Monday's Trends and Indexes - 3/17 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA

Monday, March 17


Bobcats win, cover four in a row

With the Charlotte Bobcats 101-92 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday, the Bobcats have win four games in a row, covering the spread in each contest.

The Bobcats have now covered in six of their last seven games and have become the third best bet in the Association this season with an ATS mark of 38-26-3.

The Bobcats host the Atlanta Hawks Monday.



Cavs' PG Kyrie Irving, questionable Tuesday

Irving left Sunday's game against the Clippers with a bicep injury and did not return. He is questionable to return Tuesday against the Heat.


Blazers' PF LaMarcus Aldridge, questionable Tuesday

Aldridge suffered a back contusion March 12th against the Spurs and has not played since. He is questionable to play Tuesday against the Bucks.

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NHL

Monday, March 17


Ryan Miller on fire since joining to Blues

Ryan Miller has been on fire since arriving to the St. Louis Blues at the trade deadline. In seven starts for the Blues - including Saturday's 4-1 win at Nashville - Miller is now 6-1.

In each of the six wins Miller hasn't given up more than two goals, with the lone defeat a 3-2 overtime loss against Dallas. Miller has also posted a .929 save percentage since becoming the Blues netminder.

The Blues host the Winnipeg Jets Monday night.


Penguins' forward Chris Kunitz, questionable Tuesday

Kunitz is dealing with a leg injury and did not play in the last two games. He is questionable to play Tuesday against the Stars.

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MLB

Monday, March 17


Arizona LHP Corbin may need Tommy John surgery

The Arizona Diamondbacks' scheduled opening-day starter has a partially torn ligament in his left elbow that could end his season before it begins.

Left-hander Patrick Corbin said Sunday that he might be facing season-ending Tommy John surgery. The team announced in a statement that the damage is the ulnar collateral ligament. Corbin is planning to get a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews before deciding on the surgery or rehab.

The 24-year-old Corbin felt stiffness in the elbow during the seventh inning of a spring training game on Saturday against the Cleveland Indians. It was his last scheduled outing before the regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Australia on March 22.

With Corbin on the shelf, left-hander Wade Miley was named to take his place in the opener.

Last season as a rookie, Corbin landed a spot on the National League All-Star team. He posted a 14-8 record with a 3.41 ERA and 178 strikeouts in 208 1/3 innings.


Orioles' 3B Machado 'unsure' for Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado acknowledged he might not be ready to go for opening day.

The 21-year-old Machado is still a few days away from running on his surgically repaired left knee, which was operated on last October. He told reporters Sunday that he was unsure if would be able to play for the start of the season.

Machado made the American League All-Star team last year in his first full season in the majors. He injured his knee running to first base against Tampa Bay with only six games left in the season.

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NFL

Monday, March 17


WR Sanders signs 3-year deal with Broncos

The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on a three-year contract after passing a physical, the team announced Sunday.

Sanders' deal is worth $15 million, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The National Football Post reported the deal is worth up to $18 million, including $6 million guaranteed.

"We're thrilled to announce the signing of Emmanuel Sanders," general manager John Elway said at a press conference. "He's a guy that has had a tremendous career so far, and we think that he's only scratched the surface. So we have great expectations of Emmanuel and really think he's going to come in and add a tremendous amount to the offensive side."

Sanders (5-foot-11, 180 pounds) is a fifth-year player who appeared in 56 career regular-season games (18 starts) during his first four NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, totaling 161 receptions for 2,030 yards with 11 touchdowns. He also owns 13 catches for 172 yards in four career postseason games played.

Sanders, who turns 27 on Monday, started 10 of 16 games for the Steelers in 2013 and recorded career highs in receptions (67), receiving yards (740) and touchdowns (6). Sanders caught at least one pass in every game and finished the year with four touchdowns in the Steelers' final six contests.

Sanders was selected by Pittsburgh in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft out of Southern Methodist University.


Texans RB Foster says he is medically cleared

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, who had season-ending back surgery Nov. 15, turned to Twitter to announce he has been cleared by his doctor to return to the field.

"And for those wondering, I've been medically cleared by my doctor," Foster tweeted early Sunday morning.

Foster ran for 542 yards on 121 carries and one touchdown in eight games last season.

Foster worked through several injuries during the 2013 season, a back injury finally finishing his year.

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NBA
Dunkel

Phoenix at Brooklyn
The Suns come into Brooklyn tonight carrying a 7-0 ATS record in their last 7 games versus Atlantic Division teams. Phoenix is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nets favored by only 1. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, MARCH 17

Game 501-502: Philadelphia at Indiana (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 99.722; Indiana 117.608
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 18; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 20; 203
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+20); Over

Game 503-504: Atlanta at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 113.505; Charlotte 125.455
Dunkel Line & Total: Charlotte by 12; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 2 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (-2 1/2); Under

Game 505-506: Phoenix at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.408; Brooklyn 120.646
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 1; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 4 1/2; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+4 1/2); Over

Game 507-508: Oklahoma City at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 118.156; Chicago 128.471
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 10 1/2; 200
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 3; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (+3); Over

Game 509-510: Utah at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 110.617; Houston 120.946
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 10 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 13 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (+13 1/2); Over

Game 511-512: Boston at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 110.539; Dallas 125.484
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 15; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 11; 202 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-11); Under

Game 513-514: LA Clippers at Denver (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 128.323; Denver 118.357
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 10; 227
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4 1/2; 221
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-4 1/2); Over

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NCAAB
Dunkel

Holy Cross at Brown
The Crusaders open the CBI Tournament tonight against a Brown team that is coming off a 98-93 loss to Harvard and is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. Holy Cross is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Crusaders favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Holy Cross (+3 1/2). Here are all of today's games and the play-in games for Tuesday and Wednesday.

MONDAY, MARCH 17

Game 567-568: Holy Cross at Brown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Holy Cross 51.233; Brown 50.211
Dunkel Line: Holy Cross by 1; 140
Vegas Line: Brown by 3 1/2; 134 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Holy Cross (+3 1/2); Over


TUESDAY, MARCH 18

Game 531-532: Mt. St. Mary's vs. Albany (6:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mt. St. Mary's 48.674; Albany 54.259
Dunkel Line: Albany by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Albany by 2
Dunkel Pick: Albany (-2)

Game 533-534: Xavier vs. NC State (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 65.832; NC State 62.506
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Xavier (-1 1/2)


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

Game 621-622: Texas Southern vs. Cal Poly (6:40 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Southern 48.423; Cal Poly 53.759
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 3
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (-3)

Game 623-624: Tennessee vs. Iowa (9:10 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 71.682; Iowa 71.401
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (+2 1/2)




NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, March 17

I don't want to spend lot of time on consolation tournaments, but will pass along a little information, if I have some.........

Holy Cross finished 3rd in Patriot, split their last six games, lost by 10 to Harvard in their only game vs an Ivy League team this year. Brown lost its last three games, all by 7 or less points; they finished 5th in Ivy League- they beat Patriot League champ American by 5.




NCAAB

Monday, March 17

Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Brown Bears

- The Holy Cross Crusaders and the Brown Bears will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Pizzitola Sports Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Last time out for Holy Cross, they were a 57-46 loser as they battled American on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point underdog.

Brown was a 98-93 loser in their most recent outing at home against Harvard. They covered the 9.5-point spread as underdogs.

Holy Cross:
Team record: 19-13 SU, 3-4 ATS
Brown:
Team record: 15-13 SU, 11-7 ATS

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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, March 17

Philadelphia at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Philadelphia: 7-16 ATS after 4 or more consecutive losses
Indiana: 49-34 ATS in home games

Atlanta at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: 9-18 ATS as a road underdog
Charlotte: 8-0 ATS in home games second half of the season

Phoenix at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Phoenix: 18-7 ATS as a road underdog
Brooklyn: 30-16 UNDER when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

Oklahoma City at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Oklahoma City: n/a
Chicago: n/a

Utah at Houston, 8:05 ET
Utah: 13-5 ATS after allowing 105 points or more
Houston: 10-24 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 to 15 points

Boston at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Boston: 7-0 ATS when playing their 2nd road game in 2 days
Dallas: 24-10 OVER after a win by 10 points or more

LA Clippers at Denver, 10:35 ET
LA Clippers: 40-26 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Denver: 24-13 OVER against Pacific division opponents

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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, March 17

Vancouver at Tampa Bay, 7:35 ET
Vancouver: 5-19 SU as an underdog
Tampa Bay: 28-17 SU as a home favorite

Minnesota at Boston, 7:35 ET
Minnesota: 4-17 SU in road games in non-conference games
Boston: 41-16 SU as a favorite

Winnipeg at St Louis, 8:05 ET
Winnipeg: 2-18 SU when playing on back-to-back days
St Louis: 44-18 SU as a favorite

Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10:35 ET
Phoenix: 2-9 SU in road games after a division game
Los Angeles: 13-3 SU in home games after playing a game where 3 or fewer total goals were scored