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**Udog** · 03-18-2016, 08:44 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Six of the more interesting first round games on Friday..........

-- Syracuse-Dayton-- Both teams struggled down the stretch.

-- Hawai'i-Cal-- Golden Bears are without PG Wallace (hand) again.

-- Temple-Iowa-- Owls have bad recent history in NCAA; Iowa struggled lately.

-- Michigan-Notre Dame-- Why don't these teams play? They do in football.

-- VCU-Oregon State-- Beavers' first appearance in NCAAs since 1990.

-- South Dakota State-Maryland-- Jackrabbits get a shot at one of the big boys.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a full day of basketball.......

Wichita State 65, Arizona 55-- Shocking no-show by Arizona, which trailed 31-19 at half. Is Sean Miller OK? He has lost 40 pounds, he sweated thru his shirt well before halftime, he just doesn't look right. Not just talking about today, either. Wichita paid Gregg Marshall $3M a year to turn down Alabama; today was why.

Providence 70, USC 69-- Friars scored on an out-of-bounds-under play with less than 0:03 left, after Trojans missed two front ends of 1-and-1's in last 0:30. Bentil/Dunn hit a combined 13-34 shots, Providence still won. Wow. Last minute of this game made James Naismith turn over in his grave, but the Friars advance to play North Carolina.

Yale 79, Baylor 75-- Georgia State last year, Yale this year; Baylor goes down again as a first round favorite. Scott Drew is this generation's version of Eddie Fogler, who lost as a 2-seed and 3-seed while at South Carolina. No bueno. Very good day for Yale coach James Jones-- last time Yale played in an NCAA game was 1962, when they played Wake Forest- one of the Deacons' guards that day was Billy Packer.

Ark-Little Rock 85, Purdue 83 2OT-- Epic gag job by Boilers, who led by 13 with 3:33 left. Second year in row a Sun Belt team pulls a big upset in first round. Maybe if ESPN showed some of their games, they wouldn't be underrated in March. Back when ESPN first started up, the Sun Belt was first league to have ESPN show its games.

Duke 93, NC-Wilmington 85-- Seahawks were 14-19 on foul line, Grayson Allen was 15-17 by himself. Chris Webber is good on TV; he speaks his mind and doesn't hold back. "They should call them at both ends." after the play-by-play guy described how refs were calling touch fouls on UNCW. Duke plays Yale on Saturday.

Butler 71, Texas Tech 61-- Big East has teams in Indiana, Nebraska, Wisconsin, as geography students grow dumber by the second. Want to make America great again? Make Big East only have teams in the east. Tubby Smith has now taken five schools to NCAAs- if you can win in Lubbock in Big X, you're a damn good coach.

Iowa State 84, Iona 71-- MAAC is now 0-8 in first round (0-8 vs spread) since Siena beat Ohio State in an 8-9 game in '09; Iona lost by 25-16-13 points its last three times in this round. Total was in doubt until AJ English got a technical for cursing at Iowa State's coach during a timeout- they were only down 7 when that happened.

UConn 74, Colorado 67-- Buffaloes were up nine at halftime, but got squashed in the second half. Rough day for Conference of Champions, with Utah only one of four Pac-12 teams to win. Kevin Ollie is now 7-0 in NCAA tournament as head coach- Huskies play Kansas Saturday- UConn wins that game, he might go straight to Springfield.

Utah 80, Fresno State 69-- Fresno went ahead 48-47, then Utah hit another gear and put the Bulldogs away, ending a bad year for the Mountain West. Utes face Gonzaga Saturday; battle inside between Poeltl-Sabonis will be spotlighted. Fresno had a great year with veteran guards, now they have to rebuild.

Virginia 81, Hampton 45-- I've got nothing on this mismatch; really enjoyed having three games on channel 702 on DirecTV, a mix channel, with the game on CBS' local station on my laptop, so I could see all four games at once, in the comfort of my own home. Good deal. I did see Hampton in Las Vegas in December; they lost to an 11-23 team, so their coach did a solid job having them win their league to get this far.

Kansas 105, Austin Peay 79-- It wouldn't have mattered much, but Austin Peay is a way worse team that Florida Gulf Coast and should've been in the play-in game. You watch FGCU compete against North Carolina- it was 41-40 at the half. Kansas game was over as soon as they sang the National Anthem. Say a prayer for coach Loos' little granddaughter, who is battling cancer; she is six years old.

Miami 79, Buffalo 72-- Game was in Providence, where coach Larranaga played 40 or so years ago. Miami starts two juniors, three seniors-- you need seniors who played in the program for 3-4 years, it means more to those kids. Lot of the bigger-name teams have transient players who have one eye on the NBA- they don't do as well.

Indiana 99, Chattanooga 74-- Remember when you were a kid and if game wasn't a real competitive one, you played "free outs"? Moccasins played free outs here for 40 full minutes- they looked like the Raptors the night Kobe Bryant scored 81 on them. Not lot of resistance- they shot 59.5% inside the arc and still lost by 25.

Kentucky 85, Stony Brook 57-- Not sure who is happier with the Indiana-Kentucky matchup Saturday, CBS or the scalpers? I was in the gym the night Stony Brook had its 18-game winning streak snapped by Albany. then I watched them today and it is like, how did this team ever win 18 games in a row?

Gonzaga 68, Seton Hall 52-- Pirates start five sophomores, young team- they made a great run to win Big East tournament Saturday night, but had very little here, against a Gonzaga squad that is hitting its stride at the right time. If Sabonis came out for the NBA Draft, I'd take him over Ben Simmons or the Ingram kid on Duke.

North Carolina 83, Florida Gulf Coast 67-- Game was 41-40 at the half, so credit to the Eagles for competing- they're just not good enough, obviously. Tar Heels will get a much better test on Saturday, when they play Providence. Tar Heels are much deeper than Providence, but if they have to hit outside shots to win, can they do it?

**Udog** · 03-18-2016, 08:47 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Friday, March 18

Nashville @ Washington

Game 51-52
March 18, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
11.319
Washington
12.906
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-170
5
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-170); Over

Ottawa @ Buffalo

Game 53-54
March 18, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
9.252
Buffalo
11.851
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 2 1/2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(-120); Under

Chicago @ Winnipeg

Game 55-56
March 18, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
11.477
Winnipeg
12.335
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(+140); Over

Colorado @ Calgary

Game 57-58
March 18, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
12.570
Calgary
11.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Vancouver @ Edmonton

Game 59-60
March 18, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
10.692
Edmonton
9.104
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+125); Under

Boston @ Anaheim

Game 61-62
March 18, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
12.848
Anaheim
11.286
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

**Udog** · 03-18-2016, 08:48 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 18

Hot teams
-- Nashville won seven of its last ten games. Carolina won three of last four home games.
-- Ottawa won its last two games, 4-0/3-2ot.
-- Avalanche won three of their last four games. Calgary won four of its last six.
-- Bruins won three of their last four road games.

Cold teams
-- Buffalo lost three of its last four games.
-- Chicago lost its last four games, outscored 16-6. Winnipeg lost seven of last 10 games.
-- Vancouver lost six of its last nine games. Edmonton lost three of last four at home.
-- Anaheim lost four of its last five games.

Series records
-- Predators won three of last four games with Washington.
-- Senators won five of last six games with Buffalo.
-- Chicago won four of last five games with Winnipeg.
-- Flames won four of last six games with Colorado.
-- Canucks won six of last seven games with Edmonton (last three went OT).
-- Ducks won their last four games with Boston.

Totals
-- Over is 6-1-1- in last eight Nashville games.
-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Ottawa-Buffalo games.
-- Four of last five Chicago-Winnipeg games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Calgary games stayed under.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Vancouver games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Boston games.

Back-to-backs
-- Nashville is 3-7 if it played the night before.

**Udog** · 03-18-2016, 08:49 AM

NHL

Friday, March 18

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. WASHINGTON
Nashville is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games
Washington is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against Nashville

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. BUFFALO
Ottawa is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Buffalo is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games at home

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing Chicago

9:00 PM
COLORADO vs. CALGARY
Colorado is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 games at home
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver

10:00 PM
BOSTON vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Anaheim is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-18-2016, 09:36 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, March 18

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NASHVILLE (36-22-0-13, 85 pts.) at WASHINGTON (50-14-0-5, 105 pts.) - 3/18/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 36-35 ATS (-12.6 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 6-15 ATS (+22.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 7-13 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 16-28 ATS (-16.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-19 ATS (+28.4 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-5 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a division game this season.
WASHINGTON is 47-35 ATS (+5.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 209-167 ATS (+33.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 156-199 ATS (-72.0 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 3-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.5 Units)

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OTTAWA (33-30-0-8, 74 pts.) at BUFFALO (28-33-0-10, 66 pts.) - 3/18/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 81-56 ATS (+18.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
BUFFALO is 14-41 ATS (+72.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 2-11 ATS (+13.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
BUFFALO is 5-17 ATS (+25.5 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 8-3 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 8-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (41-24-0-6, 88 pts.) at WINNIPEG (29-36-0-5, 63 pts.) - 3/18/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 309-321 ATS (-139.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 20-25 ATS (-27.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 49-39 ATS (+92.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-6 ATS (+14.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
WINNIPEG is 29-41 ATS (-34.3 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 4-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
WINNIPEG is 13-23 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-7 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-5-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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COLORADO (36-31-0-4, 76 pts.) at CALGARY (30-35-0-5, 65 pts.) - 3/18/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 10-5 ATS (+4.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 18-11 ATS (+30.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-35 ATS (+74.6 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 13-9 ATS (+25.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
COLORADO is 43-35 ATS (+78.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 10-4 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 58-50 ATS (+111.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 32-23 ATS (+56.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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VANCOUVER (27-30-0-12, 66 pts.) at EDMONTON (28-38-0-7, 63 pts.) - 3/18/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 27-42 ATS (+72.8 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 352-313 ATS (-100.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 52-38 ATS (+94.3 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 74-55 ATS (+18.4 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 52-103 ATS (-89.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 10-40 ATS (+70.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 17-43 ATS (+72.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 164-165 ATS (-46.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 9-3 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 9-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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BOSTON (39-24-0-8, 86 pts.) at ANAHEIM (38-22-0-9, 85 pts.) - 3/18/2016, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 4-1 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-1-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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