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**Udog** · 10-29-2016, 08:21 AM

Armadillo:Saturday's six-pack

Some college football trends to ponder…….

— Underdogs are 5-2-1 vs spread in last 8 Kansas State-Iowa State games.

— Favorites covered four of last five Stanford-Arizona games.

— Home side won eight of last nine Clemson-Florida State games.

— Georgia is 2-7-1 vs spread in last 10 games as an underdog.

— Ohio State is 11-4 vs spread in games off a SU loss.

— Underdogs covered five of last six Tennessee-South Carolina games.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud…….

13) I’d be curious to know the winning %age of fantasy football teams that own various star players; for example, on November 3, 2013, Nick Foles threw seven TDs in a game for Philly against the Raiders in Oakland. Seven TDs; it would be good to have Foles on your fantasy team, right?

Foles was on my team that year, but we lost that week; I’d be curious to know what %age of fantasy teams that owned Foles lost that week? Stuff like this interests me.

12) Jimmer Fredette made a comment in an article this week that he wasn’t highly recruited coming out of Glens Falls HS in upstate NY. I live 45 miles south of Glens Falls; I’m not sure why he said that, because I remember watching Jimmer play down in Florida in AAU Nationals and I was talking with a St John’s assistant and they loved Jimmer.

There was a school of thought amongst some coaches that because Fredette’s family is Mormon, he was signed and sealed for BYU. Maybe fewer teams offered him a scholarship because of that, but everyone wanted him, believe me. Jimmer is playing in the Chinese pro league this year, by the way.

11) In Game 2 of the 1980 World Series, Steve Carlton threw 159 pitches in a 6-4 loss to the Royals. 159 freakin’ pitches; in eight innings, Carlton allowed 10 hits, walked six, struck out 10.

If that happened today, how long before the manager/pitching coach were either fired by the owner or sued by the player’s agent (or both)?

10) If you’ve been to Las Vegas, there is a strip-**** like gift shop on the corner of Sahara and Las Vegas Blvd; you’ve seen shots of it on TV. The two acres that shop sits on recently sold for $50M; it is very close to the Stratosphere, across the Strip from the SLS Hotel.

$50M for that area; makes you wonder if another hotel will be built there soon. A new hotel is opening in that area in early December; totally Asian-themed and geared towards attracting the 200,000+ people who fly from China to Las Vegas each year.

9) ESPNU was doing ACC Media Day while I typed this up; in one segment they had Miami coach Jim Larranaga on, asking him what restaurants he goes to in Miami, silly stuff.

Then they had Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski on in separate segments and they are diagramming offenses on a telestrator like they’re too good to be asked the silly stuff. Why can’t they can’t ask those two where they eat in Chapel Hill/Durham?

The lower tier ACC coaches (BC, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest) were lucky to even get on air.

8) Eagles’ coach Doug Pederson played 10 years in the NFL, but started only 17 games, all in 1999-2000. First four years he was in the NFL? No starts. Last four years? No starts. He was 2-7 as a starter for the ’99 Eagles, 1-7 for the ’00 Browns.

Best coaches weren’t always the best players. Playing? Coaching? Two different skills.

7) Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA championship rings are really, really big. They look like you’d get carpal tunnel if you wore one for too long.

6) Speaking of the Cavs, JR Smith looks like the happiest person in America, like he put one over on the authorities and he and everyone else knows it. He is making $12.8M to stand on the wing and jack jumpers whenever Lebron gets him the ball. It is good to be trusted by the King.

5) Tampa Bay Bucs’ OC Todd Monken was head coach at Southern Miss the last three years; he did a good job building up the USM program, but jumped to the NFL this year. I’d love to know if he is enjoying himself, if not having to recruit anymore is worth not being the boss.

4) 36-year old Steve Blake still hopes to make it back to the NBA to continue his long career, but for now, he is playing pro ball in Australia.

3) Singer Tim McGraw has a white Mercedes convertible with license plate “NYMTS69”. His dad was Tug McGraw, the terrific relief pitcher who pitched for both the Mets and Phillies.

2) Los Angeles Rams are 3-0 this season when they have 2+ takeaways, 0-4 when they do not.

1— I mention this now and then, but lot of football coaches are gypsies; here is where Giant coach Ben McAdoo’s journey took him, before he landed in the NFL:

2001- Michigan State, 2002- Fairfield, 2003- Pitt, 2004- Akron, 2005- Stanford

Five years, five jobs, five different states. Tough way to make a living.

**Udog** · 10-29-2016, 08:23 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, October 29

Saturday’s games
Florida won five of last six games with Buffalo (over 3-1-1 in last five); Panthers won last three visits to Buffalo (over 3-1 in last four). Florida lost four of its last five games (over 3-1-1); they’re 0-3 on road. Sabres lost last four games, outscored 14-7 (over 3-3); they’re 0-2 at home, outscored 8-1.

Penguins won three of last four games with Philly; under is 4-2-1 in last seven. Pittsburgh lost three of its last four visits here (under 3-0-1). Penguins won three of last four games (over 2-0-1) but were outscored 9-1 in losing first two road games. Flyers lost five of their last seven games (over 6-1-1).

Tampa Bay won its last five games with the Devils; under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Lightning won 4-2/4-0 in last two visits to the Garden State. Tampa Bay won five of its first seven games; three of its last four stayed under. New Jersey won three of its last five games; under is 4-1-2 in their last seven.

Montreal won its last ten games with Toronto; under is 4-2-1 in last seven. Maple Leafs lost last five visits here, outscored 19-8 (under 3-1 in last four). Toronto lost four of its last five games (over 4-3). Montreal won its last six games, outscoring foes 21-8. Canadiens are 4-0 at home (under 3-1).

Bruins won seven of last eight games with Detroit; over is 4-1-2 in last seven. Boston won three of its last four visits to Motor City. Bruins lost last three games, outscored 14-4; four of their last six games stayed under. Red Wings won last six games, outscoring opponents 21-8- they’re 4-0 at home.

Dallas Stars won five of last seven games with Minnesota; over is 3-0-1 in last four. Stars won five of last six visits to state they used to call home (over 5-0-1). Dallas lost three of its last four games; four of their last five stayed under. Minnesota won five of its last seven games; four of its last five games stayed under.

Kings are 6-4 in last ten games with St Louis, 2-3 in last five visits here; last three series games stayed under the total. LA won its last four games, all in OT/SO; four of their last six games stayed under total. Blues lost four of their last five games (under 4-1)- they’re 2-2 at home.

Colorado won five of last seven games with Arizona (over 5-2); Avalanche won four of its last five visits to the desert (over 5-0). Colorado is off to a 3-3 start (over 3-3). Coyotes lost five of their last six games; over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Canucks won six of last nine games with Washington (over 3-1-1 in last five); Caps lost 4-2/4-1 in their last two games (under 3-2-1). Vancouver lost its last four games, outscored 13-5; they are 4-2 at home (under 5-1).

San Jose ousted Nashville in seven games from playoffs LY, in series where home team won every game; over is 3-0-1 in last four series games. Predators were outscored 18-5 in losing last four visits here. Nashville lost five of its last six games; three of last four went over. San Jose won its last three home games, 2-1/2-1/3-1 (under 3-0).

**Udog** · 10-29-2016, 08:25 AM

NHL

Saturday, October 29

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Trend Report
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2:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. BUFFALO
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing at home against Florida

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Boston
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. PHILADELPHIA
Pittsburgh is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

8:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing New Jersey
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
New Jersey is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. MONTREAL
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
DALLAS vs. MINNESOTA
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

9:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

10:00 PM
COLORADO vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

11:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. VANCOUVER
Washington is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games when playing Vancouver
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vancouver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games

11:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. SAN JOSE
Nashville is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games at home
San Jose is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games at home

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**Udog** · 10-29-2016, 09:45 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, October 29

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FLORIDA (3-3-0-1, 7 pts.) at BUFFALO (1-3-0-2, 4 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 7-2 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 7-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.5 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (5-2-0-1, 11 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (3-4-0-1, 7 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 15-25 ATS (-17.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-21 ATS (+48.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-8 ATS (+24.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 29-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH 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, Under=-0.2 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (5-2-0-0, 10 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (3-2-0-2, 8 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 342-392 ATS (-117.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 153-190 ATS (-64.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 32-14 ATS (+12.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-2 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-2-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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TORONTO (2-2-0-3, 7 pts.) at MONTREAL (7-0-0-1, 15 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 61-110 ATS (+203.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-46 ATS (+83.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 2-21 ATS (+35.7 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-27 ATS (+41.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 39-20 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 8-0 (+8.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 8-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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BOSTON (3-4-0-0, 6 pts.) at DETROIT (6-2-0-0, 12 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-2 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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DALLAS (3-3-0-1, 7 pts.) at MINNESOTA (5-2-0-1, 11 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 42-32 ATS (+75.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 187-149 ATS (+31.3 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 19-8 ATS (+9.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 19-3 ATS (+15.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 29-20 ATS (+54.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 12-4 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-51 ATS (+97.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-27 ATS (-19.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 9-7 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-7-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.7 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (4-3-0-0, 8 pts.) at ST LOUIS (4-2-0-2, 10 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 93-83 ATS (-36.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 32-44 ATS (-21.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-3 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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COLORADO (3-3-0-0, 6 pts.) at ARIZONA (2-5-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 16-7 ATS (+25.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 17-12 ATS (+33.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 13-6 ATS (+20.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-29 ATS (+48.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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WASHINGTON (3-2-0-1, 7 pts.) at VANCOUVER (4-3-0-1, 9 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 160-203 ATS (-72.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 31-12 ATS (+14.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 2-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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NASHVILLE (2-4-0-1, 5 pts.) at SAN JOSE (5-3-0-0, 10 pts.) - 10/29/2016, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 50-53 ATS (-19.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 10-21 ATS (-12.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 20-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 202-151 ATS (+26.4 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 5-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 17-21 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 13-15 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 86-71 ATS (-65.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-6 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-6-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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**Udog** · 10-29-2016, 09:50 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, October 29

Nashville @ San Jose

Game 69-70
October 29, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
9.640
San Jose
13.124
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(-165); Over

Washington @ Vancouver

Game 67-68
October 29, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
10.125
Vancouver
13.059
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-190
5
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+165); Over

Colorado @ Arizona

Game 65-66
October 29, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
9.659
Arizona
12.134
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-125); Under

Los Angeles @ St. Louis

Game 63-64
October 29, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
13.465
St. Louis
12.047
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
5
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+125); Over

Dallas @ Minnesota

Game 61-62
October 29, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
12.596
Minnesota
9.134
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+130); Under

Boston @ Detroit

Game 59-60
October 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
9.478
Detroit
10.910
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-125); Over

Toronto @ Montreal

Game 57-58
October 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
13.076
Montreal
11.925
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-190
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+165); Under

Tampa Bay @ New Jersey

Game 55-56
October 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
14.077
New Jersey
9.956
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 4
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Under

Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia

Game 53-54
October 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
10.987
Philadelphia
12.106
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+110); Over

Florida @ Buffalo

Game 51-52
October 29, 2016 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
11.955
Buffalo
9.948
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-130); Over

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