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**Udog** · 12-15-2015, 10:07 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Alabama's strength coach makes $420K a year; only one head coach in the MAC makes more $$$ than that. Amazing.

-- Baseball won't re-instate Pete Rose, which is no big surprise; they can be in bed with Draft Kings, but they act high and mighty about gambling. Go figure.

-- CBS' referee analyst Mike Carey played college football at Santa Clara, where he was a teammate of former NFL quarterback Dan Pastorini.

-- On NFL Network Sunday night, Deion Sanders went out of his way twice to rip Kyle Shanahan, the Falcons' OC. "QBs start to play worse when he is around."

-- SF Giants scooped up Johnny Cueto for six years, $132M; Cueto bags $12M more by turning down Arizona's $120M offer.

-- Giants 31, Dolphins 24-- As a result, the Giant-Viking game will be the Sunday night game in Week 16, replacing Pittsburgh-Baltimore game. Bad news for Viking fans, who will now be 7.5 hours colder with a December 27 night game. Oy.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Top 8, bottom 5 teams in NFL......

32) Ravens-- They move out of bottom five if Schaub comes back, but Clausen is just awful- he's started two games this year, with no touchdowns in 26-0/35-6 losses. 7 of nine Baltimore losses this season are by six or less points.

31) Falcons-- Lost seven of last eight games since a 5-0 start; they scored 36.8 ppg in first four games- they scored two TDs on last 29 drives and gave up almost 300 yards in first quarter at Carolina Sunday.

30) Titans-- They're 1-8 vs spread when they score less than 33 points; if you want to play a rookie QB, thats fine, he's going to be good, but how do you fire the coach if you know damn well you're going to struggle with a rookie QB playing?

29) Browns-- Their offseason will be fascinating; will they change coaches again- that would make six coaches in nine years in 2016? Will they keep Manziel? If they trade him, what do they get for him and then who plays QB? Interesting decisions loom.

28) Lions-- Good grief, I wish the Rams had Matthew Stafford; how can you be so bad with a QB like that? Detroit is 0-9 vs spread this year when they allow more than 16 points. Lions are on TV next Monday; think is my fourth time in row they've been on in primetime when I'm in Las Vegas, which I will be next week.

8) Vikings-- They move into a new domed stadium next year; Week 16 game with the Giants will be their last game in the Gophers' stadium. Need to win and right the ship this week by beating hard-to-figure Bears, who play lot of close games.

7) Bengals-- Giving them benefit of doubt in this spot, with Dalton hurt. McCarron makes first NFL start this week against 49ers, who play pretty good defense at home. If Bengals win one of remaining two AFC games, they clinch division, but can they get that valuable first round bye?

6) Chiefs-- On a freakin' roll with seven wins in row (6-0-1 vs spread); they're using WRs lot more this year, and had goal line stand at end of rainy win over Chargers last week. First team since '70 Bengals to win seven in row after losing five straight.

5) Packers-- Great fun to watch Rodgers play QB; never ceases to amaze me how he didn't get a college scholarship out of high school- he played a year of junior college ball in Boise. That said, Green Bay ran ball better in McCarthy's first game back as the playcaller for Green Bay.

4) Seahawks-- How great are the cameras they put in pylons? Give you great shots of close plays around the end zone. Whoever invented those deserves a raise. As for the Seahawks, they figure to be a very tough out in January, even if they're on the road.

3) Patriots-- Why does NFL make referees run to the stands and look at the replays himself? Why not have people in New York who look at these things and then decide what the right call is? Wouldn't this be a better, faster system? Was thinking other day whether or not Tom Brady will go on TV when he's done playing? Would be he good at it? You never know which ex-players will emerge as TV stars.

2) Cardinals-- Now-or-never for Arizona; they're going to win NFC West, have to win maybe one road game to get to Super Bowl. Carson Palmer's 36th birthday is in a couple weeks- this is their best shot to win a championship.

1) Panthers-- If Arizona has to win NFC title game on road, it'll be in Charlotte with the Panthers hosting. Carolina beat the Redbirds in the playoffs LY, but #3 QB Ryan Lindley was playing for Arizona and it was a lousy game. Palmer vs Newton for the NFC championship would be a tremendous game.

**Udog** · 12-15-2015, 10:08 AM

NHL

Tuesday, December 15

NHL roundup: Caps ruin Sullivan's Pittsburgh debut

PITTSBURGH -- T.J. Oshie scored twice in the third period and the hot Washington Capitals spoiled Mike Sullivan's debut as Pittsburgh's coach, beating the Penguins 4-1 Monday night.

Nicklas Backstrom, who assisted on both Oshie goals during a three-point night, and defenseman John Carlson scored in the opening 7:04. Goaltender Braden Holtby -- who has not allowed more than two goals in his last seven starts -- made the lead hold up with 44 saves.

The Capitals (21-6-2) won for the ninth time in their last 11 games and are 10-3-1 on the road.

Sullivan, the Boston Bruins' coach from 2003-06, didn't make many noticeable changes after replacing Mike Johnston 28 games into the season. However, the Penguins clearly were pressing more offensively. They had 31 shots in the first two periods and a season-high 45 overall.

Lightning 2, Blue Jackets 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Brian Boyle scored a short-handed goal in the third period, and Tampa Bay held on for a victory over Columbus.

Boyle took a pass from Alex Killorn and sent a bullet of a slap shot past the glove of Blue Jackets rookie goaltender Joonas Korpisalo at 6:13 for his eighth goal of the season.

The Blue Jackets came within inches of scoring the tying goal with less than three minutes remaining when the puck got behind Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop (25 saves) in a scramble in front of the net and stopped underneath him on the red line.

Oilers 3, Bruins 2 (OT)

BOSTON -- Andrej Sekera converted his own rebound 41 seconds into overtime as Edmonton won its sixth game in a row and recorded the franchise's first win in Boston in almost two decades.

The Oilers, coming off their first 5-0 homestand since 1987, squandered a 2-0 lead but got 47 saves from backup goaltender Cam Talbot, who won for the first time since Oct. 29 in his second start since Nov. 14.

Sekera took a pass from Jordan Eberle (goal, two assists) and had his shot blocked by defenseman Torey Krug. The puck came right back to Sekera, who got around Landon Ferraro, picked up the puck and beat goaltender Jonas Gustavsson with his second goal of the season.

Sabres 2, Red Wings 1

DETROIT -- Ryan O'Reilly and Johan Larsson scored 1:01 apart late in the third period to give Buffalo a come-from-behind win against Detroit.

Chad Johnson made 31 saves for Buffalo.

Brad Richards scored for Detroit, which had its 13-game point streak (8-0-5) snapped. Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek made 28 saves.

Senators 5, Kings 3

OTTAWA -- Mike Hoffman scored twice and added an assist, leading Ottawa past Los Angeles.

Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, while Erik Karlsson and Kyle Turris had the other Ottawa goals. Craig Anderson made 33 saves for the win.

Jamie McBain, Jake Muzzin and Tyler Toffoli scored for the Kings.

**Udog** · 12-15-2015, 10:11 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, December 15

Carolina @ Philadelphia

Game 3-4
December 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
9.583
Philadelphia
11.563
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-135
5
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-135); Over

Florida @ NY Islanders

Game 5-6
December 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
12.086
NY Islanders
11.058
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
-150
5
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+130); Over

Edmonton @ NY Rangers

Game 7-8
December 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
12.667
NY Rangers
11.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
N/A

San Jose @ Montreal

Game 9-10
December 15, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.089
Montreal
12.580
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-145
5
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(-145); Over

Tampa Bay @ Toronto

Game 11-12
December 15, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
12.942
Toronto
11.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
N/A

Vancouver @ Minnesota

Game 13-14
December 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
9.952
Minnesota
8.863
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+140); Over

Calgary @ Nashville

Game 15-16
December 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
12.287
Nashville
11.407
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-185
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(+165); Under

St. Louis @ Winnipeg

Game 17-18
December 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
12.507
Winnipeg
11.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
3 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-125
5
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-125); Under

Columbus @ Dallas

Game 19-20
December 15, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
9.015
Dallas
11.566
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-300
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-300); Over

Colorado @ Chicago

Game 21-22
December 15, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
11.724
Chicago
10.606
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
-190
5
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+165); Under

New Jersey @ Buffalo

Game 1-2
December 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
11.515
Buffalo
10.159
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(-130); Under

**Udog** · 12-15-2015, 10:13 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 15

Hot teams
-- Buffalo is 5-4 in its last nine games. Devils are 4-0 in game following their last four losses.
-- Hurricanes won four of their last five games.
-- Islanders won seven of their last eight games.
-- Edmonton won its last six games, four in OT/SO.
-- Toronto won last two games, allowing three goals.
-- Minnesota won four of its last six games.
-- Calgary won its last five games, three in OT/SO.
-- Winnipeg won four of its last five home games.
-- Dallas won four of its last five home games.
-- Colorado won five of its last seven games. Blackhawks won four of last five.

Cold teams
-- Philly lost three of its last four games.
-- Florida lost three of its last four games.
-- Rangers lost eight of their last ten games.
-- San Jose lost its last six games, scoring nine goals. Montreal lost four of last five games.
-- Lightning lost four of their last seven games.
-- Vancouver lost six of its last eight games.
-- Nashville lost six of its last nine games.
-- St Louis lost five of its last seven games.
-- Columbus lost seven of its last eight games.

Series records
-- Devils won four of last five games with Buffalo.
-- Flyers won last two games with Carolina, both in OT.
-- Islanders lost last three games with Florida, last two in SOs.
-- Rangers lost four of last six games with Edmonton.
-- Sharks won four of last five games with Montreal.
-- Lightning won four of last six games with Toronto.
-- Vancouver won last two games with Minnesota, both 3-2 games.
-- Flames won four of last five games with Nashville.
-- Blues won eight of last ten games with Winnipeg.
-- Dallas Stars lost four of last five games with Columbus.
-- Avalanche won their last three games with Chicago.

Totals
-- Five of last six Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Carolina games.
-- Over is 7-0-1 in last seven Islander-Panther games.
-- Three of last four Edmonton games went over total.
-- Seven of last nine San Jose games went over total.
-- Five of last six Tampa Bay games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Canuck games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last ten Calgary-Nashville games went over.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight St Louis games.
-- Under is 7-1-2 in last ten Columbus games.
-- Six of last seven Colorado games stayed under.

Back-to-backs
-- Buffalo is 2-2 if it played the night before.
-- Edmonton is 2-1 if it played the night before.
-- Tampa Bay is 1-3 if it played the night before.
-- Columbus is 1-3 on road if it played night before.

**Udog** · 12-15-2015, 10:15 AM

NHL

Tuesday, December 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Carolina

7:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. NY RANGERS
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Edmonton is 4-6-2 SU in their last 12 games ,when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Florida's last 8 games when playing NY Islanders
Florida is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. BUFFALO
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey

7:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. MONTREAL
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Jose's last 8 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Montreal's last 8 games when playing San Jose

7:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
CALGARY vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Calgary is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Nashville's last 10 games when playing Calgary
Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary

8:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games on the road
Winnipeg is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing St. Louis
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. MINNESOTA
Vancouver is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver's last 8 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games

8:30 PM
COLORADO vs. CHICAGO
Colorado is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado

8:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Columbus's last 14 games
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games when playing at home against Columbus

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**Udog** · 12-15-2015, 01:18 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, December 15

New Jersey at Buffalo, 7:05 PM ET
New Jersey: 9-5 SU after 1 or more consecutive losses
Buffalo: 2-5 SU revenging a home loss versus opponent

Carolina at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET
Carolina: 4-2 SU after 2 or more consecutive overs
Philadelphia: 9-21 SU after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game

Florida at NY Islanders, 7:05 PM ET
Florida: 15-9 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
New York: 16-26 SU after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game

Edmonton at NY Rangers, 7:05 PM ET
Edmonton: N/A
New York: N/A

San Jose at Montreal, 7:35 PM ET
San Jose: 2-9 SU after getting shutout in their previous game
Montreal: 12-3 SU after a win by 2 goals or more

Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:35 PM ET
Tampa Bay: N/A
Toronto: N/A

Vancouver at Minnesota, 8:05 PM ET
Vancouver: 5-17 SU after 2 straight games where 4 or fewer total goals were scored
Minnesota: 11-3 SU after 4 or more consecutive unders

Calgary at Nashville, 8:05 PM ET
Calgary: 47-109 SU in road games after 2 or more consecutive overs
Nashville: 17-3 SU in home games on Tuesday nights

St Louis at Winnipeg, 8:05 PM ET
St Louis: 19-4 SU off a home loss
Winnipeg: 0-2 SU after getting shutout in their previous game

Columbus at Dallas, 8:35 PM ET
Columbus: 52-50 SU in road games
Dallas: 7-0 SU after 1 or more consecutive losses

Colorado at Chicago, 8:35 PM ET
Colorado: 42-31 SU vs. division opponents
Chicago: 35-38 SU after a 2 game unbeaten streak

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