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**Udog** · 01-12-2016, 07:58 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Six highest ranked college basketball conferences...........

6) SEC-- Vanderbilt, LSU are disappointments; South Carolina is 15-0.

5) Big 14-- Looks like five teams in NCAAs, unless Ohio State picks it up.

4) Big East-- Eight strong teams and then there are DePaul/St John's.

3) Pac-12-- Parity rules; Arizona lost its leading scorer for next month.

2) ACC-- Pitt, Miami look like biggest threats to UNC, Duke.

1) Big 12-- What a league, very tough. TCU is improved in its new arena.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Alabama 45, Clemson 40-- Some quick thoughts on this exceptional game:
-- Special. Teams. In fourth quarter alone, Alabama recovered an onside kick and ran a kick back for a TD and that was the difference.
-- Deshaun Watson should've won the Heisman Trophy. Period.
-- It is fair to list Nick Saban as one of the greatest college coaches ever; he's won five national titles, four at Alabama.
-- That said, Saban chose Daunte Culpepper over Drew Brees as a free agent QB when he was coaching the Dolphins- had he picked Brees, he likely never would've become the Alabama coach, because he would've stayed with Miami.
-- Florida coach Jim McElwaine, who was very relaxed/friendly on ESPN2 with the other coaches, pointed out matter-of-factly that Alabama will probably have a staff meeting tomorrow to deal with recruiting- they get 12 hours to enjoy the title, and that is it. Not sure that is healthy, but thats the business.
-- Signing Day is three weeks from Wednesday; future games are won/lost then, so it imperative that coaches work like hell on recruiting for the next three weeks.

12) Wound up watching the game on ESPN2 with five college coaches and ESPN's Chris Spielman/Brian Greise sitting in a room giving commentary. Can learn lot more listening to coaches, but that coaches' clicker, where they rewind plays over and over quickly, it just makes me queasy.

11) Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is $1.4B, thats billion, with a B. Never bought a ticket myself, though I did go in with co-workers back in my working days. What in God's name would you do if you won that much money?

10) Playing field used for the Clemson-Alabama game is not the same one the Arizona Cardinals use; they keep the grass fields outside the dome and wheel them into the dome for the game.

9) There are rumors that Chick-fil-A is coming to Albany, which would be excellent news for me-- they say they don't have a site yet, but hopefully will soon. Love their chicken sandwiches. Still have to try the new Sonic about ten miles from here.

8) The outgoing university president at Alabama make $545K last year. Strength coach for the Alabama football team will make $600K next season. Strength coach at Clemson needs a new agent; he makes $245K a year.

7) I'm still amazed at how NBA coaches are standing there coaching their teams and there are fans sitting six inches from them, right there on the sidelines. There have to be interesting conversations that go on, like when Jack Nicholson used to sit by the visitors' bench at Laker games.

6) Robert Griffin III will be a free agent this winter; if you ran an NFL team and needed a QB, would you take a chance on him? Can he lead a team? When the 2016 season starts it will be 20 months since he's played in an NFL game.

5) UNLV hosts New Mexico tonight, two days after they fired coach Dave Rice; it is ironic that the picture on tickets for tonight's game is Coach Rice and that Elijah Brown plays for New Mexico- he is (former Cavaliers coach) Mike Brown's son. Rumors out there are saying that Mike Brown is a popular choice to be the Rebels' next coach.

4) NFL suspended Vontaze Burfict for three games for his hijinx during the playoff game Saturday night, all of which sets up the inevitable Steeler-Bengal game on Sunday Night Football in Week 4 next season.

3) ACC ran a promotional video at halftime of the game last night; one of the players they touted as a former ACC player was Russell Wilson, who transferred from NC State to Wisconsin before his senior season.

2) So Tom Brady and I have two things in common:
a) We both attended state universities.
b) Neither one of us has ever had a drop of coffee.

Other than that, there are zero similiarities. None.

1) First spring training workouts are only 37 days away-- Reds-Phillies-Giants.

**Udog** · 01-12-2016, 07:58 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 12

Hot teams
-- San Jose won its last three games, scoring 17 goals.
-- Blackhawks won their last seven games.
-- Arizona won four of its last five games.
-- Tampa Bay/Colorado both won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Penguins, Hurricanes both lost four of their last seven games.
-- Blue Jackets lost six of their last eight games. Islanders lost three of their last four.
-- Winnipeg lost three of its last four games.
-- St Louis lost five of its last six games. New Jersey lost three of its last four games.
-- Buffalo lost six of its last seven games. Minnesota lost four of last six games.
-- Predators lost five of their last six games.
-- Edmonton lost six of its last eight games.

Series records
-- Carolina won four of last six games with Pittsburgh.
-- Islanders won four of last six games with Columbus.
-- Winnipeg-San Jose split their last ten games (visitors 6-4).
-- Blues won seven of last eight games with New Jersey.
-- Sabres lost their last four games with Minnesota.
-- Home side won last seven Chicago-Nashville games.
-- Coyotes won six of last seven games with Edmonton.
-- Lightning lost three of last four games with Colorado.

Totals
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Carolina games.
-- Six of last eight Columbus games went over total.
-- Over is 8-1-1 in last ten San Jose games.
-- Under is 4-0-2 in last six New Jersey games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Minnesota games.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Chicago-Nashville games.
-- Four of last five Edmonton games stayed under.
-- Seven of last ten Colorado games went over total.

Back-to-backs
-- San Jose is 2-4 if it played night before; teams are 4-3 night after playing Calgary.

**Udog** · 01-12-2016, 07:59 AM

NHL

Tuesday, January 12

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
Columbus is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing Columbus

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CAROLINA
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games at home
Carolina is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo's last 9 games on the road
Buffalo is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo

8:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. ST. LOUIS
New Jersey is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. WINNIPEG
San Jose is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road
San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. CHICAGO
Nashville is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Nashville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

9:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 12 games when playing Arizona
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton

9:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. COLORADO
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Colorado's last 21 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-12-2016, 08:48 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 12

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PITTSBURGH (20-16-0-5, 45 pts.) at CAROLINA (18-18-0-7, 43 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 64-64 ATS (-32.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 23-31 ATS (-23.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-30 ATS (-32.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-27 ATS (-18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 58-40 ATS (+101.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 89-75 ATS (+172.2 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-5 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 5-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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COLUMBUS (15-24-0-4, 34 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (22-15-0-5, 49 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 2-12 ATS (+16.5 Units) after a division game this season.
COLUMBUS is 4-14 ATS (+20.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
COLUMBUS is 16-11 ATS (+31.7 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 12-7 ATS (+21.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 19-16 ATS (+40.5 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 13-9 ATS (+26.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 37-42 ATS (-10.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 26-30 ATS (-4.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 58-88 ATS (-34.0 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-16 ATS (-14.2 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 71-114 ATS (-49.7 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 24-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-5 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 5-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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SAN JOSE (20-18-0-2, 42 pts.) at WINNIPEG (19-20-0-3, 41 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-3-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (21-17-0-5, 47 pts.) at ST LOUIS (24-14-0-7, 55 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 24-47 ATS (+78.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 8-24 ATS (+39.2 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 6-13 ATS (-13.4 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 4-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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BUFFALO (16-22-0-4, 36 pts.) at MINNESOTA (22-12-0-8, 52 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 1-15 ATS (+26.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 20-70 ATS (+159.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 172-151 ATS (+14.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 198-200 ATS (+429.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-0-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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NASHVILLE (19-16-0-7, 45 pts.) at CHICAGO (27-13-0-4, 58 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 19-23 ATS (-13.7 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 37-75 ATS (+125.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 16-22 ATS (-9.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 9-18 ATS (+28.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 39-12 ATS (+16.4 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 181-159 ATS (+348.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 98-127 ATS (-85.9 Units) in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 304-316 ATS (-94.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 16-20 ATS (-22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 8-9 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 9-8-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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EDMONTON (17-23-0-3, 37 pts.) at ARIZONA (21-16-0-4, 46 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 9-33 ATS (+59.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 0-8 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
ARIZONA is 21-20 ATS (+48.7 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 9-3 ATS (+13.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ARIZONA is 9-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 15-11 ATS (+30.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ARIZONA is 5-19 ATS (+25.0 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 10-2 (+7.2 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 10-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.4 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (21-17-0-4, 46 pts.) at COLORADO (21-19-0-3, 45 pts.) - 1/12/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 1-7 ATS (-8.4 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
TAMPA BAY is 320-384 ATS (-123.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
COLORADO is 115-99 ATS (-62.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 28-22 ATS (+5.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 8-3 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 1-7 ATS (-7.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
COLORADO is 44-52 ATS (-49.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
COLORADO is 106-110 ATS (-97.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-2 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 3-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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**Udog** · 01-12-2016, 08:51 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, January 12

Buffalo @ Minnesota

Game 59-60
January 12, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
11.661
Minnesota
10.662
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-205
5
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+175); Under

Nashville @ Chicago

Game 61-62
January 12, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
12.736
Chicago
11.647
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(+140); Over

Edmonton @ Arizona

Game 63-64
January 12, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
9.093
Arizona
10.590
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-145); Over

Tampa Bay @ Colorado

Game 65-66
January 12, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
11.803
Colorado
10.491
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-120); Under

Pittsburgh @ Carolina

Game 51-52
January 12, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
11.262
Carolina
12.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(+120); Over

Columbus @ NY Islanders

Game 53-54
January 12, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
12.682
NY Islanders
11.546
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
-190
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(+165); Under

San Jose @ Winnipeg

Game 55-56
January 12, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
13.137
Winnipeg
11.566
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
N/A

New Jersey @ St. Louis

Game 57-58
January 12, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
9.879
St. Louis
11.361
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
4 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-175); Over

**Udog** · 01-12-2016, 12:22 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, January 12

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:05 PM ET
Pittsburgh: 51-41 SU in road games on Tuesday nights
Carolina: 8-23 SU after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored

Columbus at NY Islanders, 7:05 PM ET
Columbus: 6-1 SU in road games after having lost 3 of their last 4
New York: 3-10 SU at home after allowing 3 goals or more 4 straight games

San Jose at Winnipeg, 8:05 PM ET
San Jose: 4-9 SU after 2 or more consecutive overs
Winnipeg: 43-33 SU after allowing 4 goals or more

New Jersey at St Louis, 8:05 PM ET
New Jersey: 7-2 SU in road games when playing their 4th game in 7 days
St Louis: 6-13 SU in non-conference games

Buffalo at Minnesota, 8:05 PM ET
Buffalo: 19-65 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4
Minnesota: 8-1 SU after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games

Nashville at Chicago, 8:35 PM ET
Nashville: 0-8 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Chicago: 39-12 SU in home games after a division game

Edmonton at Arizona, 9:05 PM ET
Edmonton: 0-11 SU in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
Arizona: 9-3 SU vs. division opponents

Tampa Bay at Colorado, 9:05 PM ET
Tampa Bay: 0-6 SU after having won 3 of their last 4
Colorado: 15-7 SU after a blowout loss by 3 goals or more in their previous game

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