4-1-13

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

04/01/13 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 715-341 (.677)
ATS: 574-510 (.530)
ATS Vary Units: 1434-1265 (.531)
Over/Under: 558-526 (.515)
Over/Under Vary Units: 741-671 (.525)

TORONTO 100, Detroit 94
ATLANTA 105, Cleveland 95
MILWAUKEE 107, Charlotte 95
MEMPHIS 96, San Antonio 95
HOUSTON 111, Orlando 97
Boston 97, MINNESOTA 96
UTAH 105, Portland 98
L.A. CLIPPERS 96, Indiana 93

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DCI Pro Hockey
The Daniel Curry Index

04/01/13 Predictions

Season: 192-129 (.598)

N.Y. Islanders vs. NEW JERSEY: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
N.Y. RANGERS 3, Winnipeg 2
MONTREAL 4, Carolina 2
DETROIT 3, Colorado 2
MINNESOTA 3, St. Louis 2
CHICAGO 4, Nashville 2
Anaheim vs. DALLAS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Calgary vs. EDMONTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
SAN JOSE 3, Vancouver 2

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Hockey Crusher
Chicago Blackhawks -165 over Nashville Predators
(System Record: 39-3, won last game)
Overall Record: 39-29-1

Basketball Crusher
George Mason +7.5 over Santa Clara
(System Record: 82-4, lost last game)
Overall Record: 82-60-4

Baseball Crusher
Washington Nationals -1.5 over Miami Marlins
(System Record: 3-0, won last game)
Overall Record: 3-1

Soccer Crusher
Lanus + Quilmes UNDER 2.5
This match is happening in Argentina
(System Record: 379-14, lost last game)
Overall Record: 379-327-44

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NCAA Basketball Picks

George Mason at Santa Clara

The Patriots look to take advantage of a Santa Clara team that is 7-21 ATS in its last 28 home games. George Mason is the pick (+7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Broncos favored by only 5 1/2. Dunkel Pick: George Mason (+7 1/2). Here are all of today's games.

MONDAY, APRIL 1 Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST

Game 747-748: George Mason at Santa Clara (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 56.102; Santa Clara 61.615 Dunkel Line: Santa Clara by 5 1/2; 149 Vegas Line: Santa Clara by 7 1/2; 145 1/2 Dunkel Pick: George Mason (+7 1/2); Over

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Today's NBA Picks

Indiana at LA Clippers

The Clippers look to build on their 8-0 ATS record in their last 8 games against Central Division opponents. LA is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Clippers favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 1 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 731-732: Detroit at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 104.992; Toronto 113.056 Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 8; 189 Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6; 194 Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-6); Under

Game 733-734: Cleveland at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 110.171; Atlanta 120.971 Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 11; 198 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 735-736: Orlando at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 109.791; Houston 125.081 Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 13 1/2; 190 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 737-738: Boston at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Boston 115.800; Minnesota 121.172 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 5 1/2; 200 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 739-740: San Antonio at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 122.706; Memphis 122.003 Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1; 190 Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 4 1/2; 186 Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+4 1/2); Over

Game 741-742: Charlotte at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 105.911; Milwaukee 119.000 Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 13; 200 Vegas Line & Total: Milwaukee by 11 1/2; 205 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (-11 1/2); Under

Game 743-744: Portland at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Portland 113.207; Utah 124.312 Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 11; 194 Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 9; 200 Dunkel Pick: Utah (-9); Under

Game 745-746: Indiana at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 121.986; LA Clippers 128.293 Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6 1/2; 193 Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 4 1/2; 188 Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-4 1/2); Over

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Today's NHL Picks

St. Louis at Minnesota

The Wild look to take advantage of a St. Louis team that is 3-13 in its last 16 games in Minnesota. Minnesota is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Wild favored by 3. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

MONDAY, APRIL 1 Time Posted 7:30 a.m. EST

Game 1-2: NY Islanders at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 12.043; New Jersey 11.221 Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-140); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+120); Over

Game 3-4: Winnipeg at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 9.651; NY Rangers 11.669 Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-145); 5 Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-145); Under

Game 5-6: Carolina at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 9.020; Montreal 12.585 Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 3 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-185); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-185); Under

Game 7-8: Colorado at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.264; Detroit 10.904 Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-170); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+150); Over

Game 9-10: St. Louis at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 10.310; Minnesota 13.388 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-120); 5 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-120); Under

Game 11-12: Nashville at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.843; Chicago 11.454 Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1/2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-175); 5 Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+155); Over

Game 13-14: Anaheim at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.360; Dallas 12.215 Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 15-16: Calgary at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.891; Edmonton 10.533 Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1/2; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-150); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+130); Over

Game 17-18: Vancouver at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.172; San Jose 12.885 Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-125); 5 Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-125); Under

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Cappers Access

Cubs +125
Red Sox +130
Raptors -6

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MLB

Monday, April 1

We'll have a lot more information up once the teams get a week or so under their belts. For the first week, its mostly starting pitchers and umpires- the pitchers' and umps' information, obviously, refers to last year's stats.

Hot pitchers
-- Niese is 5-3, 2.35 in his last eight starts.
-- Samardzija was 1-1, 2.25 in two starts last September (2-0, 1.59 vs Pitt).
-- Milwaukee is 11-1 in Gallardo's last 12 starts (2-1, 3.23 last five). Chacin is 1-0, 3.32 in his last four starts.
-- Cain is 5-2, 2.78 in his last nine starts (1-0, 2.73, last four vs SF). Kershaw is 3-3, 1.58 in his last eight starts (2-3, 1.62 vs SF).
-- Phillies won nine of last ten Hamels starts (2-0, 3.00 last three, 1-1, 3.46 in four starts vs Atl LY). Hudson is 1-1, 2.51 in his last two starts (3-1, 4.30 in five starts LY vs Phils).
-- Kennedy is 3-1, 2.65 in his last five starts.

-- Weaver is 4-1, 2.54 in his last five starts. Cueto is 2-0, 2.20 in his last four.

-- Sabathia is 4-1, 2.58 in his last six starts (1-1, 5.14 vs Bos).
-- Shields is 3-3, 1.88 in his last seven starts (0-1, 5.84 two starts vs CWS).
-- Verlander is 7-1, 1.66 in his last eight starts (2-0, 1.13 vs Minn).
-- Anderson was 3-0, 0.95 in three home starts LY.

Cold pitchers
-- Strasburg was 0-1, 7.71 in his last three starts before getting shut down in early September (3-1, 4.15 in five starts vs Miami LY). Nolasco is 0-3, 5.29 in his last three starts (2-2, 2.54 vs Nats, with shutouts in his last two starts against them).
-- Volquez was 2-2, 4.67 in five starts last September (0-2, 4.91 vs NYM).
-- Burnett is 1-5, 3.96 in his last six starts (2-1, 3.26 vs Cubs).
-- Wainwright is 0-2, 8.63 in his last five road starts.

-- Lester is 0-3, 4.15 in his last five starts (1-1, 4.55 in 5 starts vs NYY).
-- Sale is 0-2, 5.82 in his last three starts (1-1, 5.06 vs TB).
-- Worley is 0-3, 6.75 in his last five starts.
-- FHernandez is 0-4, 7.13 in his last six starts (1-2, 4.28 in 5 starts vs A's).

Totals
-- Over is 5-1-1 in Nolasco's last seven starts.
-- Five of last seven Niese starts stayed under.
-- Under is 12-1-1 in last fourteen Samardzija starts.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in Chacin's last six road starts.
-- Five of last seven Cain starts stayed under total.
-- Five of last six Hudson games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Wainwright starts went over.

-- Under is 7-2-2 in last eleven Cueto starts.

-- Last nine Lester starts stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Shields starts stayed under total.
-- Over is 7-4-1 in Worley's last twelve starts.
-- Seven of last nine Hernandez starts stayed under.

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MLB

Monday, April 1

MLB Opening Day betting cheat sheet

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees (-120, 8)

Probable starting pitchers: Jon Lester (BOS), CC Sabathia (NYY)

Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson will all be starting the season on the disabled list for New York, leaving veterans like recently acquired Vernon Wells and former Boston star Kevin Youkilis to carry the weight. Yankees ace CC Sabathia owns an 8-9 record with a 4.23 ERA in 22 career starts against Boston. The under is 6-0 in Jon Lester’s last six starts vs. American League East opposition.

Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals (-260, 7)

Probable starting pitchers: Ricky Nolasco (FLA), Stephen Strasburg (WSH)

Giancarlo Stanton, who is 5-for-13 in his career against Stephen Strasburg, is the only player that started on Opening Day last season for Miami expected in Monday’s lineup. The over is 5-0 in Strasburg’s last five starts in the opener of a series and Ricky Nolasco is 11-5 against Washington – the most wins he has against any team.

San Diego Padres at New York Mets (-139, 7.5)

Probable starting pitchers: Edinson Volquez (SD), Jon Niese (NYM)

The Padres were 49-37 in their last 86 games a year ago and hope to build on that improvement. San Diego starts that quest without talented third baseman Chase Headley, who is out a couple more weeks with a fractured left thumb. Edinson Volquez is coming off his best season since 2008, striking out 174 in 182 2/3 innings in his first campaign with San Diego. He is 0-4 lifetime against the Mets with a 6.46 ERA in 23 2/3 innings.

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates (-122, 7.5)

Probable starting pitchers: Jeff Samardzija (CHC), A.J. Burnett (PIT)

The Pirates were 16 games above .500 on Aug. 8 before going 16-46 the rest of the way to complete their 20th consecutive losing season. Pittsburgh's active roster is a combined 11-for-61 (.180) against Jeff Samardzija, but OF Andrew McCutchen has enjoyed limited success, going 3-for-10 against him. Samardzija won both of his starts against the Pirates in 2012, compiling 14 strikeouts and a 1.06 ERA in 17 innings. Chicago is 5-1 in its last six games in Pittsburgh.

Colorado Rockies at Milwaukee Brewers (-141, 7.5)

Probable starting pitchers: Jhoulys Chacin (COL), Yovani Gallardo (MIL)

Yovani Gallardo is 0-4 with a 5.82 ERA against the Rockies in eight career appearances. The Brewers are 0-7 in Gallardo’s last seven starts vs. the Rockies, who have taken the last four matchups with the Brew Crew. Colorado was the only NL team the Brewers failed to beat more than once in 2012.

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers (-156, 6)

Probable starting pitchers: Matt Cain (SF), Clayton Kershaw (LAD)

Clayton Kershaw has been particularly tough on the Giants in his career, owning a 1.37 ERA in 16 starts and posting two of his five shutouts. San Francisco 3B Pablo Sandoval has only had two at-bats since March 16 because of a lingering right elbow injury that could force him to sit out the opener. The under is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings.

Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds (-109, 7.5)

Probable starting pitchers: Jered Weaver (LAA), Johnny Cueto (CIN)

Jered Weaver has thrived in interleague play with a 12-3 career record in 20 starts with a 2.61 ERA. The Angels will rely on Weaver to lead the rotation again this year after he led the American League last season in several categories, including winning percentage (.800), opponents average (.214), WHIP (1.018) and hits per nine innings (7.0). The Angels are 8-1 in last their nine Opening Day games, including four straight wins.

Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins (+176, 7.5)

Probable starting pitchers: Justin Verlander (DET), Vance Worley (MIN)

Vance Worley struggled a bit in the spring, finishing with a 5.73 ERA over 22 innings of work -- striking out 13 and walking only three. Justin Verlander, the 2011 AL MVP, gets the ball for the Tigers in the opener for the sixth straight year. Surprisingly, he has never won in five career Opening Day starts (0-1). The Tigers are 8-0 in Verlander’s last eight starts vs. the Twins. Weather forecasts are projecting chilly temperatures around the freezing mark for this game.

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox (-140, 7.5)

Probable starting pitchers: James Shields (KC), Chris Sale (CWS)

Chris Sale has earned his first career Opening Day start after being selected as an All-Star in 2012. He went 3-3 with an impressive 3.12 ERA in six starts against Kansas City last season. The Royals counter with their newly acquired weapon James Shields. Kansas City took 12 of the 18 games in the series last season and the under is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves (-122, 7)

Probable starting pitchers: Cole Hamels (PHI), Tim Hudson (ATL)

The Phillies are missing one of their top offensive players to start 2013 as catcher Carlos Ruiz begins a 25-game suspension for using a banned stimulant. Atlanta will also will be without its starting catcher for the first month as Brian McCann continues to recover from off-season shoulder surgery. Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels looks more than ready for Opening Day, dominating in five Grapefruit League starts while going 3-0 and holding opponents to a .172 batting average. But the Phillies are 0-5 in the last five meetings when Hamels faces Tim Hudson.

Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics (-106, 6.5)

Probable starting pitchers: Felix Hernandez (SEA), Brett Anderson (OAK)

Brett Anderson has stymied the Mariners often in his brief career, compiling a 7-3 record and 1.76 ERA in 13 career outings. But he takes the hill against a Seattle squad that smashed 58 homers in 33 spring-training games. The Athletics went 12-7 against the Mariners last season and have taken seven consecutive meetings.

St. Louis Cardinals at Arizona Diamondbacks (-106, 8.5)

Probable starting pitchers: Adam Wainwright (STL), Ian Kennedy (ARZ)

Ian Kennedy is 1-3 lifetime against the Cardinals and lost both starts last season. The 28-year-old is tough to beat at home - he was 8-4 at Chase Field in 2012 (one of the losses was to St. Louis) and 19-6 over the past two seasons. St. Louis was 5-1 against Arizona in 2012, including 3-0 at Chase Field. The over is 7-0 in the Cardinals’ last seven games as road underdogs.

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MLB

Monday, April 1

Opening Day weather watch: Chilly in Minny

Weather not only plays a huge factor on Opening Day but in nearly every baseball game in April.

Mother Nature is clearly a fan of the long ball because winds are projected to blow out in nearly every outdoor stadium Monday. But bettors beware: cold conditions are expected for many of the season openers.

Here's our weather report for Opening Day:

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees (-125, 8)

Site: Yankee Stadium

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-50s and sunny skies. Winds will blow out to center at 18 mph.

Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals (-260, 7)

Site: Nationals Park

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-50s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to right at 15 mph.

San Diego Padres at New York Mets (-140, 7.5)

Site: Citi Field

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-50s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to right field at 18 mph.

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates (-122, 7.5)

Site: PNC Park

Forecasts are calling for cold temperatures in the mid-30s and a 30 percent chance of rain. Winds will blow out to center at 15 mph.

San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers (-159, 6)

Site: Dodger Stadium

Forecasts are projecting temperatures in the mid-60’s and sunny skies. Winds will blow out to right at 12 mph.

Los Angeles Angels at Cincinnati Reds (-114, 7.5)

Site: Great American Ballpark

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the low-40s and partly cloudy conditions. Winds will blow out to right at 12 mph.

Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins (+176, 7.5)

Site: Target Field

Forecasts are calling for frigid temperatures in the mid-20s and sunny skies. Winds will blow out to left at 14 mph.

Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox (-140, 7.5)

Site: U.S. Cellular Field

Forecasts are calling for cool temperatures in the high-20s and partly cloudy skies. Winds will blow out to right at 14 mph.

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves (-122, 7)

Site: Turner Field

Forecasts are projecting temperatures in the mid-60s and clear skies. Winds will blow in from left at 6 mph.

Seattle Mariners at Oakland Athletics (-106, 6.5)

Site: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the high-50s and clear skies. Winds will blow out to right at 8 mph.

Games being played in venues with a retractable roof are not mentioned.

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MLB

Monday, April 1

MLB's hottest and coldest bets in Opening Week

Baseball is back, whether you’re ready or not. If you’ve been busy betting the NCAA tournament or capping the playoff pushes in the NBA and NHL, let us lend a hand and get you up to speed.

Here are three teams that tend to start the season hot and three others who drag their feet in the opening games of the schedule.

Record over the past 10 MLB seasons.

Hot starters

Toronto Blue Jays (35-23 in Opening Week)

Opening Week opponents: vs. Cleveland, vs. Boston

The Blue Jays always come out with a head of steam but fizzle as the schedule goes on. Last season, Toronto went 6-4 in its first two series of the season. This year, a reloaded roster and stacked pitching staff has the Jays among the World Series faves but could there be a jelling process for this new-look club?

Los Angeles Dodgers (34-26 in Opening Week)

Opening Week opponents: vs. San Francisco, vs. Pittsburgh

The Dodgers were on fire to start the 2012 season and jumped up the World Series futures board thanks to a 16-7 record in April, including a 6-1 mark in their first two series. Los Angeles reached deep into its pockets this offseason and loaded up on talent. Much like Toronto, L.A. could need some time to come together.

St. Louis Cardinals (32-24 in Opening Week)

Opening Week opponents: at Arizona, at San Francisco

The Cardinals are known more for their late-season heroics than their April success. However, St. Louis got off to a strong start in 2012, winning five of its first seven and let everyone know it would be alright without Albert Pujols.


Cold starters

Philadelphia Phillies (21-32 in Opening Week)

Opening Week opponents: at Atlanta, vs. Kansas City

Believe it or not, one of the best baseball teams over the past 10 seasons has also been one of its slowest starters. The Phillies split their first six games of the 2012 season and if Roy Halladay is suffering from a dead arm, things may go the same this spring.

Boston Red Sox (24-33 in Opening Week)

Opening Week opponents: at New York, at Toronto

There were teams with worse records during opening week than the Red Sox, but who the hell is going to bet on the Astros? Boston was the most costly team in baseball last season, burning 36.85 units, and a 1-5 start to the schedule set the tone for a dismal year for BoSox backers.

Cleveland Indians (23-31 in Opening Week)

Opening Week opponents: at Toronto, at Tampa Bay

The Tribe aren’t surprising anyone falling under this category. Cleveland is not only among the slowest starters – going 1-4 in its first two series last year - but is the worst Opening Day bet in the bigs at 2-8 over the past 10 seasons. But there is a catch. The Indians added some interesting players to the mix this offseason and are the “sexy” season win totals over pick (77.5) among Las Vegas wiseguys.

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NBA

Monday, April 1

Bank shots: NBA betting news and notes

For the week of March 24-30

Hottest ATS

Utah Jazz (4-1 SU, 5-0 ATS)

Utah has ripped off eight consecutive covers (4-4 SU) for bettors heading into Monday’s home game with Portland. The Jazz are in a dogfight with the Lakers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference with only eight games to play.

Coldest ATS

Portland Trail Blazers (0-4 SU, 0-4 ATS)

Portland’s postseason aspirations took a huge hit with four consecutive losses this past week. The Blazers were blown out by the Thunder, Nets, Jazz and Warriors and now face a must-win situation in Utah on Monday night.

Best over play

Chicago Bulls (2-1 SU, 3-0 over/under)

Chicago has been a good under play (32-38-1 O/U) all season long, but the Bulls have topped the total in three straight. The Bulls are averaging 101 points over the run – eight points higher than their season average (93 ppg). Chicago hosts the lowly Pistons Sunday before hitting the road for games in Washington and Brooklyn.

Best under play

Denver Nuggets (1-2 SU, 0-3 over/under)

Bettors have been cashing in on Denver’s ability to soar over totals all season long, but have taken a huge hit to the wallet over its past five games. The Nuggets faced an average total of 206.5 over a five-game under run, including a huge 221.5 total against the Kings on Mar. 23. Denver has a few days off before it visits Utah on Wednesday.

Scouting the schedule:

-The Philadelphia 76ers will play seven of their last nine games away from the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers have a 10-21-3 O/U record away from home.

-The Oklahoma City Thunder enter a brutal portion of their schedule next week. The Thunder will play five consecutive quality opponents, who have a combined 227-138 SU record this season. Oklahoma City kicks off the stretch of toughies Thursday when it hosts San Antonio.

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JOE WIZ FREE PLAY

Under 7 runs Seattle and Oakland.

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StatFox Situational Power Trends™ - FoxSheets

MLB SEATTLE at OAKLAND

OAKLAND is 66-43 (+31.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
The average score was: OAKLAND (4.3) , OPPONENT (3.5)

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NBA DETROIT at TORONTO

Play On - Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (TORONTO) after being beaten by the spread by 48 or more points total in their last ten games against opponent after being beaten by the spread by 48 or more points total in their last seven games
29-8 since 1997. ( 78.4% 20.2 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

NBA CHARLOTTE at MILWAUKEE

Play Against - Any team vs the money line (CHARLOTTE) horrible team - outscored by their opponents by 9+ points/game against opponent after a combined score of 205 points or more
99-26 over the last 5 seasons. ( 79.2% 47.3 units )
1-1 this year. ( 50.0% -1.7 units )

NBA CHARLOTTE at MILWAUKEE

Play Under - Any team vs. the 1rst half line average 3PT shooting team (33-36.5%) against a poor 3PT defense (>=36.5%) after 42+ games, after 2 straight games - attempting 10+ less free throws than opponent
62-28 since 1997. ( 68.9% 31.2 units )
6-3 this year. ( 66.7% 2.7 units )