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**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 08:29 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

— North Carolina 89, Clemson 86 OT— Tigers missed FT to win it with 0:00.5 left in regulation.

— TCU 60, Oklahoma 57— Big win for Jamie Dixon’s rebuilding Horned Frogs.

— Kansas 90, Kansas State 88— Jayhawks won it at buzzer, but K-State is better than anyone thought.

— Texas Tech 77, West Virginia 76 OT— Wild game; Red Raiders hit a 3-pointer with 0:04.6 left for the win.

— Wisconsin 75, Indiana 68— Hoosiers are 0-2 in Big 14, with two home losses.

— Home favorites were 4-1 vs spread in MAC games last nite, 2-8 everywhere else.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 16: Hump Day knowledge…..

13) Over the last 12 years, Big 14 teams are 41-64 in bowl games; 4-0 vs MAC teams, 14-23 vs SEC teams, 7-12 vs Pac-12 teams.

Against spread, Big 14 teams are 11-15-2 vs spread when favored, 39-35-3 as an underdog.

12) Jets fired six assistant coaches Tuesday; well, officially OC Chan Gailey “retired” but guys like that seldom retire.

11) Football coaches are somewhat nomadic; not only are the Jets looking for six assistants, but six NFL teams are looking for head coaches and new staffs. Will be interesting to see which jobs get filled first, and by whom.

10) Stumbled upon a pretty good movie: One More Time, with Christopher Walken playing an aging lounge singer who in one scene is teaching his young (7-8ish) grandson how to play blackjack, using playing cards with naked women on them. Offbeat movie, but pretty good.

9) Tony Romo’s brief performance in Philly Sunday probably will net Dallas a slightly better draft pick than they would’ve gotten for Romo otherwise.

Chuckled at the story that Chip Kelly wanted to draft Dak Prescott last April, but GM Trent Baalke wouldn’t do it. Maybe it was the supposed DUI arrest in March that made him hesitant.

Eight months after the draft, it is easy for people to claim they wanted to draft Prescott; didn’t hear from any of those people last spring.

8) Denver media had great respect for Gary Kubiak; when he finished his final press conference with the Broncos the other day, media actually applauded him as he left the room. Doesn’t happen much.

7) I used to say it was worth getting NFL Sunday Ticket just to watch Barry Sanders run with the ball; now I feel the same way about watching Aaron Rodgers play QB. Tremendous ability in the scramble drill to find open receivers.

6) College administrators are weasels; Minnesota fired football coach Tracy Claeys because he supported his players when they threatened to boycott their bowl game because ten players had been suspended after an off-field incident in which no one has been charged with anything.

But because they don’t want protests, the easiest thing to do to make everything go away was to fire the coach. Lets see if the players protest their coach’s firing after he supported them.

5) There were only seven punts blocked in the NFL all season; three of them came Sunday, in Week 17.

4) South Florida fired basketball coach Orlando Antigua, who didn’t win much and got USF in trouble with the NCAA for alleged academic fraud. Not winning was the worst of those two.

3) New Orleans Saints gained 6,816 yards this season (426.0 per game) most yards gained by any team ever that didn’t make the playoffs.

2) Houston will start Brock Osweiler at QB against Oakland this week; Raiders are likely going to start rookie 3rd-string QB Connor Cook, who has never started an NFL game.

1— Speaking of the Texans, they scored only 25 touchdowns this year, fewest by any playoff team since 1978, when the NFL went to a 16-game schedule.

**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 08:44 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, January 4

Home side won seven of last eight Winnipeg-Florida games; Jets lost last three visits here by a combined score of 12-5. Over is 6-1-1 in last eight series games. Winnipeg is 5-3 in its last eight games, winning last three on road. Jets’ last three games all went over the total. Panthers lost four of last five games, with last three losses in OT/SO. Four of their last five games stayed under the total.

Canadiens won four of last six games with Dallas, but they lost three of last four visits here (over 3-1). Montreal lost four of its last six games; their last four games (all on road) were all decided in OT. Under is 4-2 in their last six road games. Dallas Stars won three of last four games, but they split last six home games. Six of their last seven games stayed under the total.

Rangers won their last four games with Philly; under is 3-0-2 in last six series games. New York won its last three visits here, all by 3-2 scores. Rangers won three of last four games overall, four of last five road games. Five of their last six games went over total. Flyers were outscored 16-6 in losing their last four games; they won two of last three home games. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.

Calgary is 5-3 in its last eight games with Colorado; road team won five of last nine series games- three of last four went over total- teams split last four played in Saddledome. Avalanche lost four in row, nine of last ten games; they lost four of last five road games. Three of their last four games went over. Flames won three of last four games but are 2-3 in last five home games. Over is 5-2-2 in their last nine games.

Canucks won four in row, seven of last eight games with Arizona; under is 5-1-3 in last nine series games. Coyotes lost four of last five games in this building- they’ve been outscored 28-13 in losing last seven games overall, but they did split last four road games. Under is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. Vancouver won its last four games, allowing total of seven goals; under is 3-0-1 in their last four games- they won four of last five at home.

Anaheim won five of last seven games with Detroit; three of last four series games went over the total. Red Wings lost three of last five visits to Anaheim- they split last six games overall, going 1-1 on this road trip, with both games going OT. Over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Ducks lost four of last six games; four of their last five went to OT/SO. Under is 3-2-2 in their last seven games.

**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 08:45 AM

NHL

Wednesday, January 4

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Winnipeg's last 25 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 8 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 8 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games

9:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. DALLAS
Montreal is 2-7-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games

9:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

11:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. VANCOUVER
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games
Vancouver is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona

11:00 PM
COLORADO vs. CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games
Calgary is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Calgary is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games

11:30 PM
DETROIT vs. ANAHEIM
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games on the road
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 08:48 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, January 4

Detroit @ Anaheim

Game 11-12
January 4, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
9.957
Anaheim
11.578
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-155
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(-155); Under

Arizona @ Vancouver

Game 9-10
January 4, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
9.298
Vancouver
11.995
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(-165); Over

Colorado @ Calgary

Game 7-8
January 4, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
9.191
Calgary
11.403
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-215
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-215); Over

NY Rangers @ Philadelphia

Game 5-6
January 4, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
9.718
Philadelphia
11.179
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-110); Under

Montreal @ Dallas

Game 3-4
January 4, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
11.362
Dallas
9.884
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(-105); Under

Winnipeg @ Florida

Game 1-2
January 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
9.486
Florida
10.605
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-155
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-155); Over

**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 09:42 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 4

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WINNIPEG (18-19-0-3, 39 pts.) at FLORIDA (16-14-0-8, 40 pts.) - 1/4/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 18-32 ATS (-15.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 20-30 ATS (-16.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 15-6 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 163-185 ATS (+369.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 191-213 ATS (-70.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 142-217 ATS (+398.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 174-167 ATS (-45.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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MONTREAL (23-9-0-6, 52 pts.) at DALLAS (16-15-0-7, 39 pts.) - 1/4/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.0 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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NY RANGERS (26-13-0-1, 53 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (20-14-0-5, 45 pts.) - 1/4/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-29 ATS (+66.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-16 ATS (+40.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 21-6 ATS (+13.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 38-22 ATS (+14.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
NY RANGERS are 18-9 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 16-8 ATS (+24.4 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 29-12 ATS (+13.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-81 ATS (-68.8 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-3 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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COLORADO (12-24-0-1, 25 pts.) at CALGARY (20-17-0-2, 42 pts.) - 1/4/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 21-18 ATS (+46.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 61-45 ATS (+107.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
COLORADO is 228-217 ATS (+462.2 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 35-30 ATS (+76.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
COLORADO is 26-24 ATS (+58.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 12-6 ATS (+21.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-3 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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ARIZONA (11-21-0-5, 27 pts.) at VANCOUVER (18-18-0-3, 39 pts.) - 1/4/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 10-40 ATS (+79.6 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 4-19 ATS (+31.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 8-2 ATS (+5.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
VANCOUVER is 8-2 ATS (+10.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 26-15 ATS (+46.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 227-221 ATS (-133.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 8-3 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 8-3-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

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DETROIT (16-16-0-5, 37 pts.) at ANAHEIM (19-12-0-8, 46 pts.) - 1/4/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 3-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 06:24 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, January 4

Winnipeg at Florida, 7:05 PM ET
Winnipeg: 7-22 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Florida: 15-6 SU when playing with 3 or more days rest

Montreal at Dallas, 8:05 PM ET
Montreal: 14-27 SU in non-conference games
Dallas: 25-7 SU after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game

NY Rangers at Philadelphia, 8:05 PM ET
New York: 7-0 SU off a home loss
Philadelphia: 0-8 SU after playing 2 consecutive road games

Colorado at Calgary, 10:05 PM ET
Colorado: 10-4 SU in road games off a road loss
Calgary: 1-8 SU in home games after one or more consecutive overs

Arizona at Vancouver, 10:05 PM ET
Arizona: 10-40 SU revenging a loss vs opponent as a home favorite
Vancouver: 13-8 SU in home games

Detroit at Anaheim, 10:35 PM ET
Detroit: 17-30 SU when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Anaheim: 10-1 SU in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6

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