Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: College hoops tournaments begin to wrap up, while the Wizards play host to the Magic, and the Sharks meet the Panthers.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up seven games on Saturday, with Detroit at Atlanta, Denver at Memphis, New York at Dallas, New Jersey at Houston, the Clippers at San Antonio, Toronto at Golden State, and Orlando at Washington. The Magic (46-20 SU, 34-29-3 ATS) rolled to their seventh straight win on Thursday night, blasting Chicago 111-82. Vince Carter had a game-high 23 points for Orlando in that win, while Matt Barnes was good for 14 points. However, the Magic are 0-2 against the Wizards so far this year, losing 104-97 on January 8 and 92-91 on February 5. Orlando was favored in both of those games, which were both UNDER results.

As well, Saturday’s college basketball schedule features either semi-final or championship matchups in 16 conference tournaments. Reaching the semi-final stage on Saturday are the ACC, Atlantic 10, Southeastern, and Big Ten events, while championship games will be played in each of the Mid-Eastern, America East, Southland, Southwestern, Western Athletic, Mid-American, Big West, Mountain West, Conference USA, Pacific-10, Big 12, and Big East conferences.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are nine games on the NHL’s schedule for Saturday, with Chicago at Philadelphia, Buffalo at Detroit, Phoenix at Carolina, Boston at Montreal, New Jersey at the Islanders, Edmonton at Toronto, St. Louis at Columbus, Ottawa at Vancouver, and Florida at San Jose. The 43-14-9 Sharks exploded for six third-period goals in an 8-5 win over Nashville in their last game on Thursday night. Joe Pavelski and Dany Heatley each scored twice for San Jose. The 27-29-10 Panthers were blanked 3-0 in Colorado in their Thursday night matchup, with Tomas Vokoun making 28 saves. Florida and San Jose have not met this season.

The fans at HP Pavilion will be treated to a game between the Florida Panthers and the San Jose Sharks when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Sharks listed as 285-moneyline favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 5½.

The Panthers were shut out 3-0 by the Avalanche last time out, as +170 underdogs. The teams played UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Tomas Vokoun made 28 saves in the loss for the Panthers.

The Sharks scored six times in the third period and defeated the Predators 8-5 on Thursday, as -230 favorites. That game’s 13 goals sailed OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Joe Pavelski and Dany Heatley potted two goals apiece, while singles came off the sticks of Joe Thornton, Manny Malhotra, Patrick Marleau, and Jay Leach.

Current streak:
San Jose has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Florida: 27-29-10
San Jose: 43-14-9

Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing NY Rangers are 6-4
After playing Colorado are 3-3-1
After a loss are 3-7

San Jose most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 4-4-1
After playing Nashville are 8-2
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Florida’s last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Florida’s last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida’s last 8 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Florida
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose’s last 8 games at home

Next up:
Florida home to Washington, Tuesday, March 16
San Jose at Anaheim, Sunday, March 14

The Kansas State Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Sprint Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 6-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Kansas State clawed their way back in the second half and defeated Baylor 82-75 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday. Kansas State covered the 2-point spread, while the 157 points sailed OVER the posted total of 145.

Denis Clemente had 24 points and dished out seven assists for Kansas State. Jacob Pullen added a game-high 26 points in the win.

Kansas soared in the second half and defeated Texas A&M 79-66 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament on Friday. Kansas covered the 9-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 134.5.

Sherron Collins poured in a game-high 26 points to lead Kansas, and Xavier Henry added 15 in that win.

Current streak:
Kansas State has won 2 straight games.
Kansas has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Kansas State: 26-6 SU, 19-8 ATS
Kansas: 31-2 SU, 13-16-1 ATS

Kansas State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
After playing Baylor are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After playing Texas A&M are 9-1
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas State’s last 6 games when playing Kansas
Kansas State is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Kansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas State
Kansas is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas’s last 6 games when playing Kansas State
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas State

The fans at American Airlines Center will be treated to a game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total is sitting at 210.

The Knicks were defeated 119-112 by the Grizzlies last time out, as 7-point underdogs. That game’s combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 213.

Bill Walker netted 21 points with four rebounds and four assists for the Knicks.

The Mavericks defeated New Jersey 96-87 as an 11-point favorite on Wednesday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (204).

Jason Kidd deposited 20 points and had nine assists for Dallas, while Caron Butler added 18 points in the win.

Current streak:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Dallas has won 13 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 22-43 SU, 30-35 ATS
Dallas: 45-21 SU, 28-37-1 ATS

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 2-8
After a loss are 3-7

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing New Jersey are 6-4
After a win are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
New York is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Dallas
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
New York is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York

Next up:
New York at Philadelphia, Monday, March 15
Dallas home to Chicago, Wednesday, March 17

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: College hoops tournaments continue around the country, while the Kings meet the Stars, and the Suns play host to the Lakers.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA offers up a dozen games on Friday night, including a big Western clash between the Lakers and Suns in Phoenix. Los Angeles (47-18 SU, 27-36-2 ATS) shook off their skid with a 109-107 home win over the Raptors on Tuesday night. Kobe Bryant led the way with 32 points for the Lakers in that contest, while Andrew Bynum was good for 22 points on the night. The Suns (40-25 SU, 37-27-1 ATS) got past Indiana 113-105 in their last game on Saturday. Phoenix is 1-2 vs. the Lakers this season, and forward Channing Frye (suspension) is out Friday.

Also on the NBA hardwood on Friday: the Clippers at Charlotte, Indiana at Boston, Chicago at Miami, New York at Memphis, New Jersey at Oklahoma City, Washington at Detroit, Denver at New Orleans, San Antonio at Minnesota, Utah at Milwaukee, Portland at Sacramento, and Cleveland at Philadelphia. The Cavaliers (50-15 SU, 31-32-2 ATS) got back into the win column with a 97-95 home win over San Antonio in their last game on Monday night. LeBron James sat out that contest to rest his sore ankle, but he is expected to play Friday night.

As well, the bigger college basketball tournaments in the ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big 10, C-USA, MWC, Pac-10, and SEC hit their middle stages on Friday, in advance of the weekend’s championship games. Two ranked teams will also hit the floor in the Atlantic 10 tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Friday, with St. Bonaventure at No. 17 Temple, and Dayton at No. 24 Xavier. The Owls (26-5 SU, 20-11 ATS) had no trouble with St. Bonaventure in their regular-season meeting, winning 73-55 on the road. The Musketeers (23-7 SU, 19-10 ATS) beat Dayton 78-74 at home but lost 90-65 on the road in their two meetings.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, there are just six games on the NHL’s schedule for Friday, with Tampa Bay at Washington, Pittsburgh at New Jersey, Minnesota at Buffalo, the Rangers at Atlanta, Nashville at Anaheim, and Los Angeles at Dallas. The 39-22-5 Kings are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss in Chicago on Wednesday night. Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar scored for the Kings in that game, while Jon Quick made 40 saves. The 29-25-12 Stars fell 5-3 in Buffalo in their last game on Wednesday night, and they’ve picked up the loss in all four games vs. the Kings this season.

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 330-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game’s total is sitting at 7.

The Lightning were toppled 4-3 by the Maple Leafs in overtime on Thursday, as +125 underdogs. That game’s seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Steven Stamkos, Kurtis Foster, and Steve Downie answered for the Lightning.

The Capitals defeated Carolina 4-3 in overtime as a -280 favorite on Wednesday. The seven goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (6.5).

Tomas Fleischmann netted the game-winning goal in overtime for Washington and Mike Green scored a pair of goals in the win.

Current streak:
Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Tampa Bay: 27-27-12
Washington: 45-13-9

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Carolina are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Tampa Bay is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games when playing Washington
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Washington is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games at home
Washington is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games at home

Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 14
Washington at Chicago, Sunday, March 14

The division rival Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at US Airways Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 2-point favorites versus the Suns, while the game’s total is sitting at 213½.

Kobe Bryant finished with 32 points, six rebounds, and six assists to lift the Lakers over the Raptors 109-107 on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles couldn’t cover as 11.5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 210-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Amare Stoudemire netted 30 points to help the Suns get by the Pacers 113-105 on Saturday. The Suns failed to cover the 13-point spread, while the 218 points went UNDER the posted total of 221.5.

Grant Hill tossed in 22 points with eight rebounds and five assists for the Suns. Jason Richardson had 20 points in the win.

Team records:
Los Angeles: 47-18 SU, 27-36-2 ATS
Phoenix: 40-25 SU, 37-27-1 ATS

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Golden State are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing New Orleans are 8-2
After playing Indiana are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the LA Lakers last 10 games on the road
LA Lakers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Phoenix is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Phoenix is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Phoenix is 14-4 SU in their last 18 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

Next up:
LA Lakers at Golden State, Monday, March 15
Phoenix home to New Orleans, Sunday, March 14

The Texas A&M Aggies and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Sprint Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Donald Sloan dropped 23 points to lead Texas A&M past Nebraska 70-64 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals in Kansas City on Thursday.

Texas A&M failed to cover as 8-point favorites, while the game played OVER the 123.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Sherron Collins had 19 points and six assists to lead Kansas past Texas Tech 80-68 in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals in Kansas City on Thursday.

Kansas couldn’t cover as 17.5-point favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 148.5-point total listed by oddsmakers.

Current streak:
Texas A&M has won 4 straight games.
Kansas has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Texas A&M: 23-8 SU, 18-9 ATS
Kansas: 30-2 SU, 12-16-1 ATS

Texas A&M most recently:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
After playing Nebraska are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing on Friday are 7-3
After playing Texas Tech are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Texas A&M is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas A&M’s last 8 games
Texas A&M is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games
Kansas is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Kansas is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Texas A&M
Kansas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

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The division rival Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Verizon Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 285-moneyline favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game’s total is sitting at 6½.

The Hurricanes defeated Atlanta 4-0 as a +110 underdog on Sunday. The four goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (6).

Manny Legace stopped all 27 shots he faced for Carolina and Jussi Jokinen had a goal and an assist in the win.

Alex Ovechkin potted a pair of markers for Washington in its 4-3 shootout loss to Dallas on Monday night.

Dallas cashed as +250 road underdogs, while the game played OVER the 6.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.

Team records:
Carolina: 27-31-7
Washington: 44-13-9

Carolina most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a win are 8-2

Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Dallas are 5-5-2
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Carolina is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 games on the road
Washington is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
Washington is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington’s last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games at home

Next up:
Carolina home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 11
Washington home to Tampa Bay, Friday, March 12