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**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 08:46 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Odds on some teams to win college basketball national title in April......

-- 5-1-- Kentucky-- they're not close to as good as they were last year.

-- 8-1-- Cincinnati-- Opened at 60-1 last April.

-- 10-1-- North Carolina, Maryland

-- 12-1-- Virginia, Kansas, Duke

-- 15-1-- Villanova, Michigan State

-- 25-1-- Gonzaga, Miami, Purdue

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Random thoughts on a winter day........

13) Many thanks to Ken Thomson of SportsX Radio for having me in studio as a guest on last night's show; if you really like sports, thats a good show to listen to-- you will learn stuff if you tune in.

12) Lions 35, Saints 27-- Funny how Monday Night Football finds its way to the Big Easy most every December- they must have some good Christmas parties. Will be interesting to see if Saints bring Sean Payton/Drew Brees back next year.

11) I'm guessing Steve Harvey's career as a beauty pageant emcee is over, after he butchered the end of the Miss Universe Pageant Sunday night. He announced a winner; problem is, he announced the wrong contestant as the winner and it took five minutes to sort it out and get the right winner named. Very, very awkward.

10) Nothing says the holidays here in Las Vegas like the sounds of slot machines combined with an instrumental version of Frosty the Snowman. Tremendous.

9) St John's lost to College of Incarnate Word and NJIT last weekend, after they had beaten Syracuse the week before. Going to be a long winter for Chris Mullin's team. 2016 is a leap year too, so February has one more day than usual. \

8) Kellen Moore is getting his first NFL start this weekend, for the Cowboys in Buffalo; Moore is the 4th starting QB for Dallas in their 15 games.

7) I've talked a few times about the movie Leap of Faith, where Steve Martin plays a travelling preacher/huckster- excellent movie. Sunday morning I put the TV on and this guy is on TV preaching, not unlike Martin, except with a few less theaterics and in an arena that has to house an NBA or NHL team-- 15-18,000 people- it was packed.

This guy is buying time on USA Network; he must be freakin' loaded- he looks like Jason Sehorn. Apparently he's written a bunch of books too. Good for him.

6) Was bothered by an interview I saw on ESPN's pregame show Sunday; Michael Strahan, an ex-Giant, interviewing current Giant Jason Pierre Paul about his injured hnd that was damaged while he was messing around with fireworks last July 4th. It wasn't journalism, it was two pals sitting around berating the media because some of them called Pierre-Paul "stupid" and other things after his costly injury.

If you're a professional athlete whose career is shortened because you messed around wth explosive devices you aren't an expert with, I'm sorry-- that makes you stupid.

5) Ray Lewis actually blamed Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning for Odell Beckham's bad day Sunday; Lewis says Coughlin/Manning should've pulled Beckham away, given him a lecture before things got out of hand. Why not just blame Beckham for losing his cool? Would it be so hard to do that? How is it possibly the quarterback's fault?

4) Odell Beckham Jr is suspended for Sunday night's game at Minnesota, the last Viking outdoor home game, with their new dome opening next season. My thought is to suspend him for Week 17 instead, a game with the Eagles that could decide the NFC East champ. That would be more of a penalty than suspending him for this week.

3) Other than late reports who is playing/sitting, NFL pregame shows I've seen are mostly huge wastes of time. These shows need to let the "experts" pick games against the spread. It is 2015, for Pete's sake- join the rest of the world.

2) WCC conference play started last night; all four home teams won, with three easy wins and Pacific's OT win over Santa Clara.

1) Oregon 72, Alabama 68-- Ducks were down 12 at half in Tuscaloosa, rallied to win behind a strong second half. Dana Altman is an underrated coach.

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 08:46 AM

Short spread hits the board as Jets host Patriots in key Week 16 NFL matchup

New England (12-2 SU, 7-5-2 ATS) has put a two-game SU hiccup behind it with a pair of easy victories, including Sunday’s 33-16 win over Tennessee as hefty 14.5-point home chalk.

If the New York Jets want to go to the playoffs, or at least stay firmly in the chase, they’re going to have to do something they’ve done just once since the beginning of the 2011 season.

Beat the New England Patriots.

As the NFL hits Week 16, the Jets-Pats matchup is among several key contests with playoff implications. The Jets are just 1-8 SU in their last eight meetings with New England, most recently losing 30-23 as 7-point road underdogs back in October. That began a 1-4 SU and 0-4-1 ATS skid, but New York has since rebounded to go 4-0 SU (3-0-1 ATS) and get the season back on track.

On Saturday night, the Jets (9-5 SU, 7-5-2 ATS) edged Dallas 19-16 on a last-minute field goal to push as 3-point road favorites.

Meanwhile, New England (12-2 SU, 7-5-2 ATS) has put a two-game SU hiccup behind it with a pair of easy victories, including Sunday’s 33-16 win over Tennessee as hefty 14.5-point home chalk.

John Lester, senior lines manager for Bookmaker.eu, installed the Pats as a 3-point favorite.

“We’re expecting another tight game between these two teams,” Lester said. “We opened the Jets too high in the first matchup, but they’ve earned our respect since. This is a good line that we don’t think will move too much, and it may not attract much interest from the sharp bettors.”

Johnny Avello, executive director of race and sports for Wynn Las Vegas, wouldn’t be surprised if Tom Brady’s arm gets another big workout in this game.

“In the first meeting this season, New England’s game plan was to pass and abandon the run. Brady threw 54 times and the running backs got only nine carries for 16 yards,” Avello said. “You can understand why, as the Jets’ pass defense is in the bottom third of the league. It’ll be a short spread for this one – the Pats by around a field goal.”

Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals (-4.5)

Two teams that have already punched their playoff tickets get a nice tune-up in the desert.

If not for Carolina’s improbable perfect season in progress, Arizona (12-2 SU, 8-6 ATS) would be all the rage in the NFC. Carson Palmer and Co. have ripped off eight consecutive SU wins (4-4 ATS), including Sunday night’s 40-17 shelling of Philadelphia as 3.5-point road faves.

Green Bay (10-4 SU, 9-5 ATS) is on a 4-1 SU and ATS stretch, winning and cashing its last three in a row. The Packers topped Oakland 30-20 Sunday as a 4-point road chalk.

With Arizona having played late Sunday, the line is still in the works.

“These two may be playing again in a few weeks, so this is a good ‘get to know you’ game,” Avello said. “The game actually does have meaning, as the second seed in the NFC and first place in the NFC North are both still undecided. This is Sunday’s showcase game.”

Lester said the Cards will certainly be favored, which could get the public on Green Bay.

“We’ll look to make Arizona around 4-point favorites,” Lester said. “The public should be looking to back the Pack getting points. It’s the second straight West Coast game for Green Bay, and the Cardinals are crazy good at home.”

Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos (-3.5)

Two weeks ago, Denver was the AFC’s No. 1 seed – with a backup quarterback, no less – and had a home date against Oakland looking like a sure win. But the Broncos blew that game by getting just four field goals in a 15-12 loss laying 6 points, and on Sunday at Pittsburgh, Denver failed to score a second-half point, turning a 27-13 lead into a 34-27 loss catching 7.5 points.

So Denver (10-4 SU, 8-6 ATS) is now the No. 3 seed, and only a game ahead of red-hot Kansas City in the AFC West.

Cincinnati (11-3 SU, 11-2-1 ATS) was without Andy Dalton (broken thumb), but had enough in the tank to beat hapless San Francisco 24-14 giving 7 points on the road Sunday.

“Two of the better defenses we have go at it on ‘Monday Night Football,’” Avello said. “Look for conservative game plans from both squads in what could end up being a playoff preview. These are pretty evenly matched teams on paper, so we accounted for Denver’s home-field advantage when setting this line.”

Avello expects Brock Osweiler to again start for Denver in place of the healing Peyton Manning, and he believes the Broncos will give Cincy backup QB A.J. McCarron some trouble.

“For turnover purposes, McCarron was mistake-free for Cincinnati against the 49ers, but that may be more difficult against a Denver team that just let two straight games slip away,” Avello said. “Osweiler and the Broncos should be focused for a game that will likely decide the AFC’s No. 2 seed.”

Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles (-3)

The Redskins finally gave the NFC East one team without a losing record, taking over first place with a 35-25 victory catching 2.5 points against visiting Buffalo on Sunday. That moved Washington to .500 at 7-7 SU and ATS.

But Philadelphia (6-8 SU and ATS) still controls its own destiny, even after getting shelled by Arizona 40-17 on Sunday night as a 3.5-point home pup. If the Eagles win out – on Saturday night against Washington and in Week 17 at the New York Giants – they win the NFC East.

Back in October, host Washington edged Philly 23-20 as a 3-point home pup.

“We have a round-robin tournament over the next two weeks to determine the NFC East winner,” Avello said. “The ‘Skins won the first meeting by a field goal, and that’s how the last three in this rivalry have been decided. Expect more of the same.”

Lester hadn’t yet posted a number, but has a small one in mind.

“The Eagles will be in the 3-point chalk range for this Saturday night showdown,” he said. “The Redskins are starting to look like the team that wants to grab this slow-paced NFC East race. That said, Philly seems to win games it shouldn’t, and Washington hasn’t been great on the road.”

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 08:53 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 22

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ST LOUIS (20-11-0-4, 44 pts.) at BOSTON (19-9-0-4, 42 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 5-11 ATS (-10.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
BOSTON is 159-139 ATS (+306.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 97-78 ATS (+176.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
BOSTON is 16-25 ATS (-25.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-1-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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ANAHEIM (12-15-0-5, 29 pts.) at NY RANGERS (19-12-0-4, 42 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 12-20 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 12-20 ATS (-12.7 Units) first half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 2-7 ATS (-7.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NY RANGERS are 10-1 ATS (+8.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 20-11 ATS (+31.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 198-160 ATS (+28.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 2-8 ATS (-11.5 Units) in December games this season.
NY RANGERS are 51-61 ATS (-43.6 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 60-82 ATS (-33.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 10-17 ATS (-17.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 1-6 ATS (-7.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.

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

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VANCOUVER (12-14-0-9, 33 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (17-14-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 12-23 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 12-23 ATS (-11.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 20-29 ATS (-13.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 149-119 ATS (+269.0 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 11-17 ATS (-11.2 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 317-382 ATS (-79.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 148-188 ATS (-69.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-0 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 4-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (17-12-0-5, 39 pts.) at FLORIDA (18-12-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 8-3 ATS (+4.4 Units) in December games this season.
FLORIDA is 19-14 ATS (+36.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 85-63 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
OTTAWA is 27-18 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 16-7 ATS (+23.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 159-180 ATS (+363.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 33-58 ATS (+95.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 5-4-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (16-13-0-5, 37 pts.) at DETROIT (17-9-0-7, 41 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
DETROIT is 30-36 ATS (-30.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 104-112 ATS (-100.6 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 16-18 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 15-23 ATS (-26.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-2 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-2-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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MONTREAL (20-12-0-3, 43 pts.) at MINNESOTA (17-9-0-6, 40 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 2-8 ATS (-7.2 Units) in December games this season.
MONTREAL is 5-14 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 30-20 ATS (+9.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 87-65 ATS (+153.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
MONTREAL is 65-48 ATS (+16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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CHICAGO (20-11-0-4, 44 pts.) at DALLAS (25-7-0-2, 52 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 25-9 ATS (+14.4 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 25-9 ATS (+9.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 46-25 ATS (+11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.7 Units)

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WINNIPEG (15-16-0-2, 32 pts.) at CALGARY (15-16-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 65-61 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 7-2 ATS (+4.9 Units) in December games this season.
CALGARY is 12-3 ATS (+15.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 20-12 ATS (+34.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 40-24 ATS (+65.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-3 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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TORONTO (12-13-0-7, 31 pts.) at ARIZONA (15-15-0-2, 32 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 9-34 ATS (+57.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 4-21 ATS (+32.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 23-49 ATS (+81.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-27 ATS (+46.4 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-28 ATS (-16.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-5 ATS (+15.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ARIZONA is 2-12 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-2-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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SAN JOSE (16-15-0-2, 34 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (20-10-0-2, 42 pts.) - 12/22/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 56-59 ATS (-30.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 2-8 ATS (-6.7 Units) in December games this season.
SAN JOSE is 10-3 ATS (+6.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 41-25 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 190-200 ATS (+427.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 178-135 ATS (+28.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 60-54 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 67-88 ATS (-52.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 12-15 ATS (-8.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 11-8 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 11-8-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 08:58 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 22

Hot teams
-- Boston won five of its last six games. Blues won three of their last four.
-- Tampa Bay won three of its last four games.
-- Panthers won five of their last six games.
-- Chicago won five of its last six games. Dallas Stars won five of their last seven.
-- Calgary won its last five home games.
-- Toronto won four of last six games, with both losses in OT.

Cold teams
-- Rangers lost eight of their last ten games. Anaheim lost three of its last four.
-- Canucks lost four of their last five games.
-- Senators lost four of their last six games.
-- New Jersey lost four of its last five games. Detroit lost three of its last four.
-- Canadiens lost eight of their last nine games. Minnesota is 3-4 in its last seven.
-- Jets lost three of their last four games.
-- Coyotes lost seven of their last nine games.
-- San Jose lost eight of its last ten games. Kings lost three of their last four.

Series records
-- Blues won three of last four games with Boston.
-- Home side won seven of last nine Anaheim-Ranger games.
-- Lightning won six of last seven games with Vancouver.
-- Ottawa-Florida split their last ten games.
-- Devils lost four of last five games with New Jersey.
-- Home side won last five Montreal-Minnesota games.
-- Blackhawks won five of last seven games with Dallas.
-- Jets won four of last six games with Calgary.
-- Arizona won its last three games with Toronto.
-- San Jose lost three of its last three games with Los Angeles.

Totals
-- Seven of last eight Boston games stayed under total.
-- Six of last eight Anaheim games stayed under total; last six Ranger games went over.
-- Last three Tampa Bay games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1 in last four games for both Otawa/Florida.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six New Jersey-Detroit games.
-- Five of last seven Montreal games stayed under total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Chicago games.
-- Seven of last nine Calgary-Winnipeg games went over.
-- Over is 3-0-1 in last four Arizona games.
-- Six of last eight San Jose games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- St Louis is 2-3 if it played the night before.
-- Ducks are 1-3 if they played the night before.
-- Canadiens are 4-2 if they played night before. Minnesota is 1-4.
-- Dallas Stars are 2-2 if they played the night before.
-- Winnipeg is 2-5 if it played the night before.
-- Maple Leafs are 0-7 if they played the night before.

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 09:02 AM

NHL

Tuesday, December 22

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Anaheim's last 8 games
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
NY Rangers are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 9 games when playing at home against Anaheim

7:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. BOSTON
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston
St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 5-17-2 SU in its last 24 games ,when playing St. Louis

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Detroit
New Jersey is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Detroit is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against New Jersey

7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. FLORIDA
Ottawa is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games on the road
Florida is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa

7:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver's last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Vancouver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. MINNESOTA
Montreal is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Chicago is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 8 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing Chicago

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. ARIZONA
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 7 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto

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

10:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Los Angeles is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 09:09 AM

NHL

Tuesday, December 22

Over went 6-2 in eight NHL games Monday and is 11-3 in Sunday/Monday combined.

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 09:56 AM

Football bettors must react quickly to these NFL Week 16 odds

The Chiefs are the hottest team in the AFC and bettors may want to grab their Week 16 spread now before it gets even bigger.

Spread to bet now

Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs (-12.5)

There’s no hotter cover team in the league than the Kansas City Chiefs, who were left for dead on the side of the road in mid-October but now have run off eight straight SU wins, covering the spread in seven of them.

The Chiefs have beaten good teams (Denver, Pittsburgh), bad teams (Baltimore, San Diego, Detroit) and average teams (Oakland) as they beat all odds in crowding into the playoff picture. They’re 9-5 with the cupcake Browns headed into Arrowhead this Sunday, and laying 12.5 points doesn’t seem all that unreasonable given that Cleveland was beaten up in Seattle Sunday and is on its annual trek to nowhere. Early money is on Kansas City, so if you like the Chiefs to cover you best jump before the line hits 13.

Spread to wait on

St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks (-13.5)

Heavy early money is down on the Seahawks, who have won five straight and have locked down a playoff spot. But is the public wrong on this one? The Seahawks have little to play for other than wanting to keep the freight train rolling downhill, and St. Louis isn’t exactly cashing in its chips.

The Rams, who might be again calling Los Angeles home in a few months, have won two in a row and have covered the number in both. Problem is, St. Louis has played poorly against decent teams - one rare exception being its win over Seattle on opening day. Might be a good idea to hold off a bit on this one and see if the line budges a half a point either way.

Total to watch

Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos (41)

Interesting dilemma faced here by the Bengals, who desperately need to win this one to hold off the Broncos and secure a bye in the first round of the playoffs, hopefully giving QB Andy Dalton time to heal and get back on the field.

A.J. McCarron did OK (15/21, TD) in Cincinnati’s win over San Francisco, but Denver’s defense will be smarting after getting taken apart by the Steelers Sunday. It’s hard to see the Bronco defense laying two eggs in a row. Still, 41 is a low number for two teams with a decent amount of playmakers, so an Over play deserves a hard look.

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 12:35 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, December 22

St. Louis @ Boston

Game 51-52
December 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
11.276
Boston
12.682
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-140); Over

Anaheim @ NY Rangers

Game 53-54
December 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
9.881
NY Rangers
13.700
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 4
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-155
5
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-155); Under

Vancouver @ Tampa Bay

Game 55-56
December 22, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
11.522
Tampa Bay
10.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-180
5
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+160); Over

Ottawa @ Florida

Game 57-58
December 22, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
11.787
Florida
10.383
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+110); Under

New Jersey @ Detroit

Game 59-60
December 22, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
11.497
Detroit
10.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-180
5
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+160); Under

Montreal @ Minnesota

Game 61-62
December 22, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
12.689
Minnesota
11.826
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-150
5
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+130); Over

Chicago @ Dallas

Game 63-64
December 22, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
9.724
Dallas
12.215
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-125); Over

Winnipeg @ Calgary

Game 65-66
December 22, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
9.721
Calgary
12.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-130); Under

Toronto @ Arizona

Game 67-68
December 22, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
11.474
Arizona
9.881
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+105); Under

San Jose @ Los Angeles

Game 69-70
December 22, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.933
Los Angeles
10.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-180
5
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(+160); Over

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 12:37 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, December 22

St Louis at Boston, 7:05 PM ET
St Louis: 26-9 SU after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored
Boston: 16-25 SU in non-conference games

Anaheim at NY Rangers, 7:05 PM ET
Anaheim: 13-5 SU when playing their 2nd road game in 2 days
New York: 3-8 SU after allowing 2 goals or more in the third period last game

Vancouver at Tampa Bay, 7:35 PM ET
Vancouver: 80-58 SU on road after a game where 8 or more total goals were scored
Tampa Bay: 17-23 SU after having won 3 of their last 4

Ottawa at Florida, 7:35 PM ET
Ottawa: 16-7 SU after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game
Florida: 1-7 SU in home games after a 2 game unbeaten streak

New Jersey at Detroit, 7:35 PM ET
New Jersey: 6-2 SU in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in previous game
Detroit: 14-19 SU off a home win

Montreal at Minnesota, 8:05 PM ET
Montreal: 33-22 SU after 4 or more consecutive losses
Minnesota: 8-12 SU after playing a game where 9 or more total goals were scored

Chicago at Dallas, 8:35 PM ET
Chicago: 8-14 SU after winning their previous game in overtime
Dallas: 11-2 SU after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored

Winnipeg at Calgary, 9:05 PM ET
Winnipeg: 40-24 SU after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
Calgary: 40-66 SU after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8

Toronto at Arizona, 9:05 PM ET
Toronto: 4-21 SU revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite
Arizona: 4-2 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150

San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:35 PM ET
San Jose: 13-2 SU in road games after 2 or more consecutive losses
Los Angeles: 7-13 SU after allowing 5 goals or more

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 12:40 PM

Best Spot Bets Over The Holidays

Letdown spot

The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Golden State Warriors in the main event on NBA Christmas Day, a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals. The Warriors have been rolling through the competition since knocking off LeBron James and the Cavs in the finals and Cleveland has had this one circled on the calendar, looking to make a statement to open the second half of the season.

Win or loss on Dec. 25, Cleveland is wide open for a letdown spot the following night visiting the Portland Trail Blazers. The Cavaliers will also have two days off following the Portland game, in which the team will likely scatter and spend time with their families after missing the Christmas holiday on the road. That letdown – coupled with a possible unfocused Cleveland team – makes for a dangerous spot on Dec. 26.

Lookahead spot

You could say the Montreal Canadiens are in an extended lookahead spot, counting down the days until goaltender Carey Price returns, which won’t be until the New Year. Until then, the Habs are mired in a nasty losing skid, dropping three straight coming into the week and picking up just two wins in their last 10 games.

The Canadiens desperately need some time away from the ice to heal and clear their heads. Montreal has a hectic schedule before the holiday break, playing in Nashville Monday and Minnesota Tuesday before some much-needed down time. Beware of the Habs looking past these opponents and to time away from their losing skid this week.

Schedule spot

The Texas Southern Tigers see light at the end of the tunnel as it pertains to their road-heavy non-conference schedule. The Tigers have played five in a row away from home and have two more road games before a homecoming on New Year’s Eve. Most of Texas Southern’s games have gone unlined, outside of matchups with Washington State and Mississippi State in which it failed to cover as a double-digit dog.

The next stop on the Tigers’ whirlwind tour is the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York on Dec. 27. Mike Davis’ squad has had 10 days to prep for the Orange but have to make a more than 1,600-mile trip to upstate New York, just a couple days after Christmas. Two days later, Texas Southern is back in the Lone Star State playing Baylor in Waco.

**Udog** · 12-22-2015, 12:45 PM

NHL

Tuesday, December 22

The Detroit Red Wings have won 12 of the past 13 at home versus New Jersey, including three in a row.

The Rangers are just 1-6 in their last seven games and the Over is 6-1 over that stretch.

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