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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:07 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Football is over, spring training starts in 18 days. Here are some fantasy ratings from Sporting News baseball magazine......:

-- C-- Posey-Lucroy-Molina-Ramos-Mesoraco

-- 1B-- MCabrera-Goldschmist-Encarnacion-Abreu-AGonzalez

-- 2B-- Cano-Altuve-Gordon-Rendoin-Kinsler-Kipnis

-- SS-- Tulowitzki-Ramirez-Reyes-Desmond-Castro

-- 3B-- Beltre-Donaldson-Longoria-Wright-CSantana-Rendon

-- OF-- Trout-Stanton-McCutchen-Gomez-CGonzalez-Bautista

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a super Sunday......

13) Darrell Bevell is Seattle's offensive coordinator; he played QB for Wisconsin in college, playing for Barry Alvarez, one of the most run-oriented coaches in the last 30 years. Bevell will now be forever known as the guy who lost a Super Bowl when he threw the ball from the 1-yard line when Seattle has Marshawn Lynch and a running QB, and a timeout in their pocket. Not only was it ill-advised, it didn't work.

By the way, when I say ill-advised, I mean stupid. Not only that, it didn't work. If it is stupid and it works, the guy is still a hero, but if it doesn't.....

12) Bevell is no idiot; he has been in the NFL since 2000, but you have to wonder if this will prevent him from getting a head coaching job. How do you sell to your fans "We just hired the guy who threw the ball on the 1 when he had Marshawn?"

11) Russell Wilson's interception was the first one thrown from the one-yard line by any QB in the NFL this season. Thats out of 111 dropbacks from the one.

10) It was only the third time all season the Seahawks dropped back to pass from the one-yard line. Thanks to KC Joyner for those last two nuggets.

9) Gene Steratore didn't ref the Super Bowl, but he did ref Wisconsin-Iowa and Michigan-Michigan State basketball games this weekend. Funny how NFL refs throw flags like madmen all season, but in the Super Bowl where TV ratings are a priority, they keep them stuffed in their pockets. Go figure.

8) Seattle WR Chris Matthews is the 4th receiver whose first NFL catch came in a Super Bowl; he spent part of this season working in a Foot Locker. Maybe the Jets should've signed Matthews from Foot Locker and not traded for Percy Harvin, saving a high draft pick in the process.

7) There is a disturbing program called Friday Night Tykes on the Esquire Network about youth football in Texas. I spent eight bizarre springs coaching Little League and it is not something I miss-- people get crazy where their kids are concerned.

6) Patriots have not scored a first quarter point in all six Brady/Belichick Super Bowls, but they won four of the six, with all six decided by 4 or less points.

5) In fairness to coach Bevell, Marshawn Lynch had five previous runs from the one-yard line this season and had scored only one touchdown, so there is that. Still think it was a dumb play call, but there was logic behind it, obviously.

4) Five of the seven WRs who caught a pass in this game were undrafted free agents. Maybe personnel guys are as important or more important than the coaches?

3) Seattle's Bruce Irvin got tossed for being an instigator in a scuffle after the Pats took a knee after the INT; he is the first player ever ejected from a Super Bowl.

2) Pete Carroll showed class by taking reposibility for the fateful play call, but it will be interesting to see going forward, which coaches leave and stay in Seattle. Dan Quinn will be going to Atlanta as head coach Tuesday; would be take Bevell with him? Would the Seahawks block Bevell from leaving?

1) At the end of the day, the NFL wins by having a memorable game cap a season where far too many off-field stories overshadowed the game on the field.

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:10 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Iowa State at Kansas
The Cyclones head to Kansas tonight to face a Jayhawks team that is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games overall. Kansas is the pick (-7) according to Dunkel, which has the Jayhawks favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-7). Here are all of today's NCAA Basketball picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Game 717-718: Virginia at North Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 78.391; North Carolina 75.002
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 1
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (+1)

Game 719-720: WI-Green Bay at Wright State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: WI-Green Bay 58.239; Wright Sate 57.251
Dunkel Line: WI-Green Bay by 1
Vegas Line: WI-Green Bay by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wright State (+5 1/2)

Game 721-722: Iowa State at Kansas (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa State 68.303; Kansas 78.098
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 10
Vegas Line: Kansas by 7
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-7)

Game 723-724: Iona at Fairfield (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Iona 59.287; Fairfield 49.563
Dunkel Line: Iona by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: Iona by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iona (-7 1/2)

Game 725-726: Rider at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rider 56.886; Siena 47.831
Dunkel Line: Rider by 9
Vegas Line: Rider by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Rider (-2 1/2)

Game 731-732: Morgan State at Coppin State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Morgan State 38.213; Coppin State 46.385
Dunkel Line: Coppin State by 8
Vegas Line: Coppin State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Coppin State (-5 1/2)

Game 733-734: American at Holy Cross (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: American 49.575; Holy Cross 48.211
Dunkel Line: American by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Holy Cross by 2
Dunkel Pick: American (+2)

Game 735-736: Alabama A&M at Texas Southern (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama A&M 40.438; Texas Southern 51.502
Dunkel Line: Texas Southern by 11
Vegas Line: Texas Southern by 13 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama A&M (+13 1/2)

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:11 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, February 2

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VIRGINIA (19 - 1) at N CAROLINA (17 - 5) - 2/2/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
VIRGINIA is 29-48 ATS (-23.8 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
N CAROLINA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in February games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 2-1 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 2-1 straight up against N CAROLINA 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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WI-GREEN BAY (17 - 5) at WRIGHT ST (11 - 11) - 2/2/2015, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WRIGHT ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WI-GREEN BAY over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-2 straight up against WRIGHT ST 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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IOWA ST (16 - 4) at KANSAS (18 - 3) - 2/2/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 16-5 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
KANSAS is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 205-161 ATS (+27.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

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

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IONA (16 - 6) at FAIRFIELD (6 - 15) - 2/2/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
IONA is 41-66 ATS (-31.6 Units) in February games since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in home games after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
FAIRFIELD is 18-37 ATS (-22.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
FAIRFIELD is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 4-1 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-1 straight up against FAIRFIELD 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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RIDER (14 - 8) at SIENA (8 - 12) - 2/2/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 53-34 ATS (+15.6 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
RIDER is 34-18 ATS (+14.2 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
RIDER is 18-4 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
RIDER is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-2 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 3-2 straight up against SIENA 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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MORGAN ST (4 - 17) at COPPIN ST (3 - 18) - 2/2/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COPPIN ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MORGAN ST is 1-0 against the spread versus COPPIN ST over the last 3 seasons
MORGAN ST is 5-0 straight up against COPPIN ST 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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AMERICAN (11 - 10) at HOLY CROSS (8 - 11) - 2/2/2015, 7:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOLY CROSS is 1-1 against the spread versus AMERICAN over the last 3 seasons
AMERICAN is 5-1 straight up against HOLY CROSS 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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ALABAMA A&M (5 - 13) at TEXAS SOUTHERN (10 - 11) - 2/2/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA A&M is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 4-16 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
ALABAMA A&M is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS SOUTHERN is 3-1 straight up against ALABAMA A&M over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:13 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 2

Virginia-North Carolina both have quick turnarounds after tough losses Saturday; Cavaliers lost 10 of last 13 games with Carolina, losing seven of last eight in Deandome, last two by 18-12 points. Virginia is 6-0 on road, winning at Maryland-VCU-Notre Dame, but they allowed 35 points on Duke's last 15 possessions Saturday. Tar Heels are 4-1 SU at home in ACC, with only loss by point to Notre Dame. ACC home teams are 4-5 in games with spread of less than 3 points.

Green Bay held Wright State to 27.6% inside arc in 79-55 home win Jan 5, in game they led by 7 at half. Phoenix won last three series games by 7-10-24 points; they've won two of last three visits here, after losing seven in row here before that. Wright lost four of last five games with leading scYoho hurt, losing last two home games by 5-10 points. Horizon home underdogs are 8-5 vs spread. Green Bay is 2-2 on Horizon road, losing at Cleveland State by 14 in last game Saturday.

Iowa State (-3.5) beat Kansas 86-81 Jan 17, second straight series win aftyer Jayhawks had won 18 of previous 19 series games. Cyclones lost last nine visits here, with eight of nine by 9+ points- they made 9-20 on arc, shot 53.7% inside arc in first meeting. Kansas is 3-1 as Big X home favorite, winning home games by 32-10-7-11. Iowa State won four of its last five games, but lost last two on road, by 5 at Texas Tech, at Baylor by 1. Big X home favorites of 7+ points are 9-6-1 vs spread.

Check status of Iona star English, who shoved ref in post-game kerfuffle with St Peter's Saturday. Iona won three in row, seven of last nine games with Fairfield, winning two of last three visits here, with wins by 9-11 points. Gaels won first meeting this year 74-58 (-13) after tailing by five early in second half- they hit 12-19 from arc. Stags lost last four games, with loss to Monmouth by point last game. MAAC home underdogs of 6+ points are 5-2 vs spread.

Rider is 5-3 in last eight games with Siena but lost four of last six visits here; Broncs won first meeting 80-68 (+3) Dec 7, surviving 21 turnovers in game where both teams shot 55%+ inside arc. Rider is 10-2 in last 12 games, winning last seven on road; they're 4-1 as MAAC faves this year. Siena lost four of last six games, is 3-3 at home in MAAC, but 1-3 vs spread as conference dog. MAAC home underdogs are 11-7-2 vs spread.

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:14 AM

NCAAB

Monday, February 2

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
VIRGINIA vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia's last 5 games when playing on the road against North Carolina
North Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina's last 5 games when playing at home against Virginia

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FEBRUARY 2, 7:00 PM
BRYANT vs. PITTSBURGH
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home

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FEBRUARY 2, 7:00 PM
IONA vs. FAIRFIELD
Iona is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Iona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Fairfield is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Fairfield is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

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FEBRUARY 2, 7:00 PM
RIDER vs. SIENA
Rider is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Siena
Rider is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Siena is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Rider
Siena is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Rider

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FEBRUARY 2, 8:00 PM
WISC-GREEN BAY vs. WRIGHT STATE
Wisc-Green Bay is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Wisc-Green Bay is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Wright State
Wright State is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Wisc-Green Bay
Wright State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Wisc-Green Bay

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FEBRUARY 2, 9:00 PM
IOWA STATE vs. KANSAS
Iowa State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Iowa State is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Kansas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas's last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa State
Kansas is 8-14-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Iowa State

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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:18 AM

NCAAB

Monday, February 2

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Game of the Day: Iowa State at Kansas
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Iowa State Cyclones at Kansas Jayhawks (-7)

With consecutive victories over Kansas, No. 16 Iowa State has already proven it can be a serious contender for the Big 12 crown. The Cyclones can take another huge step in that direction Monday as they eye a regular-season sweep of the 11th-ranked Jayhawks. Iowa State, which beat Kansas 94-83 last March en route to its first conference tournament title in 14 years, edged Kansas 86-81 at home on Jan. 17 for its first back-to-back wins in this series since 2001.

The Cyclones remained a game back of the Jayhawks with Saturday’s 83-66 home victory over TCU, but have dropped their last two road contests and need to end a nine-game skid at Allen Fieldhouse to pull into a first-place tie with Kansas. The Jayhawks notched their fourth consecutive win since suffering their only conference loss, downing Kansas State 68-57 on Saturday. The triumph over the Wildcats extended Kansas’ home winning streak to 19 and improved its record under 12th-year coach Bill Self at Allen Fieldhouse to 185-9.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Jayhawks as 7.5-point favorites.

INJURY REPORT: Cyclones - G Hallice Cook (Out for season, hip). Jayhawks - N/A

ABOUT IOWA STATE (16-4 SU, 9-8 ATS, 9-6 O/U: Georges Niang (15.2 points) has averaged 21 points in his last two games after scoring 14.2 points per game over the Cyclones’ first six conference contests. “If there is a better college basketball player in the country (than Niang), I want to see him," Horned Frogs coach Trent Johnson said after Iowa State’s forward tallied 17 second-half points Saturday. Iowa State has attempted only 25 3-pointers since going 6-of-31 beyond the arc in its Jan. 24 loss to Texas Tech, resulting in its two best shooting efforts in league play – 54.7 percent versus Texas and 56.4 percent against TCU.

ABOUT KANSAS (18-3 SU, 12-7-1 ATS, 11-8-1 O/U): Leading scorer and rebounder Perry Ellis (12.8 points, 6.8 boards) has enjoyed his last three meetings against the Cyclones, shooting 68.4 percent from the field while averaging 23 points and eight rebounds. G Frank Mason III (12.7 points) hit a pair of free throws with 25 seconds left Saturday to push his double-digit scoring streak to 18 games, moving him into a tie for the fifth-longest such run under Self. Brannen Greene has been red-hot beyond the arc during the winning streak, going 10-of-13 with at least three 3-pointers in three of the four contests.

TRENDS:

* Over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
* Over is 5-1 in Jayhawks last six Monday games.
* Cyclones are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games.
* Jayhawks are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six home games.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 54 percent of bettors are backing the Cyclones.

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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:23 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 2

Hot Teams
-- Cleveland won/covered its last ten games (6-0 last six HF). 76ers split their last six games (1-4 last five AU).
-- Hornets won nine of their last twelve games (5-1 last six AU).
-- Clippers won seven of last eight games (1-6 last seven AF).
-- Toronto won its last six games (1-5 last six HF). Bucks won four of last five games (5-0 vs spread, 9-2 last 11 AU).
-- Hawks won 19 in row, 33 of last 35 games (4-0-1 last five AF). New Orleans won eight of last ten games (5-0 HU).
-- Dallas won last two games by 21-15 points after losing previous four games (3-9-1 last 13 HF).
-- Memphis won its last six games (3-1 last four AF).

Cold Teams
-- Wizards lost four of last six games (0-6 vs spread, 5-7 last 12 HF).
-- Brooklyn lost five in row, 12 of last 14 games (1-6 last seven HU).
-- Magic lost its last eight games (6-2 last eight AU). Oklahoma City lost four of last five games (1-5-1 last seven HF).
-- Minnesota lost seven of its last eight games (8-2 last 10 AU); they're expected to get PG Rubio back tonight.
-- Suns lost three of their last five games (2-2 HU).

Series Records
-- 76ers lost three of last four games with Cleveland.
-- Hornets won four of last five games with Washington.
-- Clippers won three of last four games with Brooklyn.
-- Raptors won their last six games with Milwaukee.
-- Pelicans won three of last four games with Atlanta.
-- Thunder won six of last seven games with Orlando.
-- Mavericks won three of last four games with Minnesota.
-- Grizzlies won their last six games with Phoenix.

Totals
-- Six of 76ers' last seven road games stayed under.
-- 10 of last 13 Washington home games stayed under.
-- Seven of last ten Clipper road games went over.
-- Last three Milwaukee road games went over total.
-- Seven of last ten Atlanta road games stayed under.
-- Last five Thunder games stayed under total.
-- 10 of last 11 Dallas home games stayed under total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Phoenix home games.

Back-to-Backs
-- None

East vs West
SU: West 156-101 ATS: West 134-121-2
East teams HF vs West: 33-34
East teams HU vs West: 24-36
West teams HF vs East: 52-56-2
West teams HU vs East: 12-8

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:25 AM

NBA

Monday, February 2

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CLEVELAND
Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Cleveland
Philadelphia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Cleveland is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Philadelphia

7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6 games on the road
Charlotte is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Charlotte
Washington is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home

7:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. BROOKLYN
LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Brooklyn
LA Clippers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games
Brooklyn is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 10 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Toronto is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 9 games when playing New Orleans
Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
New Orleans is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Orlando is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Orlando
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DALLAS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Minnesota is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. PHOENIX
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Memphis
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis

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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:38 AM

NBA

Monday, February 2

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Game of the Day: Hawks at Pelicans: What bettors need to know
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Atlanta Hawks at New Orleans Pelicans (OFF, OFF)

The Atlanta Hawks got a couple of scares over the weekend but made it through with their winning streak intact and the best record in the NBA to the right of their name in the standings. The Hawks just completed the best month in NBA history and will try to make it 20 straight victories when they open February by visiting the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The Pelicans have taken five of their last six and are thriving at home.

Atlanta’s 17-0 January eclipsed the San Antonio Spurs’ 16-0 March of last season as the best in a calendar month, but the Hawks trailed the Philadelphia 76ers down the stretch before pulling out a 91-85 triumph on Saturday. “Finding ways to win, different players stepping up each night, against a very good defensive team,” Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters. “We are going to have to play a lot better going forward.” The Hawks could catch a break on Monday if Pelicans star Anthony Davis (groin) is forced to miss a second consecutive game.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBATV, SportSouth (Atlanta), FSN New Orleans

ABOUT THE HAWKS (40-8 SU, 34-14 ATS, 25-23 O/U): Atlanta, which outscored Portland 36-25 in the fourth quarter of a 105-99 win on Friday, is getting clutch performances down the stretch from the likes of Dennis Schroder and Al Horford. Schroder stepped up with a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:35 left after Horford’s tying bucket on Saturday and continues to draw praise from the staff. “I’m on him a lot to attack,” Budenholzer told reporters of Schroder. “...We believe that when you are open, you need to take what the game gives you. He is going to grow. He’s going to hit big shots for us going forward. We are confident in him.”

ABOUT THE PELICANS (25-22 SU, 28-19 ATS, 23-24 O/U): New Orleans survived without Davis on Friday, when Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson buried five 3-pointers apiece and Dante Cunningham and Alexis Ajinca helped cover for the loss on the inside. “I’m just trying to give it everything I have every time I’m on the court,” Ajinca told reporters. “It helps when I have more minutes. When it does happen, I’m trying to do anything I can to help the team, whether that is rebounds, points or energy.” Friday’s win pushed the Pelicans to 3-1 on their six-game homestand, which concludes with Atlanta and Oklahoma City.

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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 09:38 AM

NBA

Monday, February 2

Rockets' C Dwight Howard, Late February

Howard has been sidelined due to edema in his right knee as well as a sprained right ankle. He is expected to be out for four weeks.

Magic G Victor Oladipo, quesitonable Monday

Oladipo has an Achilles injury and is questionable to play Monday against the Thunder.

Pelicans' C Anthony Davis, questionable Monday

Davis has been out with an injured groin and is questionable to return for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Wizards' PG John Wall, questionable Monday

Wall is suffering from migraines and is questionable to play against the Hornets on Monday.

Deron Williams, Brooklyn - Ques Mon

Williams is sidelined with fractured cartilage in his rib. He has been participating in practice and could return Monday against the Clippers.

Rubio cleared to play for Timberwolves on Monday

Ricky Rubio has been cleared to play for the Timberwolves against the Mavericks on Monday, a source close to the situation told the Associated Press. Rubio hasn't played since Nov. 7 when he injured his left ankle. Including Minnesota's game on Saturday against Cleveland, he will have missed 43 games since he was sidelined.

Raptors open as 7-point favorites versus Bucks

Sports books have opened the hot Toronto Raptors as 7-point home favorites with the Milwaukee Bucks in town Monday evening.

The Raptors are enjoying a six-game winning streak which has seen them go 3-3 against the spread.

The Raps and Bucks have met twice already this season with the former winning both games straight up and against the spread.

Cavs surging straight up and against the spread

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into Monday's meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers riding a 10-game straight up winning streak and are 9-1 against the spread over that stretch.

The recent streak seemingly puts a tough start to the season in the rear-view mirror. Prior to the currently streak, the Cavs dropped six-straight games SU and ATS.

The two Eastern Conference teams have played once this season, with the Sixers winning 95-92 as 7.5-point dogs back on Jan. 5.

Bucks surpass season win total just 47 games into season

Talk about a turnaround for the Milwaukee Bucks, as the team surpassed their season win total on Jan. 31, just 47 games into their season.

The Westgate LV Superbook set the Bucks win total at 24.5 win entering the season, and with their 95-88 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night, they notched win No. 25.

The team was expected to improve on it's dreaded 15-win campaign last season with the addition of star rookie Jabari Parker and new head coach Jason Kidd, but not many could have expected this. The Bucks are now 25-22 this season and hold the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Atlanta Hawks are the next team closing in on their win total of 43, as they have compiled an incredible 40-8 record to start the season.

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 10:34 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, February 2

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PHILADELPHIA (10 - 38) at CLEVELAND (29 - 20) - 2/2/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-39 ATS (-18.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (20 - 27) at WASHINGTON (31 - 17) - 2/2/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (25 - 22) at TORONTO (33 - 15) - 2/2/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 314-373 ATS (-96.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 46-79 ATS (-40.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 32-14 ATS (+16.6 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
MILWAUKEE is 20-6 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 115-84 ATS (+22.6 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
TORONTO is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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LA CLIPPERS (33 - 15) at BROOKLYN (18 - 28) - 2/2/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 4-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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ATLANTA (40 - 8) at NEW ORLEANS (25 - 22) - 2/2/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
NEW ORLEANS is 3-2 straight up against ATLANTA 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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ORLANDO (15 - 35) at OKLAHOMA CITY (23 - 24) - 2/2/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 4-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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MINNESOTA (8 - 39) at DALLAS (32 - 17) - 2/2/2015, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-5 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-5 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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MEMPHIS (35 - 12) at PHOENIX (28 - 21) - 2/2/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 77-51 ATS (+20.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-2 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 8-2 straight up against PHOENIX 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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**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 01:03 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Atlanta at New Orleans
The Hawks head to New Orleans tonight where the Pelicans are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 games. New Orleans is the pick (+4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawks favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+4 1/2). Here are all of today's NBA picks.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Game 701-702: Philadelphia at Cleveland (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 111.926; Cleveland 124.350
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 13 1/2; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 16; 193
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+16); Under

Game 703-704: Charlotte at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 118.856; Washington 121.013
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Washington by 7 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Charlotte (+7 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Milwaukee at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 117.890; Toronto 126.824
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 9; 207
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto by 6 1/2; 203
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-6 1/2); Over

Game 707-708: LA Clippers at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 125.019; Brooklyn 114.004
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 11; 206
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 9; 200
Dunkel Pick: LA Clippers (-9); Over

Game 709-710: Atlanta at New Orleans (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 126.652; New Orleans 124.680
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2; 191
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 4 1/2; 195 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+4 1/2); Under

Game 711-712: Orlando at Oklahoma City (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 110.294; Oklahoma City 121.437
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 11; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 13 1/2; 207 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+13 1/2); Under

Game 713-714: Minnesota at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 111.109; Dallas 125.581
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 14 1/2; 211
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 12; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-12); Over

Game 715-716: Memphis at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 126.210; Phoenix 120.174
Dunkel Line & Total: Memphis by 6; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 3; 204
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-3); Over

**Udog** · 02-02-2015, 01:05 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, February 2

Philadelphia at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Philadelphia: 3-11 ATS as a road underdog of 12.5 to 18 points
Cleveland: 22-11 ATS after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread

Charlotte at Washington, 7:05 ET
Charlotte: N/A
Washington: N/A

Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Milwaukee: 20-6 ATS in road games
Toronto: 1-9 ATS in home games after scoring 105 points or more

Los Angeles at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Los Angeles: N/A
Brooklyn: N/A

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

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

Minnesota at Dallas, 8:35 ET
Minnesota: N/A
Dallas: N/A

Memphis at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Memphis: 14-34 ATS after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers
Phoenix: 40-22 ATS after playing a road game

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