Thursday's Trends and Indexes - 3/27 (NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL

Thursday, March 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. BOSTON
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PITTSBURGH
Los Angeles is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Pittsburgh is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. DETROIT
Montreal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Montreal's last 10 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing Montreal
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal

7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Phoenix's last 23 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
New Jersey is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New Jersey's last 13 games

7:30 PM
CAROLINA vs. FLORIDA
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games

7:30 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. TAMPA BAY
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders

8:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. NASHVILLE
Buffalo is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games at home
Nashville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Buffalo

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Minnesota's last 22 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games
Vancouver is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Vancouver

10:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. SAN JOSE
Winnipeg is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Winnipeg's last 13 games
San Jose is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games


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NHL

Thursday, March 27


Avoiding the Wild might be your best bet

If you are looking for one team in the NHL to avoid Thursday, look no further than the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota has currently lost seven of its previous 10 games, but it gets much worse.

The Wild, who currently hold the ninth-worst road record, are travelling into hostile territory when they face the fifth-best home team in the Blues. Minnesota has lost eight-straight games against St. Louis, including the past four in the Scottrade Center.

The Wild (+182) will try to keep a grasp on a playoff spot when they take on the Blues (-199) Thursday.


Blackhawks' balance has kept them on the under

The Chicago Blackhawks are the rare team that ranks first in the NHL in goals (3.3 per game) and top 10 in defense (2.5 goals allowed). This stunning play has kept the Blackhawks going under as of late.

The Blackhawks have gone under in eight of their past nine games overall, including six-straight under’s on the road. The Blackhawks, who are coming off a victory over the Stars, are also an incredibly strong under play after a win. In the past 14 games following a win, Chicago has gone under 85.7 percent of the time.

Chicago and Boston open with a total of 5.5 Thursday.


Zetterberg hopeful to return for playoffs

Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg is hoping to return to the ice for the postseason.

The Red Wings currently own the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with 80 points. However, three other teams - the Columbus Blue Jackets, Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs - have 80 points as well as the fight for the postseason rages on.

Bet365 currently lists the Red Wings +3500 to win the Stanley Cup. If they can slip into the playoffs, getting the captain back will be a big boost to the Winged Wheel.

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NBA
Dunkel

LA Lakers at Milwaukee
The Lakers head to Milwaukee (8-27 at home) tonight and come in with a 9-2 ATS record in their last 11 road games against teams with a losing home record. LA is the pick (+1 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Lakers favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Game 801-802: Portland at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 120.358; Atlanta 112.270
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 8; 205
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 803-804: LA Lakers at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 112.187; Milwaukee 110.739
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 1 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 1 1/2; 217
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+1 1/2); Under

Game 805-806: Philadelphia at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 104.059; Houston 119.946
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 16; 219
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 20 1/2; 215
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+20 1/2); Over

Game 807-808: LA Clippers at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 122.934; Dallas 123.701
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 220
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2; 212
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+2); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 27

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PORTLAND (45 - 27) at ATLANTA (31 - 39) - 3/27/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (24 - 46) at MILWAUKEE (13 - 58) - 3/27/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 101-128 ATS (-39.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 47-68 ATS (-27.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 23-35 ATS (-15.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 129-97 ATS (+22.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
LA LAKERS are 91-61 ATS (+23.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 69-86 ATS (-25.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 208-264 ATS (-82.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 67-95 ATS (-37.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (15 - 56) at HOUSTON (48 - 22) - 3/27/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-43 ATS (-19.3 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-20 ATS (-11.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-41 ATS (-19.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-39 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-23 ATS (-17.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-11 ATS (-11.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
HOUSTON is 273-213 ATS (+38.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 2-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 2-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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LA CLIPPERS (50 - 22) at DALLAS (43 - 29) - 3/27/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 299-355 ATS (-91.5 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 70-107 ATS (-47.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 153-211 ATS (-79.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 104-144 ATS (-54.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 40-32 ATS (+4.8 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 305-238 ATS (+43.2 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 441-373 ATS (+30.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
DALLAS is 47-28 ATS (+16.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 4-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 6-2 straight up against DALLAS 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 27

Hot teams
-- Rockets won last four games, covering three.
-- Clippers won 13 of their last 15 games. Dallas won five of seven.

Cold Teams
-- Portland lost its last three games, by 30-2-10 points. Hawks lost last four games, by 6-10-7-24 points.
-- 76ers lost their last 25 games, but covered four of last five.
-- Milwaukee lost their last eight games, but covered seven of their last ten. Lakers lost last three road games, by 8-29-34 points.

Series records
-- Trailblazers won three of last four games with Atlanta.
-- 76ers won seven of last ten games with Houston.
-- Lakers lost four of last five games with Milwaukee.
-- Clippers won six of last eight games with Dallas.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Portland games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Philly games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last ten Laker games went over the total.
-- Under is 8-0-1 in last nine Clipper games.




NBA

Thursday, March 27

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. ATLANTA
Portland is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Atlanta
Portland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-19-1 ATS in its last 24 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 12 of the LA Lakers last 16 games on the road
LA Lakers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Milwaukee is 7-17 SU in their last 24 games when playing LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. HOUSTON
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

8:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. DALLAS
LA Clippers are 2-4-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
LA Clippers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games


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NBA

Thursday, March 27


On the verge of history, 76ers plus points not worth look

The 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the worst teams in history. Their 25-game losing streak has them one loss away from tying the 2010-11 Cavaliers for the longest losing streak in NBA history.

During that span, the 76ers are an abysmal 9-16 against the spread. However, the 76ers are even worse when they get spotted 20 plus points. Philadelphia has been 20-plus point dogs twice during that span (+20 at San Antonio and +21 at Oklahoma City) and have failed to cover both times.

The 76ers open as 20.5-point dogs when they visit Houston Thursday.


Two of top Over plays in NBA meet with Lakers-Bucks

Though both are eliminated from playoff contention, the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks do have something that will make bettors happy. The Lakers and Bucks are No. 2 and No. 6 in going over the total in their games respectively. Also, in the last four meetings in Milwaukee, these teams have gone over the total.

The Lakers have gone over in 11 of their past 15 games overall and have an O/U record of 12-4 in their past 16 on the road.

The Bucks, coming off an extended road trip, are also looking at solid over trends. In the nine home games following a road trip of a week or more, the Bucks are 7-0-2 O/U.

The opening total for the Lakers and Bucks is 217, the largest on the NBA board Thursday.


Clippers open as small road faves at Mavs

The San Antonio Spurs might be the hottest team in the Association, but the Los Angeles Clippers aren't too far behind.

The Clips had an 11-game winning streak snapped at the Denver Nuggets back on March 17, but they take a modest two-game streak into Dallas Thursday night.

Books have opened the Clips as small 1-point road faves for the matchup, but Lob City failed to cover at Dallas as 2.5-point faves back on Jan. 15. The Clippers are 2-0 straight up versus the Mavs this season, but are 1-1 against the spread.

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NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 27

Portland at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Portland: 3-12 ATS off 2 or more consecutive road losses
Atlanta: 9-1 ATS in home games after a blowout loss by 15 points or more

LA Lakers at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
LA Lakers: 11-22 ATS in road games after playing a home game
Milwaukee: 73-43 ATS after 4 or more consecutive losses

Philadelphia at Houston, 8:05 ET
Philadelphia: 8-18 ATS off a road loss
Houston: 17-8 ATS after a non-conference game

LA Clippers at Dallas, 8:35 ET
LA Clippers: 21-10 OVER off a upset loss as a favorite
Dallas: 7-0 OVER as a home underdog