Spain, Argentina announce squads for Davis Cup final

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11/11/2008 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The teams have been revealed for next week's Davis Cup final between visiting Spain and host Argentina.

The best-of-five tie will he held on an indoor hardcourt at Estadio Islas Malvinas in Mar del Plata.

The Spaniards, who will compete without world No. 1 superstar Rafael Nadal, will feature David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco, Feliciano Lopez and Marcel Granollers, who takes Nadal's spot on the squad. The Wimbledon, French Open and Olympic champion Nadal pulled out this week, citing a knee injury.

Powerful Argentina will counter with Juan Martin del Potro, David Nalbandian, Jose Acasuso and Agustin Calleri. The 20-year-old del Potro is playing at the prestigious Tennis Masters Cup event in Shanghai this week.

Emilio Sanchez captains Spain, while the favored Argentines will be guided by Alberto Mancini. The Spaniards own two Davis Cup titles, with both coming this decade (2000, 2004), while Argentina has never hoisted the coveted chalice.

Spain is 2-0 all-time versus Argentina, which will host for the first time in this series. The Spaniards prevailed, at home, in 1926 and 2003.

The Spaniards reached this year's final by beating the 32-time and defending champion United States in a semifinal in Madrid.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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