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**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 07:30 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— For the record, Joe Blanton was the last MLB pitcher to throw an intentional walk.

— Best NBA teams against the spread: 76ers 34-22, Wizards 32-23, Heat 33-24

— Worst NBA teams against the spread: Trailblazers 23-34, Bucks 22-33, Magic 23-34

— Arizona State didn’t sub in entire first half of their game with UCLA last night.

— Lou Williams scored 22 points in 20:00 in his debut for Houston.

— Cardinals-Cowboys is the Hall of Fame Game in Canton in August.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a Thursday night of basketball

13) UCLA 87, Arizona State 75— Sun Devils didn’t sub in the whole first half; they went 14-34 on the arc, fought like hell, but they don’t have many tall players, which is a problem.

12) Michigan State 88, Nebraska 72— Joe Lunardi has the Spartans as a 10-seed right now, opposite Oregon in a second round game. No matter what, some really high seed might play Michigan State in that second round and they’re going to be very nervous about it.

11) Georgia 60, Alabama 55— Dawgs are 8-0 vs spread as an SEC road underdog this year; JJ Frazier had 28 of their 60 points here. Georgia played without injured star Maten.

10) Northeastern 105, Elon 104, 2OT— Teams combined to go 30-70 on the arc, with only 13 turnovers in the whole game. Elon had won six in a row at home.

9) Texas-El Paso 60, FAU 55— UTEP was 2-10 in non-conference games, but now they’re 10-5 in Conference USA. Not sure if they’ve improved a lot or if C-USA is not so good.

8) South Dakota 92, Western Illinois 81— Coyotes have won five games in row, own a half-game lead over North Dakota State in Summit standings; conference tourney is a neutral site, so not as big a deal as in other leagues, but this is South Dakota’s best season since 2010.

7) Arizona 90, USC 77— UCLA comes to Tucson Saturday; big weekend for the Wildcats.

6) Cal-Davis 96, Northridge 85— Aggies are tied for first in Big West with Cal-Irvine.

5) IUPUI 83, Fort Wayne 82— Revenge for IUPUI, which lost first meeting this season with the Mastodons 103-73.

4) Rice 72, Southern Miss 71, OT— Owls are 19-9, 9-6 in C-USA; this is their first winning season since 2012, their first winning conference season since ’05.

3) Eastern Washington 82, Weber State 72— EWU knocks Wildcats out of a tie for first in Big Sky tournament; these teams are now tied for second, could meet again in Big Sky semis.

2) Rockets 129, Pelicans 99— Houston’s bench outscored New Orleans’ bench 79-26. Cousins/Davis combined for 56 points; look at the rest of their squad— not lot of top-flight talent there.

1— New Orleans 82, Central Arkansas 65— Privateers dropped basketball for two years, are in fifth year back in D-I, are in first place in Southland Conference. Good story.

**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 07:38 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, February 24

Washington is 6-4 in its last ten games with Edmonton; six of last nine series games stayed under the total. Oilers lost three of last four games in this building. Edmonton won four of its last five games, three of last four on the road. Four of their last six games went over total. Capitals won last five home games, seven of last nine overall; under is 2-0-1 in their last three games.

Flames won five of last seven games with Florida; teams split last four series games played here. Last five series games went over the total. Calgary won seven of its last ten games, is 5-2 in its last seven road games. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Panthers won eight of last ten games, but lost last two home games. Over is 4-1-2 in their last seven games.

Home side won last five Ottawa-Carolina games; Senators lost 4-3/3-2 in last two visits here, with games going OT/SO. Four of last six series games stayed under total. Ottawa won five of its last seven games, outscoring foes 11-4 while winning last three on road. Six of their last seven games stayed under. Hurricanes was outscored 19-4 in losing its last five games; they lost last three home games, all of which stayed under.

Dallas won seven of last ten games with Arizona; last three series games stayed under. Coyotes lost their last four games in Texas. Arizona is 4-0 in game following its last four losses; they won three of last five road games. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Dallas Stars lost seven of last nine games, but they won last two home games. Seven of their last ten games went over the total.

NHL

Friday, February 24

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. WASHINGTON
Edmonton is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Washington
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
CALGARY vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing at home against Calgary
Florida is 3-8-2 SU in its last 13 games ,when playing at home against Calgary

8:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 8 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games at home
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa

9:30 PM
ARIZONA vs. DALLAS
Arizona is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 12 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 08:57 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, February 24

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EDMONTON (33-20-0-8, 74 pts.) at WASHINGTON (40-12-0-7, 87 pts.) - 2/24/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 40-19 ATS (+19.1 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-15 ATS (+19.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-5 ATS (+10.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-2 ATS (+9.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
WASHINGTON is 67-34 ATS (+20.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 8-2 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-2 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-2-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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CALGARY (31-26-0-4, 66 pts.) at FLORIDA (28-21-0-10, 66 pts.) - 2/24/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 13-6 ATS (+6.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
FLORIDA is 164-188 ATS (+373.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 196-218 ATS (-81.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 73-110 ATS (-59.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.2 Units)

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OTTAWA (32-20-0-6, 70 pts.) at CAROLINA (24-24-0-8, 56 pts.) - 2/24/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OTTAWA is 32-26 ATS (+59.7 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 30-26 ATS (+63.0 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 4-4 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 4-4-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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ARIZONA (21-31-0-7, 49 pts.) at DALLAS (23-27-0-10, 56 pts.) - 2/24/2017, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-2 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 09:03 AM

Hockey bettors feasting on one big trend when the NHL goes outdoors

The Penguins are 1-2 in outdoor games since 2008 and host the rival Flyers at Heinz Field Saturday night.

One of the best parts about the seasons rolling into the dead of winter is that it means the outdoor hockey game is upon us.

With three games already in the books for the 2016-17 season, the fourth and final installment of the National Hockey League's popular outdoor games will be Saturday, February 25: a Stadium Series event in Pittsburgh featuring the Penguins hosting the Philadelphia Flyers at Heinz Field.

SportsInteraction.com currently has Pittsburgh at +375 to win the Metropolitan Division, +440 to win the Eastern Conference, and +800 to win the Stanley Cup. Philadelphia is at +125,000 to win the Metropolitan, +4,500 to win the East, and +7,500 to win the Stanley Cup.

Players will notice a few significant differences between playing inside an arena and plying their trade in an outdoor stadium environment. Most notably, temperature fluctuations can play havoc with both the quality of the ice surface and the hardness of the puck. There is a chance of rain in the forecast for Pittsburgh early Saturday but it is expected to clear off by the 8 p.m. ET puck drop with temperatures in the mid-40's and strong winds blowing between 15-22 mph.

If past history is any indication, bettors can expect the visiting clubs to spoil the party as road teams have had an edge when the roof comes off. Here's a look at the previous outdoor games, along with the relevant betting numbers:

November 22, 2003: Montreal Canadiens 4 at Edmonton Oilers 3 (O/U: 5)

The first of two Heritage Classics went to the visiting team, while the bone-chilling temperatures at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium didn't deter the teams from easily eclipsing the total.

January 1, 2008: Pittsburgh Penguins 2 at Buffalo Sabres 1 (SO) (O/U: 5.5)

The Penguins edged the Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium, with the teams combining for 62 shots but still falling well below the total.

January 1, 2009: Detroit Red Wings 6 at Chicago Blackhawks 4 (O/U: 5.5)

The Red Wings made it three straight outdoor victories for the road team, prevailing in a Wrigley Field slugfest that remains the highest-scoring outdoor game in NHL history.

January 1, 2010: Philadelphia Flyers 1 at Boston Bruins 2 (OT) (O/U: 5.5)

The Bruins provided the Fenway Park faithful with the first home victory at an outdoor contest, shading the Flyers in a thrilling overtime contest that saw the teams combine for just 51 shots.

January 1, 2011: Washington Capitals 3 at Pittsburgh Penguins 1 (O/U: 6)

Despite a premium matchup featuring two of the league's most potent offenses, the Capitals and Penguins finished under the total in the Heinz Field showdown that will be best remembered for Sidney Crosby's career-altering concussion.

February 20, 2011: Montreal Canadiens 0 at Calgary Flames 4 (O/U: 5)

The Flames earned the first shutout in NHL outdoor history, cashing an Under while giving the home side just its second victory in six outdoor games.

January 2, 2012: New York Rangers 3 at Philadelphia Flyers 2 (O/U: 5)

Citizens Bank Park was the site of the Rangers' first taste of outdoor action, an entertaining victory over the Flyers. The teams narrowly missed surpassing the total despite combining for 69 shots.

January 1, 2014: Toronto Maple Leafs 3 at Detroit Red Wings 2 (SO) (O/U: 5)

The Maple Leafs and Red Wings did battle at the Big House in front of a record crowd of more than 105,000 people; Toronto made it six wins in eight tries for the road team, while the clubs provided the first push in outdoor history.

January 25, 2014: Anaheim Ducks 3 at Los Angeles Kings 0 (O/U: 5)

The Ducks and Kings skated at Dodger Stadium among the sunshine, palm trees and Kiss halftime show. The road team prevailed again as the Ducks dominated play in this low scoring affair.

January 26, 2014: New York Rangers 7 at New Jersey Devils 3 (O/U: 5)

This game got out of hand. Early. The teams combined for nine goals through the first two periods and the road team - the Rangers in this case - prevailed once again in Stadium games.

January 29, 2014: New York Rangers 2, New York Islanders 1 (O/U: 5.5)

The road team wins again. The Rangers prevailed in their second game at Yankee Stadium in a matter of days in this game, which pushed the road team to nine victories.

March 1, 2014: Pittsburgh Penguins 1 at Chicago Blackhawks 5 (O/U: 5.5)

The Blackhawks took control of this game early, outshooting the Penguins 14-5 in the first period. Chicago poured on the offense notching a win for the home teams and topping the total.

March 2, 2014: Ottawa Senators 4 at Vancouver Canucks 2 (O/U: 5)

Vancouver jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first before surrendering four unanswered goals to the Senators. Home fans left sad again with the Sens claiming victory.

January 1, 2015: Chicago Blackhawks 2 at Washington Capitals 3 (O/U 5)

This game looked destined for overtime when in the final 13 seconds Capitals' forward Troy Brouwer scored to make sure the home-town fans left happy in the Nations capital.

February 21, 2015: Los Angeles Kings 2 at San Jose Sharks 1 (O/U 5.5)

Seventy thousand fans in North Cali packed Levi's Stadium to watch the visiting Kings keep the road teams and Under trends alive with a 2-1 win in the second - and final - outdoor game of the 2014-15 NHL season.

January 1, 2016: Montreal Canadiens 5 at Boston Bruins 1 (O/U 5.5)

The Canadiens, who had won seven straight games at TD Garden, took the streak outside and dominated the Bruins 5-1 at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. Montreal took control early outshooting Boston 14-5 in the first period and scored the opening goal 1:14 into the game.

February 21, 2016: Chicago Blackhawks 1 at Minnesota Wild 6 (O/U 5)

A home team wins. Minnesota dominated Chicago, Jason Pominville and Erik Haula each had a goal and two assists. For Chicago, their record falls to 1-3 all time in outdoor games.

February 27, 2016: Detroit Red Wings 5 at Colorado Avalanche 3 (O/U 5)

Brad Richards was the hero for the road team in the first outdoor game in Colorado. The Red Wings winger tipped in a rebound with a minute left in the 3rd period. At 65 degrees this was the warmest outdoor game in the history of the NHL event.

October 23, 2016: Edmonton Oilers 3 at Winnipeg Jets 0 (O/U 5.5)

The first outdoor game held in Winnipeg was delayed for almost two hours because of too much sun, officials worried the glare would create safety issues for players. The road team dominated with three second period goals.

January 1, 2017: Detroit Red Wings 4 at Toronto Maple Leafs 5 (OT) (O/U 5.5)

Finally, outdoor hockey comes to Toronto. The road team Red Wings held a 1-0 lead after two periods but were outscored 4-3 in a wild third period and were beaten by an Auston Matthews overtime goal in an instant classic hockey game.

January 2, 2017: Chicago Blackhawks 1 at St. Louis Blues 4 (O/U 5)

The Blues became the second home team to win outdoors in as many days as Vladimir Tarasenko's pair of third period goals proved to be too much for the Blackhawks to overcome. Rain threatened the event throughout, but ended up not being a factor on the ice.

Total: Road team 14-7-0; O/U 9-8-4 (Over is 4-1-1 last six outdoor NHL games)

**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 09:42 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Friday, February 24

Arizona @ Dallas

Game 57-58
February 24, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
12.366
Dallas
10.981
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
N/A

Ottawa @ Carolina

Game 55-56
February 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
8.564
Carolina
9.715
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-130); Under

Calgary @ Florida

Game 53-54
February 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
11.981
Florida
10.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(+130); Under

Edmonton @ Washington

Game 51-52
February 24, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
10.411
Washington
12.802
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
5
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Over

**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 01:30 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, February 24

Edmonton at Washington, 7:05 PM ET
Edmonton: 4-7 SU when playing their 3rd game in 4 days
Washington: 15-3 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games

Calgary at Florida, 7:35 PM ET
Calgary: 19-12 SU after playing a road game
Florida: 7-17 SU when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

Ottawa at Carolina, 7:35 PM ET
Ottawa: 16-10 SU in road games
Carolina: 25-37 SU in home games off a loss by 2 goals or more to a division rival

Arizona at Dallas, 8:35 PM ET
Arizona: 20-9 OVER after allowing 5 goals or more
Dallas: 8-22 SU after one or more consecutive overs

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