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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 08:41 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Football is over, spring training starts in 18 days. Here are some fantasy ratings from Sporting News baseball magazine......:

-- C-- Posey-Lucroy-Molina-Ramos-Mesoraco

-- 1B-- MCabrera-Goldschmist-Encarnacion-Abreu-AGonzalez

-- 2B-- Cano-Altuve-Gordon-Rendoin-Kinsler-Kipnis

-- SS-- Tulowitzki-Ramirez-Reyes-Desmond-Castro

-- 3B-- Beltre-Donaldson-Longoria-Wright-CSantana-Rendon

-- OF-- Trout-Stanton-McCutchen-Gomez-CGonzalez-Bautista

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a super Sunday......

13) Darrell Bevell is Seattle's offensive coordinator; he played QB for Wisconsin in college, playing for Barry Alvarez, one of the most run-oriented coaches in the last 30 years. Bevell will now be forever known as the guy who lost a Super Bowl when he threw the ball from the 1-yard line when Seattle has Marshawn Lynch and a running QB, and a timeout in their pocket. Not only was it ill-advised, it didn't work.

By the way, when I say ill-advised, I mean stupid. Not only that, it didn't work. If it is stupid and it works, the guy is still a hero, but if it doesn't.....

12) Bevell is no idiot; he has been in the NFL since 2000, but you have to wonder if this will prevent him from getting a head coaching job. How do you sell to your fans "We just hired the guy who threw the ball on the 1 when he had Marshawn?"

11) Russell Wilson's interception was the first one thrown from the one-yard line by any QB in the NFL this season. Thats out of 111 dropbacks from the one.

10) It was only the third time all season the Seahawks dropped back to pass from the one-yard line. Thanks to KC Joyner for those last two nuggets.

9) Gene Steratore didn't ref the Super Bowl, but he did ref Wisconsin-Iowa and Michigan-Michigan State basketball games this weekend. Funny how NFL refs throw flags like madmen all season, but in the Super Bowl where TV ratings are a priority, they keep them stuffed in their pockets. Go figure.

8) Seattle WR Chris Matthews is the 4th receiver whose first NFL catch came in a Super Bowl; he spent part of this season working in a Foot Locker. Maybe the Jets should've signed Matthews from Foot Locker and not traded for Percy Harvin, saving a high draft pick in the process.

7) There is a disturbing program called Friday Night Tykes on the Esquire Network about youth football in Texas. I spent eight bizarre springs coaching Little League and it is not something I miss-- people get crazy where their kids are concerned.

6) Patriots have not scored a first quarter point in all six Brady/Belichick Super Bowls, but they won four of the six, with all six decided by 4 or less points.

5) In fairness to coach Bevell, Marshawn Lynch had five previous runs from the one-yard line this season and had scored only one touchdown, so there is that. Still think it was a dumb play call, but there was logic behind it, obviously.

4) Five of the seven WRs who caught a pass in this game were undrafted free agents. Maybe personnel guys are as important or more important than the coaches?

3) Seattle's Bruce Irvin got tossed for being an instigator in a scuffle after the Pats took a knee after the INT; he is the first player ever ejected from a Super Bowl.

2) Pete Carroll showed class by taking reposibility for the fateful play call, but it will be interesting to see going forward, which coaches leave and stay in Seattle. Dan Quinn will be going to Atlanta as head coach Tuesday; would be take Bevell with him? Would the Seahawks block Bevell from leaving?

1) At the end of the day, the NFL wins by having a memorable game cap a season where far too many off-field stories overshadowed the game on the field.

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 08:47 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Winnipeg at Calgary
The Jets head to Calgary tonight following a 5-2 loss to Dallas on Saturday and come into the contest with an 11-6 record in their last 17 games after allowing 4 or more goals in the previous game. Winnipeg is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Jets favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+105). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Game 51-52: Florida at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.539; NY Rangers 12.368
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-230); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-230); Over

Game 53-54: Winnipeg at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.543; Calgary 10.122
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (-105); Over

Game 55-56: Edmonton at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 10.575; San Jose 12.032
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-260); Under

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, February 2

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FLORIDA (21-16-0-10, 52 pts.) at NY RANGERS (28-15-0-4, 60 pts.) - 2/2/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 196-195 ATS (-87.7 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 122-123 ATS (-64.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 98-102 ATS (-59.3 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 105-112 ATS (-78.6 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-2 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 5-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

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WINNIPEG (26-17-0-8, 60 pts.) at CALGARY (27-20-0-3, 57 pts.) - 2/2/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 27-23 ATS (+63.8 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 14-5 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a division game this season.
WINNIPEG is 9-5 ATS (+16.3 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 17-14 ATS (+37.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 28-18 ATS (+47.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 2-2 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 2-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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EDMONTON (13-28-0-9, 35 pts.) at SAN JOSE (27-17-0-6, 60 pts.) - 2/2/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 13-37 ATS (+67.8 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 2-18 ATS (+28.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
EDMONTON is 2-17 ATS (+29.4 Units) after a division game this season.
EDMONTON is 7-27 ATS (+48.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 3-20 ATS (+33.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 17-50 ATS (+100.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 9-1 ATS (+7.5 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
SAN JOSE is 26-28 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 9-2 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 9-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.5 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 2

Hot teams
-- Rangers won seven of their last nine home games.
-- Flames won seven of their last nine games.
-- San Jose won last three games, allowing five goals.

Cold teams
-- Panthers lost six of their last seven games.
-- Winnipeg is 0-3 vs All-Star break, allowing 15 goals.
-- Oilers are 3-5 in their last eight games.

Series records
-- Rangers won their last four games with Florida.
-- Flames won five of last seven games with Winnipeg.
-- Sharks won nine of last eleven games with Edmonton.

Totals
-- Five of last six Ranger home games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Calgary home games stayed under.
-- Five of last six San Jose home games went over total.

Back-to-back
-- None

NHL

Monday, February 2

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. NY RANGERS
Florida is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Florida is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games at home
NY Rangers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home

9:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
Winnipeg is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
Calgary is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

10:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. SAN JOSE
Edmonton is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton

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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:21 AM

NHL

Monday, February 2

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Jets at Flames: What bettors need to know
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Winnipeg Jets at Calgary Flames (-120, 5)

After facing little resistance during a five-game winning streak, the Winnipeg Jets have seen their defense spring a leak to the tune of allowing five goals in each contest during their current three-game slide. The Jets look to fly right when they open a two-game road trip against the Calgary Flames on Monday. Both clubs occupy fourth place in their respective divisions and are clinging to the wild-card slots in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Calgary, which is three points behind Winnipeg in the standings, authored its league-best ninth victory when trailing after two periods as it scored four times in the final session to post a 4-2 triumph over provincial-rival Edmonton on Saturday. "Obviously, right now, we're rolling and it's been a fun go here lately," said Lance Bouma, who recorded his first career two-goal performance to send the Flames to their sixth victory in eight outings. Mason Raymond, who had an assist versus the Oilers, scored and set up two goals in Calgary's 4-1 triumph over Winnipeg on Oct. 19.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, TSN3 (Winnipeg), RSW (Calgary)

ABOUT THE JETS (26-17-8 SU, 26-22 O/U): A porous penalty kill has plagued Winnipeg, which has allowed its opponents to convert 7-of-13 power-play opportunities during the losing skid after denying all but one of 20 chances in the previous five contests. "We're slow on our kill right now. It's a confidence thing," coach Paul Maurice told the Winnipeg Sun following his team's 5-2 setback to Dallas on Saturday. Captain Andrew Ladd collected a goal and an assist versus the Stars, with his 18th tally pulling him into a tie for the team lead with Bryan Little.

ABOUT THE FLAMES (27-20-3 SU, 22-27 O/U): Defenseman Dennis Wideman joined rookie Johnny Gaudreau by scoring and setting up a goal in his last meeting with Winnipeg. Wideman, who resides one goal shy of his career-high 13 during his 2008-09 season in Boston, had an assist versus Edmonton and has seven points (two goals, five assists) in his last nine games. Jonas Hiller, who owns a 1-2-1 career mark against Winnipeg, has stopped 79-of-84 shots in his last four appearances after yielding six goals versus Florida on Jan. 9.

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NHL

Monday, February 2

Henrik Lundqvist, NY Rangers - Prob Mon

Lunqvist was hit in the throat by a puck last game but is expected to play Monday against the Panthers.

Rangers enjoying recent success versus Panthers

The New York Rangers will welcome the Florida Panthers into Madison Square Garden with open arms Monday. The Rangers have won four-straight meetings with the Panthers, including a 5-2 win in Florida on New Year's Eve.

At the time of writing, the Rangers were tabbed as -201 favorites and oddsmakers have a total of 5 for the matchup.

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:26 AM

NHL

Monday, February 2

NHL roundup: Blues hold off Capitals

WASHINGTON -- Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin became just the fifth player in NHL history to record 30 goals in each of his first 10 NHL seasons, but his two goals were not enough to stop the streaking St. Louis Blues on Sunday in a Super Bowl appetizer.

Left winger Alexander Steen also recorded two goals and an assist and right wingers Dmitrij Jaskin and Vladimir Tarasenko added goals to lead the Blues to a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Capitals.

The Blues played most of the game without defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who left early in the first period with a lower-body injury, and the final 34:35 without captain David Backes, who received a game misconduct for boarding early in the second period.

St. Louis' ability to kill that five-minute penalty went a long way in stretching their points streak to 11 games (10-0-1). The Blues (32-13-4) allowed the Capitals (25-15-10), ranked fourth in the NHL on the man-advantage, just two shots on the extended power play.

Predators 4, Penguins 0

PITTSBURGH -- Carter Hutton recorded his first shutout of the season and defenseman Roman Josi had a goal and an assist as Nashville blanked Pittsburgh to hold on to first place in the Central Division.

Hutton, who has been filling in for star goaltender and MVP candidate Pekka Rinne, made 21 saves. It was Hutton's second career shutout -- the other one coming last April 5 against San Jose.

Rinne missed his seventh straight games with a knee injury. Hutton has started six times in that stretch and posted a 3-1-2 record.

Left wingers Gabriel Bourque and Eric Nystrom and center Mike Fisher also scored for the Predators (32-11-6). Center Filip Forsberg had two assists.

The Penguins (28-14-8) fell to 2-4-2 in their last eight games.

Coyotes 3, Canadiens 2

MONTREAL -- Left winger Lauri Korpikoski's second goal of the game lifted Arizona over Montreal.

Goaltender Louis Domingue, making his first NHL start, stopped 18 shots for the Coyotes (18-26-6), who managed just their second win in their last 10 games. Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson also scored for Arizona.

Netminder Dustin Tokarski made 29 saves for Montreal, which saw its five-game winning streak snapped.

Left winger Alex Galchenyuk scored both goals for the Canadiens (32-14-3).

Wild 4, Canucks 2

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Minnesota scored goals two minutes apart in the second period then held off a late Vancouver rally to win.

Left wingers Thomas Vanek, Zach Parise and Jason Zucker and defenseman Jared Spurgeon scored for Minnesota, and center Mikael Granlund added two assists. The Wild have won five of their last seven games. The Wild improved their record to 23-20-6 for 52 points.

Left wingers Ronalds Kenins and Daniel Sedin scored for Vancouver, which has lost three of its last four games is 27-18-3 for 57 points.

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 12:07 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Monday, February 2

Florida at NY Rangers, 7:05 ET
Florida: 5-1 in road games off a road loss
NY Rangers: 9-14 against the money line off an home win scoring 4 or more goals

Winnipeg at Calgary, 9:05 ET
Winnipeg: 20-12 against the money line as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Calgary: 37-59 against the money line after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games

Edmonton at San Jose, 10:35 ET
Edmonton: 1-17 against the money line as a road underdog of +200 to +300
San Jose: 19-4 against the money line in home games after a 2 game unbeaten streak

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