The Bum's NBA January Trends/News/ Stats/ All You Need To Know !

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Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Miami 66, Syracuse 62-- Jim Larranaga is one hell of a coach.

-- Western Kentucky 83, UTSA 74-- Hilltoppers are 7-0 in Conference USA.

-- Home teams are 0-7 vs spread in first seven Ivy League games.

-- Ole Miss 72, Florida 71-- Gators are 10-9, might not even make NIT.

-- Colorado State 79, San Diego State 72-- Are Rams best team in Mountain West?

-- Oregon 82, UCLA 64-- Bruins are 11-9, probably won't make NCAAs.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday........

13) Eric Compton is tied for the lead at Humana Challenge golf tournament, which may not sound like much, except for one thing:

Eric Compton is working on his third heart; he's had two heart transplants.

12) I can watch WCC basketball games on my laptop for free, but the games get blacked out on my DirecTV, even though I have the college basketball package; this makes zero sense to me. At least I can see them, unlike the St Peter's games......

11) Just to clarify from Friday night, Klay Thompsin had an alley-oop dunk, a driving layup thru three defenders and two foul shots in his perfect third quarter. All the rest of his 37 points in that quarter came on jump shots, one of the greatest shooting exhibitions ever seen.

10) Oklahoma State played the noon game at Kansas State; their coach Trvais Ford got a technical foul 0:53 into the game and things went downhill from there in a 63-53 loss to the Wildcats in the Little Apple.

9) West Virginia 86, Texas Tech 85-- Would not want to ref a West Virginia game; they press like hell, they're not the best shooters, so there's always a ton of loose balls, ton of fouls to be called and coach Huggins tries like hell to intimidate the refs. Plus, the West Virginia mascot carries a musket.

This game had a wild ending, with seven points scored in the last ten seconds. Trent Johnson is doing a terrific job rebuilding TCU's program, but he wasn't at all happy with the refs when this game was done.

8) Kenpom.com lists their all-conference team for each league; their SEC first team is five Kentucky players and I'm not even sure if they all start.

7) Looks like Pistons guard Brandon Jennings tore his achilles tendon Saturday night, tough blow for a Detroit team that has won 12 of its last 16 games.

6) I wonder if Big East is happy they put all their basketball games on FOX Sports 1? Not having a presence on ESPN has to hurt their exposure some, right?

5) UTEP lost in overtime at Western Kentucky Thursday night; they went 0-17 from the arc, but sent the game to OT when a 3-point shooter was fouled and made two of three foul shots. Miners lost at Marshall last night; rough week for them.

4) Dan D'Antoni is the new coach at Marshall by the way, Mike's brother.

3) ESPN must make money on the X Games and Winter X Games or they wouldn't have them, but where are the people who are bad at those events? Some of that stuff looks pretty damn dangerous.

2) Do the Seahawks have any advantage in the Super Bowl because they play the Cardinals in this stadium every year?

1) In my opinion, it would be unfair to the Seahawks to suspend any Patriot for next week's Super Bowl; it would make it a no-lose situation for New England and a tainted win for Seattle. I'm thinking we won't see Bill Belichick in 2015.

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NBA
Dunkel

Miami at Chicago
The Heat head to Chicago today to face the Bulls (13-10 SU at home) and come into the contest with a 2-6-1 ATS record in their last 7 road games against a team with a winning home record. Chicago is the pick (-9) according to Dunkel, which has the Bulls favored by 12 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-9).. Here are all of today's NBA picks.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Game 801-802: Miami at Chicago (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 114.404; Chicago 126.966
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 12 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 9; 186
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-9); Over

Game 803-804: Oklahoma City at Cleveland (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 120.184; Cleveland 126/344
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 6; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 3 1/2; 212
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-3 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Indiana at Orlando (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 113.889; Orlando 114.588
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 1; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 2; 208 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+2); Under

Game 807-808: Dallas at New Orleans (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 122.028; New Orleans 123.611
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 1 1/2; 194
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 2 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+2 1/2); N/A

Game 809-810: Minnesota at Atlanta (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 110.172; Atlanta 134.327
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 24; 206
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 18; 199 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-18); Over

Game 811-812: LA Clippers at Phoenix (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 126.681; Phoenix 120.075
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6 1/2; 225
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 3; 221
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-3); Over

Game 813-814: Detroit at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 118.576; Toronto 121.145
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 2 1/2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6 1/2; 204 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+6 1/2); Under

Game 815-816: Milwaukee at San Antonio (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 120.138; San Antonio 125.188
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 5; 185
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 11 1/2; 192 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+11 1/2); Under

Game 817-818: Washington at Denver (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 120.506; Denver 113.261
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 7; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 4 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-4 1/2); N/A

Game 819-820: Boston at Golden State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 114.011; Golden State 136.375
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 22 1/2; 223
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 17 1/2; 215
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-17 1/2); Over

Game 821-822: Houston at LA Lakers (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.588; LA Lakers 115.370
Dunkel Line & Total: Houston by 5; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Houston by 8 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+8 1/2); N/A

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NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, January 25

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MIAMI (19 - 24) at CHICAGO (29 - 16) - 1/25/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) on Sunday games over the last 3 seasons.
MIAMI is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 53-72 ATS (-26.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 43-70 ATS (-34.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in home games against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 53-82 ATS (-37.2 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHICAGO is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-7 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-6 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (22 - 21) at CLEVELAND (24 - 20) - 1/25/2015, 3:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-2 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (15 - 30) at ORLANDO (15 - 31) - 1/25/2015, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 41-58 ATS (-22.8 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 25-38 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 5-3 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 6-2 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DALLAS (30 - 14) at NEW ORLEANS (22 - 21) - 1/25/2015, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-3 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 9-1 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (7 - 35) at ATLANTA (36 - 8) - 1/25/2015, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 52-71 ATS (-26.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games against Southeast division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 169-221 ATS (-74.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 32-11 ATS (+19.9 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-0 ATS (+13.0 Units) in January games this season.
ATLANTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ATLANTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ATLANTA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 20-4 ATS (+15.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 2-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (29 - 14) at PHOENIX (26 - 19) - 1/25/2015, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as a road favorite of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 160-223 ATS (-85.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 115-156 ATS (-56.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 76-48 ATS (+23.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 36-23 ATS (+10.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 46-27 ATS (+16.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 139-105 ATS (+23.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 46-24 ATS (+19.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 59-37 ATS (+18.3 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 6-4 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 8-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (17 - 27) at TORONTO (28 - 15) - 1/25/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 55-71 ATS (-23.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 190-237 ATS (-70.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.
TORONTO is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (22 - 21) at SAN ANTONIO (28 - 17) - 1/25/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 178-220 ATS (-64.0 Units) after a division game since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 219-269 ATS (-76.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 881-770 ATS (+34.0 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 696-593 ATS (+43.7 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 448-375 ATS (+35.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 54-32 ATS (+18.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 179-135 ATS (+30.5 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 312-259 ATS (+27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (29 - 15) at DENVER (18 - 25) - 1/25/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (15 - 26) at GOLDEN STATE (35 - 6) - 1/25/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-11 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in January games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 65-37 ATS (+24.3 Units) in home games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-4 ATS (+16.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 2-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 3-1 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (30 - 14) at LA LAKERS (12 - 32) - 1/25/2015, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 5-4 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-4 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, January 25

Hot Teams
-- Bulls beat Spurs/Dallas in last two games (2-7 last nine HF).
-- Cleveland won/covered its last five games. Thunder won/covered four of last five games (1-8-1 last ten AU).
-- Clippers won nine of last 12 games (0-4 last four AF). Suns won four of last five games (2-1 HU).
-- Mavericks won three of their last four games (2-2 AF). Pelicans also won three of last four games (3-0 HU).
-- Hawks won their last fifteen games (13-0-2 vs spread).
-- Bucks are 8-6 in last 14 games. covered nine of last ten true road games (10-2 last 12 AU). Spurs won nine of last 12 (5-3-2 last 10 HF).
-- Pistons won 12 of last 16 games, but may have lost Jennings for year last night (8-2 last ten AU).
-- Golden State won 12 of last 13 games (8-0-1 last nine HF). Celtics won last two games, both by a point (6-1 last seven HF).
-- Houston won seven of its last ten games (4-2 last six AF).

Cold Teams
-- Miami is 5-8 in last 13 games, but covered four of last five on road.
-- Minnesota lost 19 of its last 21 games (6-2 last eight AU).
-- Pacers lost their last seven games (1-3 AF). Orlando lost its last four games (4-9 HU).
-- Toronto lost eight of last 12 games (1-6 last seven HF).
-- Wizards lost last two games by total of nine points (2-4 last six AF). Denver lost its last five games (3-4 HU).
-- Lakers lost their last seven games (1-5 last six HU).

Series Records
-- Bulls won three of last four games with Miami.
-- Thunder are 5-3 in last eight games with Cleveland.
-- Clippers won their last five games with Phoenix.
-- Mavericks won their last nine games with New Orleans.
-- Hawks won nine of last 11 games with Minnesota.
-- Pacers won nine of last eleven games with Orlando.
-- Spurs won eight of last nine games with Milwaukee.
-- Raptors won three of last four games with Detroit.
-- Warriors won three of last four games with Boston.
-- Nuggets won six of last nine games with Washington.
-- Lakers lost four of last five games with Houston.

Totals
-- Last seven Miami road games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Cleveland home games stayed under.
-- Five of Clippers' last six road games went over.
-- Five of last seven Pelican home games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Minnesota road games stayed under.
-- Last six Orlando home games went over total.
-- Five of last seven San Antonio home games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Toronto home games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Boston road games stayed under.
-- Under is 9-5-1 in last fifteen Denver home games.
-- Five of last six Laker home games stayed under total.

Back-to-Backs
-- Detroit is 6-4 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Washington is 5-2 on road if it played night before.

East vs West
SU: West 140-87 ATS: West 121-104-2
East teams HF vs West: 29-30
East teams HU vs West: 21-34
West teams HF vs East: 50-48-2
West teams HU vs East: 8-7

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NBA

Sunday, January 25

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
MIAMI vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Miami is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Chicago's last 21 games at home
Chicago is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games at home

3:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cleveland's last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cleveland's last 17 games

6:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. PHOENIX
LA Clippers are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix's last 16 games
Phoenix is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

6:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesota
Atlanta is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Minnesota

6:00 PM
DALLAS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Dallas is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Dallas is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
New Orleans is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Dallas
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas

6:00 PM
INDIANA vs. ORLANDO
Indiana is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Milwaukee is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. TORONTO
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. DENVER
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 22 games when playing Denver
Denver is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Golden State is 10-1-1 ATS in its last 12 games

9:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. LA LAKERS
Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Houston

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NBA

Sunday, January 25


Bucks go back under total in win

The over streak did not last long for the Milwaukee Bucks, as they went under once again in their 101-86 win over the Detroit Pistons Saturday night.

The Bucks had their under streak snapped after a 12-game run when they lost 101-99 to the Utah Jazz on Thursday.

With the under last night the Bucks are 1-13 over/under in their last 14 games and are 3-15 O/U since Jabari Parker went down for the season with a knee injury.


Nuggets' PG Ty Lawson, probable Sunday

Lawson missed the last game after he was arrested under suspicion of DUI but is expected to play Sunday against the Wizards.


Rockets' C Dwight Howard, questionable Sunday

Howard left Friday's game with a right ankle sprain and is questionable to play Sunday against the Lakers.


After rough stretch, Cavaliers on fire ATS

For a long stretch this season the Cleveland Cavaliers were an abysmal play on the court and at the window, but the Cavs are suddenly cashing out for bettors. In the Cavaliers past five games they are 5-0 both straight up and against the spread.

Over that five game span, the Cavs are boasting an average scoring margin of +15.8, while only facing an average spread of -4.5.


Mavericks, Pelicans clash with under trending

The Dallas Mavericks have gone under in their past four, while the New Orleans Pelicans have failed to top the total in their past six.

In both teams respective streaks it has been the defense that has the under an attractive option, with the Mavs allowing 90.25 points per game and the Pelicans a mere 91.


Offense evaporating for Raptors, hitting on the under

The Toronto Raptors offense has been missing as of late, causing the team to carry an over/under record or 0-6 in their past six games.

The Raptors have averaged a mere 91.8 points per game over their past six, compared to carrying a 105.6 ppg average for the entire season.

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NBA

Sunday, January 25

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Trend Report
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12:00 PM
SOUTH FLORIDA vs. CONNECTICUT
South Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
South Florida is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games
Connecticut is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games

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JANUARY 25, 1:00 PM
VIRGINIA vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Virginia's last 9 games when playing on the road against Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Virginia
Virginia Tech is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Virginia

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JANUARY 25, 1:00 PM
BOSTON COLLEGE vs. GEORGIA TECH
Boston College is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston College's last 5 games when playing on the road against Georgia Tech
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgia Tech's last 5 games when playing Boston College
Georgia Tech is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Boston College

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JANUARY 25, 1:30 PM
INDIANA vs. OHIO STATE
Indiana is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ohio State
Ohio State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Indiana
Ohio State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
DUKE vs. ST. JOHN'S
Duke is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Duke is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
St. John's is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Duke
St. John's is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Duke

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
ST. BONAVENTURE vs. RHODE ISLAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Bonaventure's last 6 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
St. Bonaventure is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Rhode Island
Rhode Island is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Rhode Island is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. SIENA
Saint Peter's is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Saint Peter's last 10 games when playing on the road against Siena
Siena is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Saint Peter's
Siena is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Saint Peter's

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
DRAKE vs. WICHITA STATE
Drake is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Drake is 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Wichita State is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Drake
Wichita State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Drake

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
MONMOUTH vs. MANHATTAN
Monmouth is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
Monmouth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Manhattan is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games at home
Manhattan is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
FAIRFIELD vs. MARIST
Fairfield is 5-20 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Fairfield is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Marist
Marist is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing Fairfield
Marist is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Fairfield

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
ROWAN vs. PRINCETON
No trends available
Princeton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Princeton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 25, 2:00 PM
CINCINNATI vs. CENTRAL FLORIDA
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Central Florida's last 6 games
Central Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 25, 3:00 PM
SETON HALL vs. BUTLER
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seton Hall's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Butler's last 9 games
Butler is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games

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JANUARY 25, 3:05 PM
NJIT vs. SOUTH ALABAMA
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 6 of South Alabama's last 8 games
South Alabama is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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JANUARY 25, 4:00 PM
NORTHERN IOWA vs. ILLINOIS STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Iowa's last 6 games when playing on the road against Illinois State
Northern Iowa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois State
Illinois State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Illinois State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

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JANUARY 25, 4:00 PM
LOUISVILLE vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisville's last 5 games on the road
Louisville is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

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JANUARY 25, 4:30 PM
NIAGARA vs. IONA
Niagara is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iona
Niagara is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iona
Iona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Iona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 25, 6:30 PM
BELMONT vs. TENNESSEE STATE
Belmont is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Belmont is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Tennessee State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Belmont
Tennessee State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Belmont

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JANUARY 25, 6:30 PM
NOTRE DAME vs. NORTH CAROLINA STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Notre Dame's last 6 games on the road
Notre Dame is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
North Carolina State is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games at home
North Carolina State is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 25, 7:00 PM
CREIGHTON vs. VILLANOVA
Creighton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Creighton's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Villanova's last 5 games
Villanova is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 25, 7:30 PM
NORTHWESTERN vs. MARYLAND
Northwestern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Maryland is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games

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JANUARY 25, 8:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games

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NBA
Short Sheet

Sunday, January 25

Miami at Chicago, 1:00 ET
Miami: 27-13 ATS on Sunday games
Chicago: 3-12 ATS off a road win

Oklahoma City at Cleveland, 3:30 ET
Oklahoma City: 3-11 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
Cleveland: 19-7 ATS in home games after 3 consecutive covers as a favorite

Indiana at Orlando, 6:05 ET
Indiana: 4-19 ATS after failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 ATS
Orlando: 16-5 ATS at home after allowing 110 pts or more 2 straight games

Dallas at New Orleans, 6:05 ET
Dallas: 3-7 ATS after covering 2 of their last 3 ATS
New Orleans: 8-1 ATS after 2 games giving up 10 or less offensive rebounds

Minnesota at Atlanta, 6:05 ET
Minnesota: 4-13 ATS after having lost 4 of their last 5
Atlanta: 7-0 ATS after 3 consecutive covers as a favorite

LA Clippers at Phoenix, 6:05 ET
LA Clippers: 6-15 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more
Phoenix: 41-27 ATS after playing a game as favorite

Detroit at Toronto, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 18-36 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5
Toronto: 38-21 OVER after 1 or more consecutive unders

Milwaukee at San Antonio, 7:05 ET
Milwaukee: 1-14 ATS off a win against a division rival
San Antonio: 62-44 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3 games

Washington at Denver, 8:05 ET
Washington: 12-9 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread
Denver: 5-10 ATS after a non-conference game

Boston at Golden State, 8:05 ET
Boston: 7-20 ATS after covering 3 of their last 4 ATS
Golden State: 13-1 ATS off an home win scoring 110 or more points

Houston at LA Lakers, 9:35 ET
Houston: 5-1 ATS off a road win by 3 points or less
LA Lakers: 1-7 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as a road underdog

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Sunday's Early Tips

January 24, 2015

Heat at Bulls (-8 ½, 187) – 1:00 PM EST – ABC

Miami travels to the United Center looking for back-to-back wins for just the second time since late November. The Heat (19-24 SU, 19-22-2 ATS) staved off the Pacers on Friday night, 89-87, as Miami failed to cash as 3 ½-point home favorites. Erik Spoelstra’s team built a 21-point advantage and led by 17 at the half, but the Pacers outscored the Heat in the second half, 50-35 to grab the road cover.

The Bulls (29-16 SU, 20-25 ATS) have bounced back nicely since getting blown out at Cleveland on Monday by picking up a pair of victories over the Texas elite. Chicago routed San Antonio on Thursday as a 5 ½-point home underdog, then followed up that win with a 102-98 triumph at Dallas as six-point road ‘dogs. Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler each scored 20 points in the victory over the Mavs, as the Bulls have limited two solid offenses to below 100 points after allowing over 100 points in its previous five contests.

The Heat are riding a 10-game ‘under’ streak, while holding eight opponents in this stretch to less than 100 points. Miami has struggled to build any kind of winning stretch the past two months, posting a 1-10 SU and 1-9-1 ATS off a victory, while going 2-5 SU/ATS off a home win this season with those two victories coming back in November at Philadelphia and Dallas.

In the first meeting this season back on December 14 at the American Airlines Arena, the Bulls dominated the Heat, 93-75 to easily cash as seven-point road favorites. Chris Bosh sat out that loss with an injury, as Miami shot just 35% from the floor. Joakim Noah also missed that game with a sprained ankle, as the Chicago center returned to the Bulls’ lineup on Friday after sitting out four contests with that lingering ankle injury.

Since blowing out the Lakers on Christmas night, Chicago has covered just two of its past nine times in the role of a home favorite. In this span, the Bulls have lost outright to the Jazz, Magic, and Nets as double-digit favorites, while both home victories over the Heat last season came in the role of an underdog.

Thunder at Cavaliers (-3 ½, 212 ½) – 3:30 PM EST – ABC

Something has woken up the sleeping giant in Cleveland. After a disastrous run with LeBron James sidelined in late December through mid-January, the Cavaliers (24-20 SU, 18-26 ATS) are getting back on track with five consecutive wins and covers. Cleveland improved to 5-1 SU/ATS since James returned to the lineup, capped off by a 129-90 rout of Charlotte on Friday to easily cash as 10-point favorites. The Cavs dropped 75 first half points, while J.R. Smith drilled seven shots from downtown for 21 points to give Cleveland another scoring threat past James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love.

Oklahoma City (22-21 SU, 20-21-2 ATS) wraps up a five-game road trip as the Thunder suffered its first defeat following a 3-0 start. OKC took care of Orlando, Miami, and Washington in the first three stops, but stumbled against the hottest team in the league on Friday, falling at Atlanta, 103-93 as 3 ½-point underdogs. The Thunder shot just 41% from the floor, as Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka combined to shoot 16-of-40 from the field.

The last time these teams met up in Oklahoma City back in December, James sat out as the Cavaliers built an early 11-point lead. Cleveland’s offense dried up in the second half as the Thunder came away with a 103-94 victory to cash as 7 ½-point favorites, staving off a late Cavaliers’ rally. OKC covered for the first time in the past four tries against Cleveland, as the Cavs have cashed in the previous two home meetings, but both came as an underdog.

With LeBron in the lineup, the Cavs have won 12 of their past 14 games at Quicken Loans Arena, while covering eight times in this span. Overall, Cleveland owns a 4-4 home record against Western Conference foes this season, while cashing in four of six opportunities in the favorite role. Oklahoma City has been a coin-flip proposition when receiving points this season at 10-9-1 ATS, as the Thunder are 1-3 ATS in its past four as a road ‘dog.

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Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- James Harden has scored 30+ points 21 times this season; no one else in NBA has done it more than thirteen times.

-- UAB shot 70.3% from floor in Saturday's OT win over Old Dominion; not often a team shoots 70%+ for a whole game.

-- Atlanta Hawks have now won 16 games in row and 30 of last 32.

-- Three of five starters for the Knicks Saturday are on 10-day contracts.

-- Duke 77, St John's 68-- Mike Krzyzewski won his 1,000th game; Blue Devils were down nine with 8:20 left.

-- Atlanta Falcons will reportedly name Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn their head coach as soon as the confetti stops falling after the Super Bowl.

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend......

13) Didn't watch Pro Bowl or the NHL All-Star Game; if you pick teams by having guys choose up sides, then its a farce and I'm not watching. There was good basketball on all day/night Sunday, plus the golf, so that was enough entertainment.

12) Remember the beginning of the TV show MASH, when helicopters are coming over the mountain as they run the credits? That was filmed at the golf course where they played the Humana Challenge this weekend, in La Quinta.

11) Notre Dame 81, NC State 78 OT-- This was an excellent game, with Wolfpack up 18 in first half, but Notre Dame has lot of guys hwo can score and they fought back and won this high-level game.

10) Snoop Dawg's son Cordell Broadus is a 4-star football recruit from Las Vegas; ESPN has a reality show about father/son running on Wednesday/Sundays. First two episodes weren't bad. Young Broadus is 6-3, listed as the #27 receiver in this recruiting class by some recruiting service online. Curious to see where he winds up.

Not sure if I mentioned this last week, but the high school coach in this show is now the head coach at UNLV. Tony Sanchez, who has the backing of the two guys who run UFC- their kids go to Bishop Gorman HS, which has amazing facilities for a high school. I'm told their weight room is better than most Division I weight rooms.

9) College football's Signing Day is February 4; Michigan has only eight signees, with Jim Harbaugh getting his first two this week, including a four-star quarterback from New Mexico who shunned Texas to play for the Wolverines.

8) You figure that with the scholarship limit at 85 and most freshmen red-shirting, that makes 17 the average recruiting class, right? Michigan needs to change a few kids' minds in order to avoid this recruiting class being a hinderance to future success.

7) Cal-Davis leads the country, making 43.9% of its 3-pointers; Central Michigan, Iona and Idaho are right behind them.

Nevada is last, making 23.2% of its 3-pointers.

6) Ole Miss leads the country, making 80% of its foul shots; Illinois, BYU, Albany (my alma mater) are the next three teams in line.

Savannah State is last, making 56.8% from the charity stripe.

5) Charleston is 1-7 in CAA with a new coach hired in September after the old coach was forced out for being verbally abusive. Cougars lost their last three games, all by exactly two points. Strange this is, Rick Barry's youngest son (he has a LOT of sons) is Charleston's best player and only a sophomore. Maybe Rick Barry should coach.

4) Marcus Mariota apparently hurt his shoulder in the national title game when an Ohio State lineman landed on him late in the game; now he says he might not throw at the NFL Combine, because the shoulder isn't 100%.

Lot of rumors that the Eagles will trade up for Mariota so he can play for Chip Kelly again, so does throwing at the Combine really matter?

3) Virginia 50, Virginia Tech 47- Cavaliers survived a comatose effort against an inferior opponent; their next three games: Duke-North Carolina-Louisville. They'll need to be a lot better in those games than they were Sunday.

2) Miami Heat's Hassan Whitehead blocked 12 shots Sunday, making him the first NBA player to block 10+ shots in 25 or less minutes since Manute Bol in 1989.

1) Maryland 68, Northwestern 67-- Wrong team won this game; Wildcats played better, even though they're obviously not the better team. Northwestern has now lost six games in a row, the last five all by 5 or less points or in OT- they're close.

Freshman Bryant McIntosh missed a huge foul shot in this game, but he is a keeper; if Chris Collins recruits a few more kids like him, Wildcats will get to the NCAAs for the first time ever in the very near future.

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, January 26

Hot Teams
-- Knicks won three of last four after losing 16 in row (5-11 HU).
-- Thunder won last five home games (1-4-1 last six HF).
-- Memphis won six of its last seven games (5-1 last six HF).
-- New Orleans won four of its last five games (4-1 last five HF).
-- Utah won last two games by 12-35 points (4-4 HF). Celtics won two of last three games, covered seven of last ten (7-1 last eight AU).
-- Clippers won their last six games (6-9 last fifteen HF).

Cold Teams
-- Kings lost their last six games (1-3 AF).
-- Portland lost five of its last seven games (3-1 last four AF). Nets lost last two games by 39-31 points (1-7 HU).
-- Minnesota lost 20 of last 22 games (7-2 last nine AU).
-- Orlando lost its last five games (9-4 last 13 AU).
-- 76ers lost six of their last eight games (2-8 last ten AU).
-- Nuggets lost their last six games (3-7-1 last 11 AU).

Series Records
-- Kings are 7-5 in last 12 games vs New York, with last three wins by a point or in overtime.
-- Blazers won last three games with Brooklyn by 10-44-10 points.
-- Thunder won six of last seven games with Minnesota.
-- Grizzlies won their last seven games with Orlando.
-- Pelicans won three of last four games with Philly, but lost to the Sixers on road ten days ago.
-- Celtics won six of last seven games with Utah.
-- Clippers lost five of last seven games with Denver.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Sacramento road games went over.
-- Five of last six Portland road games went over total.
-- Six of last nine Minnesota road games stayed under.
-- Last three Orlando road games went over total.
-- Four of Philly's last five road games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Boston road games stayed under.
-- Under is 10-5 in Denver's last fifteen road games.

Back-to-Backs
-- Minnesota is 3-5 vs spread if it played night before. Oklahoma City is 6-2-1.
-- Orlando is 7-3 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Pelicans are 9-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Celtics are 5-2 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Clippers are 0-4 vs the spread at Staples if they played night before. Nuggets are 2-6 vs spread if they played night before, 2-2 on road.

East vs West
SU: West 143-89 ATS: West 123-107-2
East teams HF vs West: 30-31
East teams HU vs West: 21-34
West teams HF vs East: 50-50-2
West teams HU vs East: 9-7

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NBA

Monday, January 26

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7:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. BROOKLYN
Portland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Portland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Brooklyn's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. NEW YORK
Sacramento is 5-15-1 ATS in its last 21 games
Sacramento is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento
New York is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Sacramento

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New Orleans's last 18 games at home

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Minnesota is 3-18 SU in its last 21 games when playing Oklahoma City
Minnesota is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Oklahoma City is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. MEMPHIS
Orlando is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Memphis is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against Orlando

9:00 PM
BOSTON vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Utah's last 17 games

10:30 PM
DENVER vs. LA CLIPPERS
Denver is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Denver is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
LA Clippers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing Denver
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Denver

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, January 26

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SACRAMENTO (16 - 27) at NEW YORK (8 - 37) - 1/26/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW YORK is 17-27 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 33-49 ATS (-20.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games this season.
NEW YORK is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 29-42 ATS (-17.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 2-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (32 - 13) at BROOKLYN (18 - 26) - 1/26/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in home games this season.
BROOKLYN is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-2 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (7 - 36) at OKLAHOMA CITY (22 - 22) - 1/26/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ORLANDO (15 - 32) at MEMPHIS (31 - 12) - 1/26/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 214-171 ATS (+25.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-1 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-0 straight up against ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 36) at NEW ORLEANS (23 - 21) - 1/26/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 55-70 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 53-68 ATS (-21.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-44 ATS (-18.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) off an upset win as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (15 - 27) at UTAH (16 - 28) - 1/26/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-1 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (18 - 26) at LA CLIPPERS (30 - 14) - 1/26/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 148-199 ATS (-70.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 116-156 ATS (-55.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-3 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Dunkel

Portland at Brooklyn
The Blazers head to Brooklyn tonight to face a Nets team that is coming off a 108-73 loss at Utah and is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games after scoring less than 75 points in the previous game. Brooklyn is the pick (+8) according to Dunkel, which has the Blazers favored by only 5. Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (+8). Here are all of today's NBA picks.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Game 701-702: Sacramento at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 112.638; New York 113.999
Dunkel Line & Total: New York by 1 1/2; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 4 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: New York (+4 1/2); Over

Game 703-704: Portland at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 119.082; Brooklyn 114.004
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 5; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 8; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (+8); Over

Game 705-706: Minnesota at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 110.132; Oklahoma City 129.774
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 19 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 17; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-17); Under

Game 707-708: Orlando at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.153; Memphis 125.351
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 15; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 12 1/2; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-12 1/2); Under

Game 709-710: Philadelphia at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 106.750; New Orleans 117.734
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 11; 195
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 13; 190
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+13); Over

Game 711-712: Boston at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 115,819; Utah 120.775
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 5; 201
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 8; 195
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+8); Over

Game 713-714: Denver at LA Clippers (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 113.586; LA Clippers 129.610
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 16; 210
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 12 1/2; 214 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-12 1/2); Under

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NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, January 26

Sacramento at New York, 7:35 ET
Sacramento: 0-12 ATS after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
New York: 25-14 OVER when playing their 3rd game in 4 days

Portland at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Portland: 2-11 ATS after 5 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers
Brooklyn: 15-5 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more

Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Minnesota: N/A
Oklahoma City: N/A

Orlando at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Orlando: 9-22 ATS in road games after allowing 100 points or more 4 straight games
Memphis: 18-8 ATS in January games

Philadelphia at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Philadelphia: 2-11 ATS in road games after playing a game as a road underdog
New Orleans: 9-1 ATS when playing on back-to-back days

Boston at Utah, 9:05 ET
Boston: 10-2 ATS in road games after playing a game as an underdog
Utah: 8-21 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins

Denver at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Denver: 148-199 ATS when playing on back-to-back days
LA Clippers: 14-4 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite