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**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:21 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Westgate casino's odds to win the Super Bowl.........

30-1-- Carolina-- Double digit underdogs in Seattle Saturday.

18-1-- Colts-- Will see an old friend in Denver Sunday.

18-1-- Ravens-- Best longshot on the board, no?

9-1-- Cowboys-- 8-0 road team visiting an 8-0 home team.

6-1-- Broncos-- John Fox got to a Super Bowl with Jake Delhomme at QB.

5-1-- Packers-- Rodgers has 25 TD passes, no INTs at home.

5-2-- Patriots-- Raven DC Pees used to work for New England.

9-5-- Seahawks-- Champs have played slugfests recently with Carolina.

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

13) First of all, best wishes to Carolina Panthers' coach Ron Rivera and his family after part of his house caught fire late Sunday night; all six people in the house got out safely. Weird month for the Panthers, with Cam Newton rolling his car over a few weeks ago and now this. Both situations could've wound up much worse.

12) Heard an interesting story today from someone who was there: 20 years ago, Western Kentucky's football team was coached by Jack Harbaugh; you have probably heard of his sons. WKU was debating shutting down the football program, the way UAB's program just got shut down, but a celebrity stepped in to help the team out.

Doc Severinsen is one of the greatest trumpet players ever; back then, he was best known as the bandleader on the Tonight Show. He called an attorney working to keep the football team and volunteered to help their cause, which he did.

At one point, the attorney asked Severinsen why he was helping the team out, and he got an interesting answer: "I'm not interested in football, but if your team goes, the marching band goes with it." The man went out of his way to make sure those young musicians had a band to play in, which was a very cool thing to do.

11) Doc Severinsen is now 87, still alive and playing music; his website says he has two appearances in Virginia in mid-February. Western Kentucky won a bowl game this year, a game the the bandleader helped them win by his actions 20 years ago.

10) Hawks 107, Clippers 98-- Atlanta is 26-8 and atop the East; Mike Budenholzer is their coach, a former Spurs' aide who is winning the same way San Antonio does, with teamwork. But for whatever reason, their owner is selling the team; go figure.

Hawks are 19-2 in their last 21 games, with seven straight road wins.

9) Notre Dame 71, North Carolina 70-- Irish play fast, are fun to watch; they made 10-23 from arc in this game. Always good to have kids who can shoot. Curious that North Carolina doesn't have better shooters.

8) New Mexico point guard Cullen Neal, son of coach Craig Neal, will redshirt this year since his badly sprained ankle still hasn't totally recovered. Big blow for this year's Lobos, but three years from now when Neal is a 5th-year senior, they're going to be very glad this happened.

7) Cowboy-Lion game Sunday was highest rated TV show of any kind since the Oscars last March, and second-highest rated Wild Card game of all-time. .

6) Any team that hires Josh McDaniels as its head coach deserves to be mocked; the guy drafted Tim Tebow in the first round. His main claim to fame is that he knows Tom Brady. How many people has Brady made rich by his great play?

Charlie Weis should be sending Brady monthly checks for all the money he has been paid since he left the Patriots and was exposed as a fraud, and he's not the only one.

5) Mike Krzyzewski is going to win his 1,000th game this month; odd that he has not won ACC Coach of the Year since 2000. Right now, win #1,000 would be on the 17th against Louisville, but they play Miami right before then, so it could be delayed.

4) American League starting pitchers had a 3.92 ERA last year, first time they were under 4.00 since 1981, Lot of water under the bridge since then.

3) St John's gets Rysheed Jordan back for their game with Villanova tonight; party line was that Jordan's grandmother died over the weekend, which is why he missed the Butler game, but why didn't they just say that over the weekend?

2) Question of the Day: Do colleges recruit cheerleaders?

Think about it; they're on TV alot, and you can't tell me Oregon's cheerleaders don't help their recruiting at least a little. USC's, too. How are these teams of agile, cheerful women formed? If you any insight into this issue, please let me know.

1) This won't comfort Lion fans any, but in the CFL last summer, pass interference was a reviewable call, subject to being challenged. Could it happen in the NFL?

**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:24 AM

NFL line watch: Cowboys backers keep an eye on Wisconsin weather

Spread to bet on now

Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots (-7)

“Front of the line bettors” are on Baltimore in this one, but it appears they may be shooting at shadows. Yes, the Ravens looked good in taking care of the Steelers in Pittsburgh. And yes, Baltimore has had recent success against the Patriots in Foxboro. And yes, the Patriots lost their last regular-season game. But like a spin of the roulette wheel, this is an independent trial.

New England has been in dry dock for a week and has had time to handle some needed repairs to its offensive line, which was a bit shoddy over the final month. And when the Pats played Baltimore over the last few years, New England was crippled by injuries to Wes Welker or Rob Gronkowski. This time Gronk is ready to go. Whoever you like in this one, books probably won’t budge off seven.

Spread to wait on

Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers (-6.5)

These aren’t the Dallas Cowboys football bettors have been accustomed. The old Boys would have figured out a way to throw away a playoff spot with poor play in December, or Tony Romo would have done something – anything – to turn a win into a loss. But now Dallas takes a five-game winning streak into Green Bay on Sunday, and Cowboy backers will be able to get nearly a full touchdown in what figures to be a grind-it-out taffy pull.

Temperatures in Green Bay are expected to moderate a bit by Sunday, but it’s possible that the game will finish in single digits, which could be a shock to the Cowboys. Not “Ice Bowl II” stuff, but still nasty enough. Early money is on Green Bay, but Dallas money may flood in late and move the line. Hang on a bit here and check out the variables later in the week.

Total to watch

Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks (40.5)

Plenty to offer here for both Over and Under aficionados. Under players can make an argument that Seattle’s defense is every bit as good now as it was at this time last season, and that Carolina can easily hang with the Seahawks because the Panthers haven’t given up more than 17 points in a game in more than a month.

But some Over players will jump at anything under 41 points (24-17) and figure all that’s needed is a couple of well-placed pass interference call to make dust of the Under. Either way, it’s hard to see the books adding a half-point to the scale.

**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:27 AM

Recent NFL history says Panthers are most dangerous team this postseason

The Carolina Panthers are the biggest underdogs on the board, set at +10.5 heading to Seattle for their NFL Divisional Round matchup this Saturday. The Panthers could also be the most dangerous team in football – if recent history has any say.

Carolina, at 7-8-1 in the regular season, joins the recent list of single-digit-win teams to tear it up in the playoffs. The Panthers’ 27-16 wild card victory over the Arizona Cardinals as 5.5-point favorites Saturday improved teams with single-digit wins in the regular season to 20-7 ATS in playoff games since 2008.

Carolina squeezed into the postseason with a one-sided win at Atlanta in Week 17, finishing atop the NFC South and earning an automatic postseason berth – just the second team in NFL history to make the playoffs with a sub-.500 finish to the regular season.

“The market has had a lot to do with it in the past, as lines have been overinflated going against these single-win teams,” says Covers Expert Matt Fargo, who cashed in on Carolina Saturday.

Last year, single-digit win teams were a perfect 3-0 ATS in the playoff. The Green Bay Packers (8-7-1 SU) just covered as 3.5-point underdogs in a 23-20 Wild Card loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and the San Diego Chargers (9-7 SU) knocked off the Cincinnati Bengals 27-10 as 6.5-point pups in the Wild Card Round and covered in a 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos as 8-point underdogs in the AFC Divisional Round.

The two most prominent single-win postseason teams in that seven-year span have been the New York Giants, who finished 9-7 in 2011 and rolled to a Super Bowl XLVI title on perfect 4-0 SU and ATS postseason record, and Arizona Cardinals, who went 9-7 in 2008 and finished 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS eventually losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-23 as 6.5-point underdogs in Super Bowl XLIII.

“I don't think there's any question it’s a result of the overreaction to regular season results,” says Covers Expert Sean Murphy, who also won big on the Panthers this past weekend. “Outside of that, I'm not sure there's any particular reason why single-digit win teams cover at such a high rate. When the playoffs kick off the slate is always wiped clean and that gives a lot of confidence to underdogs with an 'us against the world' mentality.”

As for the Panthers’ chances against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the opening odds had Carolina as high as +11.5 and have since been bet down as low as +10.5. Seattle has won four in a row in this series, covering the spread in three of those games. The lone blemish came this season, with the Panthers covering as 6-point home underdogs in a 13-9 loss to the Seahawks in Week 8.

“The Panthers defense came into the postseason playing awesome and they had outgained six straight opponents, make that seven now,” says Fargo. “This week, though, we are seeing the typical single-win team getting a lot of points and the market is driving this number based on the poor Carolina record going up against the defending Super Bowl Champions.”

For those not wanting to deal with so many points, there could be value on the Panthers to win outright at CenturyLink Field Saturday. Teams with single-digit wins in the regular season are an impressive 17-10 SU since 2008.

Carolina is currently a +475 outright underdog. Just sayin’.

**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:35 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Ohio State at Minnesota
The Buckeyes head to Minnesota tonight and come into the contest with an 0-5-1 ATS record in their last 6 road games. Minnesota is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Golden Gophers favored by 4 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-2). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6

Game 505-506: Mississippi at Kentucky (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi 62/789; Kentucky 87.817
Dunkel Line: Kentucky by 25
Vegas Line: Kentucky by 22
Dunkel Pick: Kentucky (-22)

Game 507-508: Connecticut at South Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Connecticut 67.424; South Florida 54.465
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 13
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-9 1/2)

Game 509-510: Central Florida at Houston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 52.134; Houston 55.393
Dunkel Line: Houston by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston by 7
Dunkel Pick: Central Florida (+7)

Game 511-512: East Carolina at Cincinnati (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: East Carolina 53.289; Cincinnati 67.338
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 14
Vegas Line: Cincinnati by 16
Dunkel Pick: East Carolina (+16)

Game 513-514: Marquette at Georgetown (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 60.249; Georgetown 70.776
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 8
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-8)

Game 515-516: Virginia Tech at Florida State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 50.038; Florida State 61.993
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 12
Vegas Line: Florida State 10
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-10)

Game 517-518: Michigan at Penn State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Michigan 60.106; Penn State 59.349
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 1
Vegas Line: Penn State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (+2 1/2)

Game 519-520: Arkansas at Georgia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 67.279; Georgia 65.657
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgia by 3
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+3)

Game 521-522: Western Michigan at Akron (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 54.653; Akron 57.384
Dunkel Line: Akron by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Akron by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+4 1/2)

Game 523-524: Central Michigan at Toledo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 58.457; Toledo 62.461
Dunkel Line: Toledo by 4
Vegas Line: Toledo by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan (+8 1/2)

Game 525-526: St. Louis at George Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 50.058; George Washington 69.671
Dunkel Line: George Washington by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: George Washington by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: George Washington (-17 1/2)

Game 527-528: Providence at Butler (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Providence 63.152; Butler 71.207
Dunkel Line: Butler by 8
Vegas Line: Butler by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-5 1/2)

Game 529-530: Auburn at Vanderbilt (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 58.704; Vanderbilt 68.066
Dunkel Line: Vanderbilt by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Vanderbilt by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vanderbilt (-7 1/2)

Game 531-532: Ohio State at Minnesota (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 68.734; Minnesota 73.361
Dunkel Line: Minnesota by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Minnesota by 2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-2)

Game 533-534: Pittsburgh at Boston College (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 61.514; Boston College 62.676
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 1
Vegas Line: Pittsburgh by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (+2 1/2)

Game 535-536: Villanova at St. John's (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 71.490; St. John's 70.016
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Villanova by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (+4 1/2)

Game 537-538: Texas A&M at Alabama (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 61.214; Alabama 68.394
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 7
Vegas Line: Alabama by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-4 1/2)

Game 539-540: Oklahoma State at Iowa State (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma State 65.092; Iowa State 75.629
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 8
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-8)

Game 541-542: New Mexico at San Diego State (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico 62.203; San Diego State 66.738
Dunkel Line: San Diego State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: San Diego State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico (+7 1/2)

Game 543-544: Quinnipiac at Iona (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Quinnipiac 53.576; Iona 63.081
Dunkel Line: Iona by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Quinnipiac (+11 1/2)

**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:37 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 6

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OLE MISS (9 - 4) at KENTUCKY (13 - 0) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OLE MISS is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
OLE MISS is 48-28 ATS (+17.2 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
KENTUCKY is 3-0 against the spread versus OLE MISS over the last 3 seasons
KENTUCKY is 3-0 straight up against OLE MISS 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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CONNECTICUT (7 - 5) at S FLORIDA (7 - 8) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
S FLORIDA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
S FLORIDA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
S FLORIDA is 3-1 against the spread versus CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
CONNECTICUT is 3-1 straight up against S FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UCF (7 - 6) at HOUSTON (7 - 6) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCF is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UCF is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCF is 2-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
UCF is 2-1 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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E CAROLINA (7 - 8) at CINCINNATI (10 - 3) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 179-223 ATS (-66.3 Units) in all games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 179-223 ATS (-66.3 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 117-167 ATS (-66.7 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
E CAROLINA is 109-158 ATS (-64.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 70-109 ATS (-49.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 104-136 ATS (-45.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 104-136 ATS (-45.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 61-86 ATS (-33.6 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
CINCINNATI is 12-28 ATS (-18.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MARQUETTE (9 - 5) at GEORGETOWN (9 - 4) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGETOWN is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
GEORGETOWN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MARQUETTE is 120-73 ATS (+39.7 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 107-73 ATS (+26.7 Units) in road games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 107-73 ATS (+26.7 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 82-54 ATS (+22.6 Units) in January games since 1997.
MARQUETTE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGETOWN is 3-1 against the spread versus MARQUETTE over the last 3 seasons
MARQUETTE is 3-1 straight up against GEORGETOWN 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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VIRGINIA TECH (8 - 6) at FLORIDA ST (8 - 6) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA TECH is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1997.

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

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MICHIGAN (8 - 6) at PENN ST (12 - 3) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PENN ST is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.

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

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ARKANSAS (11 - 2) at GEORGIA (9 - 3) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARKANSAS is 79-110 ATS (-42.0 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 7-21 ATS (-16.1 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 57-104 ATS (-57.4 Units) in road games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 57-104 ATS (-57.4 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 57-105 ATS (-58.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 72-118 ATS (-57.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
ARKANSAS is 28-46 ATS (-22.6 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
GEORGIA is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1997.
GEORGIA is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.

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

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W MICHIGAN (8 - 4) at AKRON (9 - 4) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W MICHIGAN is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
AKRON is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
AKRON is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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C MICHIGAN (10 - 1) at TOLEDO (8 - 5) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 4-0 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAINT LOUIS (8 - 6) at GEORGE WASHINGTON (11 - 3) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
SAINT LOUIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-1 against the spread versus SAINT LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 2-0 straight up against GEORGE WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PROVIDENCE (11 - 4) at BUTLER (11 - 4) - 1/6/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUTLER is 179-142 ATS (+22.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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AUBURN (8 - 5) at VANDERBILT (10 - 3) - 1/6/2015, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANDERBILT is 3-0 against the spread versus AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
VANDERBILT is 3-0 straight up against AUBURN over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OHIO ST (12 - 3) at MINNESOTA (11 - 4) - 1/6/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
OHIO ST is 219-174 ATS (+27.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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PITTSBURGH (10 - 4) at BOSTON COLLEGE (7 - 5) - 1/6/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON COLLEGE is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

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

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VILLANOVA (13 - 1) at ST JOHNS (11 - 3) - 1/6/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 30-14 ATS (+14.6 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 28-12 ATS (+14.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
VILLANOVA is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 3-1 against the spread versus ST JOHNS over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 4-0 straight up against ST JOHNS 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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TEXAS A&M (9 - 3) at ALABAMA (10 - 3) - 1/6/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA is 77-104 ATS (-37.4 Units) after a non-conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS A&M is 2-0 against the spread versus ALABAMA over the last 3 seasons
ALABAMA is 1-1 straight up against TEXAS A&M over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA ST (11 - 2) at IOWA ST (10 - 2) - 1/6/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 65-92 ATS (-36.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 72-98 ATS (-35.8 Units) in road games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 72-98 ATS (-35.8 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 49-71 ATS (-29.1 Units) in January games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
IOWA ST is 201-157 ATS (+28.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 4-0 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 3-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW MEXICO (10 - 4) at SAN DIEGO ST (11 - 4) - 1/6/2015, 11:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN DIEGO ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997.
SAN DIEGO ST is 96-69 ATS (+20.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
NEW MEXICO is 108-69 ATS (+32.1 Units) after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 69-47 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games since 1997.
NEW MEXICO is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW MEXICO is 5-1 against the spread versus SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO is 4-2 straight up against SAN DIEGO ST over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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QUINNIPIAC (6 - 6) at IONA (9 - 5) - 1/6/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:38 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 6

UConn won at Florida Saturday after being down 11 with 12:38 left; they won five of last six games with South Florida, but split last four visits to Tampa, winning by 3-5 points. Huskies are just 7-5; Florida win was its first true road game this year. USF lost seven of its last nine games; they are 1-5 vs top 100 teams, with best win over #82 Hofstra.

Marquette won four of last five games with Georgetown; their OT win here LY was its first in its last four visits to DC, losing by 9-3-8 points. Warriors are 0-2 on road, losing by 11 at Ohio State, 2 at DePaul; they're 4-3 vs top 100 teams- four of their five losses are by 8+. Georgetown is 3-4 vs top 100 teams, with two of the three wins in overtime.

Michigan lost five of its last seven games, losing only true road games by 27 at Arizona, 13 at Purdue; Wolverines scored 53 or less points in last three losses. Penn State split its two top 100 games but lost at Rutgers by 4 last game, shooting 5-27 from the arc. Michigan won seven of its last eight games vs Penn State, winning three of last four visits here.

Georgia is 7-4 in last 11 games with Arlansas; home team won last four in series. Razorbacks lost by 22-5 points in last two visits here, with LY's loss in OT. This is Arkansas' first road game since Dec 7; they're 1-2 on road, winning at SMU, losing at Iowa State/Clemson. Georgia is 7-0 at home, with a triple OT; they've won their last six games overall.

10-1 Central Michigan is 2nd in nation in scoring vs 2nd-easiest schedule in US; Chippewas won by 13 at Northwestern, in only game against any top 200 team- they lost by 11 at Bradley. Toledo won its last six games vs CMU, winning last three here by 5-4-15 points; Rockets won six of last seven games, but five of those were vs teams outside top 200.

Providence swept Butler LY by 9-6 points, but this Bulldog team is a lot better, holding teams to 27.9% behind arc. Butler is 7-0 at home but best they beat at home is ranked #134- they force turnovers 22.3% of time. Friars won five of last six games but are 0-3 in true road games, losing by 20-9-9 points at Kentucky-Boston College-Marquette.

Vanderbilt won its last nine games with Auburn, winning last four here by 7-8-30-12 points; Pearl is going to get Auburn into NCAAs, but he's short on talent this year. Tigers are 0-3 in true road games, losing by 21-2-11 points; they're poor offensive team if they don't force turnovers, but they have won last five games overall. Vandy won its last three games; in last game, they beat Yale in double overtime.

Minnesota forces turnovers 27.3% of time, #3 in US; they're 1-4 vs top 100 teams, clubs that don't turn ball over as much. Gophers lost first two Big 14 games by 4-12 points; they're 1-7 in last eight games vs Ohio St., losing two of last three played here. Buckeyes are 2-3 vs top 100 teams; they lost by 9 at Louisville in only games against top 100 team.

Pitt was +15 on boards in 66-59 win at Boston College LY, even though Eagles shot 61% inside arc. Panthers lost by 12 at Indiana, at NC State by 15 in only true road games this year- NC State lost ended its six-game losing skid. BC is 2-2 vs top 100 teams, beating Providence/New Mexico they're turning ball over 20.8% of the time- they lost at home to USC.

St John's gets 2nd-leading scorer Jordan back here; they've lost 11 of last 12 games with Villanova, losing last five played in NYC. Red Storm lost first two Big East games, allowing 75.5 ppg; they allowed 57 or less in last six wins. Villanova lost in OT Saturday in its first true road game not in Philly; Wildcats have seven wins against top 100 teams. .

Home side won both Texas A&M-Alabama SEC games; Aggies lost by a point here two years ago, won by 15 LY. A&M force turnovers 22.6% of time; they lost by 14 at Baylor in only true road game. Alabama won its last four games, beating struggling UCLA by 6 after barely winning by a point vs Appalachian State. Tide is forcing turnovers 21.5% of the time.

Iowa State won last three games with Oklahoma State, sweeping pair of OT games LY, with game at OSU going triple OT; Cyclones got upset in Brooklyn Saturday by South Carolina team that beat Cowboys by 26 last month. OSU lost last three visits to Ames by 3-11-4 points; they split pair of true road games, winning at Memphis as well as the SC loss.

New Mexico beat San Diego State in last three MW tourneys; home side won last four regular season meetings. Lobos lost by 21-3 in last couple visits here, but Aztecs are struggling to score with Polee out, scoring 55 ppg in splitting first two league games. Aztecs' eFG% is #286 in nation. Lobos handed Colorado State its first loss Saturday; they're 2-1 on road.

**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:40 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 6

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NORFOLK STATE vs. PRINCETON
No trends available
Princeton is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Princeton is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
STONY BROOK vs. COLUMBIA
No trends available
Columbia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Stony Brook
Columbia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Stony Brook

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
VIRGINIA TECH vs. FLORIDA STATE
Virginia Tech is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Virginia Tech is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
Florida State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs. TOLEDO
Central Michigan is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toledo
Toledo is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Central Michigan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games when playing at home against Central Michigan

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
SAINT LOUIS vs. GEORGE WASHINGTON
Saint Louis is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Saint Louis is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games on the road
George Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of George Washington's last 5 games

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
CENTRAL FLORIDA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Florida's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
Central Florida is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Central Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Central Florida

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
CONNECTICUT vs. SOUTH FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing on the road against South Florida
Connecticut is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against South Florida
South Florida is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
South Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
MISSISSIPPI vs. KENTUCKY
Mississippi is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Mississippi is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kentucky's last 6 games when playing at home against Mississippi
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Mississippi

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
WESTERN MICHIGAN vs. AKRON
Western Michigan is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Akron
Western Michigan is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Akron
Akron is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home
Akron is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
ARKANSAS vs. GEORGIA
Arkansas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Georgia
Arkansas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Georgia
Georgia is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
MICHIGAN vs. PENN STATE
Michigan is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Penn State
Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Penn State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Penn State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
QUINNIPIAC vs. IONA
Quinnipiac is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Iona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Iona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
MARQUETTE vs. GEORGETOWN
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Marquette's last 20 games on the road
Marquette is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Georgetown's last 6 games when playing at home against Marquette
Georgetown is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Marquette

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JANUARY 6, 7:00 PM
EAST CAROLINA vs. CINCINNATI
East Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
East Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
Cincinnati is 1-3-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing East Carolina

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JANUARY 6, 8:05 PM
USC UPSTATE vs. UMKC
No trends available
UMKC is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
UMKC is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
AUBURN vs. VANDERBILT
Auburn is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Auburn is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vanderbilt's last 6 games when playing at home against Auburn
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vanderbilt's last 5 games when playing Auburn

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
OHIO STATE vs. MINNESOTA
Ohio State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 5 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Ohio State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Ohio State

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
TEXAS A&M vs. ALABAMA
Texas A&M is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas A&M is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas A&M
Alabama is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Texas A&M

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
N MEX HIGHLANDS vs. NEW MEXICO STATE
No trends available
New Mexico State is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
VILLANOVA vs. ST. JOHN'S
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Villanova's last 16 games on the road
Villanova is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games on the road
St. John's is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
St. John's is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
PROVIDENCE vs. BUTLER
Providence is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Butler's last 6 games
Butler is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. BOSTON COLLEGE
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Pittsburgh is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston College
Boston College is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Boston College is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

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JANUARY 6, 9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. IOWA STATE
Oklahoma State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Oklahoma State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Iowa State
Iowa State is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games at home
Iowa State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

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JANUARY 6, 10:00 PM
MORGAN STATE vs. ST. MARY'S
No trends available
St. Mary's is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
St. Mary's is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 6, 11:00 PM
NEW MEXICO vs. SAN DIEGO STATE
New Mexico is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games on the road
New Mexico is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against San Diego State
San Diego State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Mexico
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego State's last 5 games when playing New Mexico

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**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:45 AM

NCAAB

Tuesday, January 6

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Game of the Day: Villanova at St. John's
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Villanova Wildcats at St. John's Red Storm (+4)

When No. 5 Villanova visits No. 17 St. John's on Tuesday, the Wildcats will try to do something that the Red Storm were unable to do recently - bounce back from a loss to Seton Hall. Villanova suffered its first loss of the season Saturday, dropping a 66-61 overtime decision despite Daniel Ochefu's career highs of 19 points and 24 rebounds. St. John's, meanwhile, fell to the Pirates on New Year's Eve before absorbing a 73-69 home loss to Butler three days later.

The Red Storm played against Butler without point guard Rysheed Jordan, who is taking some time away from the team to handle a personal matter. "I thought our team fought hard under tough circumstances," St. John's coach Steve Lavin told reporters. "Now we have to get ready for Villanova. There is no time to wallow in self pity. You just have to get ready for the next game and try to get your mind set and calibrated to better move forward." The Wildcats should pose a stern test with a defense that has allowed more than 70 points only once all season - and that was in an overtime win against Syracuse.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1

LINE HISTORY: The line opened at Villanova -4 late Monday, which is where it currently sits.

INJURY REPORT: SJ: Jordan, Rysheed probable (personal), Delarosa, Adonis (out for season). VILL: None.

POWER RANKINGS: Villanova (-15) + St. John's (-11.4) + home court (-3.0) = Villanova -0.6

ABOUT VILLANOVA (13-1 SU, 1-1 Big East, 9-4 ATS, 4-9 O/U): Villanova coach Jay Wright was particularly pleased Saturday with the play of Ochefu, who is averaging 10.1 points and 8.7 rebounds - up from 5.7 and 6.1, respectively, a season ago. "In a game like that, where they have young inside players, he's got to be effective for us - and he was," Wright said. "It was a (heck) of a game. Daniel also did a really good job of protecting the basket." The Wildcats' other primary big man, JayVaughn Pinkston, continues to endure a tough senior season as he shot 1-of-7 against Seton Hall and is shooting 41 percent from the field, compared to 52.1 percent a season ago.

ABOUT ST. JOHN'S (11-3 SU, 0-2, 6-4-1 ATS, 3-7-1 O/U): The Red Storm were 8-0 when leading at halftime before squandering a four-point lead at intermission against the Bulldogs, who torched St. John's with 7-of-12 shooting from behind the arc. D'Angelo Harrison scored 31 points against Butler to raise his team-leading average to 20.3 points to go with 6.2 rebounds per game. Chris Obekpa anchors the Red Storm defense with 3.9 blocks - a figure that puts him second in the country - while Sir'Dominic Pointer ranks in the top 20 nationally with 2.4 steals per contest.

TRENDS:

* Wildcats are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in St. John's.
* Wildcats are 5-2 ATS in their last seven vs. Big East.
* Red Storm are 1-5 ATS in their last six vs. Big East.
* Over is 4-0 in Red Storm last four vs. Big East.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 56 percent of users are backing Villanova to cover the -4 spread.

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**Udog** · 01-06-2015, 09:53 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Detroit at San Antonio
The Pistons head to San Antonio tonight and come into the contest with a 5-1 ATS record in their last 6 games versus the Spurs. Detroit is the pick (+8 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by only 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+8 1/2). Here are all of today's NBA picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6

Game 501-502: Phoenix at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 122.697; Milwaukee 124.547
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 2; 213
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 4; 209
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+4); Over

Game 503-504: Detroit at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 121.764; San Antonio 123.494
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1 1/2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 8 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+8 1/2); Under

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 6

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PHOENIX (20 - 16) at MILWAUKEE (18 - 17) - 1/6/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 73-43 ATS (+25.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 41-19 ATS (+20.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 31-15 ATS (+14.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 43-21 ATS (+19.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 218-267 ATS (-75.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 46-78 ATS (-39.8 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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DETROIT (10 - 23) at SAN ANTONIO (21 - 14) - 1/6/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 49-66 ATS (-23.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 876-767 ATS (+32.3 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 691-591 ATS (+40.9 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 446-374 ATS (+34.6 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 134-93 ATS (+31.7 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 291-233 ATS (+34.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 350-284 ATS (+37.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
DETROIT is 113-79 ATS (+26.1 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
DETROIT is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 2-2 straight up against DETROIT 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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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 6

Hot Teams
-- Suns won eight of last ten games, covered nine of them (7-0-1 last eight AF). Milwaukee is 7-5 in last 12 games (8-3-1 vs spread).
-- Pistons won/covered last five games (4-1 last five AU). San Antonio won three of its last four games (7-10 HF).

Cold Teams
-- None

Series Records
-- Suns won eight of last twelve games with Milwaukee.
-- Spurs won five of last seven games with Detroit, but lost last two trips to Motor City, by 10-9 points.

Totals
-- Six of last seven Phoenix games went over total; five of Bucks' last six games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Detroit games went over total; four of Spurs' last five games stayed under.

Back-to-Backs
-- None

East vs West
SU: West 113-67 ATS: West 97-82-1
East teams HF vs West: 24-25
East teams HU vs West: 16-26
West teams HF vs East: 39-37-1
West teams HU vs East: 7-5

NBA

Tuesday, January 6

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing Milwaukee
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Phoenix

8:30 PM
DETROIT vs. SAN ANTONIO
Detroit is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of San Antonio's last 12 games at home
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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NBA

Tuesday, January 6

Red-hot Hawks quickly becoming NBA's best bet

The Atlanta Hawks continue to win and cover at a torrid pace and in doing so have become one the NBA's best bets against the spread.

With their 107-98 straight up win over the Los Angeles Clippers as 5.5-point dogs, the Hawks have won and covered in five straight games and 10 of their last 11.

Even more impressively, Atlanta is 19-2 SU in their last 21 games going 17-4 ATS and now sit atop the standings in the Eastern Conference and are the second best bet in the Association at 23-11 ATS.

The Hawks host the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday.

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