Improved New York, Dallas gunning for result at Red Bull Arena

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04/16/2010 - Harrison, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Red Bull New York returns home after a two- game road trip when it hosts FC Dallas in Major League Soccer action at Red Bull Arena on Saturday.

New York (2-1-0) looked impressive in its first two league fixtures this season, earning 1-0 victories - including a road win at Seattle. But the club fell flat, 0-2, at Chivas USA a week ago.

"We just didn't put it together," New York midfielder Sinisa Ubiparipovic told MLSsoccer.com after the match. "Our passing wasn't good enough to break them down."

Coincidentally, Ubiparipovic could find his spot in the starting lineup in jeopardy after Red Bull acquired Danish midfielder Brian Nielsen this week. The 23-year-old will probably find himself starting on the left side if his paperwork goes through in time for Saturday's game.

"Brian is a very promising young player who has pace and can deliver quality service with both feet," New York General Manager and Sporting Director Erik Soler said. "We are thrilled to sign him and he will immediately compete for a spot in our starting lineup."

The Hoops (0-0-2) are coming off a 2-2 come-from-behind draw vs. the Columbus Crew last weekend at home. FCD's Eric Avila scored the equalizer in stoppage time to earn a share of the points after the Crew's Guillermo Barros Schelotto scored the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute.

"To give up a PK there at the end and to come back and tie it the way we did, I think shows a lot of character and determination by our team," FCD coach Schellas Hyndman told MLSsoccer.com. "I don't think last year's team would have been able to do that. I think this years team is so much more focused and conditioned to get results."

Both teams look improved early in the 2010 season after failing to make the playoffs in '09. Both will also be under a lot of pressure to get a result on Saturday, with Dallas winless in two games to start the season and New York playing just its second game at its new soccer-specific arena, a place it's trying to make a fortress.

Red Bull will be without veteran defenders Chris Albright and Kevin Goldthwaite, and midfielder Giorgi Chirgadze, while midfielder Carl Robinson and forward John Wolyniec are questionable with injuries. Midfielder Austin da Luz is expected to be available with a groin strain.

Dallas will be without defender Kyle Davies and midfielder Marvin Chavez because of injuries.

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We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
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