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**Udog** · 12-30-2015, 08:33 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Why does DirecTV carry Al Jazeera but not the Pac-12 Network?

-- Suns G Eric Bledsoe (knee) is done for the year. Bad news for Phoenix.

-- Baylor 49, North Carolina 38-- Bears didn't have a QB, so they ran ball for 645 yards in an impressive display of brute force.

-- LSU 56, Texas Tech 27-- Leonard Fournette scored five touchdowns.

-- Golden State Warriors have won 33 home games in a row.

-- Eagles fired Chip Kelly, who will get another chance quickly, either with Titans in NFL or at a school desperate to win. Morale of his story in Philly: You can't act like Belichick if you don't have Brady at quarterback.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Our bottom 5, top 8 in the NFL.......

32) Titans-- Their fortunes took a turn last night when Eagles fired Chip Kelly. Hard to believe Tennessee won't bring him in next year to coach Marcus Mariota .

31) Browns-- Can knock Steelers out of playoff contention by beating them Sunday; problem is, they're 5-27 in last 32 games against Pittsburgh.

30) Jaguars-- Offense has progressed, defense has regressed; they're keeping coach Bradley next year, which is good, since they've improved overall this season.

29) Cowboys-- 1-10 when Romo didn't start; they cut Weeden, now he is leading the Texans to the playoffs. Will they trade for Johnny Manziel this winter?

28) 49ers-- I'm sure the taxpayers are thrilled that they blew up the team two years after they got their brand-new stadium. Is Gabbert the answer at QB?

8) Packers-- Their offensive line was awful last week; they host Vikings for the NFC North title and a home playoff game in Sunday night's regular season finale.

7) Steelers-- Need a win this week and need Bills to upset Jets to make playoffs. it is a very small difference between success/failure in the NFL, like having a good backup QB when your Hall of Fame starter gets hurt. Steelers are likely to miss playoffs due to getting swept by the 5-10 Ravens, who used a 4th-string QB last week.

6) Jets-- They're +18 in turnovers in their wins, -13 in losses; they had two fewer road games than usual, playing Giants in stadium they share, also playing a Miami "home" game in London. Fitzpatrick has had an excellent season, but only reason he starts is because a teammate (since cut) punched Geno Smith and broke his jaw this summer.

5) Seahawks-- Last week was first time in almost four years they played a game and never had the lead. They're going to play either Washington, Minnesota or Green Bay in playoffs next week; they'd be a hefty favorite over the Redskins.

4) Chiefs-- They were 1-5 and now they've won nine games in a row and could win their division if Denver slips up against the Chargers.

3) Patriots-- They've lost three of last five games after 10-0 start; they need win this week to sew up home field thru AFC playoffs. They're 9-2 in last 11 games vs Miami, so that looks like a pretty good bet.

2) Panthers-- I'm guessing they feel relieved after losing last week; now they can get down to business and prepare for the playoffs. I'm guessing they'd rather play either Packers/Vikings than Seahawks in first round of playoffs.

1) Cardinals-- Carson Palmer has never won a playoff game; this is the best chance Arizona will have of winning a Super Bowl for a few years. Can they do it?

**Udog** · 12-30-2015, 08:33 AM

Which spot bets are the wiseguys looking to wager this week?

After giving safety Charles Woodson a storybook ending on Xmas Eve, the Raiders could be open for a letdown at Kansas City in the season finale.

Letdown spot

The Oakland Raiders have already exceeded expectations this NFL season. The Silver & Black, at 7-8 SU, entered the year with a season win total of 5.5 and has showed glimpses of a young promising team about to make a move in the aging AFC West. Last week, Oakland bid farewell to veteran safety Charles Woodson in the Raiders’ final home game of the schedule, edging San Diego in overtime.

That storybook ending on Christmas Eve leaves Oakland open for a letdown in the season finale at Kansas City. While Oakland could enjoy playing the role of spoiler to another divisional foe, it will be tough to top the emotion of last Thursday. Don’t be surprised if the Raiders come out flat as touchdown dogs at Arrowhead.

Lookahead spot

The Toronto Raptors are battling to stay atop of the Atlantic Division while also holding on to their spot among the NBA’s upper echelon. Toronto has wins over heavyweights like Cleveland and San Antonio this season, but have struggled against mid-to-lower tier teams.

The Raptors can add another big win to their resume when they face LeBron James and the Cavs Monday, however, run the risk of looking ahead to that matchup when they play the Chicago Bulls Sunday. Toronto dropped a 104-97 loss to the Bulls Monday and have a busy schedule before playing Cleveland, hosting Washington, Charlotte and Chicago from Dec. 30 to Jan. 3.

Schedule spot

The Winnipeg Jets embark on the five-game road trip this week, opening in Arizona on New Year’s Eve. The Jets will play three games in four nights when they visit San Jose and Anaheim on Jan. 2 and 3, and finish this stretch with games at Nashville and Dallas.

Winnipeg is among the worst road teams in hockey, owning a 6-12-1 record as a visitor. The Jets average only 2.37 goals per away game while giving up 3.32 goals against to home teams – tied for second worst in the NHL. Winnipeg has dropped five straight road games and has only one win away from home in its last dozen tilts on the road.

**Udog** · 12-30-2015, 08:39 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 30

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BUFFALO (15-17-0-4, 34 pts.) at WASHINGTON (27-6-0-2, 56 pts.) - 12/30/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 27-8 ATS (+39.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 27-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-3 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
WASHINGTON is 14-3 ATS (+9.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 15-25 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-4 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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TORONTO (13-14-0-7, 33 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (17-15-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/30/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 5-22 ATS (+34.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 24-50 ATS (+83.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 16-29 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 61-61 ATS (-14.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 77-101 ATS (-43.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 29-26 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-1 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (17-14-0-5, 39 pts.) at OTTAWA (18-12-0-6, 42 pts.) - 12/30/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-3 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 4-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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NY RANGERS (20-13-0-4, 44 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (18-15-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/30/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 4-11 ATS (-8.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NY RANGERS are 3-9 ATS (-8.7 Units) in December games this season.
NY RANGERS are 61-83 ATS (-36.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 30-14 ATS (+11.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 10-4 (+6.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 10-4-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (15-13-0-7, 37 pts.) at SAN JOSE (17-16-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/30/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-16 ATS (+24.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-21 ATS (-11.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-37 ATS (-29.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-24 ATS (-15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-55 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 57-60 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 2-7 ATS (-6.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
SAN JOSE is 4-10 ATS (-9.8 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 8-14 ATS (-17.1 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 7-11 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 24-28 ATS (-14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-19 ATS (-18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-1 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 30

Hot teams
-- Washington won last eight games, allowing 11 goals.
-- Maple Leafs won three of last four road games.
-- Lightning is 5-0 in game following its last five losses.
-- Philly is 7-5 in its last twelve games.

Cold teams
-- Sabres are 4-6 in their last ten games.
-- Pittsburgh won eight of its last eleven games.
-- Devils lost four of their last six games. Ottawa lost six of its last nine.
-- Rangers lost 12 of their last 16 games.
-- San Jose lost three of its last four games.

Series records
-- Washington won four of last five games with Buffalo.
-- Penguins won their last seven games with Toronto.
-- Devils won four of last six games with Ottawa.
-- Rangers lost five of last seven games with Tampa Bay.
-- Flyers lost nine of last ten games with San Jose.

Totals
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Buffalo road games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Toronto road games.
-- Four of last five New Jersey road games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Ranger road games went over.
-- Last five San Jose games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Toronto is 0-8 if it played night before;
-- New Jersey is 1-3 if it played night before. Ottawa is 1-3; teams are 4-7 night after playing the Bruins.

NHL

Wednesday, December 30

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. WASHINGTON
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Buffalo is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. PITTSBURGH
Toronto is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Toronto's last 20 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Ottawa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Ottawa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
NY Rangers are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Rangers

10:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN JOSE
Philadelphia is 1-7-1 SU in its last 9 games ,when playing on the road against San Jose
Philadelphia is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
San Jose is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia

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**Udog** · 12-30-2015, 09:57 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 30

Buffalo @ Washington

Game 1-2
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
10.202
Washington
12.714
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-240
5
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-240); Over

Toronto @ Pittsburgh

Game 3-4
December 30, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
11.986
Pittsburgh
10.817
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-170
5
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+150); Under

New Jersey @ Ottawa

Game 5-6
December 30, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
11.517
Ottawa
10.199
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
N/A

NY Rangers @ Tampa Bay

Game 7-8
December 30, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
10.215
Tampa Bay
11.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-135
5
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-135); Over

Philadelphia @ San Jose

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

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
11.817
San Jose
10.726
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-170
5
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+150); Under

**Udog** · 12-30-2015, 09:58 AM

NHL

Wednesday, December 30

Faves went 8-2 and the Over went 6-3-1 in the 10 NHL games Tuesday.

The Leafs have lost each of their last seven meetings with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

**Udog** · 12-30-2015, 03:44 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, December 30

Buffalo at Washington, 7:05 PM ET
Buffalo: 9-40 SU revenging a loss where team scored 1 or less goals
Washington: 26-6 SU as a favorite

Toronto at Pittsburgh, 7:05 PM ET
Toronto: 67-64 SU in road games after a blowout loss by 3 goals or more
Pittsburgh: 4-10 SU in home games after failing to cover 5 or 6 of their last 7

New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:35 PM ET
New Jersey: 13-30 SU after a close win by 1 goal in their previous game
Ottawa: 23-9 SU revenging a home loss versus opponent

NY Rangers at Tampa Bay, 8:05 PM ET
New York: 0-6 SU in road games after having lost 3 of their last 4
Tampa Bay: 18-6 SU off a home loss

Philadelphia at San Jose, 10:35 PM ET
Philadelphia: 17-42 SU in road games
San Jose: 31-10 SU in home games off a home blowout loss by 3 goals or more

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