Wednesday's Trends and Indexes - 3/19 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 19

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CHICAGO (37 - 30) at PHILADELPHIA (15 - 52) - 3/19/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 32-47 ATS (-19.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-26 ATS (-19.6 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 8-6 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 8-6 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (46 - 19) at BOSTON (22 - 46) - 3/19/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) against Southeast division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) as a road favorite of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-24 ATS (+11.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 13-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 9-8 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
12 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (33 - 35) at BROOKLYN (34 - 31) - 3/19/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 45-60 ATS (-21.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 35-54 ATS (-24.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 42-60 ATS (-24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHARLOTTE is 38-27 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) as an underdog this season.

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

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INDIANA (50 - 17) at NEW YORK (27 - 40) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
INDIANA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in March games this season.
INDIANA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 64-45 ATS (+14.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 65-51 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-7 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-6 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (37 - 29) at NEW ORLEANS (27 - 39) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 114-149 ATS (-49.9 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 39-26 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games this season.
TORONTO is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 21-33 ATS (-15.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 152-204 ATS (-72.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 81-112 ATS (-42.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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UTAH (22 - 46) at MEMPHIS (39 - 27) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 48-78 ATS (-37.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 185 and 189.5 points since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 90-69 ATS (+14.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 59-45 ATS (+9.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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MINNESOTA (33 - 32) at DALLAS (41 - 27) - 3/19/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 164-214 ATS (-71.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 85-64 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 275-222 ATS (+30.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 440-371 ATS (+31.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 45-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.

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

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DETROIT (25 - 41) at DENVER (30 - 37) - 3/19/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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ORLANDO (19 - 49) at PHOENIX (38 - 29) - 3/19/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 3-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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SAN ANTONIO (50 - 16) at LA LAKERS (22 - 44) - 3/19/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 137-107 ATS (+19.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 112-87 ATS (+16.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 156-117 ATS (+27.3 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 138-104 ATS (+23.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 58-39 ATS (+15.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 337-276 ATS (+33.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 99-126 ATS (-39.6 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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[Udog]

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 19

Hot teams
-- Bulls won three of their last four road games.
-- Charlotte won six of its last eight games.
-- Nets won eight of their last ten games.
-- Memphis won five of its last six games.
-- Indiana won last four games, covered once in last ten. Knicks won last six games (5-1 vs spread).
-- Dallas won five of its last six games. Timberwolves won three of their last four road games.
-- Nuggets won three of their last four games.
-- Spurs won last ten games, covered six of last seven.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost their last 21 games (6-15 vs spread).
-- Miami covered only twice in last eight games. Celtics lost last five games, but covered seven of their last ten.
-- Jazz lost ten of their last eleven games.
-- New Orleans is 3-4 in its last seven home games. Toronto lost three of its last five games overall.
-- Pistons won/covered once in last six games.
-- Magic lost their last six games. Phoenix lost four of last six.
-- Lakers lost five of their last six games.

Series records
-- 76ers lost four of last five games with Chicago.
-- Heat won six of its last eight games with Boston.
-- Nets won seven of last eight games with Charlotte.
-- Grizzlies won five of last six games with Utah.
-- Raptors won their last five games with New Orleans.
-- Knicks lost five of last six games with Indiana.
-- Minnesota won three of last four visits to Dallas.
-- Detroit lost six of last seven games with Denver.
-- Suns lost five of last six games with Orlando.
-- Spurs won ten of last eleven games with the Lakers.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Chicago-Philly games stayed under.
-- 10 of last 12 Miami-Boston games went over total.
-- Last five Charlotte games stayed under the total.
-- Four of last five Utah games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Pelican games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine New York games went over total.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Detroit-Denver games went over.
-- Under is 23-11 in Orlando's road games this season.
-- Under is 7-2 in last nine Spur-Laker games.

[Udog]

NBA

Wednesday, March 19

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-14 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. BROOKLYN
Charlotte is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Brooklyn
Charlotte is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Charlotte
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
MIAMI vs. BOSTON
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 7 games when playing Miami
Boston is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Miami

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. NEW ORLEANS
Toronto is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
New Orleans is 4-10-3 ATS in its last 17 games
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. NEW YORK
Indiana is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MEMPHIS
Utah is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Utah is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games at home
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Dallas is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:00 PM
DETROIT vs. DENVER
Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games on the road
Denver is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit

10:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. PHOENIX
Orlando is 6-0-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
Phoenix is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Orlando

10:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. LA LAKERS
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Antonio's last 16 games
LA Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio
LA Lakers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games


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[Udog]

NBA

Wednesday, March 19


Favorites have a tough night in the Association

It was a tough night in the Association for favorites. They went just 1-4 against the spread Tuesday night, only hitting at a mark of 20 percent.

Road favorites had an even worse night going 0-3 ATS.

The Heat, Wizards, Blazers and Raptors all failed to cover as favorites.


Heat pitiful against the spread vs. Celtics

Despite getting a lot of media attention and playing some good basketball this season, the Miami Heat have not been consistent for bettors. The Heat have a sub-.500 winning percentage (29-33-2) against the spread this season.

That record gets even worse when the Heat challenge the Boston Celtics. In the past 58 meetings the Heat are 19-39 ATS, a span that date backs to Dec. 2002. The Heat have increased problems at TD Gardens, going 3-13 ATS in Boston.

The Heat open as 6.5-point road favorites against the Celtics Wednesday.


History says expect low score in Jazz-Grizzlies matchup

The Utah Jazz are going to be visiting Memphis Wednesday night and that's a good thing for bettors. The Jazz and Grizzlies are both streaking towards the under both this season and beyond.

The Utah Jazz have an over/under record of 14-21 so far on the road this season. The more impressive trend is the Jazz were 11-10 O/U at one point this season, but have gone Under in 11 of their past 14 on the road.

As an added benefit to the Under trend, the Jazz and Grizzlies have gone under in 16 of their past 21 in the FedEx Forum.

The total for the game is currently at 188.


Cavs' Irving optimistic about return this season

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving hopes his season is not over.

After it was announced Monday that the All-Star will miss at least two weeks and eight games with a strained biceps tendon, Irving is encouraged that the injury will not require surgery.

"If you could take a positive from the situation, obviously that would be one, that at this point, I don't have to get surgery, which is tremendous," Irving said at the shootaround before the Cavaliers' game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.

"We'll see in two weeks. I'm not going to give a definitive answer (on his return) because I don't know that answer. At this point, I'm just going to continue to support my teammates and be on the sideline. Whatever the medical team needs me to do and whatever's in my best interests, I'm going to do."

Tests showed that the Cavaliers' leading scorer has a strained tendon but not a tear.

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

St. Louis at Chicago
The Blues head to Chicago tonight where they are 2-8 in their last 10 games against the Blackhawks. Chicago is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Blackhawks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19

Game 51-52: Tampa Bay at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.366; Toronto 10.439
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-105); Under

Game 53-54: St. Louis at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.709; Chicago 12.665
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-120); Over

Game 55-56: Colorado at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.036; Winnipeg 11.127
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+100); Under

Game 57-58: Nashville at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.124; Vancouver 11.577
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-140); Over




NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 19

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TAMPA BAY (37-24-0-7, 81 pts.) at TORONTO (36-26-0-8, 80 pts.) - 3/19/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 108-199 ATS (+369.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 29-63 ATS (+107.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
TORONTO is 310-327 ATS (-74.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 9-2 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-1 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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ST LOUIS (47-14-0-7, 101 pts.) at CHICAGO (39-15-0-15, 93 pts.) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 343-356 ATS (-30.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 47-21 ATS (+12.5 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 20-2 ATS (+16.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 11-16 ATS (-20.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 9-14 ATS (-15.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 11-13 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-6 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-6-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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COLORADO (44-20-0-5, 93 pts.) at WINNIPEG (31-30-0-9, 71 pts.) - 3/19/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 21-13 ATS (+34.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 44-25 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 13-6 ATS (+19.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
COLORADO is 20-10 ATS (+8.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 17-8 ATS (+7.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 11-6 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
COLORADO is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 24-8 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 12-2 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 3-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (29-30-0-10, 68 pts.) at VANCOUVER (31-30-0-10, 72 pts.) - 3/19/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 3-12 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 161-150 ATS (+324.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 31-40 ATS (-17.2 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 111-113 ATS (-28.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 8-22 ATS (-24.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 10-21 ATS (-12.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-3 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 19

Hot teams
-- Lightning won last three games, scoring 12 goals.
-- Blues won eight of their last nine games.
-- Colorado won seven of its last ten games.

Cold teams
-- Maple Leafs lost three of last four games.
-- Chicago lost three of its last four games.
-- Jets lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Predators lost six of their last nine games. Vancouver lost three of last four at home.

Totals
-- Four of last five Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Colorado games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Vancouver games went over the total.

Series records
-- Lightning lost seven of last nine games with Toronto.
-- Blues won five of last six games with Chicago.
-- Avalanche won three of last four games with Winnipeg.
-- Canucks won four of last five games with Nashville.




NHL

Wednesday, March 19

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games at home

8:00 PM
COLORADO vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games
Winnipeg is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games ,when playing at home against Colorado

8:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Chicago
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games

10:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. VANCOUVER
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Nashville's last 18 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games
Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home


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[Udog]

NHL

Wednesday, March 19


Lightning have difficult test against Leafs at home

The Tampa Bay Lightning currently sits in third in the Eastern Conference, but that is not because of their road record. The Lightning's mediocre 17-16-1-1 road record, has been bogging them down all season.

The Lightning road record fares even worse when they travel to the Air Canada Centre to challenge the Maple Leafs. Tampa Bay is 7-20-1 in their past 28 in Toronto and they are running into a hot Leafs team.

In the past nine games at home the Leafs are 8-1, and the one loss came by a single goal.

Tampa Bay (+100) visits Toronto (-108) Wednesday.


Red-hot Bruins extend win streak to 10

The Boston Bruins extended their winning streak to 10 consecutive games thanks to a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils Tuesday night.

The Bruins not only have been winning, but have been outright dominant during their impressive streak, scoring 41 goals while giving up just 15.

The win streak has given the Bruins a comfortable 16-point lead in the Atlantic division and they trail the Pittsburgh Penguins by just one point for first place in the Eastern Conference.

The Bruins are off until Friday when they visit the Colorado Avalanche.

[Udog]

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, March 19

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Chicago: 14-4 ATS in road games after a loss by 10 points or more
Philadelphia: 0-7 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive

Miami at Boston, 7:35 ET
Miami: 13-3 ATS after failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread
Boston: 10-2 UNDER after 2 games where opponent was called for 18 or less fouls

Charlotte at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 9-21 ATS in road games second half of the season
Brooklyn: 15-6 ATS in home games after playing a game as favorite

Indiana at NY Knicks, 8:05 ET
Indiana: 3-11 ATS in road games after playing 5 consecutive games as favorite
NY Knicks: 29-8 ATS after scoring 105 points or more 3 straight games

Toronto at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Toronto: 12-2 ATS off a road loss
New Orleans: 13-25 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent

Utah at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Utah: 3-11 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road underdog
Memphis: 13-4 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more

Minnesota at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Minnesota: 5-16 ATS after 3 or more consecutive unders
Dallas: 15-3 ATS after a game being outrebounded by opponent by 15 or more

Detroit at Denver, 9:05 ET
Detroit: 6-14 ATS off a home loss
Denver: 26-15 ATS after a win by 10 points or more

Orlando at Phoenix, 10:05 ET
Orlando: 8-17 ATS in non-conference games
Phoenix: 20-10 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games

San Antonio at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
San Antonio: 17-8 ATS in road games after playing 2 games as favorite
LA LAkers: 18-9 OVER after 2 or more consecutive losses

[Udog]

NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, March 19

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Tampa Bay: 4-16 SU off 3 or more consecutive home wins
Toronto: 8-2 SU in home games after 2 or more consecutive losses

St Louis at Chicago, 8:05 ET
St Louis: 20-2 SU vs. division opponents
Chicago: 3-8 SU after 2 consecutive non-conference games

Colorado at Winnipeg, 8:05 ET
Colorado: 17-8 SU vs. division opponents
Winnipeg: 0-8 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days

Nashville at Vancouver, 10:05 ET
Nashville: 15-7 SU off a road blowout loss by 3 goals or more
Vancouver: 7-17 SU revenging a same season loss vs opponent

[Udog]

NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday, March 21

Mercer at Duke, 12:15 ET
Mercer: 16-5 ATS as an underdog
Duke: 6-1 UNDER in all tournament games

Coastal Carolina at Virginia, 9:25 ET
C Carolina: 4-1 ATS in all tournament games
Virginia: 13-4 ATS off a win against a conference rival

Geo Washington at Memphis, 6:55 ET
Geo Washington: 0-7 ATS in a post-season tournament game
Memphis: 15-5 UNDER as a favorite

Stanford at New Mexico, 1:40 ET
Stanford: 13-4 OVER in road games after a loss by 15 points or more
New Mexico: 6-0 ATS when the line is +3 to -3

Eastern Kentucky at Kansas, 4:10 ET
E Kentucky: 6-0 ATS after a win by 6 points or less
Kansas: 17-8 OVER as a favorite

Kansas State at Kentucky, 9:40 ET
Kansas St: 11-2 UNDER in all neutral court games
Kentucky: 16-7 UNDER as a favorite

Nebraska at Baylor, 12:40 ET
Nebraska: 20-10 ATS in all games
Baylor: 7-0 OVER in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders

UL - Lafayette at Creighton, 3:10 ET
UL - Lafayette: 2-10 ATS in road games after scoring 80 points or more
Creighton: 16-7 ATS in non-conference games

Providence at North Carolina, 7:20 ET
Providence: 27-48 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins
N Carolina: 30-19 ATS as a favorite

NC Central at Iowa State, 9:50 ET
NC Central: n/a
Iowa St: 33-18 OVER in all neutral court games

Stephen F. Austin at VA Commonwealth, 7:25 ET
Stephen Austin: 4-0 UNDER as a neutral court underdog
VA Commonwealth: 7-0 ATS in the first round of the NCAA tournament

Tulsa at UCLA, 9:55 ET
Tulsa: 15-5 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins
Ucla: 3-12 ATS in road games after playing a game as an underdog

Weber State at Arizona, 2:10 ET
Weber State: 1-8 ATS in road games after a win by 15 points or more
Arizona: 14-6 ATS when playing only their 2nd game in a week

Oklahoma State at Gonzaga, 4:40 ET
Oklahoma St: 18-7 ATS in first round tournament games
Gonzaga: 0-7 ATS in road games after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite

[Udog]

NHL

Wednesday, March 19

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Blues at Blackhawks: What bettors need to know
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St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks (-110, 5.5)

Positioned in the catbird seat for their second Presidents' Trophy in franchise history, the St. Louis Blues are looking to strengthen their spot atop the Central Division. The league-leading Blues have dominated their division mates this season (20-0-2) and vie for their fourth consecutive overall victory on Wednesday when they visit the rival Chicago Blackhawks. St. Louis bested another Central Division representative in its last outing, posting a 3-1 triumph over Winnipeg on Monday for its eighth win in nine games (8-0-1).

The Blues have defeated the Blackhawks in all three meetings this season, with two venturing into a shootout. Chicago squandered an early two-goal lead on Tuesday and stumbled to its third setback in four outings with a 3-2 overtime loss to Philadelphia. When asked if the Blackhawks can overcome their eight-point deficit and catch the Blues, coach Joel Quenneville said, "We can chip away, but it's not looking so hot right now."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBC Sports

ABOUT THE BLUES (47-14-7): Ryan Miller has adjusted quite nicely from going from the NHL's version of the outhouse (Buffalo) to the penthouse (St. Louis). The United States Olympian improved to 7-0-1 with his new team after making 16 saves against the Jets, but has split four career decisions versus Chicago (2-2-0, 2.03 goals-against average). Captain David Backes scored twice against the Jets to extend his point streak to three games (two goals, two assists).

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (39-15-15): Jonathan Toews continued his offensive tear by notching an assist on defenseman Duncan Keith's goal on Tuesday. The captain has collected 10 points (eight goals, two assists) in his last eight games and has flustered the Blues throughout his career. Toews has recorded 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 35 games versus the Central Division rival, including two-point performances in both a 3-2 loss on Oct. 9 and 6-5 setback on Dec. 28.

TRENDS:

* Blues are 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Blues are 7-1 in their last eight vs. Western Conference.
* Blackhawks are 0-7 in their last seven vs. Central.

OVERTIME:

1. Chicago LW Brandon Saad missed his first game of the season on Tuesday with an upper-body injury. He is questionable for Wednesday's tilt.

2. St. Louis C T.J. Oshie is expected to return after missing one game to attend the birth of daughter Lyla Grace.

3. Quenneville has 699 coaching victories under his belt.


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[Udog]

NHL

Wednesday, March 19


Reto Berra to debut for Avalanche

According to Adrian Dater of the Denver Post, Reto Berra will make his debut in net as the Colorado Avalanche visit the Winnipeg Jets Wednesday night.

Berra was acquired from the Calgary Flames for a second-round draft pick on March 5.

The Swiss netminder posted a record of 9-17-2 and has a 2.95 goals against average and .897 save percentage.

The Avs are currently +102 road dogs at Winnipeg.


Leafs' goalie Bernier return to practice after groin injury

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonathan Bernier returned to practice with the team Wednesday for the first time since injuring his groin last week.

It is still not know when Bernier will return for the Leafs. He has posted a 25-16-7 record with a.925 save percentage and a 2.61 goals against average this season.

The Leafs are 0-2 in Bernier's absence. They host the Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday with James Reimer expected to start. The Lightning are -116 favorites.

[Udog]

NBA

Wednesday, March 19


Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto Raptors - Doub Wed

Valanciunas suffered a lower back sprain against the Hawks on Tuesday and is not expected to play Wednesday against the Pelicans.


Injury to sideline Bucks' Sanders for season

Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from a fractured orbital bone.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel confirmed with Sanders that he will not return this season as a result of the injury that required surgery.

The 6-foot-11 Sanders was hurt on Feb. 8 during a game against Houston when he was elbowed by Rockets guard James Harden on a rebound. He told the Journal Sentinel that his recovery is progressing and he hopes to be healthy for the 2014-15 season

It was not a good season for the 25-year-old Sanders. He suffered a hand injury in a bar fight and missed a month with a thumb injury. The injuries limited Sanders to 23 games in which he averaged 7.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots for the struggling Bucks.

Those numbers were down from a career season in 2012-13 when he averaged 9.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots.


76ers can move closer to futility mark

The Philadelphia 76ers have now lost 21-straight basketball games and can move closer to the record of 26 - set by the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers - with a loss versus the Chicago Bulls Wednesday evening.

During the current, horrific stretch of basketball, the Sixers have covered just six times for bettors.

Philly will be on its home floor as a 13-point dog Wednesday evening. The teams have met twice thus far during the season, each covering the spread once.