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Cheat Sheet: Toronto Raptors at New Jersey Nets - 3/4/2011

Toronto Raptors at New Jersey Nets [NBA-TV | 3:05 PM ET]
Team Tips Top Trends Key Injuries

RAPTORS: Toronto has headed to Europe on a high of sorts, as they beat New Orleans as the listed underdog in their last game. Victories have been few and far between this season, as the Raptors have the 3rd worst record in the Eastern Conference. Toronto is 17-44 SU and 26-33-2 ATS overall this season. The Raptors are 21-24 ATS as the listed underdog this year. The Raptors are 3-6 ATS after playing 3 or more consecutive home games. C Andrea Bargnani is averaging a team high 21.8 PPG this year, as well as 5.5 RPG. G DeMar DeRozan is having a breakout season this year, as he's averaging 16.1 PPG this year. DeRozan is proving to be more than just a dunk artist, as he also has the ability to play lockdown defense. The Raptors are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Toronto is 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a SU win. The Raptors are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games against a team with a losing SU record. Toronto is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games against the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 Friday games. Toronto is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

Projected Score: 103

Raptors are 0-7 ATS last 7 games as a road underdog.

Under is 5-0 last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage below .400%.

F Reggie Evans (foot) is questionable.

NETS: (-2.5, O/U 201.5) New Jersey is in the midst of a 6 game SU losing streak. Despite their struggles, the team is still full of optimism thanks to the addition of PG Deron Williams. The Nets took Phoenix to OT in their last game, ultimately losing by 1 point. New Jersey is 17-43 SU and 28-32 ATS overall this year. The Nets currently have the 4th worst record in the Eastern Conference. New Jersey is 3-4 ATS as the listed favorite this season. The Nets organization is very proud to be playing the first NBA regular season set of games in Europe ever. New Jersey lost by 6 points earlier this season in Toronto. C Brook Lopez leads the Nets in scoring this year, as he averages 19.5 PPG. G Anthony Morrow is averaging 13 PPG this year, making nearly two 3 pointers per game. The Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. New Jersey is 18-39-1 ATS in their last 58 games against a team with a losing SU record. The Nets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite of up to 4.5 points. New Jersey is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

Projected Score: 106 (OVER-Total of the Day)

Nets are 1-10 ATS last 11 games against the NBA Atlantic.

Over is 7-0 last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

G Deron Williams (wrist) is probable.
Akron Zips vs. Kent St. Golden Flashes [ESPN2 | 7:00 PM ET]
Team Tips Top Trends Key Injuries

ZIPS: Akron had won their previous 7 games before getting blown out in their season finale at Ohio. That stated winning streak propelled this team from a .500 club to a dangerous MAC tourney team. The Zips are 19-11 SU and 14-12-1 ATS overall this season. Akron is 4-8 SU and 6-5 ATS on the road this year. The Zips are 4-4 ATS as the listed underdog this season, including 2-0 ATS as a road underdog between 3.5 and 6 PTS. F Nikola Cvetinovic is averaging Akron highs of 12.4 PPG and 7 RPG this year. The Zips are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning SU record. Akron is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against the MAC. The Zips are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a SU loss of more than 20 points. Akron is 34-14-5 ATS in their last 53 games following a SU loss. The Zips are 42-19-4 ATS in their last 65 games following an ATS loss. Akron is 27-13 ATS in their last 40 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%.

Projected Score: 63

Zips are 7-1 ATS last 8 games overall.

Over is 9-4 last 13 games following a SU loss.

None Reported.

GOLDEN FLASHES: (-3.5, O/U 138) Kent St. has already lost this season to Akron, so they believe more than ever that revenge is in order. The Golden Flashes are 20-10 SU and 14-13-1 ATS overall this season. Kent St. is an impressive 13-2 SU and 6-6 ATS at home this year. The Golden Flashes are 9-8 ATS as the listed favorite this season. Kent St. has been brilliant against conference opponents this season, going 10-5 ATS. F Justin Greene does it all for the Golden Flashes, as he leads the team with 15.5 PPG and 8.3 RPG. G Michael Porrini is averaging 9.6 PPG and a team high 4.2 APG this year. The Golden Flashes are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 Friday games. Kent St. is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win. The Golden Flashes are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Kent St. is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win.

Projected Score: 74 (SIDE of the Day)

Golden Flashes are 5-2 ATS last 7 home games against a team with a road winning percentage less than .400%.

Over is 7-1 last 8 games overall.

None Reported.

 

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