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**Udog** · 05-02-2017, 07:28 AM

Armadillo:Tuesday's six-pack

— Rockets 126, Spurs 99— Houston wins Game 1 easily on the road.

— Cavaliers 116, Raptors 105— Cleveland wins Game 1 on its home floor.

— Brewers 7, Cardinals 5 (10)— Milwaukee has hit 47 HR’s, most in MLB.

— Caps 3, Penguins 2 OT— Washington holds serve at home, is down 2-1 in series.

— Benches cleared in Houston last nite after Lance McCullers threw behind Mike Napoli, who had HR’d in his previous AB. Two Astros had been hit previously in the game.

— There are 14 guys in the Pro Football Hall of Fame who were the #1 pick in the draft. There are also 16 undrafted free agents

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

13) Buffalo Bills fired their GM the day after the draft; they also fired ALL their scouts, so three years after the new owner bought the team, they’re still starting from scratch.

Weird to realize that the Bills (and our country?) would be better off if the Pagulas hadn’t bought the Bills— their competition for buying the team was a real estate guy named Trump. You may have heard of him.

12) I mean, Saturday the Bills drafted QB Nathan Peterman from Pitt; ESPN guys were quick to point out that Peterman doesn’t have the greatest arm strength, which could be a problem playing in the cold weather of western New York. Oy.

11) 104 undergraduates declared for the draft; 28 of them were not drafted.

10) You don’t think high school football in Florida is better than in other places? Miami Central HS once had a running back named Davonta Freeman, now a star with the Falcons. When he graduated, he was replaced by Dalvin Cook, 2nd round draft pick of the Vikings. Not bad.

9) No one would come right out and say it, but this was a weak draft for offensive linemen. When the Rams, who are desperate for blockers, don’t take any linemen, that tells you what you need to know. Only 33 offensive linemen were drafted, 23 of them on Day 3 of the draft.

First offensive lineman taken was a 25-year old who had been kicked out of five schools and also was booted from his father’s house— no baggage there.

8) More top prospects will skip mid-level bowl games next fall, to protect themselves from injury. Didn’t hurt Fournette or McCaffrey at all this weekend, so it’ll continue next year.

7) You don’t think Nick Saban earns every penny of his ridiculous salary? Ten years ago, in the 2007 Draft, before Saban, Alabama had zero players drafted. None. Bupkus.

6) Joe Ross has a 7.47 RA in his first three starts for Washington this season, not good; Nationals scored 52 runs in those three games, though.

5) Colorado Rockies are 8-0 in one-run games this season; they were 12-20 all of last year.

4) Texas is losing faith in its bullpen; they let Yu Darvish throw 125 pitches Saturday, in an April game against the Angels- he only finished six innings.

3) Scouting is an inexact science; this is an old scouting report on a current NBA player:

“Far below NBA standard in regard to explosiveness and athleticism……extremely small……needs to add some muscle to his upper body, but appears as though he’ll always be skinny……not a natural point guard that an NBA team can rely on to run a team.”

Wonder if that scout still has his job; the player he analyzed here was Stephen Curry.

2) Pirates’ pitching coach Ray Searage is getting tons of praise around baseball, with TV guys openly saying struggling pitchers want to pitch for the Pirates so they can work with Searage, who has turned Ivan Nova into one of the best hurlers in baseball.

1— This weekend, a guy proposed to his girlfriend on the scoreboard at Fenway Park during a Red Sox game; things didn’t go well- the couple was seen arguing after.

The always-sensitive Red Sox fans started chanting: “She said no!!! She said no!!!”

**Udog** · 05-02-2017, 08:42 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, May 2

St. Louis @ Nashville

Game 53-54
May 2, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
12.491
Nashville
11.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+140); Over

Ottawa @ NY Rangers

Game 51-52
May 2, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
12.709
NY Rangers
11.256
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-165
5
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+145); Under

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, May 2

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OTTAWA (50-30-0-10, 110 pts.) at NY RANGERS (52-31-0-7, 111 pts.) - 5/2/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
OTTAWA is 50-40 ATS (+92.7 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 30-24 ATS (+55.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 93-71 ATS (+21.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
OTTAWA is 8-4 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
OTTAWA is 14-8 ATS (+22.8 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
OTTAWA is 26-15 ATS (+44.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OTTAWA is 14-8 ATS (+23.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 10-14 ATS (-12.2 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 60-69 ATS (-44.8 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 98-135 ATS (-102.2 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 129-131 ATS (-66.2 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 192-226 ATS (-181.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 6-5 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-5-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)

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ST LOUIS (51-32-0-7, 109 pts.) at NASHVILLE (47-30-0-12, 106 pts.) - 5/2/2017, 9:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 27-16 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 19-9 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 110-82 ATS (+0.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 43-31 ATS (+11.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 32-21 ATS (+7.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-5 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 21-14 ATS (+35.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 58-44 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 14-10 ATS (+26.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 12-17 ATS (+30.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 9-9 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 9-9-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, May 2

Senators scored twice in last 3:19 of regulation to force OT, then won game 22:54 into OT as Ottawa grabbed 2-0 series lead, their fifth win in last six games with the Rangers. Teams split last four meetings in Manhattan. Under is 7-2 in last nine series games, 7-3-1 in New York’s last 11 games overall. Ottawa won six of its last seven games- five of those games went to OT. Over is 4-3-2 in their last nine games. Both teams are 1-8 on power play in series. Rangers won three of its last four home games. Five of last seven Ottawa games went to overtime.

Nashville is 6-1 in playoffs after 3-2 home win in Game 3; Predators won six of last nine games with St Louis- Blues were outscored 17-5 in losing their last five games in Music City. Predators have allowed only seven goals in seven playoff games. Home side is 9-3 in last 12 St Louis-Nashville games. Blues won five of last six road games overall; with half of those games going to OT. Under is 6-2-1 in last nine St Louis games, 7-3-2 in last 12 series tilts. Nashville is 2-6 on power play in series, St Louis 1-7. Under is 3-1-4 in Predators’ last eight games.

Second round NHL series
NY Rangers (-$150) vs Ottawa (+$130)
Ottawa 2-1
Ottawa 6-5 OT

Pittsburgh (+$110) vs Washington (-$130)
Penguins 3-2
Penguins 6-2
Wash 3-2 OT

St Louis (+$110) vs Nashville (-$130)
Nashville 4-3
St Louis 2-1
Nashville 3-1

Anaheim (-$135) vs Edmonton (+$115)
Edmonton 5-3
Edmonton 3-2
Anaheim 6-3

Home: 4-7 (24-29)
Over: 5-6 (18-27-8)

NHL First round series:
East
Washington-Toronto
Wash 3-2 OT
Tor 4-3 2OT
Tor 4-3 OT
Wash 5-4
Wash 2-1 OT
Wash 2-1 OT
Capitals win series, 4-2

Pittsburgh-Columbus
Pitt 3-1
Pitt 4-1
Pitt 5-4 OT
CBJ 5-4
Pitt 5-2
Penguins win series, 4-1

Montreal-NY Rangers
NYR 2-0
Mtl 4-3 OT
Mtl 3-1
NYR 2-1
NYR 3-2 OT
NYR 3-1
Rangers win series 4-2

Ottawa-Boston
Bos 2-1
Ott 4-3 OT
Ott 4-3 OT
Ott 1-0
Bos 3-2 OT
Ott 2-1 OT
Senators win series, 4-2

West
Chicago-Nashville
Nash 1-0
Nash 5-0
Nash 3-2 OT
Nash 4-1
Predators win series, 4-0

Minnesota-St Louis
StL 2-1 ot
StL 2-1
StL 3-1
Minn 2-0
StL 4-2 OT
Blues win series, 4-1
Anaheim-Calgary
Ana, 3-2
Ana 3-2
Ana 5-4 OT
Ana 3-1
Ducks win series, 4-0

Edmonton-San Jose
SJ 3-2 ot
Edmonton 2-0
Edmonton 1-0
SJ 7-0
Edmonton 4-3 OT
Edmonton 3-1
Oilers win series, 4-2

Home teams: 20-22
Over: 13-21-8

NHL

Tuesday, May 2

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. NY RANGERS
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ottawa's last 9 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa

9:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. NASHVILLE
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nashville
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis

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**Udog** · 05-02-2017, 08:45 AM

Tuesday’s NHL Stanley Cup Betting Preview and Odds

The Predators have received seven goals and 14 assists from their blue-liners in the first seven contests of the postseason.

Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers (-165, 5)

Sens lead series 2-0

ABOUT THE SENATORS (50-29-7-4, 35-50 O/U): New York was on its way toward evening the series as it held a two-goal advantage with less than 3 1/2 minutes remaining in Game 2. But Jean-Gabriel Pageau took over, scoring three straight goals - including the winner at 2:54 of the second overtime - to complete a four-goal performance and move Ottawa within two victories of the conference final. Pageau became just the second player in playoff history to cap a four-goal performance with an overtime winner - joining Joffrey Lupul, who accomplished the feat for Anaheim in Game 3 of the 2006 Western Conference semifinals against Colorado. The four-goal effort also was the first in the postseason since Game 4 of the 2010 Western Conference semifinals, when Detroit's Johan Franzen tallied four times against San Jose. Derick Brassard is tied for the team lead in playoff scoring with eight points but has yet to land on the scoresheet against his former club.

ABOUT THE RANGERS (52-30-4-4, 42-41 O/U): While they may have welcomed the rest, the New York Rangers couldn't have been pleased about receiving an extra day off between games after the manner in which they lost their last contest. Michael Grabner and Derek Stepan scored short-handed goals in Game 2, helping New York tie the franchise record for most in a playoff game. The Rangers, who lead the league with three short-handers in the postseason, also scored two in Game 7 of the 1992 Patrick Division semifinals against New Jersey. Brady Skjei became the first New York defenseman to record a multi-goal performance in the playoffs since Brian Leetch registered a hat trick in Game 2 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals against Philadelphia.

LINE HISTORY: The Rangers opened as -165 moneyline favorites for Game 3 and that number has yet to move. The total hit the board at 5.

INJURY REPORT:

Senators - LW C. MacArthur (Probable, shoulder), D M. Borowiecki (Out Indefinitely, leg).

Rangers - No injuries to report.

TRENDS:

* Senators are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
* Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
* Under is 6-1 in Senators last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
* Under is 8-2-1 in Rangers last 11 overall.
* Senators are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators (-170, 5)

Preds lead series 2-1

ABOUT THE BLUES (51-32-5-2, 36-40 O/U): The Blues will have to find a way to combat the Predators' versatile offense after being outshot 34-23 in Game 3 as Alex Steen scored their only goal in the second period, when they managed just four shots. Vladimir Tarasenko, who scored twice in a Game 2 victory, was limited to three shots on Sunday. Coach Mike Yeo made some line changes at practice Monday after stating his team was not competitive enough in Game 3. “I feel like we’re chasing the game way too much,” defenseman Joel Edmundson told reporters. “We’re waiting for something to happen when we should be dictating it.” Yeo moved center Jori Lehtera between Tarasenko (team-high 32 shots) and Jaden Schwartz (team-best seven points) while Paul Stastny reportedly centered Steen and Vladimir Sobotka at Monday’s skate.

ABOUT THE PREDATORS (47-30-8-4, 42-37 O/U): The Nashville Predators continue to get strong production from their talented defense corps as they plow through the playoffs and can take control of their Western Conference second-round series when they host the St. Louis Blues for Game 4 on Tuesday. The Predators have received seven goals and 14 assists from their blue-liners in the first seven contests of the postseason, with Ryan Ellis riding a six-game point streak. Ellis has tallied in back-to-back games and has three goals in the postseason to go along with five assists, while P.K. Subban (six points) and Roman Josi (three goals, five points) also have made big contributions. “We have great forwards that have the skill level to make a play, make a fake and then find our defensemen when they are open,” Subban told reporters. “We have to continue to do that.” Forwards Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg have added seven points apiece while 13 Predators have recorded a goal in the playoffs.

LINE HISTORY: Nashville opened as -165 favorites at home for game four and by Monday evening that number was bumped to -170. The total hit the betting board at 5 and has not moved off that number.

INJURY REPORT:

Blues - C R. Fabbri (Out For Season, knee).

Predators - RW C. Smith (Questionable, lower body), LW P. Aberg (Questionable, undisclosed), LW V. Fiddler (Questionable, possible suspension), LW K. Fiala (Out For Season, leg).

TRENDS:

* Blues are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
* Predators are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
* Under is 17-4-5 in Blues last 26 games playing on 1 days rest.
* Under is 4-0-2 in Predators last 6 home games.
* Blues are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Nashville.

**Udog** · 05-02-2017, 09:36 AM

NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, May 2

Eastern Conference Semifinals – Best of 7 – Game 3 – OTT Leads 2-0

Ottawa at NY Rangers, 7:00 PM ET
Ottawa: 9-5 SU on the road off back to back home games
NY Rangers: 1-6 SU at home after a game where 8 or more total goals were scored

Western Conference Semifinals – Best of 7 – Game 4 – NAS Leads 2-1

St Louis at Nashville, 9:30 PM ET
St Louis: 28-16 SU coming off a road game
Nashville: 12-17 SU off a win by 2 or more goals

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