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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:18 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Six of the best minor league prospects of the Miami Marlins........

1) Andrew Heaney, P-- 4-1, 2.94 in six starts at AA last year.

2) Colin Moran 3B-- BJ Surhoff's nephew, so good bloodlines.

3) Jake Marisnick, OF-- Skipped AAA; hit .183 in 109 ABs with Miami

5) Anthony DeSclafani, P-- 20-9, 3.00 in 46 minor league starts.

20) Austin Barnes, C-- .295 hitter in 1,109 minor league ABs.

30) Michael Brady, P-- Once a SS, had 1.53 ERA as AA reliever LY.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud......

13) Probably the biggest change in baseball this season is the new instant replay system; teams will have an “eye in the sky”, a replay coach to advise managers whether to use their challenge on reviewable plays. Going to be very interesting to see how this all plays out.

12) A by-product of instant replay is that eight new umpires were hired; umpire crews will rotate in/out of the “war room” in New York City, where they will review replays and make decisions. That has to be pretty good duty for umps, who conceivable could go full games with no calls to make.

11) Steve Masiello's deal to be the new coach at South Florida is off, as some discrepancy came up in his background check done by a search agency that was paid $100K by the South Florida AD, who got his job when that same search agency recommended him (they got $60K for that). Oy.

10) Miami’s 21-year old Jose Fernandez will be NL’s youngest Opening Day starting pitcher since Dwight Gooden in 1986.

9) San Francisco 49ers have six draft picks in the top 100 selections, more than any other team, thanks to compensation picks they got from the league last week. Question is, will they sign their QB to a longterm contract?

8) Bovada posted .280 as the betting over/under on Derek Jeter’s batting average this season. So far this spring, Jeter is hitting .128 (6-47) as he gets ready for his last major league season.

7) Cal basketball radio announcer Roxy Bernstein (he works for ESPN, too) also went to college at Cal; he likes his alma mater so much he named his daughter Berkeley, despite his wife being a UCLA grad. Bernstein is very good at his job, enjoyable to listen to.

6) Barclays Center in Brooklyn will have ACC tournament in 2017/2018, then the A-13 (or whatever it’ll be known as by then) in 2019-2021, if you’re planning far into the future to go see some postseason basketball.

5) In his first 38 plate appearances this spring, David Ortiz was 2-35 with a homer and a double- no singles.

4) Someone named Irving Azoff, who apparently is a music mogul, brokered the deal between the Knicks and Phil Jackson; I apologize if Mr Azoff is really famous, but I’ve never heard of him. He’ll be a hero in NYC if the Zen Master turns the Knickerbockers’ fortunes around.

3) That'll take some doing though; Knicks gave up 51 points in the third quarter alone last night, getting crushed by the Lakers in Staples. Losing to the Lakers is one thing; losing by 30 showed a total lack of effort.

2) I’ll go to my grave swearing that the NBA playoffs would be so much better with shorter playoff series, as in best-of-5 the longest series. Little increased drama never hurt anyone; so what if the best team doesn’t always win? It works pretty well in college ball.

1) RIP Mr Ralph Wilson, last of the original AFL owners, who passed away Tuesday at age 95. Always seemed like a classy guy. Curious to see if the Bills stay in western New York once the franchise changes hands.

**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:19 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Louisiana Tech at Florida State
The Bulldogs (29-7) head to Florida State tonight to take on a Seminoles team that is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Louisiana Tech is the pick (+3) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulldogs favored by 2 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+3). Here are all of today's games.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Game 771-772: Illinois State at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 55.967; Siena 61.101
Dunkel Line: Siena by 5; 136
Vegas Line: Siena by 2 1/2; 134 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Siena (-2 1/2); Over

Game 773-774: Old Dominion at Fresno State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Old Dominion 57.085; Fresno State 61.872
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 5; 137
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 7; 133 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Old Dominion (+7); Over

Game 775-776: Yale at Columbia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Yale 49.094; Columbia 55.496
Dunkel Line: Columbia by 6 1/2; 120
Vegas Line: Columbia by 4 1/2; 126 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-4 1/2); Under

Game 777-778: VMI at Ohio (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VMI 55.229; Ohio 56.132
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 1; 168
Vegas Line: Ohio by 8; 162 1/2
Dunkel Pick: VMI (+8); Over

Game 779-780: San Diego at Pacific (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Diego 54.677; Pacific 60.257
Dunkel Line: Pacific by 5 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Pacific by 3 1/2; 139 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pacific (-3 1/2); Under

Game 783-784: Louisiana Tech at Florida State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Louisiana Tech 66.146; Florida State 63.668
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 2 1/2; 150
Vegas Line: Florida State by 3; 147 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (+3); Over

Game 785-786: California at SMU (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: California 64.227; SMU 66.943
Dunkel Line: SMU by 2 1/2; 141
Vegas Line: SMU by 8 1/2; 136 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California (+8 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:20 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 26

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ILLINOIS ST (18 - 15) at SIENA (17 - 17) - 3/26/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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OLD DOMINION (18 - 17) at FRESNO ST (19 - 16) - 3/26/2014, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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YALE (17 - 13) at COLUMBIA (21 - 12) - 3/26/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YALE is 105-78 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games since 1997.
YALE is 105-78 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
YALE is 4-2 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 4-2 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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VMI (21 - 12) at OHIO U (25 - 11) - 3/26/2014, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 120-89 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all home games since 1997.
OHIO U is 120-89 ATS (+22.1 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
OHIO U is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SAN DIEGO (18 - 16) at PACIFIC (17 - 15) - 3/26/2014, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PACIFIC is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
PACIFIC is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PACIFIC is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
SAN DIEGO is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PACIFIC is 1-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
PACIFIC is 1-1 straight up against SAN DIEGO 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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LOUISIANA TECH (29 - 7) at FLORIDA ST (21 - 13) - 3/26/2014, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
LOUISIANA TECH is 1-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CALIFORNIA (21 - 13) at SMU (25 - 9) - 3/26/2014, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:20 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 26

No easy way to get from Normal, IL to Albany; Illinois State used three starters 35:00+ Monday in home win- they lost last seven games away from home- their last road win was Jan 18 at Drake. Siena won six of its last seven games. ISU lost by 9 to Manhattan of MAAC in November. Under is 6-1-1 in last eight ISU games, 7-0 in Siena's last seven.

Long road trip for Old Dominion after its stress-free home win Monday; they've won four of last five games but lost four of last five road games. Monarchs are 0-12 against teams ranked #110 or better. Fresno is ranked #102; they've won 11 of last 14 games. Six of last eight ODU games went over total; four of last five Fresno games stayed under.

Home side won both Yale-Columbia games this year; Bulldogs won the first meeting 69-59, then lost 62-46 in rematch, game that KO'd Yale out of tie for Ivy lead, starting them on 1-4 skid. This game is bus ride for a Yale team that won five of last seven road games. Columbia won seven of last nine games; they're #44 in 3-point shooting, #4 on foul line.

VMI scored 111-106 points in winning last two games; they scored 82+ points in 16 of last 17 wins; they scored average of 66 ppg in last four losses. Keydets won five of last seven true road games. Ohio won 79-70 over NC-Asheville of Big South, team that finished game behind VMI in big south. Bobcats won six of last seven games, allowing 64 or less in five of the six wins.

Road team won both San Diego-Pacific games this year, their first season as WCC rivals; Pacific won first meeting 84-67, then Toreros won 70-55 in rematch. USD won five of last seven games, winning three of last four true road games. Tigers are 6-11 against teams ranked in top 150. Four of last five San Diego games went over the total.

Florida State made 11-16 from arc, 30-38 from line in 101-90 win over Georgetown Monday, scoring whopping 1.36 ppp; they beat Charlotte by 44 in only game vs C-USA opponent. Louisiana Tech won 12 of its last 14 games, winning last four true road games. Seminoles won six of last eight games. Four of last five Tech games went over the total.

SMU won first two NIT games by 14-13 points; they're drawing lot of fans in remodeled arena. Mustangs shot 56% inside arc in win over LSU Monday, game they trailed by 10 early on. Cal is erratic; they lost four of last six games; big guy Solomon didn't play vs Arkansas, and Kreklow may have broken nose late in game. Under is 5-1 in last six Cal contests, 7-2 in SMU's last nine games.

Thursday's NCAA games
Dayton-Stanford is just the second 10-11 seed game ever; VCU upset Florida State 72-71 in OT (+4.5) in the other one three years ago. Flyers won their two games last weekend by total of three points; they split a pair of tilts with Pac-12 teams this season, beating Cal by 18 on Maui (Solomon didn't play for Cal) then lost at home to Pac-12 doormat USC. Dayton won 12 of last 14 games overall. Stanford won five of its last six games, allowing 55 ppg in pair of upset wins last week.

Wisconsin is 15-0 out of conference this year; Badgers are 11-2 in last 13 games overall- they beat West Va by 7 in only game vs Big X opponent. Ryan is 1-4 in regional semifinal games, with only win in '05; underdogs covered all five of those games. Baylor won 12 of last 14 games, beating Nebraska of Big Dozen in first round. #2 seeds are 5-8-1 vs spread in their last 14 regional semis. Since 2006, there have been only six 2-6 seed games in this round; underdogs were 4-1-1 vs spread in those games.

Billy Donovan won his last six regional semifinal games, covering five of them; Gators are 23-4 in last 27 NCAA tournament games- they've won 28 games in row, with last loss Dec 2 at UConn. Over last three years, #1 seeds are 2-8 vs spread in this round, 5-5 SU. UCLA won its last five games, four by 17+ points; they lost 80-71 at Missouri of SEC back in December, beat Alabama by 8 at home. Last 14 times a #4 seed played a #1 seed in this round, #4 seeds went 10-4 against the spread.

Arizona (-3.5) won 69-60 at San Diego State Nov 14, holding Aztecs to 36% from floor, but Ashley played/Polee didn't that night. Wildcats are 9-2 in last 11 games- they held Weber/Gonzaga to 60 ppg last weekend. Over last three years, #1 seeds are 2-8 vs spread in this round, 5-5 SU. Last 14 times a #4 seed played a #1 seed in this round, #4 seeds went 10-4 against the spread. Aztecs played 13-14 seeds last week, which is a help in advancing; they beat Washington by 7 in another Pac-12 game.

**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:20 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 26

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
VMI vs. OHIO
No trends available
Ohio is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
YALE vs. COLUMBIA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Yale's last 9 games on the road
Yale is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Columbia is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Yale
Columbia is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Yale

10:00 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PACIFIC
San Diego is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Pacific is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Pacific is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:15 PM
DAYTON vs. STANFORD
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Stanford's last 7 games
Stanford is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

7:47 PM
BAYLOR vs. WISCONSIN
No trends available
Wisconsin is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 6 games

9:45 PM
UCLA vs. FLORIDA
No trends available
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games

10:17 PM
SAN DIEGO STATE vs. ARIZONA
No trends available
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Diego State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing San Diego State

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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:21 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 26

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NIT quarterfinals betting cheat sheet
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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles (-2.5, 147.5)

The Bulldogs forced 14 turnovers - 13 in the first half - and made seven of their first eight long-range shots in Saturday's win over Georgia. Alex Hamilton has led third-seeded Louisiana Tech with 32 points through the first two rounds of the NIT, while Chris Anderson (31) and Kenyon McNeail (29) aren't far behind. McNeail has been on fire from 3-point range, converting 16-of-33 over his last five games. On the defensive end of the court, Michale Kyser has notched 10 blocks in the first two games of the NIT and three different Bulldogs, including McNeail and Hamilton, recorded three steals against Georgia.

Florida State has hardly been an offensive juggernaut this season, but the Seminoles posted their highest point total of the year their last time out and look to follow up on that effort Wednesday when they host Louisiana Tech in the NIT quarterfinals.The top-seeded Seminoles are just 200th in the nation in scoring (70.4 points), and their lack of consistency has been evident thus far in the NIT. Prior to their offensive explosion against Georgetown, they barely snuck past Florida Gulf Coast, 58-53, as they shot just 42.2 percent and turned the ball over 16 times in that one.

TRENDS:

* Bulldogs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall.
* Seminoles are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Over is 5-1 in Seminoles last six home games.

California Golden Bears at Southern Methodist Mustangs (-8.5, 136.5)

The Golden Bears finished third in the Pac-12 but were denied an NCAA tournament berth after losing to Colorado in the conference tournament quarterfinals. The Golden Bears have used a smaller lineup with Solomon out, and freshman guard Jabari Bird has responded by averaging 15 points over the last two games. Forward David Kravish had 13 points and eight rebounds in Monday’s 75-64 win over Arkansas, but he’ll face a tougher test against the Mustangs, especially if Solomon is unable to return.

SMU recorded two wins over Connecticut during the regular season, but a loss to Houston in the American Athletic Conference quarterfinals sealed the Mustangs’ fate. They have the fourth-most wins in program history and are 17-1 at home, including 11-1 at Moody Coliseum, site of Wednesday’s game. Five players scored in double figures in Monday’s 80-67 win over LSU, with guards Nick Russell and Nic Moore combining for 32 points.

TRENDS:

* Golden Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games.
* Mustangs are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games.
* Under is 5-1 in Golden Bears last six overall.

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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:23 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 26

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Thursday's Sweet 16 props: DAY/STAN small lead total
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The Sweet 16 is finally upon us and with it the final stretch run to crowning an NCAAB Champion. Books are expecting Stanford and Dayton to be a tight one as that game has the lowest O/U largest lead at 13.

Here are your prop bets for Thursday's college hoops action (Odds courtesy of LVH Superbooks):

UCLA VS FLORIDA

TOTAL 3 POINT FIELD GOALS MADE BY: BOTH TEAMS
OVER 12.5 -110
UNDER 12.5 -110

LARGEST LEAD OF THE GAME BY: EITHER TEAM
OVER 14.0 -110
UNDER 14.0 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: KYLE ANDERSON (UCLA)
OVER 13.5 -110
UNDER 13.5 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: SCOTTIE WILBEKIN (FLORIDA)
OVER 12.5 -110
UNDER 12.5 -110

DAYTON VS STANFORD

TOTAL 3 POINT FIELD GOALS MADE BY: BOTH TEAMS
OVER 11.5 -110
UNDER 11.5 -110

LARGEST LEAD OF THE GAME BY: EITHER TEAM
OVER 13.0 -110
UNDER 13.0 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: DEVIN OLIVER (DAYTON)
OVER 10.5 -110
UNDER 10.5 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: CHASSON RANDLE (STANFORD)
OVER 17.5 -110
UNDER 17.5 -110

BAYLOR VS WISCONSIN

TOTAL 3 POINT FIELD GOALS MADE BY: BOTH TEAMS
OVER 14.0 -110
UNDER 14.0 -110

LARGEST LEAD OF THE GAME BY: EITHER TEAM
OVER 13.5 -110
UNDER 13.5 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: BRADY HESLIP (BAYLOR)
OVER 11.5 -110
UNDER 11.5 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: FRANK KAMINSKY (WIS)
OVER 12.5 -110
UNDER 12.5 -110

SAN DIEGO ST VS ARIZONA

TOTAL 3 POINT FIELD GOALS MADE BY: BOTH TEAMS
OVER 9.5 -110
UNDER 9.5 -110

LARGEST LEAD OF THE GAME BY: EITHER TEAM
OVER 15.0 -110
UNDER 15.0 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: XAVIER THAMES (SAN DIEGO ST)
OVER 16.5 -110
UNDER 16.5 -110

TOTAL POINTS BY: AARON GORDON (ARIZONA)
OVER 12.5 -110
UNDER 12.5 -110

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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 08:26 AM

NCAAB

Wednesday, March 26

Home court a big advantage for SMU and its backers

The Southern Methodist Mustangs have been a pretty great bet at home all season long, and that has spilled over into the NIT tournament.

There was no place like Moody Coliseum for head coach Larry Brown and his team as the Mustangs covered their first nine games on their home floor. They finished the regular season 10-2 ATS at Moody and have 2-0 ATS there in the NIT, covering as 9.5 and 7-point faves over UC Irvine and LSU respectively.

The Mustangs have a quarterfinal matchup with the Cal Golden Bears Wednesday. They are currently 8.5-point faves over the Bears.

Izzo rejects idea of leaving Michigan State

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo wants everyone to know that he's happy in college after a USA Today report indicated the Detroit Pistons might be interested in the pursuing him after the season.

Izzo and the fourth-seeded Spartans are preparing to face top-seeded Virginia in an NCAA East Regional semifinal on Friday night. Michigan State is trying to reach its seventh Final Four under the 59-year-old Izzo.

"There's been so many rumors over the years," Izzo told ESPN's SportsCenter on Tuesday. "I look at people I used to recruit against years ago (that) said that I'd be gone, but I'm still here and some of those schools have had three different coaches.

"I've always said I'd never say never to anything because you never know what it brings. But I got so much more work to do here. I have a great president, a great AD and a football coach that I really get along (with). So this is a pretty good place for me right now. We're in a pretty good spot. Program's in pretty good shape. Ain't broke, so why fix it?"

The Pistons likely will be in the market for a new coach after the season. Maurice Cheeks was fired and John Loyer took over on an interim basis. The team is not expected to retain Loyer.

Michigan State has gone to 17 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and won one national title under Izzo. He has been mentioned as a candidate for NBA jobs in the past and nearly jumped to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2011.

**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 09:59 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Anaheim at Calgary
The Ducks head to Calgary tonight to face a Flames team that is 10-3 in its last 13 home games. Calgary is the pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Flames favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+135). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Game 1-2: Vancouver at Minnesota (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.014; Minnesota 12.385
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-155); Over

Game 3-4: Philadelphia at NY Rangers (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.501; NY Rangers 11.285
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+130); Under

Game 5-6: Anaheim at Calgary (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.272; Calgary 12.304
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+135); Over

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 26

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VANCOUVER (33-30-0-10, 76 pts.) at MINNESOTA (37-24-0-11, 85 pts.) - 3/26/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 33-40 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 10-22 ATS (-14.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-22 ATS (+32.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 2-11 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 101-86 ATS (+193.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 16-5 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 143-90 ATS (+26.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 141-107 ATS (+33.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-6 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-6-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (38-26-0-7, 83 pts.) at NY RANGERS (40-29-0-4, 84 pts.) - 3/26/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-8 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NY RANGERS are 11-17 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NY RANGERS are 183-187 ATS (-101.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 102-109 ATS (-59.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 52-63 ATS (-42.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 5-10 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 98-106 ATS (-59.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 66-82 ATS (-35.6 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 5-11 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 10-3 (+6.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 10-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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ANAHEIM (46-18-0-7, 99 pts.) at CALGARY (30-35-0-7, 67 pts.) - 3/26/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 46-25 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 183-189 ATS (+409.2 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 16-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
ANAHEIM is 171-143 ATS (+25.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 19-6 ATS (+10.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 23-7 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-3-0 straight up against CALGARY 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=-0.3 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 26

Hot teams
-- Canucks won three of their last four games.
-- Flyers/Rangers both won five of their last six games.
-- Flames won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Minnesota lost seven of its last ten games.
-- Anaheim lost six of their last nine games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Vancouver games went over the total.
-- Over is 20-11-4 in Philadelphia home games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Ducks' last seven visits to Calgary.

Series records
-- Canucks lost their last four games with Minnesota.
-- Rangers lost three of last four games with Philly.
-- Ducks won nine of last thirteen games with Calgary.

NHL

Wednesday, March 26

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. MINNESOTA
Vancouver is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Vancouver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver

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

10:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. CALGARY
Anaheim is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Calgary
Anaheim is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Calgary is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

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NHL

Wednesday, March 26

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NHL contenders with the easiest and toughest final schedules
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With the NHL schedule down to its final three weeks, the focus shifts to which teams have the easiest and hardest schedules the rest of the way.

Strength of schedule can make a significant difference down the stretch, both for teams scrambling for a playoff spot, and for those already in and looking to enhance their standing. With every point so critical, a tough sked can mean a seat on the couch come playoff time, and NHL bettors need every edge they can get at this point in the season.

Here are two contending teams with easy schedules, and two with major uphill climbs:

Easy schedules

Pittsburgh Penguins (46-20-5, second in Eastern Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +635

It may take a minor miracle for the Penguins to catch Boston atop the conference standings (the Bruins enter Tuesday with a seven-point advantage) but Pittsburgh's schedule works in its favor. The Penguins play seven of their final 11 games at Consol Energy Center, and only two - Sunday against visiting Chicago and April 6 versus host Colorado - come against teams presently in the top five in their conference. Expect Sidney Crosby and friends to take full advantage of a cushy final stretch and make the Bruins sweat a little.

Anaheim Ducks (46-18-7, third in Western Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +748

What could be easier than an 11-game stretch that includes three meetings with the dreadful Edmonton Oilers? Not a whole lot, which is why the Ducks find themselves in prime position to make a run at the conference's top seed despite entering Tuesday four points behind first-place St. Louis and two back of runner-up San Jose. And it gets better for the Blues. The next eight games come against Vancouver (twice), Winnipeg, Nashville, Calgary and Edmonton (three times) - all occupying the bottom five spots in the conference.

Difficult schedules

Colorado Avalanche (44-21-6, fifth in Western Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +1,100

Patrick Roy's team has one of the most challenging schedules of any team in the West, making its grasp on fifth spot in the conference a tenuous one. The Avalanche play seven of their final 11 games away from the Pepsi Center, including a pivotal contest in St. Louis and a season-ending stretch against San Jose and Anaheim - all three teams ahead of them in the standings. Of their four remaining home games, three are against teams in the top five in their respective conferences - San Jose, the Rangers and Pittsburgh.

Dallas Stars (34-26-11, ninth in Western Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +4,800

Big D could be in big trouble thanks to a season-ending schedule that has the Stars playing seven of their remaining 11 games on the road. That includes a grueling five-game road trip that begins Saturday against the conference-leading Blues (whom the Stars face twice the rest of the way) and includes a showdown with the high-octane Tampa Bay Lightning. There's also the small matter of a four-games-in-five-days stretch that could leave Dallas gassed for its final two games against St. Louis and Phoenix.

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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 10:05 AM

NHL

Wednesday, March 26

Flyers have been rolling, but not in New York

Winners of five of their past six, the Philadelphia Flyers are starting to look like they could be a playoff team. However, the Flyers have played terribly in Madison Square Garden. Philly has dropped their past seven match-ups in New York.

The poor play against the Rangers doesn't just stay in New York for the Flyers though. The Flyers have dropped 12 of the past 16 overall against the the Rangers.

The Flyers' (+129) locker room needs to prove something when they play the Rangers (-140) Wednesday.

Ducks not a safe bet when they play in Calgary

Despite holding the fourth best road record in the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks are far from a safe bet in Calgary. The Ducks have dropped four of their last five in the Saddledome. The last time these teams met in Calgary, the Flames dismantled the Ducks 7-2.

Calgary is currently riding a 10-3 record at home since Jan. 22, with two of their losses coming against the LA Kings. The home team has also been dominant in the series holding a ridiculous 47-12-4 record in the past 63.

Anaheim has also yet to pick up a win in Canada in 2014, with its last victory coming in October.

The Ducks (-145) will be favored when they challenge the Flames (+134), but what has Anaheim done for bettors lately?

Sharks' forward Logan Couture, questionable Thurs

Couture is suffering from an ankle injury and is questionable to play Thursday against the Jets.

**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 10:32 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 26

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BROOKLYN (37 - 32) at CHARLOTTE (34 - 37) - 3/26/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 49-28 ATS (+18.2 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHARLOTTE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
BROOKLYN is 101-72 ATS (+21.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
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 47-61 ATS (-20.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 36-54 ATS (-23.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 9-1 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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PHOENIX (42 - 29) at WASHINGTON (36 - 34) - 3/26/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 59-38 ATS (+17.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 46-24 ATS (+19.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 25-9 ATS (+15.1 Units) in road games this season.
PHOENIX is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PHOENIX is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
PHOENIX is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHOENIX is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 133-101 ATS (+21.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-72 ATS (-32.2 Units) as a home underdog of 3 points or less since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 317-382 ATS (-103.2 Units) in home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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TORONTO (39 - 31) at BOSTON (23 - 47) - 3/26/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games this season.
TORONTO is 66-41 ATS (+20.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 25-10 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 81-112 ATS (-42.2 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-3 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-4 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (28 - 44) at DETROIT (26 - 44) - 3/26/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 13-31 ATS (-21.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
DETROIT is 40-53 ATS (-18.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 8-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-3 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (31 - 38) at MINNESOTA (34 - 35) - 3/26/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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MIAMI (48 - 21) at INDIANA (51 - 20) - 3/26/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 12-10 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 13-9 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
12 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (50 - 21) at NEW ORLEANS (30 - 40) - 3/26/2014, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 8-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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DENVER (32 - 39) at SAN ANTONIO (54 - 16) - 3/26/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 141-107 ATS (+23.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 115-87 ATS (+19.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 426-358 ATS (+32.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 65-39 ATS (+22.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 284-225 ATS (+36.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 170-131 ATS (+25.9 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 62-39 ATS (+19.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 340-276 ATS (+36.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
DENVER is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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NEW YORK (29 - 42) at SACRAMENTO (25 - 45) - 3/26/2014, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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MEMPHIS (42 - 28) at UTAH (23 - 48) - 3/26/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
MEMPHIS is 92-71 ATS (+13.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 61-46 ATS (+10.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) against Northwest division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 60-39 ATS (+17.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
UTAH is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.

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

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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 10:34 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 26

Hot teams
-- Nets won seven of their last nine games.
-- Suns won last four games overall, four of last five on road.
-- Cavaliers won three of their last four road games.
-- Clippers won 13 of last 14 games (2-5-1 vs spread in last eight). New Orleans won four of its last five games.
-- Heat won four of last six games, covered twice in last eight.
-- Spurs won their last 14 games, covered last eight.
-- Grizzlies won eight of their last ten games.

Cold Teams
-- Bobcats lost three of their last four games.
-- Wizards lost three of their last four games.
-- Boston lost six of its last seven games. Raptors lost four of last six.
-- Pistons lost five of last six games, but covered last three.
-- Minnesota lost its last three games, allowing 121.7 ppg. Hawks lost last three games, by 6-10-7 points.
-- Pacers lost three of their last four games.
-- Nuggets lost last three road games, by 5-16-21 points.
-- Sacramento lost six of its last nine games. Knicks lost last two games, after winning previous eight.
-- Jazz lost seven of their last eight games.

Series records
-- Nets won eight of last nine games with Charlotte.
-- Wizards won their last three games with Phoenix.
-- Celtics are 17-5 in last 22 games with Toronto (4-4 last eight).
-- Pistons won seven of last eight games with Cleveland.
-- Hawks won nine of their last ten games with Minnesota.
-- Clippers won their last six games with New Orleans.
-- Home side won last six Indiana-Miami games.
-- Spurs won 11 of last 15 games with Denver.
-- Kings are 6-4 in their last ten games with New York.
-- Grizzlies won six of last seven games with Utah.

Totals
-- Last four Brooklyn games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Phoenix games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Toronto games went over total.
-- Four of last five Cleveland games went over.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta games stayed under; Minnesota's last four games went over.
-- Last six Clipper games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Miami games went over total.
-- Five of Spurs' last seven games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Sacramento games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Memphis games stayed under total.

**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 10:36 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 26

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. WASHINGTON
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Phoenix

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Charlotte is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

7:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. DETROIT
Cleveland is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Detroit
Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Detroit's last 25 games at home

7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. INDIANA
Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
Indiana is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. NEW ORLEANS
LA Clippers are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
LA Clippers are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Atlanta's last 18 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
DENVER vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games
San Antonio is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Denver

10:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. SACRAMENTO
New York is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Sacramento
New York is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Sacramento's last 10 games when playing at home against New York
Sacramento is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against New York

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. UTAH
Memphis is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Utah
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Utah is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Utah is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games

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**Udog** · 03-26-2014, 10:39 AM

NBA

Wednesday, March 26

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Game of the Day: Heat at Pacers
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Miami Heat at Indiana Pacers (-2, 189)

The Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat have not spent a lot of time playing like championship contenders over the last month. The teams are still the class of the Eastern Conference, however, and the Heat will look to knock another game off their deficit when they visit the Pacers on Wednesday. Indiana comes in having lost two straight while Miami managed to pick up a victory on Monday to get its deficit in the East down to two games.

The Heat’s 93-91 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday was just their fifth in the last 12 games and came only after squandering a 17-point fourth-quarter advantage. The Pacers have been unable to take advantage of Miami’s rough stretch due to its own record of 5-7 in the last 12, and a loss on Wednesday would draw Indiana even with the Heat in the loss column. All but one of those last seven setbacks have come on the road for the Pacers, who are 32-4 in their own building — including a win over Miami.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, Sun Sports (Miami), FSN Indiana

LINE HISTORY: The early odds out of Las Vegas have Indiana as a suggested 2-point home favorite with a total of 189 points. However, most sportsbooks are waiting on the status of Heat G Dwyane Wade (rest), who is worth as many as three points to the spread.

POWER RANKINGS: Heat (-14.0) - Pacers (-12.5) + Home Court (-3.0) = Pacers -1.5

INJURY REPORT: Heat - Dwyane Wade (Rest - Prob). Pacers - C.J. Waton (Hamstring - Ques.), Andrew Bynum (Knee - Out)

ABOUT THE HEAT (48-21 SU, 30-37-2 ATS, 39-30-0 O/U): Center Chris Bosh understands that Miami is stepping into a rabid atmosphere as it tries to chase down the Pacers for the top spot. “It’s coming down to a photo finish,” Bosh told reporters. “We have a unique opportunity. No matter what’s happened this whole season, we’re within striking distance. It’s here and it’ll be a great playoff atmosphere. I can’t wait.” The Heat are expecting guard Dwyane Wade (Achilles’ tendon) to return to action after sitting out Monday’s contest.

ABOUT THE PACERS (51-20 SU, 35-35-1 ATS, 29-40-2 O/U): Paul George scored 21 points in Monday’s loss to the Chicago Bulls but he shot below 40 percent for the fifth straight game. George is just 21-of-76 during his shooting slump – a porous 27.6 percent – and is shooting just 37.7 percent in March. Getting George back on his game will be a focus down the stretch but there is also a concern that the All-Star forward is wearing down. His 18.9 scoring average in March is easily his lowest of the season.

TRENDS:

* Home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Heat are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in Indiana.

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