of less talented, smarter, more mature players will often beat the Kentucky model of team. Just the way it is.

12) Underrated bad job: driving a tractor trailer making deliveries in an inner city, say a beer truck or Coca-Cola or Dunkin Donuts. Not much room to navigate and when you do park the truck, it often screws up traffic while you’re making the delivery. Not something I’d like to do.

11) Two Dodger-Arizona games in Australia on March 22-23 will not have instant replay available. Why I’m not sure; they don’t have cellphones in Australia? Doesn’t seem like it would be that hard to orchestrate, but they’re not doing it.

10) Adrian Peterson wants the Vikings to sign Michael Vick as their starting QB; wonder what the reaction will be if that doesn’t happen. Now we know why Matt Cassel opted out of his Viking deal.

9) Syracuse used two subs in its loss to Georgia Tech Tuesday; they played total of 37:00, had 4 points, 5 rebounds, no assists, 8 fouls, not a strong contribution. If Grant’s back doesn’t get well soon, he’s going to have a long spring/summer to get ready for next season, because Orange aren’t beating anyone good without him.

8) Golden State Warriors are in top 6 in NBA in terms of pace of play and in top 10 in defense; they’re the only team that can say that.

7) For what its worth, the SATs are going back to the 1,600 scoring scale, so this is where I explain to you what a farce the SATs are.

Back in the day, the mid-70’s to be exact, I scored a 1,320 on my SAT and I took them with strep throat- the miserable human who proctored my exam wouldn’t let me take cough drops out of my pocket, once the test started.

Whatever, I got lucky on a test, it paid for my college education and made people think I was some stellar student. Uh huh.

6) In reality, I graduated U of Albany with a 2.28 GPA marked mostly by spending ridiculous amounts of time watching game shows on TV (this was just before ESPN came to be), eating tuna subs, playing pickup basketball.

The SAT is not an indicator of who will be a good student, and I’m living proof of it, but I’m glad it existed—saved me a lot of money.

5) Someone refresh my memory why Donnie Walsh left the Knicks; why would they let a guy like him leave? You think they could get better if they had a real sharp GM, but they had one and he bolted, so it doesn’t look good for their future now, does it?

4) Good move by college football gurus, allowing the 15-yard targeting penalty to be overturned after the replay review. Last year’s rule was so inflexible, it just didn't make a lot of sense.

3) Why is the MAAC tournament in Springfield? There are 11 teams in this mid-major league; none of them in Massachusetts; sometimes educated people can make some really unusual decisions.

My take: MAAC tournament only makes money when it is held in Albany, but schools were annoyed that Siena had the advantage having the tourney at home all the time, so they move it around.

2) Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall has to be happy every time a TV guru bashes the Shockers’ schedule; you just know he’s pushing the “us against them” mentality and the “no respect” card. Truth is, Wichita was in the Final Four last year and they’re going to be there again this year.

1) We’ve said this before, but all of these college teams are extremely fragile in terms of depth/chemistry; look at how Syracuse/Wisconsin/Ohio State have had extended downturns.

One injury, one key guy in a slump and things go sour. Lot of good players in the country, but 341 D-I teams give scholarships, so not many teams have real quality depth—who wants to sit on the bench?

Teams are fragile; remember that as we go thru March.

**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:37 AM

American League Central preview: Race between Tigers and Royals

The American League Central might be a two-team race between Detroit and Kansas City, unless Chicago or Cleveland takes a step up this season. It appears Minnesota is still a year or two away from contention.

Chicago White Sox (63-99, -32.18 units)

Division odds: +800
Season win total: 76

Why bet the White Sox: Chris Sale is becoming an ace in the starting rotation. Chicago also has two other southpaws in the rotation with Jose Quintana and John Danks. The White Sox can really give trouble to teams that struggle against left-handed pitching. Jose Abreu has arrived from Cuba and has the talent to help an offensive lineup that struggled at times last season

Why not bet the White Sox: The bottom of the pitching rotation is a huge question mark. The bullpen is also suspect with Nate Jones at a closer. The offense revolves around Adam Dunn, who struck out 189 times last season. Gordon Beckham is no longer a power hitter and the rest of the lineup is highly unreliable.

Season win total pick: Under 76 wins

Cleveland Indians (92-70, +24.92 units)

Division odds: +650
Season win total: 80.5

Why bet the Indians: Cleveland has a solid 1-2 punch in its starting rotation with Justin Masterson and Danny Salazar. Salazar proved himself worthy enough to pitch in the team's playoff game against the Rays last season. The offensive lineup is solid with Jason Kipnis and Carlos Santana manning the middle.

Why not bet the Indians: The rest of the pitching rotation is mediocre with Corey Kluber, Zach McAllister and Josh Tomlin most likely rounding things out. The bullpen is a mess with John Axford trying to hold down the closer spot. He has struggled the past two seasons and has not pitched well since 2011. The bench is aging and will not help an offensive lineup that failed to score consistently last year.

Season win total pick: Under 80.5 wins

Detroit Tigers (93-69, -11.50 units)

Division odds: -275
Season win total: 90

Why bet the Tigers: Despite trading away Doug Fister, the Tigers still have one of the best pitching rotations in the league. Even when Justin Verlander was not at his best last year, Max Scherzer stepped up and become the team's ace. Anibal Sanchez and Rick Porcello man the third and fourth positions of the rotation with Drew Smyly getting the fifth spot. Miguel Cabrera is back for another year as the two-time defending MVP. Victor Martinez provides protection and should post better numbers than last season.

Why not bet the Tigers: There are still question marks in the bullpen. Joe Nathan is an upgrade at the closer position, but he is now one of the oldest players in the league at 39 years of age. There is a lot of uncertainty and question marks in the middle relief spot. Can Bruce Rondon finally pitch to his potential? Offensively, Ian Kinsler has some big shoes to fill as the Tigers traded away Prince Fielder.

Season win total pick: Over 90 wins

Kansas City Royals (86-76, +6.36 units)

Division odds: +650
Season win total: 82

Why bet the Royals: The rotation has improved with Jason Vargas stepping in. The lefty is on his third team in three years, but he will now have a strong defense behind him. Greg Holland was incredible as the closer last year, giving up just 40 hits in 67 innings pitched. Billy Butler and Alex Gordon now have help in the lineup with Omar Infante batting ahead of them. Infante will get on base, while the two big sluggers bring him in.

Why not bet the Royals: Mike Moustakas has still not lived up to his potential. Alcides Escobar hit only .234 last year, but he will continue to be in the lineup because he is strong defensively. The bottom of the pitching rotation is shaky with Danny Duffy and Wade Davis among those vying for the final spots, although this will be less of a weakness if Yordano Ventura gets the job.

Season win total pick: Over 82 wins

Minnesota Twins (66-96, -7.12 units)

Division odds: +3,000
Season win total: 70.5

Why bet the Twins: It is hard to find reasons to back the Twins. They do still have one of the best hitters in the league with Joe Mauer, plus Josh Willingham will provide good protection in a lineup. They are trying to fill the holes in the pitching rotation with veterans Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes who have pitched well in the past. Glen Perkins is an All-Star closer who converted on 90 percent of his save opportunities last year.

Why not bet the Twins: Minnesota's pitching rotation had a horrendous 5.26 ERA last season. Kevin Correia and Scott Diamond were among that group of misfits. Miguel Sano is out for the season with Tommy John surgery. While Perkins is an excellent closer, he might not get many chances with a poor starting rotation and awful middle relief that is likely to blow leads.

Season win total pick: Under 70.5 wins

**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:38 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, March 7

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PENNSYLVANIA (7 - 18) at COLUMBIA (18 - 11) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENNSYLVANIA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all games this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) on Friday nights this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PENNSYLVANIA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
PENNSYLVANIA is 71-45 ATS (+21.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
PENNSYLVANIA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
PENNSYLVANIA is 3-2 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
PENNSYLVANIA is 4-1 straight up against COLUMBIA 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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PRINCETON (17 - 8) at CORNELL (2 - 24) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 115-85 ATS (+21.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
PRINCETON is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DARTMOUTH (10 - 16) at BROWN (15 - 11) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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KENT ST (16 - 14) at AKRON (19 - 11) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 3-3 against the spread versus KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 5-2 straight up against KENT ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (16 - 14) at UCF (11 - 17) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games this season.
UCF is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
UCF is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in all home games this season.
UCF is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
UCF is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) against conference opponents this season.
UCF is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
UCF is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival this season.
UCF is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more this season.

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

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HARVARD (24 - 4) at YALE (15 - 11) - 3/7/2014, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HARVARD is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in March games since 1997.
HARVARD is 92-122 ATS (-42.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
HARVARD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all games this season.
HARVARD is 14-7 ATS (+6.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
HARVARD is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HARVARD is 3-2 against the spread versus YALE over the last 3 seasons
HARVARD is 4-1 straight up against YALE 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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ILLINOIS ST (16 - 14) vs. MISSOURI ST (19 - 11) - 3/7/2014, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

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

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S ILLINOIS (13 - 18) vs. N IOWA (16 - 14) - 3/7/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N IOWA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N IOWA is 3-3 against the spread versus S ILLINOIS over the last 3 seasons
N IOWA is 4-2 straight up against S ILLINOIS 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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UNC-WILMINGTON (9 - 22) vs. HOFSTRA (9 - 22) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UNC-WILMINGTON is 33-13 ATS (+18.7 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOFSTRA is 4-2 against the spread versus UNC-WILMINGTON over the last 3 seasons
HOFSTRA is 4-2 straight up against UNC-WILMINGTON 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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OAKLAND (13 - 19) vs. WRIGHT ST (18 - 13) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
OAKLAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
OAKLAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
OAKLAND is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 16-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
OAKLAND is 35-16 ATS (+17.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.

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

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WI-MILWAUKEE (18 - 13) vs. VALPARAISO (18 - 14) - 3/7/2014, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VALPARAISO is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 166-126 ATS (+27.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 160-124 ATS (+23.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (9 - 20) vs. SAMFORD (12 - 19) - 3/7/2014, 11:00 AM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAMFORD is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAMFORD is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in March games since 1997.
SAMFORD is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
SAMFORD is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAMFORD is 3-3 against the spread versus APPALACHIAN ST over the last 3 seasons
APPALACHIAN ST is 4-2 straight up against SAMFORD 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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FURMAN (9 - 20) vs. GA SOUTHERN (13 - 18) - 3/7/2014, 1:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FURMAN is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
FURMAN is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
GA SOUTHERN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GA SOUTHERN is 3-3 against the spread versus FURMAN over the last 3 seasons
GA SOUTHERN is 4-2 straight up against FURMAN 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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THE CITADEL (6 - 25) vs. UNC-GREENSBORO (14 - 17) - 3/7/2014, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
THE CITADEL is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
UNC-GREENSBORO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UNC-GREENSBORO is 2-2 against the spread versus THE CITADEL over the last 3 seasons
UNC-GREENSBORO is 4-0 straight up against THE CITADEL 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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W MICHIGAN (20 - 9) at C MICHIGAN (10 - 19) - 3/7/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
C MICHIGAN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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WINTHROP (18 - 12) vs. HIGH POINT (16 - 13) - 3/7/2014, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HIGH POINT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
HIGH POINT is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HIGH POINT is 4-0 straight up against WINTHROP over the last 3 seasons

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RADFORD (21 - 11) vs. UNC-ASHEVILLE (16 - 14) - 3/7/2014, 2:25 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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CHARLESTON SO (13 - 17) at COASTAL CAROLINA (18 - 12) - 3/7/2014, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COASTAL CAROLINA is 4-2 straight up against CHARLESTON SO over the last 3 seasons

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GARDNER WEBB (18 - 14) vs. VMI (18 - 11) - 3/7/2014, 8:25 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GARDNER WEBB is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GARDNER WEBB is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
GARDNER WEBB is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games in all tournament games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VMI is 2-2 straight up against GARDNER WEBB over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:40 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 7

Harvard clinches Ivy title with win here; they lost 74-67 (-12) to Yale on Feb 8, despite forcing 19 turnovers (+10). Crimson won last six games since then, covering last five; they're 4-1 as road favorites, winning four of five road games by 12+ points. Ivy League home underdogs are 8-6 vs spread. Yale lost two of last three games; they're 5-0 at home in league, are 2-2 as Ivy underdogs. Harvard won eight of last ten series games.

Missouri Valley tournament
Wichita State is first team since St Joe's in '04 to be unbeaten going into conference tourney; Shockers beat Evansville twice this season, 81-67 at home (-19), then 84-68 (-12) on road Feb 16. Shockers won first MVC tourney game last four years, all by 10+ points- they've covered seven of last eight games overall. Aces won last three games, covered five of last seven; they're 7-8 vs spread as an underdog this season.

Illinois State split pair with Missouri State this year, losing 78-70 (+6) in Valley opener, then winning 67-63 (-5) at home Feb 18. Redbirds are 5-1 in first tourney game last six years; they've tourney final three of last six years, twice in OT. ISU is 3-4 in last seven games, 3-3 in games with spread of 3 or less. Missouri State is 8-3 in its first tourney game last 11 years, 3-4 in games with pointspread of 3 or less points.

Loyola drained 3 at buzzer last night to win first conference tourney tilt in six years, and just second win in last 10 games overall; Ramblers lost twice to Indiana State this season, 70-58 (+14) in MVC opener, 65-61 at home (+5) Jan 22. Indiana State is 8-1 in its first tourney game last nine years, with five wins by 4 or less points; they lost last three games, by 11-18-2 points, a red flag- they covered once in last eight games.

Northern Iowa won/covered five of last six games, covering four of last six as a favorite; Panthers lost 68-66 (-7) at Southern Illinois, then beat Salukis 73-54 (-7) at home nine days ago. UNI won this tourney in both '09/'10, but is 0-3 last three years. SIU is 1-5 in this event last six years; they won three of last four games overall, covered eight of last 10 games, but they've lost 10 of last 13 games against Northern Iowa.

CAA tournament
Hofstra won 11 of last 13 games with NC-Wilmington, beating UNCW 69-64 (+4) on road, then 61-52 (-3.5) at home Feb 8, but Pride lost five of last six games overall, winning finale at home. Hofstra is 3-5 in first round of CAA tourney last eight years. Seahawks split last six games after an 0-10 start in CAA play- they didn't play in CAA tourney LY, are 6-4-1 vs spread last 11 overall, 1-3 in last four first round games

Horizon tournament
Oakland's Bader scored 39 in OT win Tuesday, as Grizzlies tied game by drawing foul on OB play with 0:00.6 left, 94 feet from basket- they lost twice to Wright State this year, 76-64 (-7) in Horizon opener, then 72-71 (-1) at home Feb 16. Oakland is 3-6 as a Horizon dog. Wright St. won last four games, covered four of last six- they lost in Horizon final LY, are 6-1 in their first tournament game the last seven years.

Valparaiso beat Milwaukee twice this year, 75-62 (-6.5) at home, then 77-62 (+1) on road Feb 15; Crusaders have won last four series games, are 3-1 in its second tourney game since joining Horizon, but they're also 1-7 vs spread in last eight games overall. Milwaukee won its last couple games after a 4-game skid; higher seeded team is 10-0 SU in this round of Horizon tournament the last five years. Valpo is seeded higher.

Southern Conference tournament
Appalachian State is just 5-11 in league, but they swept Samford, 76-68 (-3) at home, then 63-57 (-4) on road eight days ago; ASU won its first tourney game the last five years, all by 8+ points, but two Samford Ws are their only two wins in last seven games overall. Bulldogs lost six of last eight games, is 0-4 in this tourney last four years. ASU is 3-4 in games with spread of 3 or less, 8-2 in last ten games vs Samford.

Georgia Southern beat Furman twice this year, 88-81 (-8) at home, then 82-73 (-2) on road eight days ago; Eagles won four of last five in series, but lost six of last eight games overall- they're 2-5 vs spread as favorites. Furman lost eight of last ten games, covering just two of last eight as an underdog; they won first SoCon tourney game last three years. Eagles won their first tournament game the last two seasons.

Citadel won its last two games after starting 0-14 in league; they're 5-3 vs spread last eight games; Bulldogs lost 69-65 (+10) in OT in their only meeting vs NC-Greensboro this year Jan 16- Citadel led by 14 in first half, but was just 9-19 on foul line. Spartans have now beaten Citadel six games in row; they won two of last three games, after a 2-7 mid-season skid. UNCG won its last tournament game the last four years. Citadel is a pinata in this event, losing nine of eleven first round games.

OVC tournament
Belmont beat Morehead twice in six nites in late January, 80-66 (-7.5) at home, then 76-73 (-1) on road; Bruins outscored Eagles 10-0 in last 1:19 to win second meeting. Belmont is 18-2 in conference tourney games the last eight years, winning six titles; they won first OVC tourney LY with wins by 9-1. Morehead lost three of last four games; they are 0-4 in last four games vs Belmont, had two guys play 37-38 minutes last nite- they used three subs double digit minutes.

Eastern Kentucky made 10-20 from arc, 26-34 from line in win last nite, Colonels' 5th win in row; EKU lost 77-64 (-8.5) Jan 8 at home in only meeting with Murray State this year, game Racers never trailed in. EKU is 2-0 as an OVC dog this year; last nite was just their second tourney win in last seven years. Murray State won five of last six games, is 8-5 as an OVC favorite,. is 6-2 in this event the last four years.

**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:41 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 7

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Trend Report
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11:00 AM
APPALACHIAN STATE vs. SAMFORD
No trends available
Samford is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Samford is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

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MARCH 7, 1:30 PM
FURMAN vs. GEORGIA SOUTHERN
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgia Southern's last 5 games when playing Furman
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Georgia Southern's last 15 games when playing Furman

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MARCH 7, 3:35 PM
ILLINOIS STATE vs. MISSOURI STATE
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Missouri State's last 8 games
Missouri State is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games when playing Illinois State

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MARCH 7, 4:00 PM
THE CITADEL vs. UNC GREENSBORO
No trends available
UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing The Citadel
The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNC Greensboro's last 5 games

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
PENNSYLVANIA vs. COLUMBIA
Pennsylvania is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Columbia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pennsylvania's last 8 games when playing on the road against Columbia
Columbia is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Columbia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
DARTMOUTH vs. BROWN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dartmouth's last 5 games when playing on the road against Brown
Dartmouth is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brown
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brown's last 5 games at home
Brown is 9-0-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Dartmouth

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. AKRON
Kent State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kent State's last 6 games on the road
Akron is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kent State
Akron is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kent State

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
PRINCETON vs. CORNELL
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Princeton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cornell
Princeton is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Cornell
Cornell is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games at home
Cornell is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Houston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Central Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
Central Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
OAKLAND vs. WRIGHT STATE
No trends available
Wright State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Wright State's last 10 games

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. CENTRAL MICHIGAN
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Michigan's last 7 games when playing on the road against Central Michigan
Western Michigan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Central Michigan
Central Michigan is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Central Michigan's last 10 games

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MARCH 7, 7:00 PM
UNC WILMINGTON vs. HOFSTRA
No trends available
Hofstra is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Hofstra's last 5 games

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MARCH 7, 7:30 PM
HARVARD vs. YALE
Harvard is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Harvard's last 8 games when playing on the road against Yale
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Yale's last 8 games when playing at home against Harvard
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Yale's last 15 games when playing Harvard

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MARCH 7, 9:30 PM
WISC-MILWAUKEE vs. VALPARAISO
No trends available
Valparaiso is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Valparaiso's last 7 games when playing Wisc-Milwaukee

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MARCH 7, 9:35 PM
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS vs. NORTHERN IOWA
No trends available
Northern Iowa is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Southern Illinois
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Northern Iowa's last 15 games

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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:46 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 7

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Capping college basketball's tightest conference races
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The final weekend of the NCAAB regular season is finally upon us and many major conferences are still sorting out their pecking order before the postseason tournaments begin.

Basketball bettors can find added value in these teams either trying to grab to top seed in the conference or improve their current one. Here are a few tight conference races to cap this weekend:

American Athletic Conference

Cincinnati at Rutgers (Saturday)
UConn at Louisville (Saturday)

The inaugural AAC regular season title is likely going to be decided on the final day of the season as Cincinnati and Louisville wrap up the year to see which former Big East school will grab top spot.

Cincinnati first has to win a tough game against Memphis at home Thursday, but has the much easier path playing lowly Rutgers Saturday. The Cardinals will need to beat out Shabazz Napier and the Huskies on Senior Night.

ACC

Syracuse at Florida State (Sunday)
North Carolina at Duke (Saturday)

With Virginia clinching the ACC title last weekend, the most intriguing race left in the conference is the weekend battle for the No. 2 seed in the ACC tournament. Syracuse and UNC are tied for second, but Duke can sneak into to the No. 2 spot with a win over UNC and a Syracuse loss to Florida State Sunday.

Big 12

Oklahoma at TCU (Saturday)
Texas at Texas Tech (Saturday)

Rivals Texas and Oklahoma both hope the other school chokes its way out of a tie for the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Saturday. Both schools walk into Senior Night games on the road in spots where they’re expected to win.

Oklahoma plays last-place TCU while the Longhorns take on lowly Texas Tech. If one of the two gets upset it is likely there will be an outright No. 2 seed and no tiebreakers necessary.

Mountain West Conference

New Mexico at San Diego State (Saturday)

In arguably the biggest game on Saturday's card, New Mexico and San Diego State will settle the regular season outright title. The Lobos head to one of the toughest gyms in the nation to try to spoil the Aztecs party on Senior Night.

With both tied for first in the MWC and both in the Top 25, expect a hard-fought game after the Lobos won by 14 points at home in the first meeting of the year between these mid-major giants.

Big Ten

Wisconsin at Nebraska (Sunday)
Michigan State at Ohio State (Sunday)

Wisconsin and Michigan State are clawing for the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten tournament and have to earn big wins in enemy territory to do so Sunday. The Badgers travel to Nebraska where the Cornhuskers have lost just once all season while the Spartans try to top the Buckeyes on Aaron Craft's Senior Night.

There’s a chance both teams could lose Sunday. But with a shot at better seed in the postseason, both schools are out to ruin some seniors’ big moment at home with convincing wins before the conference tournament tips off.

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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:48 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 7

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CLEVELAND (24 - 38) at CHARLOTTE (28 - 33) - 3/7/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 85-119 ATS (-45.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 36-56 ATS (-25.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-3 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-3 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 (34 - 26) at CHICAGO (34 - 27) - 3/7/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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SACRAMENTO (22 - 39) at TORONTO (33 - 26) - 3/7/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 110-146 ATS (-50.6 Units) in March games since 1996.

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

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UTAH (21 - 40) at NEW YORK (22 - 40) - 3/7/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 34-15 ATS (+17.5 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in home games this season.
NEW YORK is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
NEW YORK is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 3-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 3-0 straight up against UTAH 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 (30 - 29) at BOSTON (20 - 41) - 3/7/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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DETROIT (24 - 37) at MINNESOTA (30 - 30) - 3/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 183-230 ATS (-70.0 Units) after a division game since 1996.
DETROIT is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 38-51 ATS (-18.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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MILWAUKEE (12 - 48) at NEW ORLEANS (24 - 37) - 3/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 25-35 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-33 ATS (-13.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 302-364 ATS (-98.4 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 204-263 ATS (-85.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 18-27 ATS (-11.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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PORTLAND (42 - 19) at DALLAS (36 - 26) - 3/7/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 81-62 ATS (+12.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 437-370 ATS (+30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 42-26 ATS (+13.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (21 - 41) at DENVER (26 - 34) - 3/7/2014, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 11-6 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 9-8 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (46 - 15) at HOUSTON (42 - 19) - 3/7/2014, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 4-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 4-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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ATLANTA (26 - 33) at GOLDEN STATE (38 - 24) - 3/7/2014, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-0 straight up against ATLANTA 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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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:49 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 7

Hot teams
-- Grizzlies won seven of their last ten games. Chicago won five of its last six games.
-- Toronto won seven of its last nine games. Kings won last two games, are 5-4 in their last nine.
-- Brooklyn won/covered its last four games.
-- Minnesota won six of its last eight games.
-- Trailblazers won six of their last seven games.
-- Rockets won five of their last six games.
-- Golden State won seven of its last nine games.

Cold Teams
-- Cavaliers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Charlotte lost three of its last four games.
-- Celtics lost seven of their last eight games.
-- New York lost seven of its last eight games. Jazz lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Pistons lost five of their last six games.
-- New Orleans lost eight of its last nine games. Bucks lost five of their last seven.
-- Dallas lost its last three games, by 9-6-5 points.
-- Lakers lost nine of their last twelve games. Denver lost six of their last seven games.
-- Pacers lost their last two games, after winning previous five.
-- Hawks lost 12 of their last 13 games (1-6 vs spread in last seven).

Series records
-- Grizzlies won three of last four games with Chicago.
-- Bobcats won their last three games with Cleveland.
-- Raptors lost their last four games with Sacramento.
-- Nets won five of their last six games with Boston.
-- Knicks won their last five games with Utah.
-- Pistons lost their last seven game s with Minnesota.
-- Pelicans won five of last six games with Milwaukee.
-- Mavericks won five of last seven games with Portland.
-- Lakers lost their last five games against Denver.
-- Pacers won eight of last ten games with Houston.
-- Warriors won their last four games with Atlanta.

Totals
-- Last eight Memphis games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Charlotte games went over.
-- Five of last six King-Raptor games went over.
-- Four of last five Boston games went over total.
-- Four of last five Utah games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Detroit games went over total.
-- Last six Milwaukee games went over the total.
-- Last seven Portland games stayed under the total.
-- Last six Denver-Laker games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Indiana games.
-- Seven of last eight Atlanta games went over total.

**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:49 AM

NBA

Friday, March 7

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Sacramento is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
Toronto is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Sacramento

7:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHARLOTTE
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. CHICAGO
Memphis is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Memphis is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
Chicago is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis

7:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
Brooklyn is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
Boston is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Brooklyn

7:30 PM
UTAH vs. NEW YORK
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New York's last 8 games

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. MINNESOTA
Detroit is 8-1-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Detroit is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

8:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Dallas is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Dallas is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Portland

9:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. DENVER
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver
LA Lakers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Denver is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers

9:30 PM
INDIANA vs. HOUSTON
Indiana is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Indiana's last 18 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Houston's last 18 games when playing at home against Indiana

10:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. GOLDEN STATE
Atlanta is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:53 AM

NBA

Friday, March 7

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Game of the Day: Pacers at Rockets
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Indiana Pacers at Houston Rockets (-3, 203)

The Indiana Pacers will try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season Friday night when they visit the Houston Rockets, owners of the NBA’s best record since Jan. 1. The Pacers are coming off Wednesday’s humbling loss to the host Charlotte Bobcats, a night after they fell to the visiting Golden State Warriors, and leading scorer Paul George had his worst shooting performance as a pro, missing all nine field-goal attempts and scoring two points against the Bobcats.

Houston improved to 21-6 in 2014 with a 101-89 win Wednesday at the Orlando Magic, a night after knocking off the two-time defending champion Miami Heat. The Pacers struggled to defend the interior against Charlotte and could run into similar problems against the Dwight Howard-led Rockets, who outscored the Magic 58-26 in the paint. Howard outplayed Indiana center Roy Hibbert when these teams met Dec. 20 in Indianapolis, but the Pacers won 114-81 to end their only other two-game losing streak this season.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, Fox Sports Indiana, CSN Houston

LINE HISTORY: Early lines in Las Vegas have the Rockets set as 3-point home favorites with the total at 203 points.

POWER RANKINGS: Indiana (-13.5) - Houston (-12.3) + Home Court (-3.0) = Houston -1.8

INJURY WATCH: Pacer - C.J. Watson (Ques. elbow). Rockets - Patrick Beverley (Prob. nose)

ABOUT INDIANA (46-15 SU, 33-27-1 ATS, 37-32-2 O/U): The Pacers are beginning to show some wear and tear in the second half of the season. They were 33-7 following a win at Golden State on Jan. 20 but have since hit two patches where they lost three of five and now dropped two straight, drawing the Heat within 1 ½ games of the top spot in the East. George told reporters after the Charlotte loss that he was unusually sore, and second-leading scorer Lance Stephenson appeared to be favoring his groin during the game and failed to reach his 14.1 scoring average for the third straight game.

ABOUT HOUSTON (42-19 SU, 32-27-2 ATS, 29-30-2 O/U): James Harden has started the month of March about as well as can be expected. He had his first back-to-back games with at least 20 points and 10 assists to start the month and came back with 31 points and six assists against the Magic. George and the Pacers gave him problems in their last meeting, however, holding him to 12 points on 3-for-14 shooting, but it was later learned that Harden played on a bad ankle, which kept him out of the next two games.

TRENDS:

* Pacers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
* Pacers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Houston.
* Under is 16-7 in the last 23 meetings.

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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 09:57 AM

NBA

Friday, March 7

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What these NBA contenders need to do to beat Heat, OKC
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NBA observers would likely agree the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win their respective conferences and compete for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

And, according to the NBA oddsmakers, that’s true. Miami is priced as a +175 favorite to win the NBA title with Oklahoma City right behind it at +350.

There are several other NBA teams who would disagree, however. We look at four of those outlining contenders and pinpoint just what they need to improve on in the final quarter of the season to keep up to – and surpass – the Heat and Thunder.

San Antonio Spurs (+1,100 to win the NBA title)

The Spurs just keep getting it done, year after year. And, lo and behold, they are at it again, sitting just 1.5 games back of OKC for top spot in the West.

They are 6-1 SU since the break and are finally healthy. Not only does this mean they have their best players able to play but they are also able to rest the likes of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili without having to blow the cobwebs off the 10th, 11th and 12th guys on the bench.

They need to just continue doing what they’ve been doing. Over their last three games, the Spurs’ assist-to-turnover ratio is a league-leading 31. They’re rebounding at a tremendous rate on the defensive end and executing efficiently on the offensive end. These are exactly the things that get you the wins in the postseason and if the Spur continue playing like this until the end of the season it wouldn’t be wise to bet against them.

Los Angeles Clippers (+1,200)

The Los Angeles Clippers may have quietly become the Western Conference’s most likely challenger to the Thunder. Since the All-Star break, they are 5-2 SU and ATS and have recorded impressive road wins over the likes of OKC, Houston, and Phoenix. Blake Griffin is playing at first-team, All-Star level and Chris Paul is rounding into form after a spell on the sidelines.

But they still rely too much on the fastbreak, sitting third in the league with almost 18 points per game, while sitting in the middle of the pack in points in the paint with 41.2. They just don’t seem to have that one shooting guard or small forward who can put the whole package together. New addition and oft-injured SF Danny Granger is working his way into the lineup and if L.A can figure out that role then the Clips can make some noise.

Indiana Pacers (+200)

The Pacers are currently in top spot in the Eastern Conference but are in a dogfight to see off the Miami Heat for home-court throughout the playoffs.

They are just 6-3 SU (2-7-1 ATS) since the All-Star break and just lost to the Charlotte Bobcats 109-87 as 4.5-point favorites. Unfortunately this is just the type of game the Pacers will see in the postseason - a slower grind - and people think Indiana may have trouble in a seven-game series playing this kind of basketball.

Indiana needs better play from its All-Stars Paul George and Roy Hibbert, who have struggled since the break. What’s more, they’ll need more consistent production from Lance Stephenson, who has failed to consistently perform over his season averages in points, rebounds, and assists in the majority of games since coming back from the All-Star layoff. Evan Turner may yet fill the gap if Stephenson (or George) is in a slump. But he’s unproven in the postseason.

Chicago Bulls (+5,000)

Not many would’ve put the Chicago Bulls on this list even a month ago. But, as is always the case, head coach Tom Thibodeau has them playing stingy defense and Joakim Noah has elevated his game to that of, perhaps, the best center in the league right now.

But we’ve seen this before and it usually ends up with the Bulls putting up a valiant effort against one of the Eastern Conference heavyweights in the playoffs before going down in five or six games. What this team needs to show before being a realistic contender is the ability to score the big bucket.

The Bulls are the third-worst team in offensive efficiency in the league with only .981 points per possession and average 18 points per game from behind the arc, which is fourth lowest. If you see these numbers start to climb, which they have recently, Chicago may just be a sleeper in the East.

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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 10:00 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, March 7

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NY RANGERS (33-26-0-4, 70 pts.) at CAROLINA (27-26-0-9, 63 pts.) - 3/7/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (27-23-0-13, 67 pts.) at DETROIT (28-21-0-12, 68 pts.) - 3/7/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 3-10 ATS (-7.5 Units) on Friday nights this season.
NEW JERSEY is 87-75 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 28-17 ATS (+45.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-19 ATS (+34.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 2-1 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 2-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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BUFFALO (18-35-0-8, 44 pts.) at FLORIDA (23-32-0-7, 53 pts.) - 3/7/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 18-43 ATS (+84.3 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 7-20 ATS (+34.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 242-184 ATS (+30.9 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
FLORIDA is 140-164 ATS (+326.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 159-183 ATS (-63.9 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 4-19 ATS (+24.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 84-131 ATS (+220.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 5-15 ATS (+25.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 274-319 ATS (+604.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 136-174 ATS (-70.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-4 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 6-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (24-32-0-8, 56 pts.) at CALGARY (24-31-0-7, 55 pts.) - 3/7/2014, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 1-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (41-16-0-4, 86 pts.) at ANAHEIM (43-14-0-6, 92 pts.) - 3/7/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 43-20 ATS (+14.0 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 20-5 ATS (+13.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ANAHEIM is 171-139 ATS (+13.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 170-131 ATS (+29.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 198-188 ATS (+431.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 1-1 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 1-1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 7

Hot teams
-- Devils won three of their last four games.
-- Sabres won four of their last five games.
-- Calgary won six of its last nine home games.
-- Ducks won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Rangers lost their last three games, allowing 13 goals. Carolina lost five of its last six.
-- Detroit lost its last two games, both by one goal.
-- Florida lost five of its last six games.
-- Islanders lost five of their last seven games.
-- Penguins lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Carolina games.
-- Last four New Jersey games went over total.
-- Four of last five Florida games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Islander games went over.
-- Five of last six Pittsburgh games went over.

Series records
-- Rangers won their last five games with Carolina.
-- Red Wings are 4-3 in their last seven games with New Jersey, 1-1 this season.
-- Panthers won five of last seven games with Buffalo.
-- Islanders won five of last seven games with Calgary.
-- Penguins won five of last seven games with Anaheim.

NHL

Friday, March 7

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. CAROLINA
NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 9 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Carolina is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-16 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. DETROIT
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing New Jersey

9:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. CALGARY
NY Islanders are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Calgary
NY Islanders are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Calgary is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Islanders

10:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ANAHEIM
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games

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**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 10:16 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Kent State at Akron
The Golden Flashes (5-7 road record) head to Kent State tonight to take on a Zips team that is 21-9 ATS in its last 30 home games against teams with a losing road record. Akron is the pick (-6 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Zips favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Akron (-6 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

Game 823-824: Pennsylvania at Columbia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pennsylvania 44.721; Columbia 59.536
Dunkel Line: Columbia by 15
Vegas Line: Columbia by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-9 1/2)

Game 825-826: Princeton at Cornell (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Princeton 54.652; Cornell 39.680
Dunkel Line: Princeton by 15
Vegas Line: Princeton by 13
Dunkel Pick: Princeton (-13)

Game 827-828: Dartmouth at Brown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 45.887; Brown 51.952
Dunkel Line: Brown by 6
Vegas Line: Brown by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth (+8 1/2)

Game 829-830: Kent State at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kent State 50.671; Akron 59.630
Dunkel Line: Akron by 9
Vegas Line: Akron by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (-6 1/2)

Game 831-832: Houston at Central Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 60.309; Central Florida 58.267
Dunkel Line: Houston by 2
Vegas Line: Central Florida by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (+2 1/2)

Game 833-834: Harvard at Yale (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 61.851; Yale 57.287
Dunkel Line: Harvard by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Harvard by 7
Dunkel Pick: Yale (+7)

Game 835-836: Evansville vs. Wichita State (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 51.857; Wichita State 71.112
Dunkel Line: Wichita State by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 837-838: Illinois State vs. Missouri State (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 57.152; Missouri State 54.016
Dunkel Line: Illinois State by 3
Vegas Line: Illinois State by 1
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (-1)

Game 839-840: Loyola-Chicago vs. Indiana State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 49.455; Indiana State 53.839
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 841-842: Southern Illinois vs. Northern Iowa (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Southern Illinois 52.468; Northern Iowa 60.976
Dunkel Line: Northern Iowa by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Northern Iowa by 5
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (-5)

Game 843-844: NC-Wilmington vs. Hofstra (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Wilmington 48.641; Hofstra 45.905
Dunkel Line: NC-Wilmington by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Hofstra by 1
Dunkel Pick: NC-Wilmington (+1)

Game 845-846: Oakland vs. Wright State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 52.422; Wright State 57.365
Dunkel Line: Wright State by 5
Vegas Line: Wright State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (-3)

Game 847-848: WI-Milwaukee vs. Valparaiso (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Milwaukee 51.842; Valparaiso 53.335
Dunkel Line: Valparaiso by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Valparaiso by 4
Dunkel Pick: WI-Milwaukee (+4)

Game 849-850: Appalachian State vs. Samford (11:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Appalachian State 39.732; Samford 42.953
Dunkel Line: Samford by 3
Vegas Line: Samford by 1
Dunkel Pick: Samford (-1)

Game 851-852: Furman vs. Georgia Southern (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Furman 41.495; Georgia Southern 43.043
Dunkel Line: Georgia Southern by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia Southern by 5
Dunkel Pick: Furman (+5)

Game 853-854: The Citadel vs. NC-Greensboro (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: The Citadel 35.375; NC-Greensboro 45.455
Dunkel Line: NC-Greensboro by 10
Vegas Line: NC-Greensboro by 6
Dunkel Pick: NC-Greensboro (-6)

Game 855-856: Morehead State vs. Belmont (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morehead State 50.441; Belmont 56.393
Dunkel Line: Belmont by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 857-858: Eastern Kentucky vs. Murray State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Kentucky 52.460; Murray State 58.644
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 6
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 859-860: Western Michigan at Central Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 58.626; Central Michigan 49.804
Dunkel Line: Western Michigan by 9
Vegas Line: Western Michigan by 5
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (-5)

Game 861-862: Winthrop vs. High Point (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winthrop 51.013; High Point 46.428
Dunkel Line: Winthrop by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Winthrop by 2
Dunkel Pick: Winthrop (-2)

Game 863-864: Radford vs. NC-Asheville (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Radford 44.495; NC-Asheville 49.509
Dunkel Line: NC-Asheville by 5
Vegas Line: NC-Asheville by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC-Asheville (-1 1/2)

Game 865-866: Charleston Southern vs. Coastal Carolina (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charleston Southern 47.820; Coastal Carolina 52.783
Dunkel Line: Coastal Carolina by 5
Vegas Line: Coastal Carolina by 3
Dunkel Pick: Coastal Carolina (-3)

Game 867-868: Gardner-Webb vs. VMI (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Gardner-Webb 47.082; VMI 49.547
Dunkel Line: VMI by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: VMI

**Udog** · 03-07-2014, 10:21 AM

NHL

Friday, March 7

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NHL trade deadline deals with the biggest betting impact
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The NHL trade deadline saw the usual flurry of activity and several big names changing addresses. It was certainly one of the most star-studded deadlines in recent memory.

Bettors should take special interest in a handful of notable deals that took place prior to Wednesday's 3 p.m. ET deadline, as those moves could have a major impact on totals, moneylines, or both. Whether adding pieces or jettisoning key players, several teams will sport new looks as the regular season nears the home stretch.

Here's a look at the four deals with the biggest potential betting impact moving forward:

New York Rangers acquire F Martin St. Louis from Tampa Bay Lightning for F Ryan Callahan and two draft picks

The first deal of the day was also one of the most stunning, as St. Louis was sent packing despite being the reigning Art Ross Trophy winner. The trade gives the Rangers' offense an immediate boost, with St. Louis now the centerpiece of an offense already boasting Rick Nash, Mike Richards and Derek Stepan. Expect to see the Rangers as favorites more often, and don't be surprised to see the totals tick upwards as St. Louis becomes accustomed to his new surroundings.

Buffalo Sabres trade F Matt Moulson and G Jaroslav Halak in separate deals

Buffalo officially became Tank City after the Sabres parted with two of their biggest remaining assets - both of whom had actually been acquired earlier in the season. The departure of Moulson, a top-flight goal scorer, and Halak, a No. 1 netminder, all but ensures that the Sabres are playing for a cushy spot in the draft lottery. Expect the moneylines to plunge on Buffalo from here on out, with the totals dipping slightly due to Moulson's departure.

Montreal Canadiens acquire F Thomas Vanek from New York Islanders for F Sebastien Collberg

Few thought Vanek would remain in the Eastern Conference, but with the asking price dropping by the minute, Montreal swooped in just before the deadline and landed the Austrian star for a reasonable price. While Vanek may not threaten the 40-goal plateau anymore, he remains a solid offensive option on a team that is desperate for offense. His arrival should the Montreal moneylines a coupe cents but shouldn't have a major impact on the total - at least, not initially.

Edmonton Oilers trade F Ales Hemsky and D Nick Schultz in separate deals

It may appear that the Oilers are following the Sabres' blueprint, but the truth is, they've written the book on late-season fire sales. This year, Edmonton found a taker for the injury-prone Hemsky while making room for its influx of young blueliners by swapping Schultz to Columbus. With a trio of draft picks but no live bodies coming back in return, the Oilers are thinner up front and on defense - developments that could make them even bigger plus-money underdogs moving forward.

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