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**Udog** · 12-03-2015, 08:46 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Conference championship games this weekend..........

-- MAC-- Bowling Green (-11.5) vs Northern Illinois

-- C-USA-- Western Kentucky (-7) vs Southern Mississippi

-- AAC-- Houston (-6) vs Temple

-- Pac-12-- Stanford (-4.5) vs USC

-- SEC-- Alabama (-17.5) vs Florida

-- MW-- San Diego State (-3.5) vs Air Force

-- ACC-- Clemson (-5.5) vs North Carolina

-- Big 14-- Michigan State (-3.5) vs Iowa

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud......

13) First of all, our thoughts and prayers go out to the people in San Bernadino after yesterday's killings at a county office complex. It is just very sad; I'm not going to go on a rant here about guns or anything, but stuff like this needs to stop.

12) It is interesting how CNN brings in experts in to talk about these situations as cameras from helicopters show police activity. Former CIA people, police offficers, military experts- they all speculate on a fluid situation-- live TV is very interesting.

On to more pleasant subjects........
11) There is an interesting article in ESPN the Magazine on agent Jimmy Sexton, who is one of the major power brokers in college football- he represents fifty college coaches, and NFL players like Philip Rivers and Julio Jones.

Put it this way: last week, Alabama-Auburn, Florida-Florida State, USC-UCLA all played rivalry games. Sexton represents the head coach from all six of those schools.

10) David Price got $31M a year from the Red Sox; he's a damn good pitcher, but his 0-7, 5.27 career postseason record has to raise eyebrows. He is also 30 years old, so he will be 37 when his contract runs out. Lot of $$$ to commit to one player.

Price is 104-56, 3.09 in 213 career regular season starts; he was 18-5, 2.45 in 2015.

9) Miami Marlins are really going to hire Barry Bonds as a hitting coach? Does that mean he has to talk to the media? Don Mattingly as a manager, Bonds as hitting coach would put a lot of hitting expertise in Miami's dugout.

Mark McGwire is going to be the Padres' bench coach; interesting times we live in.

8) Mark Richt is the new football coach at Miami, his alma mater, where he backed up Jim Kelly in the early 80's. Richt is highly regarded as a person, averaged 9.6 wins a year at Georgia. I am very, very curious what Michael Irvin says about this hire.

7) Interesting development: Ivy League is considering having a postseason hoop tournament, starting in 2016-17. Guess they've finally seen the light that getting the whole league together for a weekend would be a money maker, plus it would give the league's basketball programs some national publicity. Right now, Ivy League is the only Division I league that doesn't have a postseason tournament.

6) 76ers suspended Jahlil Okafor for two games; they can't do anything right. This is why teams do exhaustive research on draft prospects and still, problems pop up and screw things up. I mean, the season is five weeks old and he's already had incidents involving the police three times. No bueno.

Meanwhile, Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis says the 76ers never worked him out before the draft. Seriously? The NBA should make these idiots sell the team, or hire a new GM, at the least. The guy running things now is an imbecile.

5) San Diego State-San Diego are playing basketball outdoors at Petco Park Sunday, just before the Chargers play Denver at Qualcomm. Interesting concept; Toreros have a new coach, Aztecs are offensively challenged. Big sports day in San Diego.

4) ESPN's Dan Dakich last night said that he's always thought Rick Pitino is the best coach in the country at player development. Interesting comment coming from a guy who both played and coached at Indiana.

3) Basketball scheduling note: Duke doesn't play a true road game until their ACC slate starts January 2 at Boston College. Until then, Blue Devils play nine home tilts, only one of which (vs Indiana, ACC-Big 14 challenge) is against a team in top 100.

They're also playing four neutral court games, all in New York City, all against top 50 opponents, all on national TV. Interesting how different teams schedule.

2) Central Florida signed Oregon OC Scott Frost as its new coach; UCF is a really big school, a sleeping giant athletically. Frost played at both Nebraska/Stanford, then played in NFL for six years with four different teams.

1) Michigan State 71, Louisville 67-- Funny how the new rule, really going back to an old rule, how coaches can't call timeouts while the clock is running, has created a few problems early on-- players haven't adjusted to calling timeouts yet.

Wisconsin 66, Syracuse 58, OT-- Jim Calhoun is worth listening to on TV; he talks lot slower than he did when he was coaching, he obviously knows a ton and gives out good basic basketball knowledge.

I have to look this up; teams that win these Thanksgiving tournaments at fun places tend to let down in their first game back on campus. Something I sense, have to find out for sure. There are peaks and valleys to every season.

Butler 78, Cincinnati 76-- You have to be damn good to score 78 on Cincy.

**Udog** · 12-03-2015, 08:48 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, December 3

Hot teams
-- Washington won last five games, scoring 21 goals. Montreal won five of its last six.
-- Coyotes won three of their last four games. Detroit won four of its last six.
-- Florida won its last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Dallas Stars won seven of their last nine games.

Cold teams
-- Avalanche lost four of last six road games. Rangers lost four of last five.
-- New Jersey lost five of its last seven games. Carolina lost eight of its last ten.
-- Chicago lost four of its last six games. Ottawa lost three of last five at home.
-- Nashville lost five of its last seven games.
-- Maple Leafs lost four of their last five games. Minnesota lost six of its last eight.
-- Vancouver lost eight of its last ten games.

Series records
-- Colorado won three of last four visits to Madison Square Garden.
-- Devils won five of last seven games with Carolina.
-- Blackhawks won five of last six games with Ottawa.
-- Road team won seven of last nine Washington-Montreal games.
-- Red Wings lost three of last four games with Arizona.
-- Predators won seven of last nine games with Florida.
-- Maple Leafs lost last three games with Minnesota.
-- Canucks lost last nine games with Dallas, last three in OT/SO.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Colorado games went over the total.
-- Last five New Jersey-Carolina games stayed under total.
-- Last four Ottawa games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Washington games went over total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Detroit games.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Florida games.
-- Six of last nine Toronto games went over total.
-- Last three Vancouver games stayed under; three of last four Dallas games went over.

Back-to-backs
-- Rangers are 5-1 if they played the night before.
-- Maple Leafs are 0-6 when they played the night before.

**Udog** · 12-03-2015, 08:49 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 3

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
COLORADO vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado's last 9 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games at home
NY Rangers are 6-14-1 SU in their last 21 games ,when playing Colorado

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DECEMBER 3, 7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. CAROLINA
New Jersey is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Carolina is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games at home
Carolina is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games

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DECEMBER 3, 7:30 PM
ARIZONA vs. DETROIT
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Arizona
Detroit is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Arizona

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DECEMBER 3, 7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. OTTAWA
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Chicago is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Ottawa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago

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DECEMBER 3, 7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Montreal
Washington is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Montreal is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Washington

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DECEMBER 3, 8:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. NASHVILLE
Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Nashville is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home

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DECEMBER 3, 8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

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DECEMBER 3, 10:00 PM
DALLAS vs. VANCOUVER
Dallas is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games on the road
Vancouver is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Vancouver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas

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**Udog** · 12-03-2015, 09:38 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 3

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COLORADO (10-14-0-1, 21 pts.) at NY RANGERS (17-6-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 3-2 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 3-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (12-10-0-2, 26 pts.) at CAROLINA (8-12-0-4, 20 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-3 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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CHICAGO (13-9-0-3, 29 pts.) at OTTAWA (12-7-0-5, 29 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 13-6 ATS (+6.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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WASHINGTON (17-5-0-1, 35 pts.) at MONTREAL (19-4-0-3, 41 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 19-7 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 19-7 ATS (+7.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 9-1 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTREAL is 9-1 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 3-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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ARIZONA (13-10-0-1, 27 pts.) at DETROIT (13-8-0-4, 30 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 11-37 ATS (+75.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 6-12 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 26-34 ATS (-32.6 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-1-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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FLORIDA (11-9-0-4, 26 pts.) at NASHVILLE (13-7-0-4, 30 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 130-204 ATS (+356.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 120-177 ATS (+299.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 30-57 ATS (-32.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 9-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 3-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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TORONTO (8-12-0-5, 21 pts.) at MINNESOTA (12-7-0-4, 28 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 38-69 ATS (+117.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 10-26 ATS (+40.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-26 ATS (+44.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 11-28 ATS (+44.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-28 ATS (+41.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 3-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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DALLAS (19-5-0-1, 39 pts.) at VANCOUVER (9-9-0-8, 26 pts.) - 12/3/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 19-6 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 10-3 ATS (+6.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DALLAS is 19-6 ATS (+10.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-17 ATS (-19.1 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-17 ATS (+38.8 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 8-0 (+9.4 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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**Udog** · 12-03-2015, 09:46 AM

NHL

Thursday, December 3

NHL roundup: Isles take battle of New York

NEW YORK -- Kyle Okposo scored the only goal of the shootout Wednesday night to lift the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in the first game between the regional rivals at the Islanders' new home, the Barclays Center.

John Tavares scored in regulation for the Islanders, who won their third straight and for the fourth time in five games (4-0-1) to move within three points of the Rangers in the Metropolitan Division. Jaroslav Halak made 33 saves before stopping all three shots he faced in shootout.

Viktor Stalberg scored for the Rangers, who have lost four of five (1-4-0). Henrik Lundqvist recorded 36 saves.

Jets 6, Maple Leafs 1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Drew Stafford scored a pair of first-period goals, pacing Winnipeg over Toronto.

Mark Scheifele, Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little and Anthony Peluso also scored for the Jets.

Michael Grabner scored the Maple Leafs' lone goal.

Oilers 3, Bruins 2 (SO)

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Jordan Eberle was the only player to score in the shootout, and Edmonton earned a win over Boston.

Matt Hendricks and Mark Letestu had a goal and an assist each for the Oilers while Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug scored for the Bruins.

Tuukka Rask made 34 saves for the Bruins while Anders Nilsson stopped 38 for the Oilers.

Lightning 2, Ducks 1

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jonathan Marchessault's third career goal gave Tampa Bay a victory over Anaheim.

Jonathan Drouin, playing for the first time in nearly three weeks, added his second of the season for the Lightning, while goalie Ben Bishop stopped 32 shots.

The Ducks lost for the fourth time in six games despite the ninth goal of the season from Corey Perry.

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