TRENDS Friday

[Spark]

Hot pitchers
-- Lidle was 5-1, 2.67 in his last six starts.
-- Thomson is 5-0, 1.93 his last nine starts, and had a 3-0, 2.33 record against Mets last year. Braves won his last five home starts.
-- Willis was 2-1, 1.45 in three starts vs Florida in '04.
-- Clemens is 4-0, 1.53 in his last five regular season starts; Astros won his last nine regular season outings. Ortiz was on winning side in his last four starts.
-- Fogg is 2-0, 2.22 his last four starts,
-- Francis was 3-1, 2.63 his last five starts last season, but got roughed up in only starts vs SF. Giants were 7-0 at home with Lowry, winning nine of his last 11 starts in 2004.

-- Boston is 12-2 in Arroyo's last 14 regular season starts, winning his last five on the road. Bush was 2-0, 1.14 in his last two SkyDome starts last season.
-- Elarton was 0-1, 2.66 his last four starts, but Indians lost eight of his nine road starts.
-- Bell was 2-0, 2.40 in his last two starts.
-- Lohse was 1-0, 2.03 vs White Sox last season; the Twins won eight of his last eleven home starts.
-- Byrd was on winning side in ten of twelve starts when he got four or more runs of support last season.


Cold pitchers
-- Capuano was 2-2, 8.84 against the Cubs last season.
Cubs were 3-5 at home with Wood, who had 0-2, 4.71 RA in his last three starts in 2004.
-- Mulder was 0-4, 9.61 his last six starts; this is his first start in the National League.
-- Zambrano makes first start since getting hurt after his trade to Mets last summer; he had 10.29 RA in a pair of starts on road for New York last season.
-- Ohka is 0-2, 4.05 his last four starts, was 0-3, 6.14 against the Marlins last season.
-- Dessens was 1-5, 8.78 in nine starts for Arizona last year, before they traded him to LA. He lost four of his five road starts last season. Estes was 1-2, 5.46 in his last five '04 starts, but was 3-0, 5.17 in five starts vs the Dodgers
-- Lawrence was 2-4, 6.63 his last seven starts; Padres lost eight of his last ten home starts.

-- Robertson is 0-3, 8.68 his last five starts.
-- Blanton makes first big league start for Oakland.
-- Hernandez was 0-2, 8.03 in his last three starts in the regular season.
-- Bautista was 0-5, 6.51 in five starts last season.
-- Park was 0-3, 7.09 in last six '04 starts. Sele is 1-3, 11.09 in his last five starts.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Capuano starts went over the total.
-- Nine of last twelve Mulder starts went over total.
-- Nine of last thirteen Thomson starts stayed under.
-- Seven of last ten Clemens starts went over the total, but last four Ortiz road starts stayed under.
-- Over is 7-2 in last nine starts for both Dessens and Estes, with Dessens' last four going over total.
-- Under is 11-4 in last fifteen Fogg starts.
-- Lowry's last four starts stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-5 in last fourteen Arroyo starts, 7-4 in last eleven Bush outings.
-- Under is 9-1-1 in last eleven Elarton starts, 2-7-1 in last ten Robertson starts.
-- Over is 3-1 in Ponson's last four starts.
-- Over is 5-1 in Lohse's last six starts.
-- Byrd's last three starts all went over the total.
-- Over is 12-4 in Sele's last sixteen starts.


Hot teams
-- Milwaukee scored 19 runs in its 2-0 start.
-- Reds won their first three games, scoring 22 runs.

Cold teams
-- Pirates scored four runs in first three games, losing
1-0 game in 12 innings last night, on game that ended with bases loaded walk at 1:43am.
-- Mets are 0-3 for first time since 1964.

[Spark]

Game of the Day
Nuggets @ Timberwolves-- Denver won last five in row, 19 of last 21 (17-4 vs spread), with the last four staying under total. Wolves are 2-1 in season series, losing by hoop at Denver in November, then winning by 10,6 in last two meetings. Minnesota won seven of last eight games; they had 31-8 lead at end of the first quarter in their last game.


Elsewhere, Cavaliers are falling apart, losing nine of last 14 games, four of last five, with all four losses by 12 or more points- they lost last two by 31,21 pts. Sixers won seven of last eleven games, with eight of those 11 going under the total.

Detroit won, covered last four games, but they're 1-6 vs spread in last seven road games;p they split pair of home wins vs Magic, losing first visit here 103-101 in January. Orlando lost six of last nine games, allowing 109.7 ppg in last four- eight of their last nine went over the total.

Pathetic Hawks lost 13 games in row, but their only win since February 7 was OT triumph over Raptors March 11. They're 9-4 vs spread in last 13 away games. Eight of their last 11 games went over. Toronto is 1-4 in last five games, losing last game at home, by 30 to Memphis.

Knicks lost eighth game in row last night, trailing by 20 at half; six of those eight went over total. Chicago won pair of two-point decisions over New York in mid-January, 86-84, 88-86. Bulls are 10-1 in last eleven games, with four of their last five going over the total.

Memphis allowed just 83 ppg in winning three of its last four games (under 4-0); they lost 92-84 at Miami back on Dec 10. Heat gave Bulls their only loss in last eleven games Tuesday, with Shaq ill; he might not play either in this game. Nine of last 12 Miami games stayed under.

Wizards lost last three games and covered just four of its last twelve; they lost at home 79-76 to Pacers Sunday, but won other two games vs Indiana, as all three games were decided by four or less points. Pacers won five in a row and covered seven of their last eight games.

Jazz lost fourth game in last five tries Wednesday, trailing at Minnesota 31-8 after a quarter; they covered one of last five road games. Hornets won two of three vs Jazz this year; they covered four of last five games that came after a loss, and they lost their last game.

Michael Redd sat out Wednesday with inflamed ankle, as Bucks lost for ninth time in last ten games, with nine of last thirteen staying under total. Bucks are 3-0 vs this foe winning by 10,7,2 points. Bobcats lost six in row (2-3-1 vs spread), with last five games going over the total.

Kings routed Seattle in last game, but covered just once in last six games when they won previous game; host has won all three of their games vs Portland this year, as the Kings lost 114-108 in first visit here, but beat Blazers by 6,19 at home. Portland lost six in row, 19 of 21, with 4 of its last five games staying under the total.

Amazing Warriors won seven in row (6-1 vs spread), as seven of their last eight games went over; Suns are 2-1 in season series, losing last game at home by 10, but taking first two meetings by 14,4 pts, with average total in three games of 213.3. Phoenix won 10 of last 11 on the road.

Lakers played nationally televised game on road against Seattle last night, now go on road to face playoff-bound Sonics, who who lost three of last four games, and have covered just two of last 12, with 13 of their last 19 tilts staying under the total.

[Spark]

13) Derek Jeter is a terrific player, no doubt, but I am tired of hearing what "a winner" he is. Let him go play for the Brewers, get them in playoffs, then we'll talk.

12) One of the more interesting ways to invest on the action in major league baseball is an over/under play on the total amount of runs scored each night. If you take Wednesday's games, the line was 146 for all 15 games; a total of 147 runs was scored for the night.

11) Mariano Rivera has blown five saves in row vs the Red Sox, but how does any Bronx fan boo this guy? All he has done is help them win four World Series, so now he is going through rough stretch. How about a little support? Is loyalty totally a thing of the past?

10) At 0-3, Willie Randolph is learning that life in the first chair, with a franchise that has gotten used to bad baseball, is not as easy as waving runners home while coaching for a team with a $200 million payroll. Thus far, he has done to indicate he is anything special as a skipper, but it still is just three games.

9) Michael Young of Texas is as tough an out as any hitter in the American League.

8) PGA Tour has now been plagued by rain four wks in row; no wonder Jesper Parnevik left his golf clubs home when he flew to Augusta.

7) Parnevik called in a favor to retrieve the clubs, as Eldrick Woods, who married Parnevik's former nanny retrieved the clubs and brought them to Augusta.

6) Kris Benson makes $7 million a year, despite his career record of 47-53; he was 21-26 his first couple years in bigs, then sat out 2001 with an injury, and has not thrown more than 132 innings in season since. He is on DL now for fourth time in his career. Looks like the Mets may have kicked away some good money.

5) NCAA tournament on CBS was beset by ads for the TV move, Locusts; I am guessing golf fans do not have to worry about such a thing this weekend.

4) Jerry Coleman, longtime Padre announcer, did the San Diego home opener Thursday night in a tuxedo.

3) Coleman, by the way, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this summer, the broadcasting wing.

2) Congress may extend Daylight Savings Time by a couple months, starting in March, ending in November They'll get no argument from me.

1) Want to invest on a longshot to be elected Pope? Try Giacomo Cardinal Biffi of Bologna, Italy, a 20-1 longshot who, at 77, might be a tad old for position, but he does have an excellent last name.

[Homer]

Thanks for the info Spark

[keawe]

Thank you for all the info buddy.
Goodluck today!!

[cisco]

Appreciate it Spark.

[Spark]

I am Glad to help guys ... Here are some more NBA



Additional Trends:

Friday, 4/8/2005


CLEVELAND (38 - 36) at PHILADELPHIA (37 - 37) - 4/8/2005, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


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




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DETROIT (47 - 27) at ORLANDO (35 - 40) - 4/8/2005, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
ORLANDO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) against Central division opponents this season.
ORLANDO is 141-193 ATS (-71.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
ORLANDO is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points this season.
ORLANDO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 9-6 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-6 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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ATLANTA (11 - 63) at TORONTO (30 - 44) - 4/8/2005, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against ATLANTA 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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CHICAGO (42 - 32) at NEW YORK (29 - 45) - 4/8/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHICAGO is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW YORK is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-3 straight up against NEW YORK 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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MIAMI (56 - 19) at MEMPHIS (42 - 32) - 4/8/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 35-17 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 58-29 ATS (+26.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.


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




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WASHINGTON (41 - 33) at INDIANA (40 - 34) - 4/8/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 41-70 ATS (-36.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 40-20 ATS (+18.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-5 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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UTAH (23 - 51) at NEW ORLEANS (18 - 56) - 4/8/2005, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 7-20 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
UTAH is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
UTAH is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=91 points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 180 and 184.5 points this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 6-1 ATS (+4.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 4-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 5-2 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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CHARLOTTE (15 - 59) at MILWAUKEE (28 - 46) - 4/8/2005, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 2-1 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 3-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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DENVER (43 - 31) at MINNESOTA (40 - 35) - 4/8/2005, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 41-22 ATS (+16.8 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1996.
DENVER is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) on Friday nights this season.
DENVER is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-6 ATS (-5.6 Units) in home games after a division game this season.


Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 9-6 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 13-3 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
11 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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SACRAMENTO (46 - 30) at PORTLAND (24 - 50) - 4/8/2005, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
PORTLAND is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 205 and 209.5 points since 1996.


Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-5 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 6-5 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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PHOENIX (57 - 17) at GOLDEN STATE (30 - 45) - 4/8/2005, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.


Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 7-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-5 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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LA LAKERS (33 - 42) at SEATTLE (50 - 24) - 4/8/2005, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.


Head-to-Head Series History
SEATTLE is 7-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
SEATTLE is 6-5 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Spark]

NBA TrendsFriday, April 8th

Cleveland at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Cleveland - 8-16 ATS after failing to come within 10 pts. of the line
Philadelphia - 6-4 ATS vs. Cleveland

Detroit (-5.5) at Orlando (193.5), 7:05 ET
Detroit - 15-3 ATS after game in which 75% of baskets were assisted
Orlando - 2-20-1 ATS Home after a Home Loss

Atlanta at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Atlanta - 2-6-1 ATS with non-conference revenge tomorrow
Toronto - 17-6-1 ATS on a 2-game S/U & ATS losing streak

Chicago (-1) at New York (188.5), 8:05 ET
Chicago - 2-8 ATS after attempting 90+ shots in a win
New York - 14-2 ATS when next is vs. Indiana

Miami (186.6) at Memphis (-5), 8:05 ET
Miami - 2-13 ATS after facing Chicago
Memphis - 12-4 ATS with non-conference revenge

Washington (190) at Indiana (-4), 8:05 ET
Washington - 2-10 ATS vs. team they lost to when favored in previous
Indiana - 12-6-1 ATS after attempting less than 70 shots in a win

Utah (184) at New Orleans (-4), 8:05 ET
Utah - 9-11 ATS away after a double-digit away loss
New Orleans - 18-10 ATS after attempting & making fewer 3's than YTD ave. in a loss

Charlotte at Milwaukee, 8:35 ET
Charlotte -
Milwaukee - 9-0 ATS Home after allowing 50+ shooting in a road loss

Denver (196) at Minnesota (-3), 9:35 ET
Denver - 6-11-1 ATS Away with same season revenge
Minnesota - 8-4 ATS after improving shooting % in 3 straight

Sacramento (-5.5) at Portland (205.5), 10:05 ET
Sacramento - 5-19-1 ATS after winning by 10 or more pts.
Portland - 14-5 ATS after playing as a home dog

Phoenix (-4.5) at Golden State (226), 10:35 ET
Phoenix - 10-3-1 ATS Away after a double-digit home win
Golden State - 6-7-1 ATS vs. team they beat as dog in previous

LA Lakers at Seattle, 10:35 ET
LA Lakers - 7-2 ATS when facing team that beat them by 1-3 pts
Seattle - 1-7 ATS when facing team they beat by 1-3 pts.

[10DimeBry]

thanks for the trends now get some sleep.

[Spark]

hahaha I AM actually tired ... Long day today ... How you been son??