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**Udog** · 05-10-2015, 07:25 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Wizards 103, Hawks 101-- Washington was up 19 after third quarter, but needed a banked-in 3-pointer by Pierce for the win.

-- Grizzlies 99, Warriors 89-- Golden State had 39 points at the half in each of last two games; they're in trouble in this series.

-- Lower seeds lead all four NBA series 2-1, first time that has ever happened at this stage of the second round.

-- Canadiens 2, Lightning 1-- Montreal stays alive, forces Game 6 in Tampa.

-- Pirates 7, Cardianls 5-- St Louis lined into a triple play; think it is the first triple play I've seen on live TV.

-- Nationals 8, Braves 6-- Bryce Harper has six homers in his last three games.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday......

13) Really nice scene in San Francisco Thursday, with Marlins 1B Michael Morse getting his World Series ring from last year. All the Giants came to home plate and applauded as he got the ring before the game-- very cool.

12) Jon Lester actually takes up two roster spots for the Cubs; his own and one for David Ross, his personal catcher. Cubs carry three catchers, which is really unusual-- its little frustrating having Miguel Montero on my fantasy team- he doesn't play against lefties or when Lester pitches.

11) Golden State scored less than 40 points in the first half once during the regular season; they had 39 in first half of last two games with Memphis.

10) Dodgers' payroll for this year is listed at $271,608,629, highest in history of baseball; that said, their starting outfield Saturday was going to be this trio of obscure players: Scott Van Slyke-Chris Heisey-Keke Hernandez, Hitting fourth was going to be Justin Turner. $271M doesn't go that far these days.

9) Dodgers got rained out in Denver, Rockies third rainout this week- they had a 4th game shortened to five innings. It snowed in Denver last night, so they probably won't play today either. Weather in Colorado is highly erratic.

8) Broncos' 3rd-round pick Jeff Heuerman, a tight end from Ohio State, tore his ACL and is done for the year, the second NFL draft pick this week to blow his knee out and end his rookie season before it ever started.

7) Red Sox are 1-7 in May, having led for only seven of 72 innings; they're 8-2 when they score first, 5-15 when they do not. Their payroll is $184,345,996-- Captain Obvious called in to say they're underperforming.

6) It is neat when NBA players sponsor AAU teams; remember seeing Austin Rivers play in Florida when he was in 9th grade, playing for Team Stat, a team sponsored by Amare Stoudamire. Magic's Elfrid Payton was watching a team he sponsors this weekend- thats putting their salaries to good use.

5) There was an 18-year old kid driving in the NASCAR race last night; how is that possible, that an 18-year old drives well enough to compete with the world's greatest? I didn't even get my drivers' license until I was 19.

4) Back when the Milwaukee Brewers played outdoors at County Stadium, when they hit a homer, mascot Bernie Brewer slid down a ramp into a huge beer mug-- now that they play in Miller Park, they lost the beer mug and he just slides onto a flat landing and waves. Miller is a beer company; how can they not have the mug inside a ballpark sponsored by a beer company?

3) Cleveland Cavaliers cancelled practiced Saturday and had a team yoga session instead- seriously, they did. Its something Phil Jackson used to do when he was coaching- gets the players off their feet for a day.

2) Former sportswriter Bill Scheft is now a writer for David Letterman; he is chronicling the last days of the Letterman show in a Tumbler diary that can be found here. If you've enjoyed Letterman's career, you will enjoy this. His last show on CBS is May 20th, a week from Wednesday.

1) Mike Conley drew a charge in Saturday night's game; he is playing with a broken face, which cannot be said often enough. He is a tough human.

**Udog** · 05-10-2015, 07:27 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, May 10

Washington held Rangers to three goal in last three games; under is 4-0-1 this series. New York scored one goal in losing Games 3-4 here; they tied Game 5 with 1:41 left, won it 9:37 into OT, now need to win to force Game 7 at MSG. Under is 8-1-1 in Ranger playoff games, 8-2-2 in Washington's games. Capitals are 24-25 killing penalties in playoffs; Rangers are 1-11 on power play this series-there has not been a power play goal in this series sicne Game 2. Capitals won six of last nine games overall. Rangers outshot Washington 67-39 in first period in series; shots have been even after first period.

Home side won 11 of last 14 Calgary-Anaheim games, with Flames a woeful 1-24 in last 25 visits to this building- they were outscored 9-1 here in Games 1-2 of this series, with only goal in third period of Game 1 that was already hopelessly lost. Nine of last 12 series games went over. Ducks are 7-1 in playoffs, won 11 of last 14 games overall- they won last four home games, allowing total of four goals. Flames scored three goals in losing last four road games; they are 1-14 on power play in series, Anaheim is 4-14.

Home teams are 11-7 in this round of playoffs; under is 9-7-2.

2015 NHL playoffs
Washington vs NY Rangers
Wash 2-1, +$143, U5
NYR 3-2, -$174, N5
Wash 1-0, +$105, U5
Wash 2-1, -$107, U5
NYR 2-1 OT, -$166, U5

Tampa Bay vs Montreal
TB 2-1 OT, +$107, U5
TB 6-2, +$125, O5
TB 2-1, -$144, U5
Mtl 6-2, +$134, O5
Mtl 2-1, -$123, U5

Calgary vs Anaheim
Ana 6-1, -$190, O5.5
Ana 3-0, -$215, U5.5
Cal 4-3 OT, +$106, O5.5
Ana 4-2, -$137, O5.5

Minnesota vs Chicago
Chi 4-3, -$135, O5
Chi 4-1, -$137, N5
Chi 1-0, +$134, U5
Chi 4-3, +$105, O5
Blackhawks win series, 4-0

NHL

Sunday, May 10

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games

10:00 PM
CALGARY vs. ANAHEIM
Calgary is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Anaheim's last 16 games when playing at home against Calgary

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**Udog** · 05-10-2015, 07:29 AM

NHL

Sunday, May 10

Capitals are winners of five straight at home

The Washington Capitals will look to pull off the upset and eliminate the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center Sunday. Being in the nations capital has been good to the Caps as they have won their past five games on home ice.

Since dropping a 4-1 loss to start the playoffs, the Capitals have gone undefeated on home ice and have outscored opponents 14-6 while registering one shutout.

Currently the Caps are -115 to close out the series Sunday.

**Udog** · 05-10-2015, 09:58 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, May 10

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NY RANGERS (59-26-0-7, 125 pts.) at WASHINGTON (52-29-0-13, 117 pts.) - 5/10/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 30-14 ATS (+48.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-24 ATS (-2.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 59-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 20-8 ATS (+11.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NY RANGERS are 39-18 ATS (+12.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 29-11 ATS (+13.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 21-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 16-11 ATS (+28.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 11-5 ATS (+16.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 13-10 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 13-10-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
13 of 18 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.5 Units)

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CALGARY (50-35-0-7, 107 pts.) at ANAHEIM (58-24-0-8, 124 pts.) - 5/10/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 58-32 ATS (+97.9 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 34-17 ATS (+4.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 46-23 ATS (+9.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 18-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games when leading in a playoff series since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 36-15 ATS (+17.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 24-8 ATS (+11.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 32-18 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 223-206 ATS (+470.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
CALGARY is 50-42 ATS (+94.3 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 29-24 ATS (+53.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 27-12 ATS (+39.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CALGARY is 24-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 15-9 ATS (+24.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CALGARY is 13-6 ATS (+6.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 11-5 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 11-5-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.6 Units)

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**Udog** · 05-10-2015, 10:39 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, May 10

New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals

Game 13-14
May 10, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Rangers
12.245
Washington Capita
13.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Capita
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Capita
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Capita
(-115); Over

Calgary Flames @ Anaheim Ducks

Game 15-16
May 10, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary Flames
11.162
Anaheim Ducks
12.945
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim Ducks
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim Ducks
-260
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim Ducks
(-260); Over

**Udog** · 05-10-2015, 12:19 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Sunday, May 10

Eastern Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 6 - WAS Leads 3-2

New York Rangers at Washington Capitals, 7:05 ET
NY Rangers: 9-2 SU when facing elimination in a playoff series
Washington: 7-15 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games

Western Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 5 - ANA Leads 3-1

Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks, 10:05 ET
Calgary: 9-2 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
Anaheim: 23-32 SU after scoring 3 goals or more in 5 straight games

**Udog** · 05-10-2015, 12:57 PM

NHL

Sunday, May 10

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Sunday's NHL Playoffs betting cheat sheet
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New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (-115, 5.0)

Capitals lead series 3-2

The New York Rangers staved off elimination with a dramatic overtime victory Friday and attempt to level their Eastern Conference semifinal on Sunday night when they visit the Washington Capitals in Game 6. Chris Kreider scored the tying goal late in regulation to set the stage for captain Ryan McDonagh's game-winner as the Rangers sent the series back to Washington trailing 3-2.

"We are still alive," New York goaltender Henrik Lundqvist said. "Being in their shoes, we've been there. Going home now there is a lot of pressure for them. I know for sure they don't want to come back here for another game." The Presidents' Trophy-winnning Rangers have had each of their 10 postseason games decided by one goal, extending their NHL streak to 12 straight contests dating to last year. The Capitals, seeking their first conference final since 1998, insist they feel no added pressure facing the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in 2012 and 2013. "I don't think so," defenseman Karl Alzner said. "We're still the underdog in this series. Pressure's the same no matter what."

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, TVA

LINE HISTORY: The Capitals have held steady as -115 home favorites. The total has moved from 4.5 to 5.0.

INJURY REPORT: Rangers - LW Mats Zuccarello (Out-Head) Capitals - RW Eric Fehr (Ques-Upper Body)

ABOUT THE RANGERS: While leading scorer Rick Nash has gone eight games without a goal, Kreider added to his burgeoning postseason legacy of coming through in the clutch with the tying tally with 1:41 in regulation Friday. It was the second goal of the series and 14th career playoff tally for Kreider dating to his NHL debut in Game 3 of a first-round series against the Ottawa Senators in 2012. "We've been needing some people to step up and score big timely goals, and it's been tough to come by, for sure," said forward Derek Stepan, who had the primary assist on Kreider's blistering one-timer. "But we're still in this thing and it was a big moment there for (Kreider) to give us a chance in overtime."

ABOUT THE CAPITALS: Superstar Alex Ovechkin appeared poised to dominate the series after scoring in each of the first two games of the series, including a highlight-reel tally and nine hits in Game 2, but he has been held off the scoresheet in each of the last three contests. “Next one will be the big one," Ovechkin said. “Nobody said it was going to be easy. Of course you want to close the series when you get the lead. It’s over. You have to forget about it and move forward." Washington has mustered only eight goals in the five games and its power play, ranked No. 1 in the league during the regular season, has had only eight chances against New York with the lone conversion coming in the series opener.

TRENDS:

*Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
*Rangers are 27-9 in their last 36 road games.
*Under is 19-4-3 in the last 26 meetings in Washington.
*Under is 7-0-1 in Rangers last 8 overall.

Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks (-235, 5.5)

Ducks lead series 3-1

If the Calgary Flames hope to stay alive in the postseason, they'll need to find a way to win at Honda Center. Calgary looks to stave off elimination Sunday when it visits the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Anaheim has been anything but a Magic Kingdom for the Flames, who have gone 0-16-5 in the Ducks' building since capturing Game 3 of the 2006 first-round matchup between the current Pacific Division rivals. Anaheim dominated Calgary at home in the first two games of this series, scoring a total of nine goals while allowing just one. The Flames avoided an unenviable 3-0 deficit by rallying for a 4-3 overtime victory on Tuesday but were pushed to the brink three days later as they dropped a 4-2 decision for their first home loss of the postseason (4-1). That triumph put the Ducks one win away from their first trip to the conference final since 2007, when they went on to capture their lone Stanley Cup championship.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN, RSN, TVA

LINE HISTORY: The Ducks opened as -220 favorites to close out the series and their odds have only improved since then, now sitting at -235. The total has held steady at 5.5.

INJURY REPORT: Flames - C Paul Byron (Ques-Lower Body) Ducks - N/A

ABOUT THE FLAMES: Calgary is winless in four trips to Honda Center in 2014-15, scoring a total of six goals in the defeats. Mikael Backlund, who scored in overtime of Game 3, believes the Flames are due. "At some point, you've got to win there," he said. "Things are going to happen if you play well, and I think this year we haven't played a good full 60 minutes there. If we find a way to play a real solid 60 minutes, we have a chance to win."

ABOUT THE DUCKS: Matt Beleskey's hand remained hot Friday as he snapped a 2-2 tie during a power play early in the third period, giving him a goal in each game of the series. The four-game streak matches the franchise playoff record set in 2009 by Corey Perry and equaled two years later by Teemu Selanne. Beleskey, who set career highs during the regular season with 22 goals and 32 points, led the team with eight game-winning tallies and tops the club again with two this postseason.

TRENDS:

*Flames are 2-30-3 in the last 35 meetings in Anaheim.
*Ducks are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
*Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
*Over is 5-1 in Ducks last 6 overall.

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