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**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 08:42 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Oregon State 66, UCLA 55-- Wayne Tinkle could be Coach of the Year.

-- Murray State 77, Eastern Illinois 62-- Battle of OVC unbeatens wasn't close.

-- Arkansas 93, Alabama 91 OT- Hogs win on tip-in at the buzzer.

-- Middle Tennessee 68, Old Dominion 58 OT-- Life on road in C-USA ain't easy.

-- Western Kentucky 71, UTEP 66 OT-- Miners missed FT to win in regulation.

-- Arizona 89, Stanford 82-- Referees dominated first half, Arizona the second.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.....

13) There is an extremely fine line between winning and losing in the NFL; if you don't believe that, here are the scores of the five Super Bowls Belichick/Brady have been in with the Patriots....they could easily be 5-0, or 0-5.......

-- Patriots 20, Rams 17-- Not my favorite subject.
-- Patriots 32, Panthers 29-- John Fox got to Super Bowl with Jake Delhomme
-- Patriots 24, Eagles 21-- Andy Reid's only Super Bowl appearance
-- Giants 17, Patriots 14-- Only a cynic would point out this was after Spygate.
-- Giants 21, Patriots 17- Belichick is 11 games under .500 without Brady at QB.

12) Apparently there is an ugly legal battle going on in New Orleans, where 85-year old Saints owner Tom Benson wants to leave the Saints/Pelicans to his wife, while his grandchildren want the $2B package. Go figure.

Grandchildren are claiming the wife is a golddigger; this sounds somewhat similar to the Carroll Rosenbloom debacle in the late 70's, when he was going to sign the Rams over to his son, but mysteriously "drowned" before he could, so his former showgirl wife Georgia inherited the valuable franchise. Don't go swimming, Mr Benson!!!

11) A 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl goes for $4.5M; 15 years ago, the same commercial cost $2.3M.

10) Bronx Bomber radio announcer John Sterling lost everything he owned in an apartment building fire in New Jersey Wednesday; miraculously, no one died in the fire. I am told Sterling is a good guy; friend of mine's son used to work for him.

9) Philly 76er coach Brett Brown played point guard at Boston U for Rick Pitino, back in Pitino's first head coaching job. Bet he has some interesting stories.

8) NFL stiffed Gene Steratore out of reffing a Super Bowl again; why? Because he refs college basketball all winter? To me, he is the best referee in the league, but he has yet to work his first Super Bowl.

7) Central Michigan HEAD COACH Dan Enos quit to become offensive coordinator at Arkansas; he coached the Chippewas for five years. Could be he jumped before he got pushed, but thats a kick in the teeth for the MAC school.

6) Kobe Bryant has a torn rotator cuff, is probably done for the year. I'd make a lame joke about Bryant not being able to pitch this summer, but I'm above that.

5) Almost threw up my lunch when I saw that ESPN pays Stephen A Smith $3M+ a year to spout his verbal garbage five days a week; that means Skip Bayless makes that much, too. What a waste of money; professional jackasses.

4) Interesting story on the Interweb today about how Steve Wojciechowski turned down the Dayton job before he filled the Marquette opening. Not sure Marquette is that great a job; pro town, they won a national title in the last 40 years, so the fanbase feels entitled. Big East is an interesting study; Wojo's team does play hard.

3) 49ers hired Eric Mangini as defensive coordinator, Tony Sparano as TE coach, as they surround rookie head coach Tomsula with former head coaches.

2) Chicago Bears brought Adam Gase in to be offensive coordinator for John Fox; working with Jay Cutler won't be as fun as his last job in Denver was.

1) Apparently football coach Gary Anderson bolted Wisconsin for Oregon State after he couldn't get all his recruits admitted into Wisconsin the way he did when he was coach at Utah State, and how he will in Corvallis. Hard to win without a lot of good players and not all of them are Rhodes Scholars, simple as that.

**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 09:59 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Detroit at Cleveland State
The Titans head to Cleveland State tonight and come into the contest with a 1-5 ATS record in their last 6 road games. The Vikings are the pick (-6) according to Dunkel, which has the Cleveland State favored by 8 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-6). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

Game 823-824: Detroit at Cleveland State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 53.280; Cleveland State 61.882
Dunkel Line: Cleveland State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 6
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland State (-6)

Game 825-826: VCU at St. Louis (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: VCU 68.750; St. Louis 59.904
Dunkel Line: VCU by 9
Vegas Line: VCU by 13
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (+13)

Game 827-828: Valparaiso at WI-Green Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 58.005; WI-Green Bay 65.610
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: WI-Green Bay (-5 1/2)

Game 829-830: Marist at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marist 43.763; Siena 48.977
Dunkel Line: Siena by 5
Vegas Line: Siena by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Marist (+8 1/2)

Game 831-832: Niagara at Monmouth (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Niagara 44.208; Monmouth 58.149
Dunkel Line: Monmouth by 14
Vegas Line: Monmouth by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Monmouth (-10 1/2)

Game 833-834: Manhattan at Quinnipiac (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 54.074; Quinnipiac 55.192
Dunkel Line: Quinnipiac by 1
Vegas Line: Quinnipiac by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Manhattan (+3 1/2)

**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:00 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, January 23

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DETROIT (10 - 10) at CLEVELAND ST (11 - 9) - 1/23/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 83-111 ATS (-39.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 3-1 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 3-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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VA COMMONWEALTH (15 - 3) at SAINT LOUIS (9 - 9) - 1/23/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VA COMMONWEALTH is 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SAINT LOUIS is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
SAINT LOUIS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAINT LOUIS is 2-2 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
SAINT LOUIS is 3-1 straight up against VA COMMONWEALTH 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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VALPARAISO (18 - 3) at WI-GREEN BAY (16 - 4) - 1/23/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WI-GREEN BAY is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in all home games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 3 seasons.
WI-GREEN BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
VALPARAISO is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VALPARAISO is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
VALPARAISO is 4-1 straight up against WI-GREEN BAY 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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MARIST (1 - 17) at SIENA (7 - 10) - 1/23/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SIENA is 5-0 against the spread versus MARIST over the last 3 seasons
SIENA is 3-2 straight up against MARIST 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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NIAGARA (3 - 14) at MONMOUTH (10 - 9) - 1/23/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONMOUTH is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONMOUTH is 3-0 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
MONMOUTH is 3-0 straight up against NIAGARA 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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MANHATTAN (8 - 9) at QUINNIPIAC (10 - 8) - 1/23/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MANHATTAN is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 44-25 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.
MANHATTAN is 31-18 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
MANHATTAN is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
QUINNIPIAC is 2-1 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
QUINNIPIAC is 2-1 straight up against MANHATTAN 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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**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:01 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 23

Cleveland State is 5-1 in Horizon after going 6-8 vs #44 non-conference schedule; Vikings are 2-0 in Horizon home tilts, winning by 27-4 points. CSU won three of last four games with Detroit since losing to them in '12 Horizon tourney; Vikings are forcing turnovers 23.9% of time in league play. Detroit won four of last five games, winning in OT at Northeastern last game. Horizon single digit home favorites are 6-4 vs spread.

Saint Louis won three of four vs VCU in A-14 play, beating Rams twice here by 14-2 points, but young Billikens (#340 in country in experience) lost five of last six games overall, with four of five losses by 12+ points. VCU won its last ten games; they're 5-0 in A-14, with road wins by 17-5-6 points. Rams' next game is against George Washington, but doubt they look past national TV tilt. A-14 home underdogs are 5-7 vs spread.

Valparaiso is 18-3, winning its last five games, four by 10+ points; they won last two road games by 10-15 points, but lost in OT at Oakland for only conference loss. Crusaders won four of last five games with Green Bay, losing 67-53 here LY. Phoenix won seven of last eight games, with only loss also at Oakland; Green Bay is 3-0 at home in Horizon, winning by 24-15-23. Horizon single digit home favorites are 6-4 vs spread.

Siena lost seven of last 11 games; they're 4-4 in MAAC, losing twice in four home games- their league wins are by 21-1-10-4 points. Saints won 12 of last 15 games with Marist, but lost by point in Poughkeepsie in last meeting LY. Red Foxes lost last 13 games, their last two by total of seven points; Marist os 0-4 on MAAC road, with three losses by 12+ points. MAAC home favorites of 7+ points are 5-10 vs spread.

Niagara lost its last six games, first of which was 66-50 home loss Jan 4 to Monmouth; Eagles shot 2-19 from arc, are turning ball over 22.4% of time in MAAC play- their last two losses were by total of five points, but both were at home. Monmouth is 6-2 in MAAC; they won at Penn two nights ago. Four of Hawks' last five games were decided by 7 or less points. MAAC double digit home favorites are 2-4 vs spread.

Quinnipiac beat Manhattan twice by total of nine points in LY's regular season, then lost by 19 to Jaspers in MAAC tourney; Bobcats won four of last five games, winning two road games in last five nights. Manhattan won four of last five games, splitting pair of OT games in last two; they are 2-2 on MAAC road, but haven't played since Sunday. MAAC home favorites of 5 or less points are 3-10 against the spread.

**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:03 AM

NCAAB

Friday, January 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CLEVELAND STATE
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland State
Detroit is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Cleveland State
Cleveland State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

7:00 PM
MARIST vs. SIENA
Marist is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Marist is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Siena
Siena is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Marist
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Siena's last 6 games when playing at home against Marist

7:00 PM
NIAGARA vs. MONMOUTH
Niagara is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Niagara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Monmouth is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Monmouth is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

7:00 PM
MANHATTAN vs. QUINNIPIAC
Manhattan is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Quinnipiac's last 6 games
Quinnipiac is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home

7:00 PM
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH vs. SAINT LOUIS
Virginia Commonwealth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Saint Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Saint Louis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
VALPARAISO vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Valparaiso is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Valparaiso is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay
Wisc-Green Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Valparaiso
Wisc-Green Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Valparaiso

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**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:07 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Houston at Phoenix
The Rockets head to Phoenix tonight to face the Suns (26-18 SU) and come into the contest with a 1-6 ATS record in their last 7 games versus a team with a winning SU record. Phoenix is the pick (-2) according to Dunkel, which has the Suns favored by 4. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-2). Here are all of today's NBA picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

Game 801-802: Toronto at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 117.847; Philadelphia 102.780
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 15; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 11 1/2; 194 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-11 1/2); Over

Game 803-804: Orlando at New York (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 112.039; New York 107.155
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 5; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 2 1/2; 205 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (-2 1/2); Over

Game 805-806: Indiana at Miami (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 122.904; Miami 122.311
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 1; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; No Total
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (+4 1/2); N/A

Game 807-808: Oklahoma City at Atlanta (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 121.541; Atlanta 123.970
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 203
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 208
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+4 1/2); Under

Game 809-810: Charlotte at Cleveland (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 121.284; Cleveland 132.999
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 11 1/2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 9 1/2; 194
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-9 1/2); Over

Game 811-812: Chicago at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 112.934; Dallas 129.412
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 16 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 7 1/2; 207
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-7 1/2); Over

Game 813-814: New Orleans at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 116.371; Minnesota 114.412
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 7; 203 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+7); Under

Game 815-816: LA Lakers at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 110.768; San Antonio 122.790
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 12; 191
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 14; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Lakers (+14); Under

Game 817-818: Houston at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 120.360; Phoenix 124.304
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 4; 215
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 2; 220
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-2); Under

Game 819-820: Boston at Denver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 113.973; Denver 123.300
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 9 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 7; 208
Dunkel Pick:Denver (-7); Under

Game 821-822: Sacramento at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 115.736; Golden State 128.908
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 23 223
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 15 1/2; 218 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (+15 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:10 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, January 23

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TORONTO (27 - 15) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 34) - 1/23/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 38-23 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 68-43 ATS (+20.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
TORONTO is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 54-69 ATS (-21.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-67 ATS (-21.7 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-44 ATS (-19.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-37 ATS (-18.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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ORLANDO (15 - 30) at NEW YORK (7 - 36) - 1/23/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 9-24 ATS (-17.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 25-37 ATS (-15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games this season.
NEW YORK is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games against Southeast division opponents this season.
NEW YORK is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW YORK is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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INDIANA (15 - 29) at MIAMI (18 - 24) - 1/23/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 12-10 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 11-11 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
13 of 21 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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OKLAHOMA CITY (22 - 20) at ATLANTA (35 - 8) - 1/23/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 31-11 ATS (+18.9 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in January games this season.
ATLANTA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ATLANTA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 17-4 ATS (+12.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 19-4 ATS (+14.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
ATLANTA is 16-2 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 68-46 ATS (+17.4 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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CHARLOTTE (18 - 25) at CLEVELAND (23 - 20) - 1/23/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 17-26 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHICAGO (28 - 16) at DALLAS (30 - 13) - 1/23/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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NEW ORLEANS (21 - 21) at MINNESOTA (7 - 34) - 1/23/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LA LAKERS (12 - 31) at SAN ANTONIO (27 - 17) - 1/23/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 41-60 ATS (-25.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
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 293-234 ATS (+35.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 126-88 ATS (+29.2 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 159-117 ATS (+30.3 Units) after scoring 85 points or less since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 111-81 ATS (+21.9 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 8-5 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-3 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (29 - 14) at PHOENIX (26 - 18) - 1/23/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 76-47 ATS (+24.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 36-22 ATS (+11.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 32-18 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 139-104 ATS (+24.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 108-69 ATS (+32.1 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-4 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-3 straight up against PHOENIX 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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BOSTON (14 - 26) at DENVER (18 - 24) - 1/23/2015, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 2-2 straight up against BOSTON 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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SACRAMENTO (16 - 26) at GOLDEN STATE (34 - 6) - 1/23/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 27-11 ATS (+14.9 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-8 ATS (+15.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in January games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 18-6 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 20-4 ATS (+15.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:12 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, January 23

Toronto at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 20-7 ATS off a road loss
Philadelphia: 3-16 ATS in home games after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Orlando at New York, 7:35 ET
Orlando: 9-24 ATS as a favorite
New York: 64-41 OVER as a home underdog of 3 points or less

Indiana at Miami, 7:35 ET
Indiana: N/A
Miami: N/A

Oklahoma City at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Oklahoma City: 8-22 ATS off a road win by 3 points or less
Atlanta: 18-3 ATS after having won 15 or more of their last 20 games

Charlotte at Cleveland, 7:35 ET
Charlotte: 22-11 ATS in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders
Cleveland: 3-17 ATS after scoring 100 points or more 5 straight games

Chicago at Dallas, 8:05 ET
Chicago: N/A
Dallas: N/A

New Orleans at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
New Orleans: N/A
Minnesota: N/A

LA Lakers at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
LA Lakers: 18-35 ATS after scoring 80 points or less
San Antonio: 19-9 ATS off a upset loss as a favorite

Houston at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Houston: 15-3 OVER in road games when playing 6 or more games in 10 days
Phoenix: 24-10 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread

Boston at Denver, 9:05 ET
Boston: N/A
Denver: N/A

Sacramento at Golden State, 10:35 ET
Sacramento: 19-6 OVER in road games after 2 straight losses by 6 points or less
Golden State: 23-9 ATS after playing a game as favorite

**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:13 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 23

Hot Teams
-- Thunder won/covered their last four games (1-6-1 last eight AU).
-- Hawks won last 14 games (12-0-1 vs spread in last 13).
-- Hornets won seven of last eight games (5-2 last seven AU). Cavaliers won/covered last four games (3-1 last four HF).
-- Knicks won last two games, after losing previous 16 (4-11 HU).
-- Dallas won four of last five games (3-9-1 last 13 HF).
-- Spurs won six of their last eight games (5-3-1 last nine HF).
-- Rockets won six of last nine games (0-3 last three AU). Suns are 14-4 in their last 18 games (5-2 last seven HF).
-- Warriors won 11 of last 12 games (7-0-1 last eight HF).

Cold Teams
-- Raptors lost eight of last eleven games (7-2 AF). 76ers lost five of last six games (7-4 last 11 HU).
-- Miami lost three of last four games (1-6-1 last eight HF). Pacers lost their last six games (0-8 vs spread in last eight).
-- Orlando lost last three games, by 10-28-10 points (0-1 AF).
-- Bulls lost six of their last nine games (2-5 last seven AU).
-- Pelicans lost seven of last nine road games (2-6 AF). Minnesota lost 18 of its last 20 games (5-10 HU).
-- Lakers lost their last six games (0-6 vs spread, 10-9 AU).
-- Celtics lost three of their last four games (5-1 last six AU). Denver lost its last four games (6-7-1 HF).
-- Kings lost their last five games (8-5 AU, 1-3 last four).

Series Records
-- Raptors won their last six games with Philadelphia.
-- Thunder won seven of last nine games with Atlanta.
-- Cavaliers are 2-0 vs Charlotte this year, winning by 9-4 points.
-- Pacers won three of last four games with Miami.
-- Magic won last two games with New York, after losing previous eight.
-- Mavericks won three of last four games with Chicago.
-- Pelicans won last two games with Minnesota, last one 139-91 Nov 14.
-- Lakers lost eight of last ten games with San Antonio.
-- Home side won last nine Boston-Denver games.
-- Rockets won five of last seven games with Phoenix.
-- Warriors won their last six games with Sacramento.

Totals
-- 76ers' last six home games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Thunder road games went over.
-- Last eight Cleveland home games stayed under.
-- Seven of last eight Miami home games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Orlando games went over total.
-- Eight of last nine Dallas home games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven New Orleans road games stayed under.
-- Under is 10-1-2 in last thirteen Laker road games.
-- Eight of last ten Boston road games stayed under.
-- Last four Houston road games went over the total.
-- Over is 11-5-1 in last seventeen Golden State games.

Back-to-Backs
-- Bulls are 4-1 vs spread on road if they played at home nite before.
-- Spurs are 7-5 vs spread if they played night before, 3-1 at home.
-- Celtics are 4-2 vs spread if they played night before.

East vs West
SU: West 137-84 ATS: West 118-101-2
East teams HF vs West: 28-30
East teams HU vs West: 21-34
West teams HF vs East: 48-46-2
West teams HU vs East: 7-7

**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:15 AM

NBA

Friday, January 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. PHILADELPHIA
Toronto is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Toronto

7:30 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. ATLANTA
Oklahoma City is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Atlanta is 4-16 ATS in its last 20 games when playing Oklahoma City

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. CLEVELAND
Charlotte is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games
Cleveland is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Charlotte
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

7:30 PM
INDIANA vs. MIAMI
Indiana is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Indiana's last 25 games on the road
Miami is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. NEW YORK
Orlando is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing New York
Orlando is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New York
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games
New York is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing Orlando

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. MINNESOTA
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 2-18 SU in its last 20 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. DALLAS
Chicago is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Chicago is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing Chicago

8:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing LA Lakers
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

9:00 PM
BOSTON vs. DENVER
Boston is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Boston's last 11 games on the road
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

9:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games on the road
Houston is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Phoenix is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games when playing at home against Houston

10:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games
Sacramento is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 01-23-2015, 10:20 AM

NBA

Friday, January 23

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Game of the Day: Thunder at Hawks
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Oklahoma City Thunder at Atlanta Hawks (-3.5, 208.5)

Atlanta has barely been challenged during a franchise record-tying 14-game win streak, but its quest for a new team standard will come against one of the league's hotter teams. The Hawks aim for a record 15th straight victory Friday at home against Oklahoma City, which has won four in a row of its own. Atlanta's dominant run continued with a 110-91 win over Indiana on Wednesday, when it improved to 2-0 on a seven-game homestand and had its 14th straight game in which it held a double-digit lead.

The Hawks' balanced attack was on display once more, as 10 players scored before halftime and Jeff Teague and DeMarre Carroll led the way with 17 points apiece in Atlanta's 28th win in 30 games overall. While the Thunder's surge is not quite on that level, they have won 19 of 27 and are 3-0 on an Eastern Conference road swing after surviving in overtime against Washington on Wednesday. Superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 66 points and Steven Adams grabbed 20 rebounds as Oklahoma City improved to 11-5 against the East.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Oklahoma, SportSouth (Atlanta)

LINE HISTORY: The line opened at Atlanta -3.5 with a total of 208.5.

INJURY REPORT: Thunder - N/A Hawks - G Shelvin Mack (Ques-Calf)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (22-20 SU, 20-20-2 ATS, 17-25 O/U): Even amid Oklahoma City's surge, Durant had a bit of a slump, missing a career-high 14 consecutive 3-pointers before waking up to hit four late in the win at Washington. The reigning MVP made 5-of-7 triples while scoring 41 points in the last meeting with Atlanta and is shooting 45.2 percent from long range in 13 career games against the Hawks, his highest mark against an Eastern Conference opponent. Durant averages 29.2 points in their encounters, which is higher than his average against all but five other NBA teams.

ABOUT THE HAWKS (35-8 SU, 32-11 ATS, 22-21 O/U): Carroll is not often at the top of the team's scoring leaders as he was Wednesday but does the grunt work as a defensive standout to help make this unit blend so well. He tied a season high with four steals in the win over Indiana and had a third-quarter sequence that included one theft and a pair of 3-pointers, which has become a more prominent portion of his game. The veteran is 18-for-41 from 3-point range over his last nine games and is shooting a career-high 38.8 percent from beyond the arc.

TRENDS:

*Thunder are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
*Hawks are 23-4 ATS in their last 27 games following a S.U. win.
*Over is 7-1 in Thunder last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
*Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

CONSENSUS: 60.47 percent of users are backing ATL -3.5.

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