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Saturday, January 16

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ARIZONA (11 - 6) at NEW ORLEANS (13 - 3) - 1/16/2010, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 43-65 ATS (-28.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1992.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 1-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BALTIMORE (10 - 7) at INDIANAPOLIS (14 - 2) - 1/16/2010, 8:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BALTIMORE is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANAPOLIS is 3-0 against the spread versus BALTIMORE over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 3-0 straight up against BALTIMORE 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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Sunday, January 17
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DALLAS (12 - 5) at MINNESOTA (12 - 4) - 1/17/2010, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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NY JETS (10 - 7) at SAN DIEGO (13 - 3) - 1/17/2010, 4:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) after 2 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 against the spread versus NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
SAN DIEGO is 1-0 straight up against NY JETS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NFL
Short Sheet


Saturday, January 16th


NFC Divisional Playoff TV: FOX

Arizona at New Orleans, 4:30 ET

Arizona:
6-0 ATS as an underdog
13-2 ATS if 50+ points were scored last game

New Orleans:
11-25 ATS at home off loss by 10 or more
6-0 Under at home off ATS loss


AFC Divisional Playoff TV: CBS

Baltimore at Indianapolis, 8:15 ET

Baltimore:
31-15 ATS off a road win
12-4 ATS off an Over

Indianapolis:
4-12 ATS off BB losses by 10 or more
8-0 Under in Saturday games



Sunday, January 17th

NFC Divisional Playoff TV: FOX

Dallas at Minnesota, 1:00 ET

Dallas:
5-1 ATS off home division win
6-1 Under off division game

Minnesota:
17-5 Under as a home favorite of 3 points or less
0-7 ATS after allowing 150 or less passing yards


AFC Divisional Playoff TV: CBS

NY Jets at San Diego, 4:40 ET

NY Jets:
21-9 Under off 3+ SU wins
3-10 ATS off BB wins by 10 or more

San Diego:
19-8 ATS off an Over
17-5 ATS off BB SU wins

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Saturday, January 16

4:30 PM
ARIZONA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Arizona is 15-7 ATS in its last 22 games
Arizona is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Arizona


8:00 PM
BALTIMORE vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Baltimore is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Indianapolis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Indianapolis's last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore



Sunday, January 17

1:00 PM
DALLAS vs. MINNESOTA
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas


4:30 PM
NY JETS vs. SAN DIEGO
NY Jets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games
NY Jets are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
San Diego is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets
San Diego is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Jets
 

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Wednesday, January 13

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NEW YORK (15 - 22) at PHILADELPHIA (12 - 25) - 1/13/2010, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 7-2 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (12 - 23) at ATLANTA (24 - 13) - 1/13/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 44-69 ATS (-31.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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 (24 - 14) at INDIANA (12 - 25) - 1/13/2010, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 49-27 ATS (+19.3 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
INDIANA is 106-72 ATS (+26.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
INDIANA is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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BOSTON (26 - 10) at NEW JERSEY (3 - 34) - 1/13/2010, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (17 - 18) at NEW ORLEANS (19 - 17) - 1/13/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 48-68 ATS (-26.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 38-54 ATS (-21.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 37-53 ATS (-21.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 36-60 ATS (-30.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 41-59 ATS (-23.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 53-69 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 9-0 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 9-0 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (22 - 13) at OKLAHOMA CITY (21 - 16) - 1/13/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 66-51 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MINNESOTA (8 - 31) at HOUSTON (21 - 16) - 1/13/2010, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 44-62 ATS (-24.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-0 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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LA LAKERS (29 - 8) at DALLAS (25 - 12) - 1/13/2010, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (25 - 12) at DENVER (24 - 14) - 1/13/2010, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 2-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (15 - 20) at PORTLAND (23 - 16) - 1/13/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in road games against Northwest division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 155-196 ATS (-60.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
PORTLAND is 43-67 ATS (-30.7 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.
PORTLAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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MIAMI (18 - 18) at GOLDEN STATE (11 - 25) - 1/13/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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


NBA
Write-up


Wednesday, January 13


Hot Teams
-- 76ers are 5-3 in their last eight games.
-- Hawks won three of their last four games.
-- Pacers won last three home games by 11-7-4 points. Suns are 5-2 in their last seven games.
-- Hornets won six of their last seven games.
-- Thunder, Spurs both won eight of their last ten games.
-- Nuggets won three of their last four games. Magic won last two games by 32-21 points.
-- Warriors covered eight of last nine games (2-4 SU in last six).

Cold Teams
-- Knicks lost three of their last four road games.
-- Wizards lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Celtics are 3-5 in their last eight games. Nets lost their last five games (3-2 vs spread).
-- Rockets lost four of their last five games. Minnesota lost its last seven games (2-5 vs spread).
-- Lakers lost three of their last four games. Dallas is 2-5 vs spread in game after its last seven losses.
-- Bucks lost eight of their last twelve games. Blazers lost three of four.
-- Miami lost six of its last eight games.

Totals
-- Last three New York games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-3 in last ten Atlanta home games.
-- Six of last eight Indiana games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Boston games went over the total.
-- Last four Clipper road games went over the total; under is 13-3-2 in last 18 New Orleans games.
-- Three of last four Thunder games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten Houston games.
-- Last four Dallas games went over total; four of last five Laker games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Bucks' last four games stayed under the total; last four Portland games went over total.
-- Three of last four Miami games went over the total.


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Wednesday, January 13


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7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. PHILADELPHIA
New York is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New York
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York

7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. INDIANA
Phoenix is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Indiana is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
Atlanta is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home

7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. NEW JERSEY
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Boston
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. NEW ORLEANS
LA Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing New Orleans
LA Clippers are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
San Antonio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Oklahoma City is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games when playing San Antonio

8:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. DALLAS
LA Lakers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games when playing Dallas
LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 1-12 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Dallas is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. HOUSTON
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. DENVER
Orlando is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games when playing Denver
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home

10:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PORTLAND
Milwaukee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee

10:30 PM
MIAMI vs. GOLDEN STATE
Miami is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Golden State is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games
 

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Friday, January 15

Hot Teams
-- Spurs won nine of last eleven games. Bobcats won five of their last six games.
-- Hawks won four of their last five games.
-- Grizzlies won six of their last eight games.
-- Hornets won seven of their last eight games.
-- Knicks are 12-7 in their last nineteen games.
-- Bulls won three in row, covered nine of last ten games.
-- Thunder won eight of last eleven games.
-- Clippers covered seven of their last eight games. Lakers won five of last six games at Staples, losing only to Clippers Jan 8.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost five of their last six home games. Kings lost six of their last seven games overall.
-- Suns lost eight of their last nine road games.
-- Minnesota lost last eight games, covered last two.
-- Pistons lost 13 of their last 14 games.
-- Raptors lost last two games, allowing 109.5 ppg.
-- Pacers lost their last nine road games (4-5 vs spread). Nets lost their last six games (3-3 vs spread).
-- Washington lost eight of its last ten games.
-- Rockets lost four of their last six games. Miami lost six of last nine.
-- Mavericks split last 10 games, covered one of last five.
-- Warriors lost five of last seven games, but covered eight of last ten. Bucks lost last three games, by 18-4-12 points.
-- Magic lost five of their last seven games. Portland is 2-3 in last five.

Totals
-- Three of last four San Antonio road games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Philly home games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Atlanta games stayed under the total; nine of Suns' last eleven games went over.
-- Eight of last ten Memphis games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Detroit games went over the total.
-- Last four New York games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Indiana games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Chicago home games went over the total.
-- Three of last four Houston games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Dallas games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Milwaukee games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Orlando road games; Portland's last five games all went over
-- Five of last six Clipper games at Staples stayed under total.

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Friday, January 15


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7:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Sacramento is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Sacramento is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games
Philadelphia is 2-15 ATS in its last 17 games at home

7:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. CHARLOTTE
San Antonio is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
San Antonio is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. ATLANTA
Phoenix is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Phoenix is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Atlanta is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home

8:00 PM
INDIANA vs. NEW JERSEY
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana
New Jersey is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Indiana

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MEMPHIS
Minnesota is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. DETROIT
New Orleans is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Orleans's last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing at home against New Orleans
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. NEW YORK
Toronto is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing New York
Toronto is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
New York is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHICAGO
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington

8:30 PM
MIAMI vs. HOUSTON
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Miami is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Miami

8:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. DALLAS
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Oklahoma City
Dallas is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing Oklahoma City

10:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. LA LAKERS
LA Clippers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. GOLDEN STATE
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Golden State
Milwaukee is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

10:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. PORTLAND
Orlando is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Orlando is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Portland is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Orlando
Portland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Orlando

7:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. INDIANA
New Orleans is 7-1-1 SU in its last 9 games
New Orleans is 5-19-1 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Indiana is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 12 games when playing at home against New Orleans






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Friday, January 15

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BROWN (6 - 11) at YALE (6 - 11) - 1/15/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROWN is 3-1 against the spread versus YALE over the last 3 seasons
YALE is 3-1 straight up against BROWN 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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LOYOLA-IL (11 - 5) at IL-CHICAGO (5 - 11) - 1/15/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IL-CHICAGO is 94-64 ATS (+23.6 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 85-55 ATS (+24.5 Units) in all home games since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 85-55 ATS (+24.5 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 5-0 against the spread versus LOYOLA-IL over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 5-0 straight up against LOYOLA-IL 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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ST PETERS (8 - 8) at RIDER (10 - 8) - 1/15/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST PETERS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 48-71 ATS (-30.1 Units) as a favorite since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-2 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 4-1 straight up against ST PETERS 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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MARIST (1 - 15) at LOYOLA-MD (8 - 8) - 1/15/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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N ARIZONA (7 - 9) at E WASHINGTON (6 - 11) - 1/15/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
E WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
N ARIZONA is 3-1 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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MONTANA (12 - 6) at SACRAMENTO ST (7 - 10) - 1/15/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTANA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
SACRAMENTO ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
SACRAMENTO ST is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 2-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 4-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST 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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N COLORADO (15 - 3) at PORTLAND ST (7 - 9) - 1/15/2010, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
N COLORADO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 2-2 against the spread versus N COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 4-0 straight up against N COLORADO 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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S DAKOTA ST (9 - 8) at N DAKOTA ST (5 - 10) - 1/15/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
N DAKOTA ST is 4-0 straight up against S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons

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7:00 PM
BROWN vs. YALE
Brown is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Yale
Brown is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Yale
Yale is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Brown
Yale is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Brown

7:00 PM
MARIST vs. LOYOLA
Marist is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Loyola
Marist is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Loyola
Loyola is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Loyola is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Marist

7:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. RIDER
Saint Peter's is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Rider
Saint Peter's is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Rider
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Rider's last 5 games
Rider is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

8:05 PM
NORTHERN ARIZONA vs. EASTERN WASHINGTON
Northern Arizona is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Eastern Washingto
Northern Arizona is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Eastern Washingto
Eastern Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Eastern Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
LOYOLA OF CHICAGO vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO
Loyola of Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois-Chicago
Loyola of Chicago is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Illinois-Chicago
Illinois-Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Illinois-Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:05 PM
MONTANA vs. SACRAMENTO STATE
Montana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento State
Montana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento State
Sacramento State is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Montana
Sacramento State is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

10:05 PM
NORTHERN COLORADO vs. PORTLAND STATE
Northern Colorado is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Northern Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Portland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northern Colorado
Portland State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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Wednesday, January 27

Lines off the board

Los Angeles Clippers at New Jersey Nets – Devin Harris (wrist) did not play in Saturday’s game and is doubtful. Eric Gordon (toe) missed last two games and is questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies at Detroit Pistons – Will Bynum (ankle) missed Saturday’s game and is questionable.

Denver Nuggets at Houston Rockets – Carmelo Anthony (ankle) did not play Monday and is questionable. Chris Anderson (ankle) left in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game and is questionable.

New Orleans Hornets at Golden State Warriors – Monta Ellis (ankle) has missed the last two games but is expected to play Wednesday.

New Jersey Devils at Buffalo Sabres – Drew Stafford (flu) is questionable. Rod Pelley (lower body) did not play last two games and is doubtful.

Who’s hot

Kevin Durant has scored 25 or more points in 18 straight games.

Vanderbilt has won nine of its last 10 games, going 6-3 ATS during that span.

The Jazz have taken 8-of-10 and are 8-0-2 ATS in that time frame.

Who’s not

The Rockets have dropped seven of their last 11, going 2-9 ATS in those games.

Pavel Datsyuk has scored three points in the past seven games (no goals) with 10 shots on goal.

Penn State is winless in conference play (0-7) and 2-6 ATS at home this season.

Key stat

104-7 – New Mexico record on its home court as a ranked team. The Lobos had a 19-game home winning streak snapped versus UNLV on Jan. 9, but hold a 44-5 record under head coach Steve Alford at The Pit and are 21-1 in their last 22 games there. New Mexico is 3-0 SU and ATS against ranked teams this season. BYU has won seven of the last eight (7-1 ATS) in this series and 16-of-21 and are laying 1.5 points to the home team with a total of 151.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

The Toronto Star reported that Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan suffered an ankle injury during Tuesday’s practice. The rookie out of USC limped off the court with the assistance of team trainer Scott McCullough and did not return. While just averaging 24.0 minutes per outing, DeRozan has started every game this season for Toronto and is averaging 8.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. The Raptors host the Heat Wednesday and are favored by 3 points with a total of 204.

Game of the Day

BYU Cougars at New Mexico Lobos (+1.5, 151)

Notable quotable

“"I pride myself in certain moments of games. That turnover was very costly I gave up. Yeah, I took it hard because I'm a competitor. I'm going to continue to take it hard. I'm going to move on from it and look to the Toronto game. But it's still going to be in the back of my mind. It's what drives you, and continues to drive you."

-- Heat guard Dwayne Wade said regarding the behind-the-back pass with 4.1 seconds left in the game (leading 91-90) that resulted in a turnover and provided the Cavaliers a victory Monday.

Tips and notes

- The Bulls are saving Vinny Del Negro’s job one game at a time. Chicago is playing some of the best basketball in the Association right now, coming off three straight road wins against Western Conference foes San Antonio, Phoenix and Houston. A big reason for the recent turnaround is the play of point guard Derrick Rose who got off to a slow start while playing through an injury. Rose averaged 11.5 points per game in October, 16.2 in November, 20.4 in December and 23.3 so far in January. His assists per game average has increased each month as well and he’s currently dishing out 6.5 per. The Bulls are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 outings.

- Vanderbilt will likely implement a steady diet of zone defense to combat the scoring proficiency of Tennessee’s offense Wednesday. The last three Volunteers’ opponents have utilized the defensive scheme and held the team to 39 percent shooting from the floor. Head coach Bruce Pearl said the Vols will have to do a better job shooting from 3-point land to beat the zone – Tennessee ranks 195th in nation from downtown at 33.5 percent. A zone defense normally equates to a slower paced game and the total in this one is set at 146. The Vols are favored by six points and center Wayne Chism is questionable after hyperextending his knee Saturday.

- Spurs head coach Greg Popovich told TNT last week that Tim Duncan will not play in the second leg of any back-to-back situations this season. This coincides with the ease-into-the-playoffs mentality Pop has taken with his veteran team the last handful of years. The limited use of Duncan allows him to rest him for the postseason, but the center admitted he would rather be playing than sitting. The Spurs host the Hawks Wednesday and are laying 3.5 points with a total of 195.

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Information on the best of Wednesday's college basketball games........

Underdog is 6-2 vs spread in last eight Notre Dame-Villanova games, as Irish won two of last three visits here; average total in those three games was 173. Villanova is 7-0 in Big East, 5-2 vs spread, winning at home by 27-2-5 points (1-2 as home favorite). Irish are 2-2 as dogs, 1-2 on road, losing by 12-2 points. Big East home favorites are 19-20 vs spread.

UConn is 0-3 in true road games, losing by 2-3-5 points; they're 3-1 as a Big East favorite. Providence blew 9-point lead in last 2:00 of last game, losing to USF in OT. UConn is 3-4 in last seven games vs Providence, losing three of last four; with visitor 5-2 SU in those seven games. Big East home underdogs are 5-13 against the pointspread.

Wichita State lost four of last five games vs Illinois State; Redbirds lost five of last six visits here, but beat Shockers 72-57 Dec 29, making 9-18 from arc. ISU is 1-3 on Valley road, losing by 4-1-10 points; they're 2-0 as an MVC dog. Wichita is 4-0 as home favorite, winning home games by 23-12-12-9 points. MVC home favorites are 14-16 vs spread.

Vanderbilt lost six of last eight games vs Tennessee, dropping last four in Knoxville by 7-27-20-19 points; Commodores are 4-0 in SEC, winning at Alabama/South Carolina- they're 2-1 as underdog. Tennessee won six of last seven games; they're 3-1 in SEC, winning home games vs Auburn by 26, Ole Miss by 2. SEC home favorites are 7-11 against the spread.

Florida won 11 of last 12 games against Georgia, winning last last six in Gainesville by 8-23-11-16-10-26 points; Gators' last ten series wins are all by 10+ points. Dawgs are 4-0 vs spread in SEC games, losing on road by 8 at Kentucky, 3 at Miss State. Florida won last three games by 14-5-2 points. Favorite is 4-1 vs spread in their conference games.

Favorite is 5-2 vs spread in last seven Oklahoma State-Texas A&M tilts; Aggies won two of last three visits here. Home team is 4-1 vs spread in Oklahoma State's Big 12 games; Cowboys are 2-0 as home favorite, with wins by 29 over Texas Tech, 12 vs Colorado. Aggies lost last three road games by 9-23-5 points. Big 12 home favorites are 13-8 vs spread.

Underdog covered eight of last ten Drake-Northern Iowa games; Drake won three of last four visits here. Bulldogs won last five games after 0-4 start in Valley; they've covered last six games, are 3-1 as MVC dog, with road losses by 23 at Wichita, 4 at Creighton. UNI is 3-1 as home fave in Valley, with wins by 19-8-2-22 points.

Memphis is 65-1 in its last 66 C-USA games; they've won five in a row vs Marshall, winning last two visits here by 10-23 points. Marshall is 15-4, losing last two games, to West Va/UAB- loss to Blazers was their first in five league games. Tigers are 3-2 on road, losing at Syracuse and UMass in Boston. C-USA home underdogs are 3-8 against the spread.

Home team won nine of last ten LSU-Alabama games; Tigers lost five of last six visits here, losing by 4-2-11-6-14 points. Bama lost three of last four games; their SEC wins are by 17 at LSU, 5 vs Miss State. Tigers are 0-5 in SEC, losing road games by 9 at South Carolina, 14 at Florida. SEC home favorites are 6-12 against the spread this season.

Texas lost its last two games, but they've won eight of last nine games vs Texas Tech; Red Raiders lost last six visits to Austin by 3-7-34-29-26-6 points (1-4 vs spread in last five). Longhorns are 0-4 vs spread in Big 12 games; they won home games by 17-5 points. Favorite is 4-1 vs spread in Tech's Big 12 road games; they're 0-2 as road dog in league play.

Duke won eight of last ten games vs Florida State, winning three of last four played here, but Seminoles covered three of the four, losing by 7-1-3 points. Blue Devils are 3-0 as ACC home favorite, winning in Durham by 21-20-20 points. Florida State is 1-3 vs spread as an underdog this season. ACC home favorites are 13-15 against the spread.

BYU is 20-1, ranked 10th in country; Cougars won seven of last eight vs New Mexico; underdog is 4-1 vs spread in last five series games played here. Cougars won last 14 games, winning MWC road games by 18 at Air Force, 2 at San Diego State. Lobos won last four games, allowing an average of 59.8 ppg. MWC home underdogs are 2-5 against the spread.

Home team won eight of last nine Nebraska-Colorado games; Huskers won last three in series by 19-2-5 points, but lost three of last four visits to Boulder, losing by 4-4-2 points. Nebraska is 0-4 in Big 12, losing road games by 11 at Texas A&M, 17 at Missouri. Colorado is 2-3 vs spread as a favorite. Underdog is 5-1 vs spread in last six series games here.
 

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Saturday, January 30


Lines off the board

New York Knicks at Washington Wizards – Wizards played on Friday night. Al Harrington (knee) is questionable.

Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks – Michael Beasley (knee) missed Friday’s game and is doubtful. Heat played on Friday.

Minnesota Wild at San Jose Sharks – Dan Boyle (upper body) is questionable. Derek Boogaard (hamstring) and Owen Nolan (hand) are questionable. Niklas Backstrom (back) is doubtful.

Oklahoma Sooners at Nebraska Cornhuskers – See injury note below.

Arkansas Razorbacks at Ole Miss Rebels – Postponed, see weather note below.

Sacramento State at Idaho State – Sac State (12-4-2 ATS) played Friday night.

Lines to keep an eye on

The St. Louis Blues opened as -150 favorites over Columbus but that number has climbed to as high as -160 at some shops.

Weather to watch

Thunderstorms litter the Mobile, Ala., forecast Friday night but the rain is expected to dissipate in time for the Senior Bowl at 3 p.m. (CT) Saturday. The playing surface at Ladd Peeples Stadium is field turf so the rain shouldn’t have too much effect on footing. The gametime forecast calls for sunny skies with a temperature of 44 degrees and wind out of the north-northwest (endzone to endzone) at 14 mph.

A winter storm that covered Northwest Arkansas Thursday night and brought snow all day Friday has postponed the Razorbacks-Rebels game that was scheduled to go off Saturday afternoon. Traveling conditions were not ideal for the Hogs to leave Fayetteville and the game has been rescheduled for Sunday at 6 p.m. (CT).

Who’s hot

Mavericks reserve Drew Gooden is averaging 10.3 points and 7.1 rebounds over his last seven games.

The Wyoming Cowboys have won five straight ATS, all as underdogs.

Who’s not

Nashville has dropped four straight and averaged 2.0 goals per game during that span.

The Washington Huskies are 2-6 SU and ATS in their last eight games against Division-I competition.

Key stat

13 – Number of consecutive games the Flyers have defeated the Islanders. New York has been outscored 46-22 during that stretch and is 0-3-0 against Philly this season. The Flyers are home favorites of -200.

Injuries that shouldn’t be overlooked

Oklahoma guards Willie Warren and Tony Crocker are both dealing with ankle injuries. Warren (17.6 ppg) has missed the last two games while Crocker (12.3 ppg) missed the last game. Both are listed as questionable for Saturday’s matchup versus Nebraska.

Games of the day

Senior Bowl – North vs. South (-4, 44.5)

Kansas at Kansas State (+3, 155.5)

Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators (-175, 5.5)

Vancouver Canucks at Toronto Maple Leafs (+140, 6)

Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames (-215, 5.5)

Notable quotable

"I know he'd like to win the first for British tennis since what is it, 150,000 years? The poor guy who has to go through those moments over and over again."

-- Roger Federer said of Andy Murray and the 74-year drought British men have experienced in Grand Slam singles.

Tips and notes

- Practice reports have said that most of the quarterbacks in the Senior Bowl, not just Tim Tebow, have had trouble handling snaps under center because they played in spread offenses that operate out of the shotgun. Prop odds on the first turnover of the game being a fumble are +145.

- The Chicago Blackhawks finish a grueling eight-game road trip by flying cross-country from San Jose to Carolina on Friday. They are scheduled to get to Raleigh around 5 p.m. (ET) and they play the Hurricanes (+155, 5.5) Saturday evening at 7 p.m. (ET).

- Andy Murray is one of only four players on the ATP tour to have a winning head-to-head record against Federer at 6-4. Federer is a -150 favorite against Murray in the Aussie Open final.
 

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Sunday, January 31


Lines off the board

Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs – Carmelo Anthony (knee) has missed the last three games and is doubtful.

Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics – Kobe Bryant (ankle) is questionable.

Los Angeles Clippers at Cleveland Cavaliers – Chris Kaman (ankle) missed Friday’s game and is questionable.

Philadelphia 76ers at New Jersey Nets – Devin Harris (wrist) has missed the last three games and is doubtful.

Los Angeles Kings at New Jersey Devils – Kings played Saturday night. Patrik Elias (concussion) is doubtful. Davis Drewiske (shoulder) and Jack Johnson (arm) both missed Saturday’s game and are doubtful.

Phoenix Coyotes at Dallas Stars – Jere Lehtinen (neck) is probable. Scottie Upshall (leg) is doubtful.

New York Rangers at Colorado Avalanche – Rangers played Saturday night. Henrik Lundqvist (flu) missed Saturday’s game and is questionable. Marek Svatos (chest) is questionable.

Lines to keep an eye on

The Knicks-Timberwolves total dropped from an opener of 212 to 211. Minnesota has played to the over in four straight.

The Capitals quickly moved from a -250 opener to -255 or -260 in some markets. Washington has won nine straight games.

Weather to watch

A 30 percent chance of showers is expected all day in Miami, Fla., and throughout the Pro Bowl. Wind is forecasted to be blowing from 10-12 mph out of the north-northeast (sideline to sideline).

Who’s hot

The NFC has won two straight Pro Bowls by margins of nine and 12 points.

Florida has won four straight SEC games and is 3-1 ATS during that stretch.

Who’s not

The Rockets have lost four straight ATS and eight of their last 10.

Golden State has dropped four consecutive games, two straight ATS and is in team turmoil (see note below).

Key stat

7.3 – Points per game Joey Graham is averaging since taking over in a starting role for Carmelo Anthony. Anthony is averaging 29.7 ppg this season and the Nuggets scored a season-low 84 points Friday night.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Rockets guard Kyle Lowry will miss 1-2 weeks with a knee injury. An integral member of Houston’s bench, Lowry is averaging 8.6 points and 4.7 assists this season. The slumping Rockets are laying 3 points at home to Phoenix Sunday.

Games of the day

Pro Bowl – NFL vs. AFC (+3, 57)

Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics (N/A)

Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins (-160, 5.5)

Notable quotables

"Yesterday was punting, today was kickoffs, tomorrow will be field goals. If they're going to let me do it, I'm going to do it early in the game before they get serious and they start to play for real."

-- Chad Ochocinco said after Tuesday’s practice in hopes of being used as a kicker during the Pro Bowl.

“That’s bullshit.”

-- Ravens’ running back Willis McGahee wrote on his Twitter account regarding Bryant McKinnie’s suspension from the NFC team.

Tips and notes

- Over the last 10 Pro Bowls, an average of 66.4 points per game has been scored. The total for Sunday’s game is posted at 57 and six of the last eight Pro Bowls have surpassed that number.

- Of Phil Mickelson’s 37 career PGA Tour victories, 13 have come when he was trailing heading into the final round. Mickelson is four strokes off the lead heading into Sunday of the Farmers Insurance Open and is getting +515 odds to win the tournament.

- Warriors head coach Don Nelson and his players have been clashing this season. Leading scorer Monta Ellis has had a few disputes with Nelson and now Corey Maggette is disgruntled. Maggette’s playing time has dropped significantly the last two games. Nelson also has a nagging back and did not get off the bench Friday night.
 

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Tuesday, February 2


Lines off the board today

Toronto Raptors at Indiana Pacers: Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu is listed as doubtful with a broken bone under his eye.

Detroit Pistons at New Jersey Nets: Pistons guard Will Bynum (ankle) and forward Charlie Villanueva (back) are listed as questionable.

Los Angeles Clippers at Chicago Bulls: Both team's centers are injured - L.A.'s Chris Kaman (ankle) and Chicago's Joakim Noah (foot).

New York Rangers at Los Angeles Kings: The Rangers are negotiating a trade with the Calgary Flames that could impact their lineup.

Lines to keep an eye on

Atlanta Hawks at Oklahoma City Thunder: The Thunder came out as a 1-point favorite but the line has become a pick-em at most books.

Milwaukee Bucks at Orlando Magic: The total opened at 194.5 and jumped to 195.5, curious since both teams have gone under in their last two.

Weather to watch

Heavy rains spoiled Monday's Media Day, a soggy reminder of the last Super Bowl in Miami in 2007. The Colts remember it well since they won, but a 20 percent chance of rain for Sunday is cause for concern for two pass-happy dome teams. Keep one eye on the forecast this week and another on the odds, especially the total.

Who's hot

Cleveland Cavaliers have won eight in a row SU, four in a row ATS.

Chicago Bulls have won five in a row SU and ATS, all on the road.

Washington Capitals are 13-1 in their last 14.

Vancouver Canucks have won seven in a row.

Who's not

Houston Rockets are 2-12 ATS in their last 14.

Detroit Pistons are 1-6 SU and ATS in their last seven.

Boston Bruins are 1-10 in their last 11.

Toronto Maple Leafs have lost six in a row.

Key stat

Golden State Warriors are 1-6 SU in their last seven but 5-2 ATS during that span.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

Phoenix Coyotes top scorer Scott Upshall may be out for the season with a torn ACL and the loss could be devastating to a team that struggled to light the lamp until recently. Shane Doan may pick up some slack, scoring three goals and nine points last week, but foes now face one less threat.

Biggest game on the slate

Ole Miss Rebels at Kentucky Wildcats

Notable quotable

''After retirement, I'm coming after your job, Clark. I'm just letting you know, so you either have three more years or seven more years.''

-- U.S. President Barack Obama told CBS college basketball color commentator Clark Kellogg during Saturday's Duke-Georgetown broadcast.

Tips and notes

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem meets with the players today to discuss the ruling on Phil Michelson's square-grooved Ping wedge. A technicality will allow his use of the outlawed club because it was made before 1990, a loophole created by a Ping lawsuit. The club itself may have no impact on his game, but how will Lefty handle the heat?

Golden State coach Don Nelson should throw out his halftime speeches. The Warriors were outscored by 13 points in the third quarter of Sunday's 112-104 loss to Oklahoma City, the 30th time they have been outpointed in that pivotal period. They are 3-27 in those games and Nelson is shaking up his second-half strategy to ''stop having these lazy third quarters.''

The Dallas Stars are switching goalies again. Marty Turco gets the start tonight after Alexander Auld gave up four goals in a loss to Phoenix on Sunday. Auld got the job after Turco went through a cold spell in mid-January, and so on and so on. Turco gets another chance to return to his former form tonight against the Minnesota Wild.
 

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NEW ORLEANS (15 - 3) vs. INDIANAPOLIS (16 - 2) - 2/7/2010, 6:25 PM

Top Trends for this game.
INDIANAPOLIS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after 2 or more consecutive wins this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History

INDIANAPOLIS is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANAPOLIS is 1-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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Sunday, February 7th


Super Bowl XLIV TV: CBS

New Orleans vs. Indianapolis, 6:25 ET

New Orleans:
8-0 ATS vs. AFC
7-0 Over in playoff games

Indianapolis:
5-0 ATS on grass field
5-1 Under if total is 49.5 or more

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6:25 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. INDIANAPOLIS
New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indianapolis
New Orleans is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Indianapolis
Indianapolis is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Indianapolis is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games

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Miami hosts this year’s Super Bowl XLIV matchup between New Orleans and Indianapolis, and being as how the Colts’ Super Bowl win in the same city three years ago was marred by quagmire-like conditions, a game that went under the total, it would be a wise move to check the forecasts on Sunday morning before hitting the confirm button on you wagers. Ironically, the pointspread for that game (Colts -6.5 over Bears) is similar to this year’s contest (Colts -5.5 over Saints), despite the fact that again, the NFC team boasts better all-around stats from the season. Does that mean we should expect a repeat of that game, or is New Orleans fully capable of pulling the upset? While we’re thinking of it, is there anything else from past Super Bowl action that can be used to handicap this year’s game? Let’s dig through the history of the Super Bowl and see what we can come up with.

Before beginning, one word of caution always has to accompany an article surrounding Super Bowl handicapping, and that is to remember that it is simply one game, the singular most wagered event in all of sports, and thus heavily weighted by oddsmakers to attract public action. How else could one explain that Indy is the favorite of 5.5-points, despite having a lesser scoring differential against a weaker schedule? Let’s face it, the line was initially set up at Indy -4 because of the “Peyton Manning Factor”, and has been bet upward since due to bettors’ fascination with him. Still, being as how it is just one game, I caution you to wager wisely, as no one game should outweigh a season’s worth of hard work or a springtime of gambling debt.

The Super Bowl game line is set up differently than one in the regular season, simply because of the vast number of amateurs partaking in the betting festivities for perhaps their only time all year. It’s kind of like going to church on Christmas, with the priest adjusting his message for the rare visitors. In the same way, oddsmakers adjust their line-setting policies. In other words, a “square” line typically becomes even more square. If you do a search on “NFL Power Ratings” currently, you’ll find that most sites indicate the line for this year’s game should be between Indy -2 and New Orleans -2. The current line is much higher. With so much money on the line for the Super Bowl, this may be the one game each year where the HOUSE truly is looking for balanced action rather than taking a side. That is the reason for the inflated line.

The other challenge that faces bettors is that the Super Bowl offers some variation from the normal handicapping routine. Two weeks of rest, a neutral field, and hundreds of available proposition bets, all of which can make for a sometime overwhelming task of handicapping. If you choose to wager on numerous different options, be prepared to find yourself conflicted near the end of the game. As always, it does pay off to do your homework.

Hopefully, with everything we’re offering for Sunday’s New Orleans-Indianapolis showdown, you will at least go into the betting process prepared. Part of that preparation should always involve looking at the history of the game. That is what I’m here to do now, as I look back at 43 years of Super Bowl action, uncovering the stats, trends, and systems you’ll need to make educated selections.

Super Bowl Stat Angles

Because of the extra week of preparation and the neutral field environment, neither team in a Super Bowl game will have any artificial advantages. Both are quality teams with exceptional coaching staffs, so they will be prepared to play. As was proven two years ago in the Giants mega-upset of the Patriots, there is no such thing as a physical mismatch in the Super Bowl. What I’m getting at is that winning games of this magnitude comes down to execution. Some teams might show up planning to pull a few gimmicks, but they won’t be able to do so for the full 60 minutes. The eventual winner is the team that best controls the line of scrimmage, makes the most big plays, and avoids catastrophic mistakes like turning the ball over. In past Super Bowls, the team that accomplished these goals has nearly always came out on top. Those familiar with the Stat Fox Sheets know that these factors figure prominently in our computerized game projections.

Rushing yards, passing yards per attempt, turnovers, and time of possession are four key statistical categories that I like to use to determine their relationship to winning, both SU & ATS. The following trends will demonstrate the importance of these statistics.

Teams that rush for more yards in the Super Bowl are 35-8 SU & 32-8-3 ATS (80%).

Teams that average more passing yards per attempt in the NFL title game are 38-5 SU & 32-8-3 ATS (80%).

In the 42 previous Super Bowls, the team that has more turnovers has won just four times SU and six times ATS (85%). Amazingly, the last three times it happened straight up were the Steelers’ last three world championships.

Teams that win the time of possession battle are 31-12 SU & 30-10-3 ATS (75%).

Teams that hold an edge in at least three of these four key statistical categories are 36-2 SU & 32-5-1 ATS (86%). In ’09, Arizona ran for more yards, turned the ball over fewer times, and possessed the ball longer than Pittsburgh to cover the pointspread, yet lost on the scoreboard.

Teams that win all four categories are 23-0 SU & 21-1-1 ATS. The only ATS loss occurred in Super Bowl XXXIX in Philadelphia’s ATS win versus the Patriots.

Past Super Bowl Trends and Systems

Last year I cited the 2006 Super Bowl run by Pittsburgh as the game that dramatically changed the route to becoming a champion in the NFL. That was the first time a #6 seed emerged to win the Lombardi Trophy. Since then we have seen wildcard teams Indianapolis & the Giants win titles. In last year’s game, we had a team that won just nine games in the regular season come within seconds of winning the Super Bowl. While the Cardinals lost in heartbreaking fashion, they still managed to cover the pointspread, again defying all that we had come to learn about Super Bowl handicapping prior to ’06. This has naturally made it difficult on handicappers who rely on such things as strength ratings, and past templates that have demonstrated the best teams excelling when it mattered most, the playoffs. Well, thankfully, order has been restored to the NFL playoff system, as two #1 seeds will be playing for all the marbles on Sunday, for the first time in 16 years.

With that cautionary note out of the way, here are some historical Super Bowl trends, stats, and other tidbits that you can either use to handicap Sunday’s game, or at the very least, offer up at your parties to show off in front of game-watching friends. While on that subject, you can start off by “wow-ing” your company with this bit of interesting Super Bowl history: In the last nine Super Bowl games, there have been NINE different NFC representatives, but just four from the AFC. Enjoy the trends, where appropriate I will give the most recent game trend.

ATS and Money Line Trends

Favorites in the Super Bowl are 30-13 SU and own an ATS mark of 21-19-3 (52.5%). However, over the past eight years, the underdog owns a 6-2 ATS (75.0%) edge. The only two favorites to win and cover in that span were Indy in ’07 and Pittsburgh in ’06.

Favorites of a touchdown or more are 3-2 SU but 0-4-1 ATS (0%) since the millennium. It doesn’t appear that this year’s line will reach that high, but be sure to follow throughout the week.

The straight up winner is 34-6-3 ATS (85%) in the 43 previous Super Bowls, but just 3-3 ATS the past six years.

The NFC holds a 22-21 SU and 22-18-3 (55%) ATS edge all time, and is on a 2-5 SU but 5-2 ATS run since Tampa Bay’s win over Oakland in ’03.

#1 seeds from the NFC are on a 0-5 SU & 1-4 ATS slide since 2001 in the Super Bowl.

The team that is the higher, or better, playoff seed is just 1-11-2 ATS (8.3%) in the last 14 Super Bowl games! This would be our golden nugget except for the fact that both Indianapolis and New Orleans were #1 seeds out of their respective conferences.

The team with the better record going in to the game is 28-12 SU. (note: three times the teams had identical won-loss marks)

Teams playing in their first Super Bowl against an experienced club are 5-2-1 ATS in their L8.

In terms of scoring, the average winning score is 30.1 PPG, with the average losing score being 15.4 PPG, an average winning margin 14.7 PPG. The Giants of 2008 became the first team in 33 years to win the Super Bowl without hitting the 20-point mark.

There have been 17 previous Super Bowl teams that have failed to reach the 14-point mark. Their record…0-17 SU & ATS (0%).

Over/Under Trends

The most important point to note about the total for this year’s Super Bowl, set at 56.5 at presstime, is the HIGHEST EVER in the history of the game.

Overall, in the 25 Super Bowl games that have had totals, the OVER is 15-9-1.

There have been 45.4 PPG scored in the Super Bowl on average, however, over the last five years, that figure is just 40.6. In fact, last year’s game snapped a string of four straight UNDER’s, and was the highest scoring Super Bowl since ’04, despite having the lowest total.

The last five Super Bowl games that have had a posted total of 47 or higher have gone UNDER.

The ’09 Super Bowl was one of only 10 in history that saw both teams reach the 20-point mark. All seven that had totals were OVER’s.

The competiveness of the game has dictated the totals result historically. In the nine Super Bowl games that went UNDER the total, the average victory margin was 7.8 PPG. In the 15 OVER games, the average margin was a whopping 21.5 PPG. However, a caveat, the last two OVER games (’04 & ’09) were decided by 3 & 4 points.

NFL Playoff Statistical Analysis

In continuation of the series I started a few weeks back, analyzing some statistical angles by round in the playoffs, here are some trends and the qualifying play for this Sunday’s game based upon teams’ stats headed into the big game. If the stat isn’t listed here, there wasn’t any significant trend forming.

Teams with the edge against the line on the Stat Fox Outplay Factor Rating have lost four straight games against the spread.

- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: Against NEW ORLEANS

The team with the better won-lost record headed into the Super Bowl is on a 4-9-2 ATS (31%) slide.
- Qualifiers for ‘10 SB: Against INDIANAPOLIS

The team that averages more points per game offensively headed into the Super Bowl is just 1-8-1 ATS (10%) over the last decade.
- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: Against NEW ORLEANS

The team that converts a better percentage of 3rd down attempts headed into the Super Bowl is just 2-7-1 ATS (20%) in the L10 years.
- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: Against INDIANAPOLIS

The Super Bowl team that averages more yards per rushing attempt on offense is 9-5-2 ATS (64%) in the L16 games.
- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: On NEW ORLEANS

The Super Bowl team that averages more yards per passing attempt on offense is just 4-8-2 ATS (64%) in the L14 games.
- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: Against NEW ORLEANS

The team with the edge in offensive yards per point is on a 2-6 ATS (25%) slide in the L8 Super Bowl games.
- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: Against NEW ORLEANS

The team with the better turnover differential heading into the Super Bowl is 0-6 ATS (0%) over the L6 years.
- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: Against NEW ORLEANS

The Super Bowl team that allows yards per rushing attempt on defense is 3-8-2 ATS (27%) in the L16 games.
- Qualifier for ‘10 SB: Against INDIANAPOLIS

If you were counting, that was five Against New Orleans, and four either Against Indianapolis or On the Saints. Is that a hint of what’s to come? Enjoy the action, and good luck from everyone at Stat Fox!

NFL Weather Report
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Super Bowl XLIV weather report: No rain on Sunday

There is rain in the forecast for the greater Miami area this weekend, but it should stop sometime Saturday and allow Super Bowl XLIV to be a dry affair.

The long-range forecast calls for clouds moving in Friday, with rain in the evening - likely well after the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints holds their final practices - and thundershowers overnight.

The rain will continue into Saturday morning, when the teams will conduct final walkthroughs, but stop by midday. No more precipitation is scheduled for the area until Wednesday.

Temperatures will be in the 50s on Saturday night, move into the 60s during Sunday and back into the 50s for gametime, helping to dry the field and create good conditions for a pair of teams that rely on players with quick bursts of speed such as Reggie Wayne and Reggie Bush.

Oddsmakers have Super Bowl's total as high as 57 points heading into the weekend. The Colts are currently 4.5-point favorites.

The last time the Colts were in the Super Bowl was three years ago, when the game was also in Miami, and played in a steady rain for the first time in history. The weather did not seem to significantly impact the Colts, who amassed 430 total yards in a 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears that just played under the 47-point total.

Super Bowl VIII between the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings at Rice Stadium in Houston had some intermittent drizzle but no heavy rain.

Outdoor games are not common for either the Colts or Saints, both of whom play their home games in climate-controlled domes. However, both teams won games at Miami during the regular season.

In Week 2, the Colts had the ball for less than 15 minutes but made the most of it and Peyton Manning hit a pair of long touchdown passes in a 27-23 win over the Dolphins as 3-point favorites in a Monday night game.

In Week 7, the Saints dug themselves a 24-3 hole in the second quarter but stormed back for a 46-34 win over the Dolphins as 6-point favorites in a late afternoon Sunday game, overcoming a season-high three interceptions by Drew Brees.

The Colts played just five outdoor games during the season, with road contests at Arizona, St. Louis and Houston. They won and covered the first four before resting their regulars for most of a 30-7 loss at Buffalo in the regular-seaosn finale.

It was 12 degrees for the game in Buffalo but at least 56 degrees for each of their other outdoor contests.

The Saints also played six outdoor games, with two of their road contests at domes in St. Louis and Atlanta. They were 5-1 straight up and 4-2 against the spread, escaping with a 33-30 win at Washington as 9-point favorites in Week 13 and losing 23-10 at Carolina as 10-point underdogs in Week 17, when they also rested their starters.

It was 36 degrees for the game in Washington and 30 degrees for the contest in Carolina. All of their other road games were at least 64 degrees.
 

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Sunday, February 14

Line off the board


Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers – Tampa Bay played Friday night. Michael Del Zotto (sternum) left Friday’s game with a laceration and is questionable.

Line to keep an eye on

The total in the All-Star game has moved from an opener of 261 to 262.5. The spread has dropped a half-point at most shops from 1.5 to 1 in favor of the West but a few places on the board are offering a PK.

Weather to watch

The men’s downhill skiing event scheduled for Saturday was postponed because of slushy conditions. The race has been rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. (PT) on Monday.

Rain and warm weather have created less than ideal skiing conditions for the slopes at Whistler. Taking skiers out of their normal comfort zone on the mountain could open the door for some underdogs to break through.

Showers are expected throughout Sunday in Vancouver with temperatures in the 40s and humidity in the 90 percent range.

Who’s hot

The Ducks have won five of their last six games, earning 4.12 units on the moneyline.

Illinois has taken five straight games (4-1 ATS) and won two straight as 1.5 and 9-point underdogs.

Who’s not

Louisville is 4-5 SU in its last nine games and 2-7 ATS during that stretch.

The Blackhawks have been nothing less than -136 favorites in their last five games (2-3), losing 4.39 units during that span.

Key stats

260.1 – Average total of points scored in the NBA All-Star games since the 1999 lockout. No team has scored less than 100 points during that span and the total for Sunday’s game opened at 261. The lowest scoring All-Star game was 154 points in 1953 while the highest was 303 points in the 1987 game that went to overtime.

6 – Number of times the All-Star game has gone into overtime. The last time it happened was in Michael Jordan’s last All-Star appearance in 2003 when the West defeated the East in double-overtime, 155-145.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Luke Harangody will miss Sunday’s game versus St. John’s after the Notre Dame star player sustained a bone bruise in his knee during Thursday’s loss at Seton Hall. Harangody leads the Irish with a 24.1 points per game average and pulls down 10.0 boards per contest.

Game of the day

East vs. West (-1, 262.5)

Notable quotable

"Just to be able to be an All-Star year in and year out, that's a special feeling, but the fact that it's in Dallas is kind of a bittersweet thing. Sweet because I get to play in front of my home crowd and it's bitter because everybody wants tickets."

-- Raptors forward Chris Bosh talking about playing the All-Star game in his hometown.

Tips and notes

- Pace of play is big when handicapping basketball totals. In the last five ASGs, the average number of possessions is 241 per game. More scoring opportunities arise in the ASG but the efficiency is not much higher than a regular season games. An average of 107.4 points per 100 possessions has been scored, opposed to 104.1 in the regular season.

- Depth perception and sightlines can affect shooting when playing basketball outside of a normal arena. The All-Star game will be played at Cowboys Stadium in front of a crowd of 90,000-plus. Scoring has not been affected in the two previous games played there with Texas-North Carolina (100-93) sailing over the total of 152 and the Rookie-Sophomores (140-128) going over 242.

- Chris Bosh and Deron Williams will both be playing in front of their home crowds Sunday as Dallas natives. Bosh said it’s a “special feeling” to be playing the All-Star game just 20 minutes away from his former high school. Williams and Bosh might have some extra motivation in the game and both getting +1500 odds to win the MVP.


NCAAB
Long Sheet


Sunday, February 14


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DEPAUL (8 - 15) at SETON HALL (13 - 9) - 2/14/2010, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DEPAUL is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
DEPAUL is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SETON HALL is 1-1 against the spread versus DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
SETON HALL is 2-0 straight up against DEPAUL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LOUISVILLE (15 - 9) at SYRACUSE (24 - 1) - 2/14/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
SYRACUSE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
SYRACUSE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
SYRACUSE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SYRACUSE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOUISVILLE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
LOUISVILLE is 3-0 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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OHIO ST (19 - 6) at ILLINOIS (17 - 8) - 2/14/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ILLINOIS is 52-32 ATS (+16.8 Units) in February games since 1997.
OHIO ST is 97-69 ATS (+21.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
ILLINOIS is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ILLINOIS is 3-1 against the spread versus OHIO ST over the last 3 seasons
ILLINOIS is 2-2 straight up against OHIO ST 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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LASALLE (11 - 12) at DUQUESNE (12 - 12) - 2/14/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season.
LASALLE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
LASALLE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all games this season.
DUQUESNE is 5-12 ATS (-8.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
DUQUESNE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in all home games this season.
DUQUESNE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
DUQUESNE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DUQUESNE is 27-45 ATS (-22.5 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUQUESNE is 2-2 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
DUQUESNE is 2-2 straight up against LASALLE 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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OHIO U (14 - 11) at AKRON (18 - 7) - 2/14/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OHIO U is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OHIO U is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO U is 2-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
AKRON is 2-2 against the spread versus OHIO U over the last 3 seasons
AKRON is 4-1 straight up against OHIO U 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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MIAMI OHIO (11 - 13) at BOWLING GREEN (12 - 11) - 2/14/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI OHIO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after scoring 60 points or less this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI OHIO is 3-2 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI OHIO is 4-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN 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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W MICHIGAN (13 - 11) at E MICHIGAN (12 - 12) - 2/14/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 8-21 ATS (-15.1 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W MICHIGAN is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 33-59 ATS (-31.9 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 56-82 ATS (-34.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
E MICHIGAN is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W MICHIGAN is 4-2 against the spread versus E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
W MICHIGAN is 5-1 straight up against E MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GEORGETOWN (18 - 5) at RUTGERS (12 - 12) - 2/14/2010, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RUTGERS is 17-31 ATS (-17.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RUTGERS is 2-1 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
GEORGETOWN is 3-0 straight up against RUTGERS 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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ST JOSEPHS (9 - 15) at MASSACHUSETTS (9 - 15) - 2/14/2010, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOSEPHS is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
ST JOSEPHS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MASSACHUSETTS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in all home games this season.
MASSACHUSETTS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MASSACHUSETTS is 3-2 against the spread versus ST JOSEPHS over the last 3 seasons
ST JOSEPHS is 3-2 straight up against MASSACHUSETTS 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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TOLEDO (3 - 22) at C MICHIGAN (11 - 12) - 2/14/2010, 4:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TOLEDO is 18-29 ATS (-13.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TOLEDO is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 11-30 ATS (-22.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TOLEDO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
TOLEDO is 15-31 ATS (-19.1 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
TOLEDO is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TOLEDO is 3-2 against the spread versus C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 3-2 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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MINNESOTA (14 - 9) at NORTHWESTERN (16 - 8) - 2/14/2010, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
NORTHWESTERN is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
NORTHWESTERN is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ST JOHNS (13 - 10) at NOTRE DAME (17 - 8) - 2/14/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST JOHNS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST JOHNS is 2-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
NOTRE DAME is 2-1 straight up against ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON COLLEGE (12 - 12) at FLORIDA ST (17 - 7) - 2/14/2010, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 76-47 ATS (+24.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 76-47 ATS (+24.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 73-48 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 70-47 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 87-62 ATS (+18.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
FLORIDA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in all home games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
FLORIDA ST is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON COLLEGE is 2-1 against the spread versus FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA ST is 2-1 straight up against BOSTON COLLEGE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MISSOURI ST (17 - 8) at WICHITA ST (20 - 6) - 2/14/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MISSOURI ST is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 9-25 ATS (-18.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 10-25 ATS (-17.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MISSOURI ST is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
MISSOURI ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WICHITA ST is 3-3 against the spread versus MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
WICHITA ST is 4-2 straight up against MISSOURI ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (11 - 12) at USC (14 - 9) - 2/14/2010, 10:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 4-3 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 4-3 straight up against USC 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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LOYOLA-MD (12 - 12) at IONA (18 - 8) - 2/14/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MD is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games this season.
LOYOLA-MD is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
LOYOLA-MD is 31-6 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 63-35 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
LOYOLA-MD is 44-27 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
IONA is 34-54 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
IONA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 3-2 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MD over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 3-2 straight up against LOYOLA-MD 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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SIENA (21 - 5) at CANISIUS (12 - 14) - 2/14/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
SIENA is 74-50 ATS (+19.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 4-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 6-0 straight up against CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MARIST (1 - 24) at NIAGARA (14 - 13) - 2/14/2010, 2:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
NIAGARA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
NIAGARA is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

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

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MONTANA (18 - 7) at E WASHINGTON (7 - 18) - 2/14/2010, 4:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTANA is 3-2 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA is 5-0 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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Thursday, February 18

Lines off the board

Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers – Kobe Bryant (ankle) has missed the last four games and is questionable.

Weather to watch

It doesn’t appear that any Olympic events will be postponed as Thursday’s forecast for Vancouver calls for a high of 53 degrees with sunny skies and no precipitation.

Who’s hot

The Cavaliers have won 13 straight games and are 8-5 ATS during that stretch.

Both Boston and L.A. have played to four consecutive unders.

Who’s not

The Celtics have lost five consecutive games ATS and are 2-11-1 ATS in their last 14 outings.

Washington State has dropped five of its last six games, going 2-3 ATS in that span.

Key stats

4 – Number of times the Cleveland Cavaliers have been home favorites of 6 points or less. The Cavs are 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS in that situation and face the Nuggets as 6-point favorites on Thursday.

11-0 – Home record for Cavaliers versus Western Conference teams.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Syracuse forward Wes Johnson injured his shooting hand on Feb. 10 versus UConn and admitted the setback affected his play in the team’s loss to Louisville. Johnson practiced Monday and Tuesday with a wrap on his thumb and said the hand felt “all right.” Johnson averages 16.0 points and 8.8 rebounds for the Orange and may not be 100 percent on Thursday.

Games of the day

Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers (-6, 206)

Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers

Syracuse at Georgetown (-1.5, 144)

Notable quotable

"I wouldn't say there was a rivalry, but I and the Canadian team - I never see them except on the track and there are people I like more."

-- German hockey player Michi Hlailovic said regarding his rivalry with team Canada.

Tips and notes

- The University of New Orleans withdrew from the Sun Belt Conference three weeks ago in order to move the athletic programs to Division III. The basketball team has been playing like a D-III school since then, going 0-7 SU and ATS. Only two of those defeats were by single digits and three saw losing margins of 20 points or more.

- With Kobe Bryant out of the lineup, the Lakers have been earning wins defensively. L.A. garnered three straight quality wins before the break – at Portland, versus San Antonio, at Utah – holding all under 90 points. The up-tempo Warriors were only able to score 94 Tuesday night and the Lakers have played four straight unders.

- The No. 4 golfer in the world, Lee Westwood, has never made it past the second round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in nine career attempts. Westwood defeated Chris Wood in their match on Wednesday and will face Nick Watney in the second round. Westwood is listed at -190 to win the match with Watney getting +140 odds.


NBA
Long Sheet


Thursday, February 18


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DENVER (35 - 18) at CLEVELAND (43 - 11) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 85-63 ATS (+15.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 73-55 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 59-39 ATS (+16.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 82-65 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-2 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 3-2 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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BOSTON (33 - 18) at LA LAKERS (42 - 13) - 2/18/2010, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 8-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-5 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

NCAAB
Long Sheet


Thursday, February 18


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SYRACUSE (24 - 2) at GEORGETOWN (18 - 6) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
SYRACUSE is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
SYRACUSE is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GEORGETOWN is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SYRACUSE is 4-1 against the spread versus GEORGETOWN over the last 3 seasons
SYRACUSE is 3-2 straight up against GEORGETOWN 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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LASALLE (11 - 13) at DAYTON (17 - 7) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all games this season.
LASALLE is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
LASALLE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
LASALLE is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
LASALLE is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
LASALLE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 1-1 against the spread versus LASALLE over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 1-1 straight up against LASALLE 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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AUBURN (12 - 13) at FLORIDA (17 - 8) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 197-158 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 197-158 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.
AUBURN is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
AUBURN is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-1 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-1 straight up against AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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VANDERBILT (19 - 5) at OLE MISS (17 - 7) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANDERBILT is 34-61 ATS (-33.1 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
VANDERBILT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
VANDERBILT is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
OLE MISS is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
OLE MISS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OLE MISS is 1-1 against the spread versus VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
OLE MISS is 1-1 straight up against VANDERBILT over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIDDLE TENN ST (16 - 11) at TROY (14 - 11) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-2 against the spread versus TROY over the last 3 seasons
MIDDLE TENN ST is 4-2 straight up against TROY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARKANSAS ST (15 - 10) at LA-LAFAYETTE (11 - 14) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS ST is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
ARKANSAS ST is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARKANSAS ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-0 against the spread versus ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 straight up against ARKANSAS ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (16 - 8) at PEPPERDINE (7 - 19) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 30-60 ATS (-36.0 Units) in February games since 1997.
PORTLAND is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
PORTLAND is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
PORTLAND is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PEPPERDINE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all games this season.
PEPPERDINE is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
PEPPERDINE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
PEPPERDINE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
PEPPERDINE is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 4-2 against the spread versus PEPPERDINE over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 5-2 straight up against PEPPERDINE 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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NEW ORLEANS (7 - 18) at LA-MONROE (11 - 15) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-MONROE is 4-0 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
LA-MONROE is 4-0 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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S ALABAMA (15 - 12) at W KENTUCKY (15 - 12) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S ALABAMA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 20-35 ATS (-18.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
S ALABAMA is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 33-17 ATS (+14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
W KENTUCKY is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
W KENTUCKY is 3-3 against the spread versus S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
W KENTUCKY is 4-2 straight up against S ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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FLA ATLANTIC (13 - 12) at FLA INTERNATIONAL (7 - 21) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLA ATLANTIC is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 124-160 ATS (-52.0 Units) in all games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 124-160 ATS (-52.0 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) in all home games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 48-74 ATS (-33.4 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 4-2 against the spread versus FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
FLA INTERNATIONAL is 4-2 straight up against FLA ATLANTIC over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCLA (11 - 13) at WASHINGTON ST (15 - 10) - 2/18/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all home games this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home lined games this season.
WASHINGTON ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 4-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 5-1 straight up against WASHINGTON ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND ST (13 - 14) at WI-MILWAUKEE (15 - 12) - 2/18/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest this season.
CLEVELAND ST is 37-74 ATS (-44.4 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 123-92 ATS (+21.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 119-87 ATS (+23.3 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus CLEVELAND ST over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 3-2 straight up against WI-MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ARK-LITTLE ROCK (7 - 18) at DENVER (14 - 11) - 2/18/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all games this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
DENVER is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DENVER is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 3-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
ARK-LITTLE ROCK is 4-1 straight up against DENVER 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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WISCONSIN (19 - 6) at MINNESOTA (14 - 10) - 2/18/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a conference game this season.
MINNESOTA is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus WISCONSIN over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-2 straight up against WISCONSIN 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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PITTSBURGH (19 - 6) at MARQUETTE (16 - 8) - 2/18/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARQUETTE is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MARQUETTE is 40-23 ATS (+14.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 70-44 ATS (+21.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-1 straight up against MARQUETTE 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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GONZAGA (21 - 4) at LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT (13 - 13) - 2/18/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 143-182 ATS (-57.2 Units) in all games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 143-182 ATS (-57.2 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 4-1 against the spread versus LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 5-0 straight up against LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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STANFORD (11 - 14) at OREGON (12 - 12) - 2/18/2010, 10:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
STANFORD is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road games since 1997.
STANFORD is 86-61 ATS (+18.9 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
STANFORD is 77-53 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
STANFORD is 135-104 ATS (+20.6 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
OREGON is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 17-34 ATS (-20.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) off a loss against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CALIFORNIA (17 - 8) at OREGON ST (11 - 13) - 2/18/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALIFORNIA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
OREGON ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
OREGON ST is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
OREGON ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
OREGON ST is 12-1 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OREGON ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
CALIFORNIA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
OREGON ST is 2-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 since 1997.
OREGON ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OREGON ST is 4-1 against the spread versus CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons
CALIFORNIA is 3-2 straight up against OREGON ST 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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USC (15 - 9) at WASHINGTON (17 - 8) - 2/18/2010, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
USC is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) as an underdog this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
USC is 4-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
USC is 3-2 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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ST MARYS-CA (21 - 5) at SAN DIEGO (9 - 18) - 2/18/2010, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST MARYS-CA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all games this season.
ST MARYS-CA is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
ST MARYS-CA is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN DIEGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) against conference opponents this season.
SAN DIEGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN DIEGO is 4-2 against the spread versus ST MARYS-CA over the last 3 seasons
ST MARYS-CA is 4-2 straight up against SAN DIEGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W CAROLINA (19 - 8) at THE CITADEL (14 - 12) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W CAROLINA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
W CAROLINA is 45-67 ATS (-28.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
W CAROLINA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
THE CITADEL is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
THE CITADEL is 3-1 against the spread versus W CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
THE CITADEL is 3-1 straight up against W CAROLINA 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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PORTLAND ST (10 - 15) at N ARIZONA (11 - 13) - 2/18/2010, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND ST is 5-1 against the spread versus N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND ST is 5-1 straight up against N ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E WASHINGTON (8 - 18) at N COLORADO (20 - 6) - 2/18/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N COLORADO is 3-2 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
N COLORADO is 3-2 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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SACRAMENTO ST (9 - 17) at MONTANA ST (13 - 12) - 2/18/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) as an underdog this season.
SACRAMENTO ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MONTANA ST is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in February games since 1997.
MONTANA ST is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 3-2 against the spread versus MONTANA ST over the last 3 seasons
MONTANA ST is 4-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO ST 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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N DAKOTA ST (10 - 14) at IUPU-FT WAYNE (12 - 13) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IUPU-FT WAYNE is 1-0 against the spread versus N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 3-2 straight up against IUPU-FT WAYNE 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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MISSOURI-KC (11 - 14) at IUPUI (18 - 9) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MISSOURI-KC is 1-0 against the spread versus IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
IUPUI is 6-0 straight up against MISSOURI-KC 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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S DAKOTA ST (13 - 12) at OAKLAND (20 - 8) - 2/18/2010, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 5-1 straight up against S DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SOUTHERN UTAH (6 - 19) at W ILLINOIS (11 - 14) - 2/18/2010, 8:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
W ILLINOIS is 1-0 against the spread versus SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
W ILLINOIS is 3-2 straight up against SOUTHERN UTAH over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TENNESSEE TECH (13 - 14) at AUSTIN PEAY (15 - 12) - 2/18/2010, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
TENNESSEE TECH is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TENNESSEE TECH is 3-2 against the spread versus AUSTIN PEAY over the last 3 seasons
AUSTIN PEAY is 4-1 straight up against TENNESSEE TECH over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
 

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Lines off the board

L.A. Clippers at Miami Heat – Clippers and Heat both played on Tuesday night. Baron Davis (illness) is dealing with stomach problems and played on Tuesday but did not start. Eric Gordon (leg) missed the Clips’ last game and was questionable for Tuesday but did not play.

New Orleans Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder – Peja Stojakovic (groin) left Monday’s game and is questionable.

Memphis Grizzlies at Boston Celtics – Zach Randolph (back) missed his first game of the season on Monday and is probable.

Vancouver Canucks at Phoenix Coyotes – Robert Lang (lower body) missed the team’s last game and is doubtful.

Lines to keep an eye on

The Nets-Mavericks total has jumped from an opener of 203 to 204. The last four games in this series have gone over.

The total in the Raptors-Kings matchup moved from its opener of 211 to 212 at most shops.

Who’s hot

South Florida has won four straight games, going 3-0-1 ATS during that stretch.

Carolina has won eight of its last 10 games with six of those victories coming as underdogs.

The Nets are 3-0 ATS in their last three games!

Who’s not

New Orleans is 1-4 SU and 0-4-1 ATS in its last five games.

In three starts since the Olympic break, Martin Brodeur is 1-2 with a 3.36 GAA and .864 save percentage.

Texas Tech has dropped seven straight games, going 2-5 ATS during the losing streak.

Key stat

6-0 – Spurs record when Richard Jefferson scores 20 or more points. They are 4-1-1 ATS in that situation as well. It is surprising to see that Jefferson has only scored 20+ six times all season and three of those performances came in the first seven games. Jefferson had eight points the last time San Antonio played the Knicks.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Mavericks’ center Brendan Haywood has been sidelined with a bad back for the last two games and “might” return to action on Wednesday versus the Nets. Dallas hasn’t skipped a beat without a frontcourt, going small-ball on opponents, with its 12-game winning streak still intact. Rodrique Beaubois has started the last two games for the Mavs and has contributed 35 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists during that span.

Notable quotable

"I have great respect for the NIT, always have. It's always a good time to make sure you look at your team, see what they have. I want to make sure if there's a step back on the court to play a basketball game that they would be able to bring emotion, energy and all the things you should bring to competition."

-- Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said in regards to playing in the National Invitational Tournament after the Huskies lost to St. John’s, 73-51, in the first round of the Big East tournament.

Tips and notes

- The aging Spurs will be playing their fourth game in the span of six days on Wednesday. San Antonio returned from a two-game road trip (where the plane to Memphis was delayed) on the heels of a tough, two-point loss to Cleveland on Monday and will now have to run and gun with the Knicks up-tempo offense without the services of Tony Parker.

- Kentucky head coach John Calipari has made it clear that winning the SEC tournament means “nothing” to him or his team. He stated that all they were concerned with was their seeding in the NCAA tournament and that is almost certainly going to be No. 1 no matter what happens this week. The conference tourney is being held in Nashville and Vanderbilt is anywhere from +300 to +550 odds to win it in their home town.

- Something the Rangers have changed in strategy has resulted in lower-scoring games, but not wins. Coach John Tortorella said his team’s new approach is “doing the right thing away from the puck” and “have it more.” Perhaps a game of keep away is what New York is experimenting with. The last two Rangers games have gone under.
 

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Lines off the board

Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers – Antawn Jamison (knee) missed the team’s last game but expects to play on Sunday.

Charlotte Bobcats at Orlando Magic – Gerald Wallace has a sprained left ankle and is questionable (see below).

Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat – Michael Beasley (thigh) missed the Heat’s last game but is expected to return. Marreese Speights (knee) is questionable.

Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings – Kevin Love (foot) did not play on Friday and is questionable.

Weather to watch

The wind wasn’t as strong in the third round of the WGC-CA Championship and the scores dropped. Sunday’s forecast calls for more tempered wind again, blowing between 12-16 mph during the final round.

The Puerto Rico Open suspended play on Saturday due to darkness. Organizers are attempting to lengthen rounds after the tournament did not begin until Saturday because of heavy rain. The event is likely headed for a Monday finish.

Who’s hot

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick is 6-1-0 with a 1.98 GAA and two shutouts in the last games in L.A.

Minnesota has covered in four straight and is 8-2 ATS over its last 10 games.

The Heat are 4-1 ATS in their last five outings.

Who’s not

The Hornets have lost six straight ATS and are 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games.

The Thrashers have dropped five in a row, scoring a total of six goals in that span.

Key stat

25 – Number of SEC basketball championships claimed by Kentucky. Of the Wildcats seven national titles, only three came when they won the conference tournament.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Gerald Wallace left in the first half of Friday’s game after spraining his left ankle. Wallace traveled with the for its two-game road trip which begins Sunday in Orlando and is considered day-to-day. The All-Star is averaging 18.5 points and 10.4 rebounds per game this season.

Games of the day

Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers

Washington Capitals at Chicago Blackhawks (-125, 7)

Notable quotable

“The season just keeps going. Any time you think, 'we're there, we've turned a corner' or whatever you find out that you're not."

-- Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said of the grind and perseverance in staying consistent throughout an NBA season. Orlando has won 20 of its 25 games since Jan. 18.

Tips and notes

- After the T-Wolves got dropped by the Nuggets on Wednesday, forward Kevin Love expressed frustration with his coach. He said he didn’t “feel like (the team) knows 100 percent what we need to do out there.” Love went on to say he didn’t know when the ball was coming to him. Minnesota has lost 9-of-10 and has only covered the spread once in the last seven games.

- Fatigue could be a factor for Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. The Buckeyes were taken to double-OT in the semis versus Illinois and the team’s top three scorers played all but one of the 50 minutes. Ohio State’s team really only goes six deep and that was evident Saturday as the last two players off the bench combined for three points in 11 minutes.

- So much for John Calipari saying that winning the SEC tournament means “nothing” to him. As Kentucky began to pull away comfortably from Tennessee in their semifinal game, Calipari told his team during a timeout, “We’re playing to win by 25, if you see a shot take it.” Apparently Coach C doesn’t just want to win the SEC championship, he wants to blow teams out doing it.

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GEORGIA TECH (21 - 11) vs. DUKE (27 - 5) - 3/14/2010, 1:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DUKE is 3-2 against the spread versus GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
DUKE is 4-1 straight up against GEORGIA TECH over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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RICHMOND (25 - 7) vs. TEMPLE (27 - 5) - 3/14/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
TEMPLE is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEMPLE is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
TEMPLE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
TEMPLE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in conference tournament games over the last 3 seasons.
TEMPLE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TEMPLE is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
RICHMOND is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
RICHMOND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
RICHMOND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 3-0 against the spread versus TEMPLE over the last 3 seasons
RICHMOND is 2-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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MISSISSIPPI ST (22 - 10) vs. KENTUCKY (30 - 2) - 3/14/2010, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENTUCKY is 78-53 ATS (+19.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 since 1997.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSISSIPPI ST is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 2-1 against the spread versus MISSISSIPPI ST over the last 3 seasons
MISSISSIPPI ST is 2-1 straight up against KENTUCKY 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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MINNESOTA (20 - 12) vs. OHIO ST (25 - 7) - 3/14/2010, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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Lines off the board

Houston Rockets at New York Knicks – David Lee (knee) was a late scratch from the team’s last game but is expected to play.

Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes – Manny Legace (knee) has missed the last three games and is questionable. Alexandre Picard (upper body) is doubtful.

Phoenix Coyotes at Dallas Stars – Robert Lang (lower body) missed Thursday’s game and is questionable.

Lines to keep an eye on

The total in the Thunder-Pacers game has elevated from an opener of 205.5 to 206.5 at most shops. This series has seen four straight overs and the over has cashed in 9-of-10.

The Kings-Clippers total has dropped one point since opening at 200. The last five games between these teams have gone under.

The opening total of 202.5 in the Pistons-Cavs matchup fell a point to 201.5. Detroit has played to four straight overs.

The Spurs-Hawks total opened at 195.5 and has been bet down to 194.5.

Who’s hot

Maryland is 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games.

The Coyotes have won seven straight, earning 7.08 units on the moneyline in that stretch.

San Antonio is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games.

Who’s not

Michigan State is 2-4 ATS in its last six outings.

Evengi Nabokov has lost four straight starts for the Sharks, giving up a total of 14 goals during that span.

The Clippers are 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games.

Key stat

3-0 – ATS record for Xavier in their last three second round games from the last three years. The Musketeers are 9-2 ATS in the Dance since the 2004 season.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Tyreke Evans, the frontrunner for the NBA Rookie of the Year, could miss the remainder of the season after taking a vicious blow to the head from the Bucks’ Ersan Ilyasova. Evans had a concussion, a chipped tooth and a gum laceration. The former Memphis Tiger is averaging 20.4 ppg this season. The Kings face the Clippers on Sunday and Ime Udoka could be in line for a start. This injury leaves Sacramento very thin at the guard position.

Notable quotable

"There's 347 Division I schools. There's one that's dominating and there's a handful that have put themselves in the position with the right mindset and the right talent to walk in the door. I would love the opportunity."

-- Ohio State women's basketball coach Jim Foster said about getting the chance to play UConn in the NCAA Tournament.

Tips and notes

- Despite Ohio State’s relatively easy win over UCSB on Friday; the team’s starters didn’t get to rest in the second half. The Buckeyes bench accounted for 14 minutes of play while four starters played more than 37 minutes. Ohio State has used a six-man rotation most of the year but fatigue could start to show in the matchup against Georgia Tech being the team’s fifth game in 10 days.

- According to Jason Richardson, Phoenix is playing like the team that “went 14-3 at the beginning of the season.” He said that the Suns are playing with more cohesion now more than ever because “nobody has personal goals.” J-Rich also mentioned the team was mostly concerned about moving up in the playoff standings to get home-court advantage so they are not content with just getting in. The Suns have won 8-of-10 and three straight ATS.

- Paul Hewitt’s coaching tactic of banning cell phones from his players to try to “connect” them may have had something to do with Georgia Tech advancing to the second round of the Dance. Before the conference tournament, players had to surrender their cell phones to the coach and D’Andre Bell said it made them more of a “family” and gave them a sense of “trust” on the floor. The Jackets are 4-1 SU and ATS in their last five.


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MISSOURI (23 - 10) at W VIRGINIA (28 - 6) - 3/21/2010, 2:40 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 79-55 ATS (+18.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
W VIRGINIA is 13-2 ATS (+10.8 Units) in a NCAA tournament games since 1997.
MISSOURI is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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GONZAGA (27 - 6) at SYRACUSE (29 - 4) - 3/21/2010, 12:10 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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CORNELL (28 - 4) at WISCONSIN (24 - 8) - 3/21/2010, 2:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CORNELL is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
CORNELL is 86-55 ATS (+25.5 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
CORNELL is 85-47 ATS (+33.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
CORNELL is 85-47 ATS (+33.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
CORNELL is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games when playing with one or less days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CORNELL is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CORNELL is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
WISCONSIN is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CALIFORNIA (24 - 10) at DUKE (30 - 5) - 3/21/2010, 5:20 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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XAVIER (25 - 8) at PITTSBURGH (25 - 8) - 3/21/2010, 4:50 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
XAVIER is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
XAVIER is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
XAVIER is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
XAVIER is 79-50 ATS (+24.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
XAVIER is 1-0 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-0 straight up against XAVIER 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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GEORGIA TECH (23 - 12) at OHIO ST (28 - 7) - 3/21/2010, 2:20 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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TEXAS A&M (24 - 9) at PURDUE (28 - 5) - 3/21/2010, 5:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS A&M is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
TEXAS A&M is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
TEXAS A&M is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 33-15 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
TEXAS A&M is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS A&M is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
PURDUE is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PURDUE is 52-79 ATS (-34.9 Units) as an underdog since 1997.

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

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MICHIGAN ST (25 - 8) at MARYLAND (24 - 8) - 3/21/2010, 2:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 1-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 1-0 straight up against MICHIGAN 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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Monday, March 22

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NEVADA (21 - 12) at RHODE ISLAND (24 - 9) - 3/22/2010, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RHODE ISLAND is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
RHODE ISLAND is 56-90 ATS (-43.0 Units) in all home games since 1997.
RHODE ISLAND is 56-90 ATS (-43.0 Units) in home lined games since 1997.

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

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CONNECTICUT (18 - 15) at VIRGINIA TECH (24 - 8) - 3/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CONNECTICUT is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 11-19 ATS (-9.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
VIRGINIA TECH is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA TECH is 41-27 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record 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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KENT ST (24 - 9) at ILLINOIS (20 - 14) - 3/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KENT ST is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 130 to 134.5 over the last 2 seasons.
ILLINOIS is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DAYTON (21 - 12) at CINCINNATI (19 - 15) - 3/22/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
CINCINNATI is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all home games this season.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
CINCINNATI is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in March games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CINCINNATI is 70-99 ATS (-38.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 24-45 ATS (-25.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.

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

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COLL OF CHARLESTON (22 - 11) at VA COMMONWEALTH (23 - 9) - 3/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 27-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLL OF CHARLESTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more 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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PRINCETON (21 - 8) at IUPUI (25 - 10) - 3/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PRINCETON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all games this season.
PRINCETON is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
PRINCETON is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when the total is 119.5 or less this season.
PRINCETON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games this season.
PRINCETON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road lined games this season.
PRINCETON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where the total is 119.5 or less this season.
PRINCETON is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
PRINCETON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PRINCETON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MOREHEAD ST (24 - 10) at BOSTON U (20 - 13) - 3/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MOREHEAD ST is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1997.
MOREHEAD ST is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
MOREHEAD ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 21-11 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MOREHEAD ST is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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WI-GREEN BAY (22 - 12) at SAINT LOUIS (21 - 11) - 3/22/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 40-60 ATS (-26.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all home games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home lined games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) when the total is 120 to 129.5 over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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APPALACHIAN ST (23 - 12) at MARSHALL (24 - 9) - 3/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
APPALACHIAN ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
APPALACHIAN ST is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.

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

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FAIRFIELD (23 - 10) at CREIGHTON (17 - 15) - 3/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FAIRFIELD is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in road games this season.
FAIRFIELD is 11-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in road lined games this season.
FAIRFIELD is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
CREIGHTON is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LOUISIANA TECH (24 - 10) at MISSOURI ST (21 - 12) - 3/22/2010, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISIANA TECH is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISIANA TECH is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in all tournament games over the last 2 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MISSOURI ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
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PACIFIC (21 - 11) at N COLORADO (25 - 7) - 3/22/2010, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N COLORADO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
N COLORADO is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PACIFIC is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 120 to 129.5 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
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CHICAGO (41 - 41) at CLEVELAND (61 - 21) - 4/17/2010, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 96-79 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 82-64 ATS (+11.6 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all playoff games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
CLEVELAND is 108-141 ATS (-47.1 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-6 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-6 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (46 - 36) at ATLANTA (53 - 29) - 4/17/2010, 5:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 47-34 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-26 ATS (+7.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 25-16 ATS (+7.4 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 51-28 ATS (+20.2 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) on Saturday games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-17 ATS (+7.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-5 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-4 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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MIAMI (47 - 35) at BOSTON (50 - 32) - 4/17/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 33-47 ATS (-18.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
BOSTON is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games this season.
BOSTON is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 66-97 ATS (-40.7 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 67-94 ATS (-36.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-1 straight up against MIAMI 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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UTAH (53 - 29) at DENVER (53 - 29) - 4/17/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all playoff games over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 37-25 ATS (+9.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 42-28 ATS (+11.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 55-42 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
UTAH is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) on Saturday games this season.
UTAH is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
UTAH is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DENVER is 25-36 ATS (-14.6 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 7-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-6 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (50 - 32) at LA LAKERS (57 - 25) - 4/18/2010, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 48-34 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 59-40 ATS (+15.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 32-22 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 34-46 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
LA LAKERS are 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
LA LAKERS are 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
LA LAKERS are 146-184 ATS (-56.4 Units) after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-5 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 10-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (44 - 38) at ORLANDO (59 - 23) - 4/18/2010, 5:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 44-33 ATS (+7.7 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
ORLANDO is 79-57 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 60-37 ATS (+19.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 67-46 ATS (+16.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 91-72 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 55-40 ATS (+11.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 49-30 ATS (+16.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 7-5 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 10-2 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (50 - 32) at DALLAS (55 - 27) - 4/18/2010, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 178-138 ATS (+26.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 237-192 ATS (+25.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 36-44 ATS (-12.4 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 24-34 ATS (-13.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
DALLAS is 10-29 ATS (-21.9 Units) in home games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 10-7 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (50 - 32) at PHOENIX (54 - 28) - 4/18/2010, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHOENIX is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) in home games this season.
PHOENIX is 23-9 ATS (+13.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHOENIX is 344-290 ATS (+25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
PORTLAND is 45-35 ATS (+6.5 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games this season.
PORTLAND is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 50-35 ATS (+11.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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Saturday, 4/17/2010

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
CHICAGO at CLEVELAND, 3:00 PM ET ABC
CHICAGO: 13-2 ATS after playing as a road favorite
CLEVELAND: 1-8 ATS on Saturday

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
MILWAUKEE at ATLANTA, 5:35 PM ET ESPN
MILWAUKEE: 12-3 ATS revenging a home loss
ATLANTA: 15-5 Over as a home favorite of 6.5 to 12

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
MIAMI at BOSTON, 8:05 PM ET ESPN
MIAMI: 7-0 Under Away when the total is between 185 and 189.5
BOSTON: 12-26 ATS as a home favorite

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
UTAH at DENVER, 10:35 PM ET ESPN
UTAH: 13-4 ATS off a home loss
DENVER: 12-22 ATS after one or more consecutive overs


Sunday, 4/18/2010

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
OKLAHOMA CITY at LA LAKERS, 3:00 PM ET ABC
OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-0 ATS after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6
LA LAKERS: 12-22 ATS in the second half of the season

Eastern Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
CHARLOTTE at ORLANDO, 5:35 PM ET TNT
CHARLOTTE: 22-9 ATS against division opponents
ORLANDO: 11-2 Under on Sunday

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
SAN ANTONIO at DALLAS, 8:05 PM ET TNT
SAN ANTONIO: 25-15 Under in road games
DALLAS: 2-11 ATS at home when the total is between 190 and 199.5

Western Conference First Round - Best of 7 - Game 1
PORTLAND at PHOENIX, 10:35 PM ET TNT
PORTLAND: 13-3 ATS Away after one or more consecutive overs
PHOENIX: 13-4 Under after a combined score of 215+ points


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NBA Team-by-team Playoff Trends
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With the 2010 NBA Playoffs set to commence on Saturday, the handicapping preparation continues with a look at all 16 teams from a recent playoff trend perspective. We've dug out three playoff-exclusive trends for each team that you'll want to give consideration to as you do your daily routine. We've also listed the straight up, ATS, and over-under records for each club against its fellow conference playoff contenders over the last three years. Enjoy the analysis and good luck getting ready for a run of playoff success.

ATLANTA HAWKS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* ATLANTA is on a 1-15 SU & ATS skid in road playoff games, 9-4-1 ATS at home.
* ATLANTA is just 4-17-1 ATS in its L22 playoff games as an underdog.
* ATLANTA is 9-3 UNDER in its L12 playoff games, eclipsing the 93-point mark just once.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. BOSTON: 7-11 SU, 10-8 ATS, 9-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.8-97.2)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 7-5 SU, 4-8 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.3-95.9)
vs. CHICAGO: 8-3 SU, 7-4 ATS, 8-3 O-U (Avg. Score: 104.8-96.7)
vs. CLEVELAND: 2-12 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 88.6-96.4)
vs. MIAMI: 11-8 SU, 9-10 ATS, 6-13 O-U (Avg. Score: 89.2-90.5)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS, 7-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.7-96.6)
vs. ORLANDO: 4-8 SU, 4-8 ATS, 4-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.7-101.3)

BOSTON CELTICS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* BOSTON is on a profitable 8-3-1 ATS run in road playoff games.
* BOSTON is just 3-10 ATS in its L13 postseason games when favored by 6-points or more.
* In its L16 home playoff games, BOSTON is a surprising 11-5 OVER the total.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 11-7 SU, 8-10 ATS, 9-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.2-90.8)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 8-2 SU, 4-6 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.8-90.4)
vs. CHICAGO: 12-5 SU, 11-5 ATS, 11-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 109.4-99.2)
vs. CLEVELAND: 10-9 SU, 5-14 ATS, 10-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.7-93.4)
vs. MIAMI: 10-1 SU, 7-4 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.5-92.2)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 7-2 SU, 3-5 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.1-88.4)
vs. ORLANDO: 7-11 SU, 9-9 ATS, 6-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.4-91.8)

CHARLOTTE BOBCATS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* The Bobcats' franchise is making its first ever playoff appearance
* The Charlotte HORNETS were just 3-8 ATS in their final 11 playoff games.
* In those final 11 playoff games, OVER the total was 8-2-1.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 5-7 SU, 8-4 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.9-95.3)
vs. BOSTON: 2-8 SU, 6-4 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.4-99.8)
vs. CHICAGO: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.7-97.9)
vs. CLEVELAND: 4-7 SU, 6-5 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.3-98.3)
vs. MIAMI: 7-5 SU, 8-3 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.5-87.8)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 4-7 SU, 3-8 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.4-93.5)
vs. ORLANDO: 2-10 SU, 5-7 ATS, 3-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 89.7-98.1)

CHICAGO BULLS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '06, CHICAGO is on a 13-5 OVER the total run in the postseason.
* CHICAGO has been better on the road (7-4-1 ATS) then at home (4-6-1 ATS) in L4 years of playoffs.
* CHICAGO is 10-5-1 ATS & 11-5 OVER the total in its L16 playoff games as an underdog.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 3-8 SU, 4-7 ATS, 8-3 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.7-104.8)
vs. BOSTON: 5-12 SU, 5-11 ATS, 11-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.2-109.4)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.9-96.7)
vs. CLEVELAND: 5-6 SU, 6-5 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 94.2-98.6)
vs. MIAMI: 4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS, 3-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 97-98.4)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.3-98)
vs. ORLANDO: 2-9 SU, 4-7 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.8-105.6)

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* CLEVELAND is 30-14 SU & 30-12-2 ATS in the first two rounds of the playoffs with LeBron James.
* CLEVELAND is on a run of 14-4 SU & ATS at home in the postseason.
* Prior to last year's Eastern Finals, CLEVELAND was on a 14-1-1 ATS run as a playoff favorite.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 12-2 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.4-88.6)
vs. BOSTON: 9-10 SU, 14-5 ATS, 10-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.4-90.7)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 7-4 SU, 5-6 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.3-92.3)
vs. CHICAGO: 6-5 SU, 5-6 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.6-94.2)
vs. MIAMI: 9-1 SU, 7-3 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.6-90.8)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 8-4 SU, 4-8 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.4-94.6)
vs. ORLANDO: 6-10 SU, 4-12 ATS, 10-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 100.1-103.9)

DALLAS MAVERICKS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* DALLAS is just 7-14 ATS overall in the L3 years of the NBA postseason.
* The road has been unkind to DALLAS, 2-10 SU & 3-9 ATS in its L12 playoff games away.
* DALLAS is a profitable 19-9 ATS in its L28 playoff games as an underdog of 4.5-points or less.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DENVER: 4-11 SU, 3-12 ATS, 8-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.2-108.1)
vs. LA LAKERS: 3-8 SU, 6-4 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.5-105.5)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-4 SU, 3-8 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.6-95.9)
vs. PHOENIX: 7-3 SU, 5-4 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 109.9-108)
vs. PORTLAND: 5-5 SU, 4-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.5-93.7)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 9-7 SU, 10-6 ATS, 9-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.4-95.2)
vs. UTAH: 5-6 SU, 4-7 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.1-104.3)

DENVER NUGGETS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* DENVER won its first 12 playoff games against the spread (9-3 SU) last spring.
* DENVER was 8-7 UNDER the total in the '09 NBA playoffs and now 25-9 UNDER since '05.
* DENVER is just 8-1 SU & ATS in its L9 as a playoff favorite of 4.5-points or more.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 11-4 SU, 12-3 ATS, 8-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.1-102.2)
vs. LA LAKERS: 5-15 SU, 8-12 ATS, 6-14 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.1-106.9)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 9-2 SU, 5-6 ATS, 9-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 122.5-108.5)
vs. PHOENIX: 4-6 SU, 3-7 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 110.6-115)
vs. PORTLAND: 7-5 SU, 8-4 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 100.6-99.5)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-4 SU, 6-4 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 97-96.6)
vs. UTAH: 6-6 SU, 7-3 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.1-108.9)

LOS ANGELES LAKERS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* The LA LAKERS are on a run of 21-9 UNDER the total as a playoff favorite.
* The LA LAKERS are just 8-13 ATS in their L21 playoff games when favored by 9-points or more.
* When failing to reach 97+ points, the LA LAKERS are just 11-24 SU & 8-27 ATS in the playoffs since '03.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 8-3 SU, 4-6 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 105.5-101.5)
vs. DENVER: 15-5 SU, 12-8 ATS, 6-14 O-U (Avg. Score: 106.9-101.1)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 10-1 SU, 5-6 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 107-98)
vs. PHOENIX: 9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 113.8-106.1)
vs. PORTLAND: 5-5 SU, 3-7 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.9-97.3)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS, 3-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.6-93.9)
vs. UTAH: 16-6 SU, 13-8 ATS, 12-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.3-101.9)

MIAMI HEAT

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Since winning the title in '06, MIAMI is just 3-8 SU & 4-7 ATS in the postseason.
* MIAMI has gone UNDER the total in 16 of its L23 playoff games.
* MIAMI is on an incredible run of 35-11-1 ATS when eclipsing the 90-point mark in a playoff game.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 8-11 SU, 10-9 ATS, 6-13 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.5-89.2)
vs. BOSTON: 1-10 SU, 4-7 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.2-101.5)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 5-7 SU, 3-8 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 87.8-92.5)
vs. CHICAGO: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 3-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.4-97)
vs. CLEVELAND: 1-9 SU, 3-7 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 90.8-97.6)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 90-92.9)
vs. ORLANDO: 3-9 SU, 4-7 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.3-103.8)

MILWAUKEE BUCKS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '01, MILWAUKEE is just 9-18-2 ATS in its L29 franchise playoff games.
* MILWAUKEE has been a big OVER the total team in the postseason, 12-5-1 in L18.
* MILWAUKEE has covered the spread in just four of its L13 postseason home games.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS, 7-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.6-102.7)
vs. BOSTON: 2-7 SU, 5-3 ATS, 3-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 88.4-97.1)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 7-4 SU, 8-3 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.5-90.4)
vs. CHICAGO: 5-7 SU, 6-6 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 98-101.3)
vs. CLEVELAND: 4-8 SU, 8-4 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 94.6-98.4)
vs. MIAMI: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.9-90)
vs. ORLANDO: 2-8 SU, 4-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.4-101.1)

OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* The OKLAHOMA CITY franchise, formerly the Sonics, is 17-7 OVER the total in L24 playoff games.
* As the Sonics, the OKC franchise was 15-1 OVER the total as a playoff underdog of 5.5-points or more.
* Home court playoff edge was big while in Seattle, with OKC franchise 8-2 SU & ATS in L10 games.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 4-7 SU, 8-3 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.9-99.6)
vs. DENVER: 2-9 SU, 6-5 ATS, 9-2 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.5-122.5)
vs. LA LAKERS: 1-10 SU, 6-5 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 98-107)
vs. PHOENIX: 1-9 SU, 6-3 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.4-109.5)
vs. PORTLAND: 4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS, 1-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 87.5-93)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 4-7 SU, 5-6 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 92.9-97.8)
vs. UTAH: 4-8 SU, 7-5 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.2-105.4)

ORLANDO MAGIC

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* ORLANDO is 20-12 UNDER the total in its L32 playoff games overall.
* ORLANDO is just 4-25 SU & 6-21-2 ATS in its L29 playoff games in which it failed to reach 95 points.
* Upsets are rare for ORLANDO as a playoff dog of 4-points or more, 3-20 SU & 8-13-2 ATS since '99.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. ATLANTA: 8-4 SU, 8-4 ATS, 4-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.3-92.7)
vs. BOSTON: 11-7 SU, 9-9 ATS, 6-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.8-91.4)
vs. CHARLOTTE: 10-2 SU, 7-5 ATS, 3-9 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.1-89.7)
vs. CHICAGO: 9-2 SU, 7-4 ATS, 4-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 105.6-92.8)
vs. CLEVELAND: 10-6 SU, 12-4 ATS, 10-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 103.9-100.1)
vs. MIAMI: 9-3 SU, 7-4 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 103.8-96.3)
vs. MILWAUKEE: 8-2 SU, 6-4 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.1-91.4)

PHOENIX SUNS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '06, PHOENIX is just 8-13 SU & 8-11-2 ATS in the NBA playoffs.
* When failing to reach 110+ points, PHOENIX is just 18-39-2 ATS in the playoffs since '97.
* PHOENIX is just 10-16-1 ATS in its L27 games as a playoff road underdog.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 3-7 SU, 4-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 108-109.9)
vs. DENVER: 6-4 SU, 7-3 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 115-110.6)
vs. LA LAKERS: 3-9 SU, 4-8 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 106.1-113.8)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 9-1 SU, 3-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 109.5-102.4)
vs. PORTLAND: 6-4 SU, 4-5 ATS, 4-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 104.1-102.2)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-9 SU, 8-6 ATS, 7-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.6-98.7)
vs. UTAH: 4-6 SU, 3-7 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 106-110.3)

PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Going back all the way to 2000, PORTLAND has won just five of 20 playoff games (10-9-1 ATS)
* PORTLAND is just 1-11 SU in its L12 road playoff games, but 6-5-1 ATS.
* PORTLAND is 10-6 ATS in the first round of the NBA playoffs since '02.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.7-95.5)
vs. DENVER: 5-7 SU, 4-8 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 99.5-100.6)
vs. LA LAKERS: 5-5 SU, 7-3 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.3-99.9)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 1-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 93-87.5)
vs. PHOENIX: 4-6 SU, 5-4 ATS, 4-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 102.2-104.1)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-4 SU, 8-2 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.2-91.4)
vs. UTAH: 5-7 SU, 5-7 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 101-101.4)

SAN ANTONIO SPURS

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* SAN ANTONIO is just 7-12 SU & 7-11-1 ATS in its L19 playoff games, 1-9 SU & 2-8 ATS on the road.
* Over the L4 playoff seasons, SAN ANTONIO is 18-7-1 UNDER the total on the road.
* SAN ANTONIO has lost only 10 of its L70 playoff games when scoring 96+ points (57-13 ATS).

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 7-9 SU, 6-10 ATS, 9-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 95.2-97.4)
vs. DENVER: 4-6 SU, 4-6 ATS, 4-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 96.6-97)
vs. LA LAKERS: 6-10 SU, 7-9 ATS, 3-12 O-U (Avg. Score: 93.9-95.6)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.8-92.9)
vs. PHOENIX: 9-6 SU, 6-8 ATS, 7-8 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.7-99.6)
vs. PORTLAND: 4-6 SU, 2-8 ATS, 5-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 91.4-91.2)
vs. UTAH: 5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 98.1-97.3)

UTAH JAZZ

Top Team Playoff Power Trends
* Dating back to '99, UTAH is just 6-29 SU & 13-22 ATS in road playoff games.
* In expected close playoff games at home, lines +5 to -5, UTAH is 23-9 UNDER the total.
* Over the L3 playoff seasons, UTAH boasts a profitable 12-4 SU & 9-5-2 ATS mark at home.

Record vs. Conference Playoff Foes (L3 years)
vs. DALLAS: 6-5 SU, 7-4 ATS, 5-6 O-U (Avg. Score: 104.3-102.1)
vs. DENVER: 6-6 SU, 3-7 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 108.9-108.1)
vs. LA LAKERS: 6-16 SU, 8-13 ATS, 12-10 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.9-108.3)
vs. OKLAHOMA CITY: 8-4 SU, 5-7 ATS, 5-7 O-U (Avg. Score: 105.4-101.2)
vs. PHOENIX: 6-4 SU, 7-3 ATS, 6-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 110.3-106)
vs. PORTLAND: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS, 7-5 O-U (Avg. Score: 101.4-101)
vs. SAN ANTONIO: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS, 7-4 O-U (Avg. Score: 97.3-98.1)
 

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Line off the board

The total for the Diamondbacks-Cubs game is being withheld pending wind speed and direction.

Lines to keep an eye on

Hawks opened as 1-point favorites over the Bucks but that figure has doubled to 2.

Jazz came out as a 3.5-point favorites over the Nuggets but that number has climbed to 4.5. The total fell from 218 to 217.5.

Weather to watch

The forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms at Churchill Downs on Saturday (Mudders' Day comes early in the Kentucky Derby).

The wind for the Diamondbacks-Cubs matinee should be howling out of Wrigley Field to left-center at 22 mph (further proof that left field sucks).

The Nationals-Marlins contest calls for a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms (the forecast for all Marlins' home games through September).

Who's hot

Over is 7-0-1 in Bucks' last eight home games.

Canadiens have won three straight and yielded 7.65 units.

Mets have won seven in a row and nine of their last 10.

Who's not

Nuggets are 1-8-1 ATS in last 10 road games.

Canadiens are 1-5 in last six against Penguins.

Braves have lost nine in a row.

Key stat

38.9 - Lakers' All-Star Kobe Bryant's shooting percentage in the 2010 playoffs, the lowest since his 1997 rookie year of 38.2. Those are the only two postseasons in which he shot less than 40 percent from the field, including percentages of 45.7, 47.9, 46.2 and 49.7 in his last four playoffs.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

Denver Nuggets forward Nene is out for Game 6 with a knee injury after getting tangled up with Utah's Carlos Boozer in Game 5. More bad news for the Nuggets, who face elimination and a huge home-court advantage. Nene was averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds in the first four games of the series, but more importantly he gave Denver an inside presence against Boozer.

Game of the day

Lakers at Thunder (-1.5, 194.5)

Notable quotable

"I'm not going to the range today. To hell with it."

-- Tiger Woods said following his opening round of 2-over-par 74 at the Quail Hollow Championship on Thursday.

Tips and notes

With heavy rain in the forecast for the Kentucky Derby it's a good time to look at the mudders in the field. The Wet Tomlinson Rating judges horses' performances in the slop and only two of the 20 entries have WTR scores over 400 - 12-to-1 Noble's Promise (468) and 15-to-1 Super Saver (412), which broke his maiden in his second race by seven lengths on a soupy surface. Coincidentally, 3-to-1 favorite Lookin at Lucky has the third-highest WTR in the field at 392.

Help is on the way for the struggling Phillies' bullpen with word that closer Brad Lidge will rejoin the team in time for this weekend's series against the Mets, who have overtaken Philly for first in the NL East. The Mets have won nine of their last 10 but all came at home. They're a poor road team (2-4 this season and 16-38 in their last 54) while the Phils are home for the first time in 10 games. A hungry home crowd and a healthy Lidge should give Philly a mental lift.

The red-hot Rays took a league-best 16-5 mark into Thursday night's game against the Royals and they love to put up big numbers for tonight's starter Jeff Niemann. Talk about run support, the Rays' offense has produced at least eight runs in each of the right-hander's last three starts. Throw in the fact that Niemann beat the Royals twice last year, giving up just one run over 17 innings, and this could be a Royal beating.


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Friday, April 30


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Game of the day: Lakers at Thunder
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Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder (-1.5, 195)

Not your typical series


Oklahoma City won Games 3 and 4 at home to knot the series up at two games apiece. The Lakers returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday and rocked the Thunder by 24 points to put them within a game of closing out the series. Oklahoma City is 29-14 at home this season (24-19 ATS) while Los Angeles is 23-20 on the road (18-24-1 ATS).

Head to head

The Thunder prevented a regular-season sweep by winning the final meeting 91-75 on March 26. That win seemed to give them a sense of confidence against Los Angeles. OKC now needs a win to force a Game 7 on Sunday.

In Tuesday’s Game 5, Oklahoma City recorded just seven fast break points after recording 72 in the first four games. The Thunder made it to the line 24 times (making 18) in Game 5 after 80 free throw attempts in Game 3 and 4 alone.

The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Los Angeles is 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Oklahoma City.

We’ve seen home-court advantage play a huge role in this series. Will OKC continue its dominance at home or will Los Angeles steal one and close out the series on the road?

Win or go home

The Lakers made some key adjustments in Game 5 by swapping Kobe Bryant off of Kevin Durant and putting him on Russell Westbrook. It threw off Westbrook and drained less of Bryant’s energy on defense.

Westbrook averaged 21.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists while making more than 55 percent of his shots in the first four games. But in Game 5 Bryant harassed Westbrook into a 4-for-13 shooting while forcing eight turnovers.

"That's Kobe," Westbrook said. "That's who he is. That's why he's probably the best player in the league."

NBA coach of the year Scott Brooks adjustments have been masterful in this series. He’s done a good job of coming up with schemes to stop Kobe, holding him to 21.8 PPG this series (-5.2 PPG off regular season average). They’ve also held the Lakers to just 95.6 PPG, keeping them under 100 points in four of five games of this series.

The Thunder have done a great job against Bryant at home, holding him to 15 of 39 shooting (38 percent) and 36 points.

Sometimes wins can’t be assessed with stats. In all the games this series, the home crowd has certainly made a bigger difference than stats can analyze. The electricity at Ford Center overwhelmed the Lakers in Games 3 and 4. And the buzz around Staples Center in Game 5 seemed to lift the Lakers to a blowout victory.

L.A. story

Ask Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson what the key to winning Game 5 against the Thunder and he’ll give you a rather simple answer.

"It was just raw energy. That's all there it was to it."

The Lakers stormed out to a big lead by going into the paint early and often. Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum combined for 46 points and 22 rebounds.

This isn't a make-or-break game for the Lakers. Should they need it, the seventh and deciding game would take place Sunday at Staples Center. But history appears to be on the Lakers' side; the Purple and Gold are 17-0 after winning Game 5 at home.

Still, the Lakers would surely like to end this series sooner rather than later.

"We don't want to try to stretch this out," Lakers forward Pau Gasol said, "and give them another chance."

The extra rest between games seemed to help Jackson's boys quite a bit. The Lakers looked old and slow in Game 4 but with a couple of days off, they bounced back to get a blowout victory in Game 5. Once again, they get a couple of days off to prepare for Game 6.

"I think it helped all of us, not just from a physical standpoint, but more so even just from a strategic standpoint of really gaining an understanding of the things that happened the first three or four games and what we could do going into the fifth game that could work well for us as a group," Derek Fisher said.

Said Bryant: "We know they're going to come back strong, make their own adjustments and come back with their best game in front of their fans, so we've got to improve even more."

Key statistical information - Away/home comparisons

Points per Game

Los Angeles: +0.3 PPG

Oklahoma City: +5.9 PPG

Field Goal Percentage

Los Angeles: +0.5%

Oklahoma City: +3.0%

Rebounding

Los Angeles: +1.1 RPG

Oklahoma City: +3.7 RPG

Trends

Los Angeles is 1-6 ATS in its last seven road games and 0-7 ATS in its last seven games following a SU win.

Oklahoma City is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games following a SU loss of more than 10 points and 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games playing on two days' rest.



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Lines to keep an eye on

Cavaliers at Celtics – The sportsbook 5dimes currently has Boston listed as 2.5-point favorites in this matchup while every other book is offering the home team as a 1-point fave. The total of 194.5 is also lower than the 196 most shops are working with. Lines tend to move toward 5dimes numbers by gametime so you might start to see them swing in these directions.

Yankees at Tigers – Opening total of 8.5 has been bet down to 8.

Athletics at Rangers – Opening total of 9 has dropped to 8.5.

Weather to watch
(Forecasts are extracted from Weather.com the night before the game.)

Athletics at Rangers – A 50 percent of rain is called for with scattered thunderstorms in the DFW metroplex.

Astros at Cardinals – Wind will blow in from left field at 15 mph and there is a 30 percent chance of rain.

Yankees at Tigers – A 90 percent chance of rain is in the forecast.

Who’s hot

Oakland had won three straight games and 5-of-6 going into Wednesday.

The Celtics and Cavs have played to the OVER in seven of their last 10 meetings.

Washington has won four of its last five games, all as underdogs.

Who’s not

Cleveland is 3-6 ATS in its last nine outings.

The Mariners are 2-8 over a 10-game stretch.

Kansas City was on a six-game slide heading into Wednesday’s action.

Key stat

83 – Percentage of NBA teams that go on to win a playoff series when taking a 3-2 advantage after Game 5.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Seattle placed shortstop Jack Wilson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Wilson is hitting .253 this season and while that doesn’t seem like much of a loss, it is a pretty decent average in one of the worst lineups in baseball. The veteran is also a contact hitter that will put the ball in play. The Mariners called up Matt Tuiasosopo from Triple-A to replace Wilson on the roster.

Game of the day

Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (-1, 196)

Notable quotable

"That's just (expletive). That's really not fair. That's just not fair."

-- Mets' rightfielder Jeff Francoeur, reacting to the decision to move the Blue Jays-Phillies series to Philadelphia, which will afford the rival NL East Phillies three additional home games.

Tips and notes

- A few weeks ago when LeBron leaving Cleveland rumors began to swirl, NBA commissioner David Stern said, "hopefully, he'll stay.” The last thing the commish wants is to have King James leave one of his small-market teams. The Knicks, Bulls and others are going to do just fine without LeBron but the Cavs won’t survive from a marketing standpoint without him. One way Stern could possibly keep James in Cleveland is getting him back for a Game 7 at the Q and then on the road to a championship.

- Before Johan Santana’s last start, Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen said that the team’s ace was incurring high pitch counts early in games because of a plan that calls for him throw mostly inside fastballs the first time through the lineup. That gameplan was exercised so Santana’s changeup would be more effective later in the game. If we know this then other teams know this. Santana gave up four earned runs in his last outing and 10 earned in the previous.

- The Yankees and Tigers were forced to play a doubleheader Wednesday because of a rainout. The Phillies and Rockies were in the same situation. New York’s and Detroit’s starters in the Game 1 went 7.0 innings so only three relievers were used. Philadelphia used three pitchers out of the bullpen in Game 1, which went to 10 innings, while Colorado expensed four relievers. Bettors will want to check the box score for these Game 2’s from Wednesday because the Yanks-Tigers series continues with an afternoon game Thursday and the Rockies host the Nationals that night. If there aren’t many relievers available, the OVER can sometimes be a smart wager.


CLEVELAND (67 - 25) at BOSTON (57 - 35) - 5/13/2010, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 16-8 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 13-11 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
13 of 24 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

Trend Report
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8:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Boston
Cleveland is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

NBA


Thursday, May 13

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Game of the day: Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (-1, 196)

Numbers game


Boston is a 1-point favorite with the total set at 196. Boston was favored in its first home game in Game 3 but rolled into the underdog in Game 4. Thursday’s total is the highest seen so far in this series.

Celtics edge

With the upset win in Cleveland, Boston put itself in the driver’s seat. Of the Game 5 winners in the history of the playoffs that took a 3-2 advantage, 83 percent of those teams have gone on to win the series.

The Celtics have done their part in keeping up with this. Boston is 31-1 in playoff series when leading three games to two and on the other side, since the franchise's inception, the Cavaliers have been on the short end of a 3-2 lead in a playoff series four times and all four series ended with the Cavaliers being ousted.

The problem for Boston is that the one series loss took place last season. The Celtics were in a similar situation as they were up 3-2 against Orlando and they had the luxury of knowing a potential Game 7 would be at home. They lost Game 6 in Orlando and then were walloped in Game 7 by 19 points.

Last game at the Q?

In one of the biggest games of the season, LeBron James put up arguably one of his smallest efforts. If the Cavaliers cannot win on the road and extend the series one more game, did LeBron play his last ever home game in Cleveland?

Champions step up when needed and James did not do that when his team needed him the most. He did not score a field goal until midway through the third quarter and looked very disinterested at times. James did nothing on defense and he has forced his team to win again on the road to avoid their season ending sooner than expected.

“I spoil a lot of people with my play,” James said after the game. “When you have a bad game here or there, you've had three bad games in a seven-year career, then it's easy to point that out.”

James was referring to the countless boos he was hit with when the game ended and that could surely sway his decision of whether to stay or go come July 1.

We should expect to see a bounceback effort in Game 6 but we thought the same in Game 5 and that obviously did not happen.

Boston peaking

The Celtics ended the regular season on a 3-7 slide and momentum was clearly not in their corner. However, they have picked it up at the right time as they easily took care of Miami and they have had the upper hand against the Cavaliers.

It comes down to teamwork. Boston has been sharing the ball and making the extra pass when needed. If one player has a bad game, someone else steps up for the Celtics. That is not the case for Cleveland. James has had two bad games in a row but there is no one who is capable of making up for it.

“That’s the beauty of our team,’’ said Paul Pierce. “It makes us so dangerous. When you look at Cleveland, you know you’ve got to stop LeBron. With us, we’ve got four or five guys who can lead us in scoring. You never know where it’s going to come from and that’s what makes us so dangerous — different guys stepping up different nights.”

The Celtics are starting to once again look like the 2008 Championship team and that is bad news for the remaining teams still alive in the playoffs.

Cleveland head coach Mike Brown is unsure how to motivate his team and that is a pretty big problem at this stage of the season.

Home-court, shmome-court

The Cavaliers are coming off their worst ever home playoff loss and it came at the worst time. Cleveland suffered its first home Game 5 loss in franchise history when a series is tied 2-2. Prior to that, the team had been 3-0 in that situation.

That 32-point loss followed an 18-point home loss and putting that into perspective, those losses by a combined 50 points were more than double the total that they were outscored by in the six regular season losses combined (23). Obviously, the Celtics have figured it out.

The Cavaliers went into Boston following that 18-point setback and won by 29 points. The road team has now lost three of the last four games in this series and all three by double-digits so the home floor, usually coveted by most teams this time of year, has not proven to be a factor.

If the Cavaliers continue the road-team dominance, don’t be surprised.

Trends

- Boston is 3-11 ATS in home games after a win by 10 points or more this season.

- Cleveland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games following a loss.

- Cleveland is 14-4 to the ‘OVER’ in road games revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points over the last three seasons.

- Boston is 17-4 to the ‘UNDER’ after a win by 30 or more since 1996.


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Lines to keep an eye on

Seattle Storm at Los Angeles Sparks – The home team opened as 1.5-point pups but has moved to 3.5-point underdogs on most boards. L.A. is 4-1 ATS in its last five games versus Seattle.

Giants at Pirates – The total in this game has moved from 8 to 7.5, possibly because of the weather (see below).

Padres at Phillies – The home team opened as -185 chalk but sharp money has moved Philly to -210 favorites. The total surfaced at 7.5 but that number has been bet down to 7 and even 6.5 at one shop.

Reds at Nationals – An opening total of 9 has dropped to 8.5.

Red Sox at Orioles – Most books have moved the total in this game to 9.5 after opening at 9.

Cubs at Astros – Sportsbooks have moved the total in this game to 8 after opening at 8.5.

Rays at Rangers – Some markets have moved the total in this game to 10 after opening at 9.5.

Weather report
(Forecasts are extracted from Weather.com the night before the game.)

The Belmont Stakes forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of rain with scattered thunderstorms throughout the day on Saturday. This could mean an off track at Belmont Park for the last leg of the Triple Crown.

Brewers at Cardinals – The National Weather Service forecast calls for a 13 mph wind to blow across from right field. There is also a 30 percent chance of precipitation during the game.

Indians at White Sox – There is a chance this game might not get played with a 70 percent chance of rain expected throughout the evening.

Tigers at Royals – A 14 mph wind is projected to blow out to left field and there is also a 30 percent chance of precipitation.

Red Sox at Orioles – A 40 percent chance of rain is called for.

Reds at Nationals – A 40 percent chance of rain is in the forecast.

Padres at Phillies – There is a 30-40 percent chance of rain with a 12 mph wind blowing out to center.

Giants at Pirates – There is a 70 percent chance of rain expected throughout the evening.

Marlins at Mets – The NWS forecast calls for a 14 mph wind to blow out to center field. There is also a 30 percent chance of precipitation during the game.

Who’s hot

Indiana (WNBA) is 5-0 ATS in its last four meetings versus New York.

The Mets had won five straight home games going into Friday.

Tampa Bay was 8-2 in its last 10 road games as of Friday.

Who’s not

Dallas (AFL) is 0-4 SU and ATS in its last four games and is laying 7.5 points Saturday.

With the Phillies offensive struggles, the UNDER is 11-3-1 in the team’s last 15 games.

The Sparks (WNBA) are 1-4 SU and 1-3-1 ATS this season.

Key stat

47-0 – Playoff series record for Phil Jackson-led teams when winning the first game of the series. The Lakers were -180 favorites to win the NBA Finals going into it and now are listed at -330.

Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked

Braves third baseman Chipper Jones could miss games this weekend with a finger injury. Jones may need a cortisone shot in his inflamed right ring finger if the swelling does not subside and was instructed by the team doctor to “take a couple of days” off. The veteran switch-hitter is batting .240 with three homers and 21 RBIs this season and would be replaced by Omar Infante.

Notable quotable

"I think I prove it every night. I believe I have the upper hand almost every night in matchups. In the situation I'm in, a couple other point guards might say I dominate the ball, but they dominate the ball way more than I do."

-- Celtics’ Rajon Rondo said when asked if he thought he was the best point guard in the league.

Tips and notes

- If you trust the stock brokers, you might want to check out this report from JP Morgan. The firm has released its predictions for the World Cup based on quantitative analysis of data that included the FIFA rankings, the latest odds for each team, betting trends for team over a six-month period, results from prior WCs and qualifying tournaments, results from the last 12 months, public perception, team fundamentals and success ratio. JP Morgan predicted England (+600) will defeat the favorite Spain in the final match with the Netherlands coming in third.

- In 90 starts at PETCO Park, Jake Peavy compiled a 2.74 ERA. In 137 starts elsewhere he has nearly a 4.00 ERA. The former Cy Young winner is finding it much more difficult to pitch in the hitting-happy AL where he has a 6.23 ERA with the White Sox. The last five games Peavy has started have gone OVER and the over/under record is 8-2-1 in his 11 outings this season. Cleveland’s Mitch Talbot will oppose Peavy Saturday and his last five starts have also gone OVER the posted total. The total for this game sits at 9 (+100) right now and could come down with rain expected throughout. Sometimes rain can help a pitcher, but it can also favor offenses because fielding conditions are not ideal.

- Nick Zito has trained two of the last six Belmont Stakes winners. He specializes in horses that are groomed for a longer track and won with long shots Birdstone (36-1) in 2004 and Da’ Tara (38-1) in 2008. Zito has two horses in this year’s race and they are two of the top three favorites. Ice Box (3-1) will start from the No. 6 spot and directly to the right of him will be Fly Down (9-2). Uptowncharlybrown’s trainer Kiaran McLaughlin admitted that “Nick's going to be tough to beat” and First Dude trainer Dale Romans said "Ice Box is going to be tough, especially in this race.” Ice Box and Stately Victor are the only two Grade 1 winners in the Belmont field.

MLB


Saturday, June 5

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Trend Report
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1:07 PM
NY YANKEES vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
NY Yankees are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

4:10 PM
FLORIDA vs. NY METS
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
NY Mets are 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

4:10 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. ST. LOUIS
Milwaukee is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games when playing Milwaukee

4:10 PM
LA ANGELS vs. SEATTLE
LA Angels are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Angels are 15-7 SU in their last 22 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Seattle is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Seattle is 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Angels

7:05 PM
CLEVELAND vs. CHI WHITE SOX
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox
Cleveland is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home

7:05 PM
BOSTON vs. BALTIMORE
Boston is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Baltimore
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games at home
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home

7:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO vs. PITTSBURGH
San Francisco is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. WASHINGTON
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games at home

7:05 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Diego's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of San Diego's last 25 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 10 games

7:05 PM
CHI CUBS vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs

7:10 PM
DETROIT vs. KANSAS CITY
Detroit is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Detroit is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Kansas City
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Kansas City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TEXAS
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

8:10 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
Colorado is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Arizona
Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Arizona is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Colorado

9:05 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OAKLAND
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games
Oakland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

10:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA DODGERS
Atlanta is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Atlanta's last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing Atlanta


MLB
Long Sheet


Saturday, June 5


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FLORIDA (28 - 28) at NY METS (28 - 27) - 4:10 PM
NATE ROBERTSON (L) vs. JON NIESE (L)
Top Trends for this game.
ROBERTSON is 69-95 (-31.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 28-55 (-26.8 Units) against the money line after a loss since 1997. (Team's Record)
ROBERTSON is 30-67 (-34.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 20-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games in games played on a grass field this season.
NY METS are 20-9 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in home games this season.
FLORIDA is 99-79 (+25.3 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 97-91 (+24.5 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 199-180 (+26.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 108-80 (+32.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 55-49 (+13.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 28-18 (+13.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 29-17 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 52-47 (+11.5 Units) against the money line in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 65-49 (+21.3 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 89-101 (-26.4 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 67-88 (-31.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY METS are 229-223 (-58.6 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 6-2 (+3.9 Units) against NY METS this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

NATE ROBERTSON vs. NY METS since 1997
ROBERTSON is 2-0 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 2.45 and a WHIP of 1.036.
His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-2. (-1.1 units)

JON NIESE vs. FLORIDA since 1997
NIESE is 0-2 when starting against FLORIDA with an ERA of 5.63 and a WHIP of 1.875.
His team's record is 0-2 (-2.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (-0.1 units)

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MILWAUKEE (22 - 33) at ST LOUIS (32 - 23) - 4:10 PM
CHRIS NARVESON (L) vs. ADAM OTTAVINO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 30-45 (-17.5 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 22-33 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
MILWAUKEE is 22-33 (-13.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-17 (-10.1 Units) against the money line when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
MILWAUKEE is 33-25 (+13.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against MILWAUKEE this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+0.9 Units)

CHRIS NARVESON vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
No recent starts.

ADAM OTTAVINO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHICAGO CUBS (24 - 30) at HOUSTON (21 - 34) - 7:05 PM
RYAN DEMPSTER (R) vs. ROY OSWALT (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO CUBS are 10-17 (-14.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-30 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-60 (-21.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 16-22 (-10.5 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 50-54 (-15.4 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 8-20 (-20.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 24-30 (-14.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 47-61 (-18.8 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 16-26 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 6-16 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 8-14 (-10.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 16-26 (-17.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 6-13 (-11.1 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
DEMPSTER is 6-12 (-12.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HOUSTON is 20-11 (+10.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
DEMPSTER is 25-13 (+15.8 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-1 (+3.3 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.0 Units)

RYAN DEMPSTER vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DEMPSTER is 4-9 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 4.74 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 4-15 (-12.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 13-5. (+7.7 units)

ROY OSWALT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
OSWALT is 13-12 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.72 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 14-16 (-6.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 14-16. (-4.1 units)

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CINCINNATI (31 - 24) at WASHINGTON (27 - 29) - 7:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. LUIS ATILANO (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 27-29 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-6 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-29 (+8.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 6-0 (+6.6 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 this season.
CINCINNATI is 31-24 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CINCINNATI is 23-14 (+9.7 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
CINCINNATI is 80-76 (+14.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 63-39 (+24.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 31-24 (+6.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 499-579 (+50.2 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 52-95 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 57-126 (-43.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against CINCINNATI this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

MIKE LEAKE vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS ATILANO vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
No recent starts.

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SAN DIEGO (32 - 22) at PHILADELPHIA (29 - 24) - 7:05 PM
JON GARLAND (R) vs. JAMIE MOYER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
MOYER is 251-178 (+40.2 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
SAN DIEGO is 32-22 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
SAN DIEGO is 22-14 (+9.5 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
SAN DIEGO is 14-7 (+8.2 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SAN DIEGO is 16-7 (+11.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN DIEGO is 32-22 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
GARLAND is 14-5 (+10.5 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PHILADELPHIA is 7-14 (-11.8 Units) against the money line in home games in June games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-12 (-12.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
MOYER is 28-42 (-22.5 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday since 1997. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against SAN DIEGO this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

JON GARLAND vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
GARLAND is 0-3 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 8.02 and a WHIP of 1.782.
His team's record is 0-4 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-1. (+1.8 units)

JAMIE MOYER vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
MOYER is 6-4 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 3.94 and a WHIP of 1.248.
His team's record is 6-6 (-1.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-5. (+0.3 units)

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SAN FRANCISCO (29 - 24) at PITTSBURGH (22 - 32) - 7:05 PM
TODD WELLEMEYER (R) vs. PAUL MAHOLM (L)
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 96-72 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing on Saturday since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 389-370 (+44.6 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 269-289 (+29.4 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 11-6 (+8.7 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
SAN FRANCISCO is 117-98 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 734-619 (+87.3 Units) against the money line in night games since 1997.
SAN FRANCISCO is 117-98 (+13.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN FRANCISCO is 22-13 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in road games in June games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN FRANCISCO is 3-1 (+1.1 Units) against PITTSBURGH this season
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

TODD WELLEMEYER vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
WELLEMEYER is 4-2 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 4.53 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

PAUL MAHOLM vs. SAN FRANCISCO since 1997
MAHOLM is 1-1 when starting against SAN FRANCISCO with an ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.196.
His team's record is 5-2 (+5.3 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-3. (+0.8 units)

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COLORADO (28 - 26) at ARIZONA (21 - 34) - 8:10 PM
JHOULYS CHACIN (R) vs. DONTRELLE WILLIS (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 76-93 (-28.3 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-15 (-11.1 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 22-9 (+16.1 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-34 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
ARIZONA is 124-150 (-38.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 34-55 (-24.2 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 63-98 (-34.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-34 (-12.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 48-56 (-17.9 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 21-35 (-17.0 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 8-19 (-11.0 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-3 (+0.6 Units) against ARIZONA this season
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.9 Units)

JHOULYS CHACIN vs. ARIZONA since 1997
CHACIN is 1-0 when starting against ARIZONA with an ERA of 3.00 and a WHIP of 1.000.
His team's record is 1-0 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

DONTRELLE WILLIS vs. COLORADO since 1997
WILLIS is 3-1 when starting against COLORADO with an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.408.
His team's record is 4-1 (+2.7 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-3. (-2.2 units)

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ATLANTA (32 - 23) at LA DODGERS (32 - 23) - 10:10 PM
TOMMY HANSON (R) vs. CHAD BILLINGSLEY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 96-63 (+20.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 1-1 (+0.3 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.0 Units)

TOMMY HANSON vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HANSON is 0-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.7 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

CHAD BILLINGSLEY vs. ATLANTA since 1997
BILLINGSLEY is 1-2 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 4.22 and a WHIP of 1.453.
His team's record is 1-3 (-2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-3. (-2.5 units)

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NY YANKEES (34 - 21) at TORONTO (32 - 24) - 1:05 PM
ANDY PETTITTE (L) vs. RICKY ROMERO (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 19-12 (+9.3 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
TORONTO is 32-24 (+11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
PETTITTE is 34-13 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
PETTITTE is 16-6 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
TORONTO is 74-116 (-34.0 Units) against the money line as a home underdog of +100 to +125 since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+1.0 Units)

ANDY PETTITTE vs. TORONTO since 1997
PETTITTE is 15-11 when starting against TORONTO with an ERA of 4.48 and a WHIP of 1.444.
His team's record is 20-13 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 11-18. (-9.9 units)

RICKY ROMERO vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
ROMERO is 1-1 when starting against NY YANKEES with an ERA of 5.94 and a WHIP of 1.741.
His team's record is 1-2 (-0.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-1. (+1.0 units)

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LA ANGELS (29 - 28) at SEATTLE (22 - 32) - 4:10 PM
ERVIN SANTANA (R) vs. RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH (L)
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 44-28 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 75-55 (+11.9 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 60-32 (+20.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 131-97 (+24.1 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 62-51 (+16.2 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 36-20 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in June games over the last 3 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 49-23 (+28.4 Units) against the money line in day games over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 121-89 (+20.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
LA ANGELS are 25-14 (+13.5 Units) against the money line in road games against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 9-22 (-14.8 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
SEATTLE is 22-32 (-11.9 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
SEATTLE is 6-16 (-12.1 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
SEATTLE is 5-14 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
SEATTLE is 21-30 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA ANGELS is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against SEATTLE this season
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.6 Units)

ERVIN SANTANA vs. SEATTLE since 1997
SANTANA is 6-4 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 4.35 and a WHIP of 1.228.
His team's record is 10-6 (+1.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 9-7. (+1.4 units)

RYAN ROWLAND-SMITH vs. LA ANGELS since 1997
ROWLAND-SMITH is 0-2 when starting against LA ANGELS with an ERA of 3.10 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 0-3 (-3.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0. (+3.0 units)

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CLEVELAND (20 - 33) at CHI WHITE SOX (23 - 31) - 7:05 PM
MITCH TALBOT (R) vs. JAKE PEAVY (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 78-117 (-35.1 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 51-79 (-28.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 60-97 (-36.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 29-56 (-26.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 85-130 (-39.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 25-9 (+17.9 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
CHI WHITE SOX are 6-12 (-9.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 23-31 (-11.1 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-27 (-12.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CHI WHITE SOX are 13-23 (-13.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-3 (+6.1 Units) against CHI WHITE SOX this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

MITCH TALBOT vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
TALBOT is 2-0 when starting against CHI WHITE SOX with an ERA of 1.69 and a WHIP of 0.750.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.1 units)

JAKE PEAVY vs. CLEVELAND since 1997
PEAVY is 1-2 when starting against CLEVELAND with an ERA of 5.59 and a WHIP of 1.379.
His team's record is 1-4 (-5.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.5 units)

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BOSTON (32 - 24) at BALTIMORE (15 - 40) - 7:05 PM
JON LESTER (L) vs. JEREMY GUTHRIE (R)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 28-14 (+9.8 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BOSTON is 10-2 (+9.0 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BOSTON is 6-0 (+8.1 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
LESTER is 65-28 (+29.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field since 1997. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 42-17 (+21.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LESTER is 37-10 (+24.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)
BALTIMORE is 30-70 (-27.7 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 14-35 (-16.9 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
BALTIMORE is 10-28 (-15.6 Units) against the money line in night games this season.
BALTIMORE is 267-372 (-111.8 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 9-29 (-17.4 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
BALTIMORE is 141-267 (-113.9 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.
BALTIMORE is 5-26 (-18.8 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BALTIMORE is 15-40 (-20.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
BALTIMORE is 3-15 (-11.3 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 this season.
BALTIMORE is 514-567 (-120.2 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
GUTHRIE is 8-28 (-18.6 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
GUTHRIE is 8-24 (-15.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 4-3 (+2.8 Units) against BOSTON this season
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.7 Units)

JON LESTER vs. BALTIMORE since 1997
LESTER is 10-0 when starting against BALTIMORE with an ERA of 2.22 and a WHIP of 1.309.
His team's record is 12-1 (+10.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-5. (-1.5 units)

JEREMY GUTHRIE vs. BOSTON since 1997
GUTHRIE is 1-5 when starting against BOSTON with an ERA of 4.73 and a WHIP of 1.659.
His team's record is 2-10 (-7.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-3. (+2.6 units)

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DETROIT (28 - 26) at KANSAS CITY (23 - 33) - 7:10 PM
JUSTIN VERLANDER (R) vs. LUKE HOCHEVAR (R)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 51-54 (-16.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 80-110 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 77-90 (-33.2 Units) against the money line against division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 112-124 (-28.9 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 124-143 (-39.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 88-130 (-27.0 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 44-65 (-23.0 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 199-305 (-93.5 Units) against the money line at home when the total is 9 to 9.5 since 1997.
KANSAS CITY is 8-26 (-16.4 Units) against the money line when playing on Saturday over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 79-113 (-25.0 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 54-77 (-25.8 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS CITY is 50-73 (-26.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
KANSAS CITY is 4-3 (+2.5 Units) against DETROIT this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+5.1 Units)

JUSTIN VERLANDER vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
VERLANDER is 9-2 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 2.58 and a WHIP of 1.134.
His team's record is 11-4 (+4.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-6. (+0.6 units)

LUKE HOCHEVAR vs. DETROIT since 1997
HOCHEVAR is 2-2 when starting against DETROIT with an ERA of 5.53 and a WHIP of 1.554.
His team's record is 3-2 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-2. (+0.9 units)

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TAMPA BAY (36 - 19) at TEXAS (29 - 25) - 8:05 PM
JAMES SHIELDS (R) vs. TOMMY HUNTER (R)
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 44-54 (-19.2 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 16-25 (-12.9 Units) against the money line on the road with a money line of -100 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 116-100 (+12.5 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 113-91 (+17.6 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 85-68 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
TEXAS is 78-64 (+13.4 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 21-7 (+13.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 (+8.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5 this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-6 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-5 (+10.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against TAMPA BAY this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

JAMES SHIELDS vs. TEXAS since 1997
SHIELDS is 2-1 when starting against TEXAS with an ERA of 4.82 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 3-1 (+2.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-2. (+0.0 units)

TOMMY HUNTER vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
HUNTER is 1-0 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.452.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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MINNESOTA (32 - 23) at OAKLAND (29 - 27) - 9:05 PM
FRANCISCO LIRIANO (L) vs. TREVOR CAHILL (R)
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 117-60 (+46.6 Units) against the money line in home games in June games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 28-22 (+7.7 Units) against the money line in games played on a grass field this season.
CAHILL is 17-10 (+8.7 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
CAHILL is 16-8 (+11.4 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
MINNESOTA is 81-60 (+14.3 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 39-32 (+10.5 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against OAKLAND this season
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+1.0 Units)

FRANCISCO LIRIANO vs. OAKLAND since 1997
LIRIANO is 1-2 when starting against OAKLAND with an ERA of 5.92 and a WHIP of 1.561.
His team's record is 2-4 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-3. (-0.4 units)

TREVOR CAHILL vs. MINNESOTA since 1997
CAHILL is 1-0 when starting against MINNESOTA with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.214.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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Bettors' best friend: Thursday's wagering tips

Lines off the board

Reds at Cubs: Total is off pending wind direction and speed.

Lines to keep an eye on

Suns at Sky (WNBA): Sky opened as a 2-point favorite but that line has been cut in half. The total has jumped from 154 to 155.

Silver Stars at Sparks (WNBA): Sparks opened as a 3-point favorite but that number has slipped to 2.5. The total has fallen from 155.5 to 154.

Mystics at Mercury (WNBA): Mercury opened as a 4-point favorite but have been bet down to 3.5. The total has climbed from 177.5 to 179.

Lynx at Dream (WNBA): Dream opened as an 8.5-point pick but that number is up to 9. The total has slipped from 175 to 173.

Who's hot

Rangers have won 16 of their last 19.

Angels have won eight of their last 11.

Brewers have won seven of their last nine.

Athletics have won four in a row.

Who's not

Rays have lost nine of their last 12.

Pirates have lost seven of their last eight.

Blue Jays have lost seven of their last nine

Giants have lost six of their last seven.

Key stat

105 - Points margin Sprint Cup leader Kevin Harvick holds over four-time defending series champion and current runner-up Jimmie Johnson midway through the season despite the fact that Harvick has only one victory and Johnson has five.

Injury that shouldn't be overlooked

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against Florida after injuring his lower back during batting practice. Reyes will be evaluated Thursday after what had to be an uncomfortable flight from Puerto Rico to Washington to face the Nationals. The Mets will likely lose Reyes for at least the first game of the four-game series. He is batting .277 with six homers and 32 RBIs this season.

Game of the day

Rangers at Angels (-125, 8)

Notable quotable

"I don't think (the Big 12) conference will last long because there is too much disparity between all the teams. In the SEC, for instance, Vanderbilt makes as much money in the television contract as Florida. ... That doesn't happen here in the Big 12. We have some teams that get a little bit more money and have a little bit more stroke than some of the other teams. And when that happens, you're gonna have teams looking for better avenues to leave."

First-year Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville in reference to the deal the Big 12 cut with Texas and other members to give them a larger share of TV revenues than other schools to keep them from leaving to the Big Ten and Pac-10.

Tips and notes

The White Sox were on a roll before closer Bobby Jenks was placed on the family medical emergency list Sunday and was expected to miss three to seven days. The Chi-Sox lost a couple of close ones without their regular closer, but he will be back for the weekend series against the Rangers. In 31 appearances this season, Jenks is 1-1 with a 4.03 ERA and 17 saves.

Brazil will be without Elano for its World Cup showdown against the Netherlands on Friday. Elano scored in Brazil's first two matches but suffered a bone bruise in his right ankle in the second match against Ivory Coast. He has missed matches against Portugal and Chile and cut short a practice session Tuesday, making him unlikely to return against the Dutch.

Many NASCAR fans are conspiracy theorists, and for good reason. Heart-warming stories always seem to happen whenever TV ratings start to fall, so watch out for Friday night's Nationwide race when Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets behind the wheel of his famous father's No. 3 as a tribute to the Intimidator. Remember when he won at Daytona shortly after his dad's tragic accident at the track? Junior has been struggling and a win would be just what he (and NASCAR) needs to get back on track.
 

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