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**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 09:46 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Georgia Southern 78, UL-Lafayette 70-- Teams are now tied atop Sun Belt.

-- Murray State 92, Belmont 77-- Steve Prohm is 89-27 at Murray State; how is he still coaching there and not at a wealthier school?

-- Utah 76, Arizona State 59-- Big game Saturday; Utes at Arizona.

-- Eastern Washington 92, Portland State 85-- Eagles are 4-0 in Big Sky.

-- Washington State 108, Oregon 99 OT-- Ernie Kent beats his alma mater, has his Coogs 3-1 in Pac-12. Much improved team.

-- Gonzaga 78, Pepperdine 76-- Waves are on their way back- this was good game, but Bulldogs were an awful 14-33 on foul line. 14 for 33. Oy.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Clearing out a cluttered mind.......

13) Good high school basketball event in Springfield, MA this weekend; 14 games with teams from all over the country. Games Monday will all be on ESPNU. Who is paying the freight for all these teams to fly to Massachusetts? It ain't cheap.

12) Washington Redskins hired Bill Callahan as offensive line coach; he had the title of offensive coordinator in Dallas, but thats all it was obviously, a title. Callahan is a good get for Jay Gruden and the Redskins.

11) Two of Rex Ryan's new assistants in Buffalo have famous names; Tony Sparano Jr and Bobby April III, sons of longtime NFL coaches. Don't forget, Rex Ryan is the son of a longtime NFL coach too.

10) 2016 All-Star Game is in San Diego, giving NL the mid-summer classic two years in a row, which is unusual. Going to San Diego is always good, but the HR Derby in Petco Park won't be great-- too big. HR Derby in Cincinnati this July will be very good. Smaller parks make for better home run derbies.

9) A's general manager Billy Beane has made nine trades with nine different teams since Thanksgiving weekend; when Oakland takes the field April 6, only two of their nine hitters will be guys who were on the A's last season.

8) Gonzaga's basketball game at Pepperdine was delayed for 33 minutes after the Zags' team bus got stuck in freeway traffic and got to the gym only 25 minutes before the scheduled gametime. Gonzaga was 14-33 from the foul line in this game; I'm sure they are just glad to get out with a win and get ready for LMU Saturday.

7) How long will Gonzaga big guy Domantas Sabonis stay in Spokane? He is highly skilled, the son of a great player. Young Sabonis will be a high draft pick whenever he decides to go pro. American big kids generally leave school too early-- is there anyone who remembers the Bradley kid, Patrick O'Bryant? He got the Braves to the Sweet 16, went pro and then his career withered and died. That happens too much.

6) Gonzaga was 14 for 33 on foul line last night; Duquesne was 13-34 in a 78-69 loss at Saint Louis Wednesday; how does a team full of kids on basketball scholarships do so poorly on the foul line? I am 55 years old sitting here in sweats watching CSI reruns and I could drive to a gym in ten minutes and make half my foul shots. Oy.

5) North Carolina's last three games were decided by a total of four points; Tar Heels are a good team but a weird one, they're thin in the backcourt in an era when guards are dominating the game. Marcus Paige might be the MVP of college hoop this year.

4) I love my IPhone6, but the whole autocorrect thing bothers me; I'd rather fix my own mistakes than have the phone invent words for me. .

3) May 23 the White Sox will retire Paul Konerko's number 14.

2) Ohio State QB Cardale Jones will stay at Ohio State, which makes sense; he has made three starts in college, no way is he ready for the NFL. Matt Cassel is the one guy who got drafted into the NFL without ever starting a college game-- he backed up Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC, but he is an unusual case.

1) I saw Austin Rivers play AAU ball in Florida the summer before his 10th grade year; he played for team sponsored by Amare Stoudamire (Team STAT). Doc Rivers sat in first row at half court at Poinciana HS that day and gave advice quietly when he could-- now he'll get paid to give his son advice, as the Clippers traded for his son.

They will be the first father/son coach/player combo in NBA history.

**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 09:50 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Iona at Niagara
The Gaels head to Niagara tonight to face the Purple Eagles (2-5 SU at home) and come into the contest with a 4-12-1 ATS record in their last 17 road games against a team with a home winning percentage below .400. Niagara is the pick (+11 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Gaels favored by only 8. Dunkel Pick: Niagara (+11 1/2). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

Game 827-828: Marist at Fairfield (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 42.639; Fairfield 48.103
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 7
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+7)

Game 829-830: Manhattan at St. Peter's (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 51.725; St. Peter's 58.447
Dunkel Line: St. Peter's by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: St. Peter's by 3
Dunkel Pick: St. Peter's (-3)

Game 831-832: Iona at Niagara (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 58.093; Niagara 50.121
Dunkel Line: Iona by 8
Vegas Line: Iona by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Niagara (+11 1/2)

Game 833-834: Siena at Canisius (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Siena 47.232; Canisius 51.571
Dunkel Line: Canisius by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Canisius by 7
Dunkel Pick: Siena (+7)

Game 835-836: Western Illinois at North Dakota State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Illinois 43.249; North Dakota State 54.211
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 11
Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 13
Dunkel Pick: Western Illinois (+13)

Game 841-842: St. Francis (NY) at Robert Morris (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Francis (NY) 52.832; Robert Morris 51.462
Dunkel Line: St. Francis (NY) by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Robert Morris by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Francis (NY) (+1 1/2)

**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 09:51 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, January 16

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MARIST (1 - 15) at FAIRFIELD (5 - 11) - 1/16/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MARIST is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FAIRFIELD is 2-2 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
FAIRFIELD is 2-2 straight up against MARIST 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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MANHATTAN (7 - 8) at ST PETERS (9 - 9) - 1/16/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in all home games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ST PETERS is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ST PETERS is 40-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 5-1 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 6-0 straight up against ST PETERS 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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IONA (12 - 5) at NIAGARA (3 - 12) - 1/16/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NIAGARA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 3-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-1 straight up against NIAGARA 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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SIENA (6 - 9) at CANISIUS (8 - 7) - 1/16/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CANISIUS is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CANISIUS is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CANISIUS is 3-1 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
CANISIUS is 4-1 straight up against SIENA 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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W ILLINOIS (7 - 9) at N DAKOTA ST (11 - 6) - 1/16/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W ILLINOIS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
W ILLINOIS is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W ILLINOIS is 4-1 against the spread versus N DAKOTA ST over the last 3 seasons
N DAKOTA ST is 3-2 straight up against W ILLINOIS 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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**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 09:52 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 16

Over last 6+ seasons, Marist is 30-106 SU in MAAC contests, 0-6 this year; they've got their third coach in three years now. Red Foxes lost last 11 games, are 0-3 on MAAC road, losing by 22-12-12 points. Home side won their last seven games with Fairfield; Foxes lost last seven visits to Fairfield, with three of last four by 7 or less points. Stags lost six of last seven games overall. MAAC home faves of 7+ points are 4-8.

Manhattan outscored St Peter's 30-15 on foul line in 68-63 home win vs Peacocks nine days ago; Jaspers led by 19 at half- they've won eight in a row vs St Peter's, winning its last three visits to Jersey City by 19-2-12 points. Manhattan won last three games by 3-5-9 points after 4-8 start. St Peter's won five of last seven games, with two road wins in overtime. MAAC home favorites of 4 or less points are 3-5 vs spread.

Iona won last four games, scoring 80 ppg; they're making 43.4% of 3's, #1 in country- they're making 47.7% of 3's in league. Gaels won eight of last nine games with Niagara, going 3-1 in last four visits here, with wins by 6-1-36 points. 3-12 Niagara lost last four games, losing last two at home by 16-11 points; they're turning ball over 24.1% of time in league play. MAAC home underdogs are 5-6 against the spread.

Canisius won last four games with Siena, winning last two by combined total of 10 points; Saints lost last two visits here by 31-15 points. Siena lost six of last nine games, but won last road game, at Fairfield- they have worst eFG% defense in league. MAAC home favorites of 7+ points are 4-8 vs spread. Canisius lost three of last four games, losing last two at home by total of 8 points- road team is 5-1 SU in their MAAC games.

North Dakota State won last three games with Western Illinois by 12-13-4 points; Bison won five of last six games, winning first two conference home games by 6-3 points. Western Illinois scored 51.7 ppg in losing last three games by 31-9-14 points; they're 0-2 as Summit road dogs. Double digit home favorites in Summit League are 3-2 vs spread. Bison held first four Summit opponents to 39.1% inside the arc.

St Francis won six of last seven games, winning two of first three league road games; Terriers lost last three games with Robert Morris by 22-18-1 points, losing here in OT LY. Colonials won three of last four games after 4-8 start, winning last two by 4-12 points. RMC is holding league foes to 38.8% inside arc. St Francis is turning ball over 21.6% of time in league, despite playing slowest tempo in league games.

**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 09:53 AM

NCAAB

Friday, January 16

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
SIENA vs. CANISIUS
Siena is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Canisius
Canisius is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
Canisius is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Siena

See more trends!
JANUARY 16, 7:00 PM
MARIST vs. FAIRFIELD
Marist is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fairfield
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Fairfield
Fairfield is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Fairfield is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games

See more trends!
JANUARY 16, 7:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. SAINT PETER'S
Manhattan is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Manhattan is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Manhattan
Saint Peter's is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Manhattan

See more trends!
JANUARY 16, 7:00 PM
IONA vs. NIAGARA
Iona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Iona is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Niagara is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Iona
Niagara is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Iona

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**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 09:56 AM

NCAAB

Friday, January 16

Mid-Major Money: Big profits from NCAAB small conferences

Team to watch: Saint Mary’s Gaels

Upcoming: vs. San Diego Thursday, vs. BYU Saturday

Senior center Brad Waldow may be undersized (6-foot-9) for his position, but he has used his 260-pound frame to take his game to new heights for Saint Mary’s (13-3, 5-0 West Coast) this season. Waldow is putting up 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game having never previously averaged more than 15.1 and 7.5. He has 11 double-doubles, including eight in his last 10 outings.

San Diego (9-9, 2-4 WCC) has not yet reached the 60-point mark after six conference games. That’s not a good recipe going up against a St. Mary’s squad that boasts the No. 1 scoring defense in the WCC. The Gaels are 10-3-1 ATS this season and 5-0 ATS in their last five overall dating back to Dec. 27. San Diego is a modest 7-8 ATS. BYU, Saint Mary’s Saturday opponent, is 6-11 ATS.

Team to beware: Georgia State Panthers

Upcoming: vs. Texas-Arlington Thursday, at Appalachian State Saturday, at Arkansas State next Monday

What’s up with Georgia State?

Rod Hunter’s squad was one of the scariest mid-majors out there last season and the head coach brought just about everyone back, including his son R.J. But the Panthers (10-6, 3-2 Sun Belt) have struggled out of the gates in 2014-15.

The younger Hunter is averaging a career-best 21.1 ppg as a junior, but he’s doing it with more minutes and more shots. His 40.9 field-goal percentage is his worst ever and his 30.9 3-point percentage (42 of 136) is by far his lowest in three seasons. Georgia State is eighth in the conference in rebounding margin and 10th (second to last) in 3-point defense.

The Panthers are 4-11 ATS overall. They pay visits to Appalachian State Saturday and Arkansas State Monday (their third game five days) and are 0-7 ATS on the road.

Total team: Wofford Terriers

Upcoming: at The Citadel Thursday, vs. Western Carolina Saturday

Wofford head coach Mike Young, perhaps best known recently as the guy who kept voting Duke ahead of Kentucky, generally likes to play an up-tempo style. That’s part of the reason why the Terriers score plenty (three times over the 80-point mark and at least 68 points in all four of their Southern Conference games). Four Terriers are shooting better than 39 percent from beyond the arc and all four of those players have drained at least 18 threes in 2014-15.

The Citadel (9-7, 2-3 Southern) is off to its best start under fifth-year head coach Chuck Driesell. A big reason for that is an ability to get to the free-throw line. The Bulldogs are first in the conference at 74.8 percent and they are 81 for 99 (81.8 percent) in their past five outings.

The Over is 7-1 in games involving Wofford this season. The Citadel has gone Over the total four times in four games.

**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 10:14 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 16

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NEW ORLEANS (19 - 19) at PHILADELPHIA (7 - 31) - 1/16/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-1 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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BROOKLYN (16 - 23) at WASHINGTON (27 - 12) - 1/16/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 332-400 ATS (-108.0 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 129-165 ATS (-52.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-3 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (14 - 25) at INDIANA (15 - 25) - 1/16/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 6-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 7-2 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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MEMPHIS (27 - 11) at ORLANDO (15 - 27) - 1/16/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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ATLANTA (31 - 8) at TORONTO (26 - 12) - 1/16/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) in January games this season.
ATLANTA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 14-2 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-4 straight up against ATLANTA 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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CHICAGO (26 - 14) at BOSTON (13 - 24) - 1/16/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 52-72 ATS (-27.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 73-42 ATS (+26.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) in road games on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 184-228 ATS (-66.8 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
BOSTON is 17-30 ATS (-16.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-19 ATS (-13.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-3 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-3 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (31 - 5) at OKLAHOMA CITY (18 - 20) - 1/16/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 67-48 ATS (+14.2 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 127-93 ATS (+24.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 63-34 ATS (+25.6 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-4 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-5 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (18 - 20) at DALLAS (27 - 13) - 1/16/2015, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PORTLAND (30 - 9) at SAN ANTONIO (24 - 16) - 1/16/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 878-769 ATS (+32.1 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 693-592 ATS (+41.8 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 446-375 ATS (+33.5 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 292-234 ATS (+34.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-7 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-7 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (6 - 31) at PHOENIX (23 - 18) - 1/16/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 50-68 ATS (-24.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 171-215 ATS (-65.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 30-44 ATS (-18.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 75-45 ATS (+25.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 23-8 ATS (+14.2 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

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

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LA LAKERS (12 - 28) at UTAH (13 - 26) - 1/16/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
LA LAKERS are 19-7 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 4-3 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 4-3 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (17 - 22) at SACRAMENTO (16 - 22) - 1/16/2015, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 2-2 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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CLEVELAND (20 - 20) at LA CLIPPERS (26 - 13) - 1/16/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 82-55 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.

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

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**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 10:16 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 16

Hot Teams
-- Pistons won nine of last eleven games (8-2 last ten A).
-- Grizzlies won six of their last nine games (5-6 AF). Orlando won last two games, covered four of last five (4-7 HU).
-- Wizards won five of last six games (3-1 last four HF).
-- Hawks won last nine games, are 7-0-1 vs spread in last eight (8-0 last eight AU).
-- Warriors won last eight games (6-0-1 vs spread last seven, 8-5 AF).
-- Denver won last five games, covered five of last six (5-9 AU).
-- Portland won eight of last ten games (5-2 AU). Spurs won five of last seven games (3-6-1 last ten HF).
-- Suns won five of last seven games (4-0 last four HF).
-- Clippers won six of last eight games (4-2 last six HF).

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost three of last four games (5-10-1 H).
-- Pelicans are 2-3 SU in last five games, 14-6 vs spread last 20 (2-4 AF). 76ers lost eight of last 11, covered four of last six (6-3 last nine HU).
-- Nets lost their last seven games (5-1 last six AU).
-- Bulls lost four of last five games (4-1 last five AF). Boston lost ten of its last thirteen games (4-7 HU).
-- Toronto lost five of last seven games (1-4 last five HF).
-- Thunder lost three of last four games, are 0-6-1 vs spread in last seven (5-0 HU).
-- Mavericks lost three of last four games (3-8 last 11 HF).
-- Minnesota lost 15 of last 16 games (4-1 last five AU).
-- Lakers lost five of last six games (5-1 last six AU). Utah lost four of last five games (2-4 HF).
-- Miami lost six of last nine games (2-4 last six A). Kings lost 12 of last 17 games, covered three of last four at home.
-- Cavaliers lost nine of last eleven games (2-5 AU).

Series Records
-- Pacers won nine of last twelve games with Detroit.
-- Grizzlies won last six games with Orlando.
-- Pelicans won last three games with Philly.
-- Wizards won last three games with Brooklyn by 4-6-7 points.
-- Bulls won five of last six games with Boston.
-- Raptors won four of last five games with Atlanta.
-- Thunder are 0-3 vs Golden State this year, losing by 5-5-26 points.
-- Nuggets won six of last eight games with Dallas.
-- Spurs lost three of last four games with San Antonio.
-- Suns won three of last four games with Minnesota.
-- Lakers lost six of last nine with Jazz, three of last four in Utah.
-- Kings lost ten of last eleven games with Miami.
-- Clippers lost eight of last eleven games with Cleveland.

Totals
-- Four of last five Indiana games went over total.
-- Last four Orlando home games went over total.
-- 76ers' last four home games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last nine Washington home games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Chicago road games stayed under; Boston's last three home games went over.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta road games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Golden State road games went over.
-- Seven of last eight Dallas home games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight San Antonio games stayed under.
-- Five of last six Minnesota road games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Laker road games.
-- Last five Miami road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Cleveland road games.

Back-to-Backs
-- Thunder is 4-2-1 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Lakers are 4-3 vs spread if they played night before.
-- Cavaliers are 4-6 vs spread if they played nite before.

East vs West
SU: West 127-75 ATS: West 109-91-2
East teams HF vs West: 26-27
East teams HU vs West: 18-31
West teams HF vs East: 44-40-2
West teams HU vs East: 7-7

**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 10:19 AM

NBA

Friday, January 16

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Brooklyn's last 15 games on the road
Brooklyn is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. ORLANDO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Memphis

7:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. PHILADELPHIA
New Orleans is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. INDIANA
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Indiana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit

7:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Chicago
Boston is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. TORONTO
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 8 games on the road
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Toronto is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Golden State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 15 games at home
Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Golden State

8:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Portland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

8:30 PM
DENVER vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Denver is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Dallas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

9:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. UTAH
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Utah
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Utah's last 12 games

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
Minnesota is 5-10-1 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-15 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Phoenix's last 12 games
Phoenix is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games

10:00 PM
MIAMI vs. SACRAMENTO
Miami is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
Sacramento is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games when playing at home against Miami

10:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. LA CLIPPERS
Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Cleveland
LA Clippers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

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**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 10:22 AM

NBA

Friday, January 16

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Game of the Day: Cavaliers at Clippers
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Clippers (-8, 207.5)

LeBron James excelled in his second game back from injuries and now gets to see how his body reacts to a back-to-back as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. James missed eight games with back and knee injuries but dominated the Lakers with 36 points Thursday as Cleveland snapped a six-game losing streak. The Clippers recorded an impressive 100-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday behind 25 points from Jamal Crawford.

Despite a solid record, the Clippers have experienced consistency issues as they near the midway point. “We’ve been so up and down and inconsistent I don’t remember much,” point guard Chris Paul told reporters. “It seems like it’s been so much going on, we’re just trying to pile up wins. I don’t even know what our record is. I think right now I’m just more focused on how we’re playing.” The Cavaliers have won just two of their last 10 games and the victory over the Lakers got them back to the .500 mark.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, FSN Ohio (Cleveland), Prime Ticket (Los Angeles)

LINE HISTORY: The line opened at LAC -8, with a total of 207.5.

INJURY REPORT: Cavaliers - G Iman Shumpert (Out-Shoulder) Clippers - N/A

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (20-20 SU, 14-26 ATS, 13-26-1 O/U): While James was scoring at will against the Lakers, point guard Kyrie Irving was back on his game with 22 points. Irving has scored 20 or more points in nine of his last 11 games but he struggled to nine points on 4-of-14 shooting in Tuesday’s loss against Phoenix before making 9-of-16 from the field against Los Angeles. Shooting guard J.R. Smith scored 14 points against the Lakers in his fifth game since being acquired and he has made 14 3-pointers – eight coming in one game against the Suns.

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (26-13 SU, 17-22 ATS, 17-19-3 O/U): Doc Rivers will be coaching his son after Los Angeles acquired guard Austin Rivers from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade that saw the Clippers send guard Reggie Bullock to the Phoenix Suns and swingman Chris Douglas-Roberts to the Celtics. Rivers was traded earlier this week from the New Orleans Pelicans to Boston and was reportedly told by the Celtics not to report. Rivers was unable to crack into the New Orleans starting lineup and the Clippers have an even stronger backcourt with starters Paul and J.J. Redick and an elite scorer off the bench in Crawford.

TRENDS:

*Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
*Under is 8-2 in Clippers last 10 overall.
*Underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
*Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

CONSENSUS: 51.54 of users are backing the Clippers -8, with 54.4 percent on the over.

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**Udog** · 01-16-2015, 10:24 AM

NBA

Friday, January 16

Bucks defense clicking, now 11-straight unders

The Milwaukee Bucks defense has been stellar all-season long, ranking fourth in the association, but they have been even better as of late. Milwaukee's defensive acumen has pushed them to cash-in on the under for 11 consecutive games.

The Bucks are allowing a ridiculously low 86.7 points per game during their torrid under streak, which is 9.8 points less than the Portland Trail Blazers league-best defense has been allowing this season.

Only one team, the high-octane Phoenix Suns, have scored triple-digits against the Bucks in their last 11. Comparably, six of the Bucks past 11 opponents have been held to 85 points or fewer.

Offensively, the Bucks have have not been lighting up the scoreboard with a run-of-the-mill 95.5 point average.

Milwaukee's next game comes against the Toronto Raptors on Monday.

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