The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will meet at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday night to open the 2009 Major League Baseball season.
Ace Derek Lowe will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Lowe was 15-12 last season with a 3.25 ERA.
Starting this game for the Phillies will be Brett Myers. The righthander had a 4.56 ERA to go along with a 12-14 record last season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 134-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.
2008 team records:
Atlanta: 72-90 SU
Philadelphia: 92-70 SU
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Houston are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Philadelphia is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Wednesday, April 8

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Toyota Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 4-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers allowed just 37 points in the second half, as they cruised to a 107-72 victory over the Thunder on Friday. The Trail Blazers easily covered the 5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 191.
LaMarcus Aldridge led the way with a game-high 35 points, while hauling down 18 rebounds to complete a double-double.
The Rockets fell 93-81 to the Lakers last time out, as 5.5-point road underdogs. That game's 174 points fell UNDER the night's posted total of 196.
Yao Ming netted 16 points and hauled down 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Portland has won 4 straight games.
Houston has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 48-27 SU, 41-34 ATS
Houston: 48-28 SU, 36-39-1 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Memphis are 5-5
After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Houston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Portland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Portland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Portland
Houston is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
Next up:
Portland at Memphis, Tuesday, April 7
Houston home to Orlando, Tuesday, April 7

The New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Raptors held off a late charge and upset the Knicks 102-95 in the opener of a home-and-home set on Saturday, as 3-point road underdogs. That game's combined 197 points went UNDER the posted total of 220.5.
Andrea Bargnani led the Raptors in their sixth straight win, scoring 23 points and hauling down seven boards. Chris Bosh had a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.
Chris Duhon and Al Harrington netted 22 points apiece for the Knicks.
Current streak:
New York has lost 4 straight games.
Toronto has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 29-47 SU, 43-32-1 ATS
Toronto: 30-45 SU, 30-42-3 ATS
New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 3-7
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 2-8

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 7-3
After playing New York are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
New York is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York's last 6 games on the road
New York is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Toronto
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New York
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
New York at Chicago, Tuesday, April 7
Toronto home to Atlanta, Tuesday, April 7

The fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills will be treated to a game between the Charlotte Bobcats and the Detroit Pistons when they take their seats on Sunday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bobcats lost 97-92 to the Heat as a 5-point favorite last time out. That game's combined score made it OVER the posted total of 183.
Gerald Wallace led the Bobcats with 21 points and eight rebounds.
The Pistons blew a six-point lead and lost 95-90 to the 76ers last time out, as 3.5-point road underdogs. That game's 185 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 185.5.
Rodney Stuckey had 23 points, three rebounds and four assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Charlotte has lost 2 straight games.
Detroit has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 34-42 SU, 46-30 ATS
Detroit: 36-40 SU, 32-44 ATS
Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After playing Miami are 2-8
After a loss are 4-6

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing New York are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Charlotte's last 9 games on the road
Charlotte is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Charlotte's last 9 games
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games at home
Next up:
Charlotte home to Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 7
Detroit at New York, Wednesday, April 8

The Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at American Airlines Center.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Suns exploded in the first quarter and went on to earn a 139-111 victory over the Kings on Friday. The Suns covered the 15-point spread, while the 250 points made it OVER the posted total of 245.
Steve Nash went for 29 points and dished out nine assists for the Suns. Jason Richardson added 19 points in the win.
The Mavericks were upset 107-102 to the Grizzlies last time out, as 7.5-point favorites. That game's 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 196.
Dirk Nowitzki tossed in a game-high 35 points to go with nine rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Phoenix has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 42-34 SU, 33-42-1 ATS
Dallas: 45-31 SU, 36-40 ATS
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing New Orleans are 7-3
After playing Sacramento are 8-2
After a win are 7-3

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Utah are 6-4
After playing Memphis are 8-2
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Phoenix is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
Phoenix is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
Dallas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix at New Orleans, Wednesday, April 8
Dallas home to Utah, Wednesday, April 8

The San Antonio Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Quicken Loans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
The Spurs were outplayed in the fourth quarter, but managed to sneak out a 126-121 victory over the Pacers on Friday. The Spurs covered the 4.5-point spread, and the combined 247 points sailed OVER the posted total of 200.5.
Tony Parker led the Spurs with 31 points, five rebounds and 10 assists. Tim Duncan had a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds in that win.
The Cavaliers dropped their second straight by losing 116-87 to the Magic. That game's 203 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.
LeBron James netted a game-high 26 points and hauled down nine boards for the Cavaliers in the loss.
Current streak:
Cleveland has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 49-26 SU, 37-36-2 ATS
Cleveland: 61-15 SU, 44-32 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 8-2
Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After playing Indiana are 8-2
After a win are 4-6

Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 7-3
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 9 games when playing Cleveland
San Antonio is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cleveland's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games
Next up:
San Antonio at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, April 7
Cleveland home to Washington, Wednesday, April 8

The Villanova Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Ford Field in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 159.
Villanova poured in 46 points in the second half and pulled out a hard-fought 78-76 upset victory over Pittsburgh in the Elite Eight. Villanova won the game as a 2-point underdog, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 141.
Dwayne Anderson tossed in 17 points from 5-for-10 shooting, and Scottie Reynolds added 15 points in that win for the Wildcats.
North Carolina defeated Oklahoma 72-60 as a 7-point favorite in the Elite Eight. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (163.5).
Ty Lawson scored 19 points for North Carolina, and Danny Green added 18 points in that victory.
Team records:
Villanova: 30-7 SU, 19-14 ATS
North Carolina: 32-4 SU, 16-19 ATS
Villanova most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Villanova is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Villanova's last 7 games
Villanova is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games
North Carolina is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games