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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 07:29 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez got thrown out of an exhibition game last night after one pitch, a pitch called a ball. Never saw that before.

-- I'm surprised Utah State is passing on the NIT, CBI or CIT; they've got a young team that is pretty good. Stew Morrill is retiring; not really sure why.

-- CIT already has one first round matchup: New Hampshire vs NJIT. Not exactly Duke-Carolina, but I'm sure they're excited about making the postseason.

-- Cavaliers 128, Spurs 125, OT-- Kyrie Irving scored 57 points for Cleveland.

-- Irving played one year at Duke, but never played in an ACC game; he got hurt in pre-conference play and never came back until the NCAA tournament.

-- There are two bowling alleys in the White House; do they have to rent shoes?

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a college hoop Thursday

13) AAC
-- East Carolina 81, Central Florida 80 OT-- Jeff Lebo got on TV a lot when he played at North Carolina; his Pirates get a rare national TV shot today.

Was told Thursday that if UConn doesn't get in a Power 5 football conference, they will drop football and concentrate on basketball as a revenue sport.

12) ACC
-- Notre Dame 70, Miami 63-- Irish blew 18-point halftime lead, still won.
-- North Carolina 70, Louisville 60-- Cardinals first conference tourney loss since '11.

11) A-14
-- VCU 63, Fordham 57-- VCU isn't a very good team without injured star Weber; they play crosstown rival Richmond today. Spiders beat them twice already. .

10) Big X
-- Iowa State 69, Texas 67-- Cyclones scored last 12 points of game, led for only one second-- the last second. This game could cost Texas an NCAA bid.
-- Kansas 64, TCU 59-- Horned Frogs are fighting a tremendous uphill battle in this league; refs made sure they lost this game late. Kansas is banged up.
-- Baylor 80, West Virginia 70-- Bears are my sleeper team to make Final Four.

9) Big 14
-- Penn State 67, Iowa 58-- Hawkeyes had won six games in a row.
-- Michigan 73, Illinois 55-- Wolverines had lost seven of last nine games.

8) Big Sky
-- Top four seeds all advanced, but host Montana needed OT to win.
-- Idaho hit 10-18 on arc, still didn't cover as a 7-point underdog (lost 81-73).

7) Big West
-- Long Beach State started four seniors but got smoked by Hawai'i; Long Beach seemed OK with their college careers ending. Hawai'i totally outhustled them.

6) C-USA
-- UAB 53, Western Kentucky 52-- League's accountants breathe a sigh of relief, since tournament is in Birmingham. Will be lot of empty seats if Blazers lose.
-- Middle Tennessee 59, Old Dominion 52-- Favored Monarchs were 8-19 on foul line.

5) MAC
-- Akron 53, Kent 51-- Zips avenged last week's 79-77 loss to Kent; not sure why this league doesn't get more exposure on ESPN.

4) Mountain West
-- San Diego State 67, UNLV 64-- Pretty sure this was 10th game this year that the Rebels lost after leading at halftime; thats a lot of games to lose that way.
-- Wyoming 67, Utah State 65-- End of line for Utah State's fine coach Stew Morrill.

3) Pac-12
-- All four top seeds advanced; Oregon and Utah had dominant second halves.
-- I heard Ben Howland doing the A-14 tournament tonight; how has he not gotten another head coaching job? He had UCLA in Final Four three times.

2) SEC
-- South Carolina 60, Ole Miss 58-- Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter. Never foul a jump shooter.

These teams both did it in the last 0:05 of a brickfest where both teams shot under 31% for the game. Ole Miss has made themselves a bubble team.

1) Sun Belt-- When ESPN first started, this league was the first one to let them show a lot of games. Now they never get games on TV; nice gratitude there. Both underdogs won quarterfinal games on Thursday. The league kingpins play the winners today.

**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 07:30 AM

National League West betting preview: Can the Dodgers get it done?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites in the National League West despite the defending World Series champs, the San Francisco Giants, and an improved San Diego Padres team in the mix. Is this the season the Dodgers' talent-rich roster finally figures it out and lives up to expectations?

Arizona Diamondbacks (2014: 64-98, -3160 Units, 74-82-6 O/U)

Division odds:
Season win total: 72.5

Why bet the Diamondbacks: Paul Goldschmidt is a real good hitter and Mark Trumbo can be one as well. Addison Reed has put together back-to-back solid seasons at closer. They have a decent bench filled with veterans who can help mentor the younger players.

Why not bet the Diamondbacks: Their rotation lacks an ace and is filled with mediocre starters. Josh Collmenter pitched well last year, but his awkward motion has now been seen repeatedly by everyone in the division. Rubby De La Rosa and Jeremy Hellickson come over from the American League and will now have to pitch in a very hitter friendly ballpark.

Season win total pick: Under 72.5 wins

Colorado Rockies (2014: 66-96, -2790 Units, 79-70-13 O/U)

Division odds:
Season win total: 71.5

Why bet the Rockies: The lineup returns pretty much intact and if Troy Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez and Charlie Blackmon can stay healthy, the Rockies will roll offensively. Justin Morneau and Nolan Arenado are solid pieces as well. The rotation has talent at the top with Jhoulys Chacin and lefty Jorge De La Rosa who pitches especially well at Coors Field.

Why not bet the Rockies: LaTroy Hawkins is at closer and might regress after just three blown saves last season. The rest of the rotation is questionable with Tyler Matzek, Jordan Lyles, Eddie Butler and others vying for positions. Carlos Gonzalez is injury prone and missed 92 games last year. The team needs to put up better offensive numbers away from home.

Season win total pick: Over 71.5 wins

Los Angeles Dodgers (2014: 94-68, +1005 Units, 83-70-9 O/U)

Division odds:
Season win total: 92.5

Why bet the Dodgers: They feature the best pitcher in baseball, Clayton Kershaw, and he's backed by an incredible staff. Zack Greinke and Hyun-Jin Ryu are very nice complementary pieces. They added Jimmy Rollins and Howie Kendrick to an already strong offensive lineup. Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen converted 44 of his 49 save opportunities last year and the bullpen is filled with live arms.

Why not bet the Dodgers: Yasiel Puig hit only five home runs in his last 132 games and his attitude could be an issue, especially if he or the team hits a rough patch this year. Brandon McCarthy and Brett Anderson vie for the back end of the pitching rotation and neither inspires much confidence. The catcher position needs an upgrade between AJ Ellis and Yasmani Grandal.

Season win total pick: Over 92.5 wins

San Diego Padres (2014, 77-85, -905 Units, 61-95-6 O/U)

Division odds:
Season win total: 84.5

Why bet the Padres: San Diego opened up the check book and added James Shields to a strong pitching rotation which already has fireballers Andrew Cashner and Tyson Ross. Ian Kennedy and Brandon Morrow are solid starters as well. The offensive lineup got an infusion of talent with Wil Myers, Matt Kemp and Justin Upton. Joaquin Benoit and solid middle relievers make up one of the best bullpens in the league.

Why not bet the Padres: San Diego's bench is weak and is comprised of several players that struggled last season. Wil Myers and Yonder Alonso are injury prone and have consistently missed games during their careers. The Padres appear improved this season, but they still need to prove it on the field where San Diego has won 77 games or less in six of their past seven seasons.

Season win total pick: Under 84.5 wins

San Francisco Giants (2014: 88-74, +802 Units, 76-76-10 O/U)

Division odds:
Season win total: 83.5

Why bet the Giants: They are the defending World Series champions and they have a solid pitching rotation with Madison Bumgarner, Matt Cain, Jake Peavy and more. The bullpen is back intact and is one of the best in the league. The offensive lineup has Hunter Pence and Buster Posey in the middle and both are coming off very good seasons.

Why not bet the Giants: Age is becoming an issue with four regular pitchers at least 35 years or older. The team needs more offensive punch to help Pence and Posey in the lineup. The team missed the playoffs following their other two recent World Series titles, so a regression is possible this year.

Season win total pick: Over 83.5

**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 07:32 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, March 13

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SOUTHERN U (16 - 16) vs. ALABAMA ST (19 - 9) - 3/13/2015, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ALABAMA ST is 1-0 against the spread versus SOUTHERN U over the last 3 seasons
SOUTHERN U is 4-2 straight up against ALABAMA 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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NORTHWESTERN ST (18 - 11) vs. SF AUSTIN ST (27 - 4) - 3/13/2015, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORTHWESTERN ST is 2-0 against the spread versus SF AUSTIN ST over the last 3 seasons
SF AUSTIN ST is 6-2 straight up against NORTHWESTERN ST 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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HAMPTON (13 - 17) vs. NORFOLK ST (20 - 12) - 3/13/2015, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NORFOLK ST is 1-0 against the spread versus HAMPTON over the last 3 seasons
NORFOLK ST is 4-2 straight up against HAMPTON 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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CS-BAKERSFIELD (13 - 18) vs. NEW MEXICO ST (21 - 10) - 3/13/2015, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CS-BAKERSFIELD is 1-0 against the spread versus NEW MEXICO ST over the last 3 seasons
NEW MEXICO ST is 5-0 straight up against CS-BAKERSFIELD 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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MICHIGAN (15 - 15) vs. WISCONSIN (28 - 3) - 3/13/2015, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WISCONSIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in all neutral court games over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court over the last 2 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 3-2 against the spread versus MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 4-1 straight up against MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PENN ST (17 - 15) vs. PURDUE (20 - 11) - 3/13/2015, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PURDUE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
PURDUE is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
PURDUE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
PURDUE is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
PURDUE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
PURDUE is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PURDUE is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

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

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INDIANA (19 - 12) vs. MARYLAND (26 - 5) - 3/13/2015, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 2-0 against the spread versus MARYLAND over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 1-1 straight up against INDIANA 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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LASALLE (16 - 15) vs. DAVIDSON (23 - 6) - 3/13/2015, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LASALLE is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
LASALLE is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games this season.
DAVIDSON is 21-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
DAVIDSON is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
DAVIDSON is 15-3 ATS (+11.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
DAVIDSON is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
DAVIDSON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
DAVIDSON is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 80 points or more this season.
DAVIDSON is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DAVIDSON is 79-43 ATS (+31.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
DAVIDSON is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
DAVIDSON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.

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

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VA COMMONWEALTH (22 - 9) vs. RICHMOND (19 - 12) - 3/13/2015, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RICHMOND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
RICHMOND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after a conference game this season.
RICHMOND is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
RICHMOND is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
RICHMOND is 4-3 against the spread versus VA COMMONWEALTH over the last 3 seasons
VA COMMONWEALTH is 4-3 straight up against RICHMOND 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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ST BONAVENTURE (17 - 12) vs. DAYTON (23 - 7) - 3/13/2015, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DAYTON is 4-0 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
DAYTON is 4-0 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE 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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E CAROLINA (13 - 18) vs. SMU (24 - 6) - 3/13/2015, 12:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E CAROLINA is 127-172 ATS (-62.2 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 50-73 ATS (-30.3 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
E CAROLINA is 62-88 ATS (-34.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SMU is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.
SMU is 10-28 ATS (-20.8 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
SMU is 10-28 ATS (-20.8 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
SMU is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
SMU is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in conference tournament games since 1997.

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

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TEMPLE (22 - 9) vs. MEMPHIS (18 - 13) - 3/13/2015, 2:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 35-58 ATS (-28.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 180-140 ATS (+26.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 217-174 ATS (+25.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 144-97 ATS (+37.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.
TEMPLE is 183-142 ATS (+26.8 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
MEMPHIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 2-1 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 2-1 straight up against TEMPLE 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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HOUSTON (12 - 18) vs. TULSA (21 - 9) - 3/13/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TULSA is 4-0 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
TULSA is 4-0 straight up against HOUSTON 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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FLORIDA (15 - 16) vs. KENTUCKY (31 - 0) - 3/13/2015, 1:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
FLORIDA is 8-15 ATS (-8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENTUCKY is 74-51 ATS (+17.9 Units) in March games since 1997.
FLORIDA is 66-42 ATS (+19.8 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
KENTUCKY is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

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

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AUBURN (13 - 19) vs. LSU (22 - 9) - 3/13/2015, 3:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
AUBURN is 3-1 against the spread versus LSU over the last 3 seasons
LSU is 2-2 straight up against AUBURN 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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MIDDLE TENN ST (17 - 15) vs. UTEP (21 - 9) - 3/13/2015, 4:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
MIDDLE TENN ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
UTEP is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTEP is 2-0 against the spread versus MIDDLE TENN ST over the last 3 seasons
UTEP is 2-0 straight up against MIDDLE TENN ST 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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TEXAS ST (13 - 16) vs. LA-LAFAYETTE (19 - 12) - 3/13/2015, 6:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA-LAFAYETTE is 3-1 against the spread versus TEXAS ST over the last 3 seasons
LA-LAFAYETTE is 4-0 straight up against TEXAS ST 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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N CAROLINA (22 - 10) vs. VIRGINIA (28 - 2) - 3/13/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N CAROLINA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
VIRGINIA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 35-23 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 28-47 ATS (-23.7 Units) in March games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA is 3-1 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 3-1 straight up against N CAROLINA 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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PROVIDENCE (21 - 10) vs. VILLANOVA (29 - 2) - 3/13/2015, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VILLANOVA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games this season.
VILLANOVA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all lined games this season.
VILLANOVA is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
VILLANOVA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
VILLANOVA is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VILLANOVA is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
PROVIDENCE is 15-4 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VILLANOVA is 3-3 against the spread versus PROVIDENCE over the last 3 seasons
VILLANOVA is 4-2 straight up against PROVIDENCE 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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BAYLOR (23 - 8) vs. KANSAS (24 - 7) - 3/13/2015, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TOLEDO (19 - 12) vs. C MICHIGAN (22 - 7) - 3/13/2015, 6:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
C MICHIGAN is 4-1 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
TOLEDO is 4-2 straight up against C MICHIGAN 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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UCLA (19 - 12) vs. ARIZONA (28 - 3) - 3/13/2015, 9:10 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
ARIZONA is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
ARIZONA is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
ARIZONA is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
UCLA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UCLA is 5-1 against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
UCLA is 4-2 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WYOMING (22 - 9) vs. BOISE ST (24 - 7) - 3/13/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WYOMING is 21-34 ATS (-16.4 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WYOMING is 23-40 ATS (-21.0 Units) in March games since 1997.
BOISE ST is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) against conference opponents this season.
BOISE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
BOISE ST is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.
BOISE ST is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) versus poor offensive teams - scoring <=64 points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOISE ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WYOMING over the last 3 seasons
BOISE ST is 3-2 straight up against WYOMING 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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SACRAMENTO ST (19 - 10) vs. E WASHINGTON (23 - 8) - 3/13/2015, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
E WASHINGTON is 53-31 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO ST is 4-2 against the spread versus E WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO ST is 4-2 straight up against E WASHINGTON 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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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 07:35 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 13

Big 14 tournament, Chicago
Maryland won its last seven games, allowing 55 ppg in last four; Terps won their first conference tourney game three of last four years, but this is their first Big 14 tourney. Home side won both series games this year; Terps lost by 19 at Indiana Jan 22, then won by hoop at home Feb 11, game that started the Terps' win streak. Indiana is still just 3-9 in last 12 Big 14 tourney games; Hoosiers are 5-8 in their last 13 games- their win last night helped, but win here clinches them in field of 68.

Ohio State is now 16-3 in its last 19 conference tournament games; they used four starters 33+ minutes in 79-73 win last night; OSU won four of its last five games overall, but lost 59-56 at Michigan State Feb 14, with Buckeyes just 5-13 on foul line. Spartans won first conference tourney game eight of last nine years, won six of last eight games overall, with last three wins by 8 or less points. Michigan State shot just 62.4% on line in conference games, worst in league.

Atlantic 14 tournament, Brooklyn
VCU is now 19-5 in its last 24 conference tournament games, but they're struggling without injured PG/leader Weber, going 6-6 in 12 games since he got hurt, with two losses to crosstown rival Richmond; 64-55 at home Jan 31, then 67-63 in double OT on road Feb 25. Rams used three guys 29+ minutes in 63-57 struggle over Fordham last night- VCU trailed by 5 with 8:57 left. Spiders are 1-3 in conference tourney games since winning this event in 2011; they won their last six games overall.

AAC tournament, Hartford
Temple won 61-60 at Memphis Feb 7, after trailing by 16 late in the first half; Owls won despite shooting 33% for night; they were +7 turnovers (15-8). Temple is 0-3 in conference tourney games last three years, losing by 6-5-4 points. Memphis is 21-2 in its last 23 conference tourney games with both losses coming in first round games ('10/'14); Tigers lost three of last four games- their last three wins were by 3 or less points or in OT. Temple won its last three games and ten of last twelve.

Cincinnati won its first conference tourney game last five years; they've won last five games overall, all by 9+ points. Bearcats split pair of games with UConn this year, losing 62-56 at UConn Feb 10, then winning last meeting 70-58 at home Jan 29. UConn is 9-2 in its last eleven conference games, winning last three first round games; Huskies are 3-4 in last seven games, scoring 58 ppg in losing last two. Cincy is safely in field; UConn needs to win tourney to get in; they'll have home court advantage.

ACC tournament, Greensboro
Virginia got star Anderson back for 12:00 off bench, pulled away late vs Florida State; Cavaliers won 10 of their last 11 games, allowing less than 60 points in last seven. North Carolina is 15-7 in ACC tourney last nine years; they're playing third day in row, tough for Paige, who has little help in backcourt. Cavs won 75-64 in Chapel Hill Feb 2, in only meeting this season. Last three times UNC won two ACC tourney games, they lost third one, by 20-3-10 points.

Duke hasn't won this tourney since '11, but they've won last 12 games; they pounded NC State yesterday, leading by 27 at half in low-stress tilt while Notre Dame blew 18-point halftime lead to Miami and had to work hard to win by 7- four Irish starters played 36:00+. Irish won six of last seven games; they beat Duke 77-73 at home Jan 28, then got crushed in Durham, trailing by 26 at half after leading 6-0 early. Only twice in last 12 years has Notre Dame won two conference tourney tilts in same year.

Big East tournament, NYC
Villanova is 8-10 in Big East tourney last 11 years; last time Wildcats got two wins in same tourney was 2004. Villanova crushed Marquette by 35 Thursday, has won 13 games in row, is playing for #1 seed in next week's tournament. Providence won this tourney LY, is 5-2 in last seven games overall; they won true road games yesterday, holding St John's to 31% from floor, but Friars lost twice to Villanova this season- 74-68 at home Feb 11, 89-61 in Philly 13 days later.

Xavier is just 4-3 in its last seven games; they needed OT to beat Butler last night, playing three starters 34:00+.Musketeers beat Georgetown twice this season: 70-53 at home Dec 31, 66-53 on road Jan 27. Hoyas had a 20-6 edge on foul line in tough 60-55 win over Creighton last night, with three Hoyas playing 29:00+. Only one in last eight years has Xavier won more than one conference tourney game. Hoyas are 3-4 in last seven Big East tourneys; 2010 was last time they won more than one game.

Big X tournament, Kansas City
Baylor lost twice to Kansas this year, by 1 at home Jan 7, by 10 on road Feb 14; Bears lost in finals of this tourney two of last three years- they won six of last seven games overall. Baylor beat West Virginia yesterday for third time this year- hard to beat good team three times. Kansas won this tournament six of last nine years; they struggled to beat TCU by 5 yesterday, going 0-8 on arc. If Ellis plays here, thats a big difference; he didn't play yesterday- Mason/Oubre played 34+ minutes vs TCU.

Iowa State won six of last eight games after scoring last 12 points to stun Texas last night; Cyclones lost 94-83 in Norman Feb 9, then beat Sooners 77-70 at home 11 days ago, after trailing by 19 at half. Iowa St played three starters 36:00+ last night; Hoiberg said "we didn't deserve to win" after game. Oklahoma won 10 of last 12 games, but is 1-6 vs spread in last seven. Sooners lost six of last eight Big X tourney games; they had 43-23 second half last night, beating rival Oklahoma State for 3rd time.

SEC tournament, Nashville
Vanderbilt won its last five games and eight of last ten, after starting SEC play 1-7. Commodores won 73-65 in Knoxville Feb 26 (made 13-25 on arc in game they trailed by 11 at half) after losing 76-73 in OT at home to Vols Feb 11 (led by 4 with 0:15 left). Tennessee lost six of last seven, 10 of last 13 games after starting out 4-1 in league play. Vandy won first tourney game four of last five years, losing by 14 LY; Tennessee won first SEC tourney game six of last seven years.

Pac-12 tourney, MGM Las Vegas
UCLA won its last four games against stiffs, scoring 85.3 ppg, since they lost 57-47 at Arizona Feb 21, game Bruins led by three with 10:50 left in only series meeting this season. UCLA shot 40% but had one offensive rebound in game. Wildcats won last nine games, last three by 22+ points; As good as Arizona has been, they haven't won this tournament in last 12 years. UCLA won six of last seven tourney games; they won it last year. Both teams had very easy wins yesterday.

Utah lost 69-58 at Oregon Feb 22, in only meeting this year; Wright had 20 points for Utes, but no one else had more than 7 points. Utes had big 46-17 second half vs Stanford last night; they've split last six games, so they aren't playing their best. Oregon scored 59 points in second half in win vs Colorado last night; Ducks won six in row, 10 of last 11 games. Oregon won five of last six conference tourney games; Utah is 4-3 in 2nd tourney game, last seven times they won a first round game.

**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 09:43 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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Temple Owls vs. Memphis Tigers (+3)

Temple coach Fran Dunphy isn't worried about bubbles or milestones when his Owls take on Memphis in Friday's quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. "We're just thinking about winning one in a row," Dunphy, the AAC's Coach of the Year, told Philadelphia's CBS. "If we can get that done, we'll feel good and we'll move on to the next assignment." The fourth-ranked Owls beat the fifth-ranked Tigers 61-60 in their only meeting on Josh Brown's bank shot with 2.4 left.

The teams each averaged a league-best 7.1 steals and the Owls are third in scoring defense at 59.9 points. They are the top two teams - Memphis at 29.9 percent and Temple at 30.8 percent - at defending the 3-pointer. Memphis is still without leading scorer Austin Nichols (ankle) but Shaq Goodwin has been on a hot streak in his place.

TRENDS:

*Under is 24-8 in Tigers last 32 games following a S.U. loss.
*Owls are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
*Over is 5-2 in Owls last 7 overall.
*Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

East Carolina Pirates vs. Southern Methodist Mustangs (-14.5)

SMU didn't want to take any chances after narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament last season. "(The snub has) been in the back of our minds every day," guard Nic Moore said after the Mustangs won the regular-season title Sunday. "We knew what we needed to do this year to make it in. We had to take it this year instead of letting people decide where we go." The No. 21 Mustangs have won six of seven heading into Friday's American Athletic Conference quarterfinals against eighth-seeded East Carolina in Hartford, Conn.

Moore leads the league's top offensive team in scoring and was named the AAC Player of the Year after helping SMU win its first conference title since 1993 - also the last time the Mustangs went to the NCAA Tournament. The Pirates, who survived overtime against UCF in the opening round, lost their only meeting with SMU by 23 points in January. Freshman B.J. Tyson leads East Carolina with 12.7 points off the bench.

TRENDS:

*Pirates are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. American Athletic Conference.
*Mustangs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
*Over is 7-1 in Mustangs last 8 overall.
*Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Tulsa Golden Hurricanes vs. Houston Cougars (+10)

Tulsa knows it needs a big week in the American Athletic Conference tournament at Hartford, Conn. - starting with Friday's quarterfinals against 10th-seeded Houston - to make the NCAA Tournament. The second-seeded Golden Hurricane lost their last two regular-season games - both of which could have earned a regular-season title and strengthen their resume - after starting league play with 10 straight wins. "Those two losses kind of set us back, but I feel like we can learn from them and still make our way forward as a team," point guard Shaquille Harrison told the Tulsa World. "I don't think our confidence is down."

Harrison and James Woodard - who hit a league-record 10 3-pointers in Sunday's loss to AAC champ SMU - make up one of the best guard tandems in the conference. Houston has won four in a row and got big games from Jherrod Stiggers and Cavon Baker to edge Tulane 66-60 on Thursday. Tulsa swept the Cougars during the regular season, winning by a combined 31 points.

TRENDS:

*Cougars are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
*Golden Hurricane are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
*Over is 13-3-1 in Cougars last 17 games following a ATS win.
*Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Cincinnati Bearcats vs. UConn Huskies (+2.5)

Cincinnati played the last few weeks of the regular season like they were all must-win games and the third-seeded Bearcats will continue to do that when they face Connecticut on Friday in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament at the XL Center in Hartford, Conn. "Every game we've played recently is like a tournament game," forward Octavius Ellis told the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Bearcats have won five straight and seem a lock for the NCAA Tournament, but more victories would improve their seeding.

The sixth-seeded Huskies tied a season-high with 11 3-pointers in Thursday's 69-43 victory over USF in the first round. The Huskies feature the AAC's leading scorer in Ryan Boatright, Rookie of the Year in Daniel Hamilton and top defender in Amida Brimah. The teams split their regular season meetings, both coming in January.

TRENDS:

*Bearcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. American Athletic Conference.
*Over is 7-1 in Huskies last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
*Under is 4-0 in Bearcats last 4 neutral site games.
*Huskies are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 09:46 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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Michigan Wolverines vs. Wisconsin Badgers (-14)

Wisconsin capped its historic regular season with its first league crown since 2008, when it also claimed its last conference tournament title. The fifth-ranked and top-seeded Badgers begin the process of turning the trick again Friday in Chicago as they face ninth-seeded Michigan in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament. Wisconsin won 16 of its 18 conference outings, finishing two games ahead of Maryland while also matching the best record it has posted in 98 years in the Big Ten.

Despite clinching at least a share of the league title a week earlier at home against Michigan State, the Badgers closed out the regular season emphatically, routing Ohio State on the road 72-48 and sending the Buckeyes to their most lopsided loss of the season. The Wolverines, who lost in overtime at home to Wisconsin on Jan. 24, suffered through a 1-7 stretch as they adjusted to new personnel after losing two of their top three scorers in Caris LeVert and Derrick Walton Jr. Michigan ended its losing ways with a win over Rutgers in the regular-season finale before ousting No. 8 seed Illinois 73-55 in the second round on Thursday.

TRENDS:

*Wolverines are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 7-1 in Badgers last 8 games following a S.U. win.
*Over is 7-3 in Wolverines last 10 overall.
*Underdog is 11-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

Penn St. Nittany Lions vs. Purdue Boilermakers (-5.5)

Despite finishing in a three-way tie for third in the ultra-competitive Big Ten and snagging a No. 4 seed in the conference tournament, Purdue cannot take an invite to the Big Dance for granted quite yet. The Boilermakers can help their cause in Chicago, however, beginning with a win over No. 13 seed Penn State in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. Purdue got off to an uneven 11-8 start – including home losses to Gardner-Webb and North Florida – before going 9-3 the rest of the way.

The Boilermakers, who have lost three straight conference tournament games, started generating momentum for their strong close to the season two games earlier, surviving a career-high 37 points from Big Ten leading scorer D.J. Newbill en route to an 84-77 overtime road win against the Nittany Lions in mid-January. Penn State endured two six-game losing streaks during league play after going 12-1 in non-conference action, but appears to be finding its early-season groove at the right time. The Nittany Lions dispatched fifth-seeded Iowa 67-58 on Thursday, moving into the Big Ten quarterfinals for the first time since a runner-up finish in 2011.

TRENDS:

*Nittany Lions are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
*Boilermakers are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games overall.
*Under is 7-1 in Nittany Lions last 8 games following a ATS win.
*Over is 4-0 in Boilermakers last 4 neutral site games.

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Maryland Terrapins (-2)

Maryland made a habit of winning tight games in its inaugural season as a member of the Big Ten. One of the its many victims in those contests was Indiana, which will try to put a stop to the eighth-ranked Terrapins’ seven-game winning streak Friday at the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals in Chicago. Second-seeded Maryland went 12-4 to finish two games behind conference champion Wisconsin, claiming victories in all eight league games decided by six or fewer points.

The Terrapins walked a fine line yet again in Sunday’s 64-61 road victory over Nebraska, dodging a potential game-tying 3-point attempt in the final seconds en route to a school-record 26th regular-season triumph. The seventh-seeded Hoosiers split a pair of regular-season matchups with Maryland, sending the Terrapins to their second-most lopsided loss of the season (89-70) in Bloomington on Jan. 22 before falling 68-66 in College Park on Feb. 11. Indiana stumbled at the end of the regular season with three straight losses, but had little problem defeating No. 10 seed Northwestern 71-56 on Thursday in the second round.

TRENDS:

*Hoosiers are 11-23-2 ATS in their last 36 neutral site games.
*Terrapins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
*Over is 20-8 in Hoosiers last 28 overall.
*Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Ohio St. Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans (+1.5)

Michigan State has seemingly found itself following an up-and-down beginning to the season, culminating in the school’s third No. 3 seed in the Big Ten tournament in as many years. The Spartans begin their quest for a third conference championship title in four years Friday in Chicago when they meet No. 6 seed Ohio State in the quarterfinals. Michigan State was unable to gain a marquee win in non-conference action and suffered surprising losses to Texas Southern and Nebraska during a 13-7 start, but finished the regular season by winning eight of 11.

"I think we have gotten more consistent in the last eight games, I really do … and I think we've got a little better rotation down and that will help some. What better time to come together than now, and we'll see what we can do,” coach Tom Izzo told the Detroit Free Press. In what can only be considered a bit of irony, the Buckeyes had their hearts broken on Valentine’s Day against the Spartans as Denzel Valentine hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left to send Michigan State to a 59-56 victory. Ohio State has won four of its last five, however, and made Thad Matta the winningest coach in school history Thursday with a 79-73 victory over Minnesota.

TRENDS:

*Buckeyes are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games.
*Spartans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 6-0 in Buckeyes last 6 games following a ATS win.
*Over is 4-0 in Spartans last 4 vs. Big Ten.

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 09:48 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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SEC tournament quarterfinals: NCAAB betting cheat sheet
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Florida Gator vs. Kentucky Wildcats (-13.5)

So far, so good for top-ranked Kentucky, but the undefeated Wildcats are entering their most demanding stretch of the season beginning with Friday’s SEC tournament quarterfinal against eighth-seeded Florida in Nashville. A championship run through the SEC tourney could mean a stretch of five games in nine days for Kentucky, which hasn’t lost since last season’s national championship contest. “It's just tough when you have three games in three days,” Kentucky assistant coach John Robic said at a team news conference earlier this week. “And then (we’d) turn right back around and most likely play Thursday.”

Florida, meanwhile, knows what the Wildcats are going through after capping an undefeated SEC regular-season run with a conference tourney championship only a season ago. This year, though, the Gators are sitting at .500 after ousting Alabama 69-61 Thursday in the second round and will get their third shot at Kentucky following a pair of regular-season setbacks – the last one coming this past Saturday in Lexington. “I think we're the only team so far that will have played them three times this year, so at least there's some familiarity on a quick turnaround,” Florida coach Billy Donovan said in his postgame news conference Thursday. “… We’ll try to do some different things – not so much differently, but try to do things better.”

TRENDS:

*Gators are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
*Wildcats are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 neutral site games.
*Over is 4-1 in Wildcats last 5 vs. Southeastern.
*Under is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.

Auburn Tigers vs. LSU Tigers (-9.5)

For the third time in 30 years – and the first time since 2000 – Auburn has won consecutive SEC tournament games after the 13th-seeded Tigers upended 12th-seeded Mississippi State and fifth-seeded Texas A&M. Up next is a Friday afternoon quarterfinal date against fourth seed LSU in Nashville. “This becomes the third team in 30 years of Auburn basketball history to win a couple games and advance in the tournament,” first-year Auburn coach Bruce Pearl said at his news conference Thursday following the 66-59 win over the Aggies. “Now maybe that's not something that you want to brag about, but those are the facts. And those facts matter to these guys right here.”

LSU, meanwhile, won three of its final four regular-season contests to earn a double-bye. Still, coach Johnny Jones’ squad needs the win as it still sits too close for comfort to the edge of the NCAA Tournament bubble. “Our job is to try to go out and hopefully win this tournament,” Jones said at a Thursday news conference. “That means trying to cut down nets on Sunday, so whether it is Auburn or the No. 1-ranked team in Kentucky, that’s the mission we are on.”

TRENDS:

*Auburn is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
*Under is 18-5 in LSU's last 23 neutral site games.
*Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
*Over is 4-1 in Auburn's last 5 games following a S.U. win.

Tennessee Volunteers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (-6.5)

After its most successful regular season since the program's heyday in the 1990s, Arkansas begins its postseason push Friday with a quarterfinal matchup against Tennessee in the SEC tournament in Nashville. Despite a loss to LSU on a buzzer-beater to end the regular season, the Razorbacks have posted their most wins in a season in 17 years and finished with their highest SEC victory total (13) since the 1994 national championship squad. Their No. 2 seed marks the program's best since 1995.

SEC Player of the Year Bobby Portis averaged 17 points on 63.6 percent shooting and 9.5 rebounds as Arkansas split a pair of meetings with Tennessee this season. The second encounter - a 69-64 win for the Razorbacks on Jan. 27 - was early in a 2-9 swoon for the No. 10 seed Volunteers, who recovered to win two of their final three games in the regular season before upending No. 7 seed Vanderbilt 67-61 in the second round Thursday. Josh Richardson scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half as Tennessee ended the game on a 20-2 run.

TRENDS:

*Razorbacks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
*Volunteers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
*Over is 4-0 in Razorbacks last 4 overall.
*Over is 6-2 in Volunteers last 8 neutral site games.

South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Georgia Bulldogs (-2.5)

Georgia may have already done enough to secure its first NCAA Tournament berth in four years, but the Bulldogs are taking nothing for granted. That is that mentality or Mark Fox's team as it begins postseason play Friday against South Carolina in the quarterfinals of the SEC tournament in Nashville. "That's something we're not sure of," senior forward Nemanja Djurisic told reporters Tuesday. "We'd rather take care of our destiny and control what we can, and that's winning the next game."

Georgia certainly cannot take South Carolina lightly, as the Gamecocks won both meetings during the regular season and are riding a high after a dramatic victory over Ole Miss in the second round Thursday. After watching the Rebels take a lead on a dramatic four-point play with 3.3 seconds left, South Carolina stole a 60-58 win on Tyrone Johnson's three free throws with 0.7 seconds to go. The Gamecocks survived a 30.4 percent effort from the floor to win its first two games in the tournament for the second straight season.

TRENDS:

*Gamecocks are 6-20 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
*Bulldogs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 9-1 in Gamecocks last 10 neutral site games.
*Under is 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings.

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 09:50 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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Virginia Cavaliers vs. UNC Tar Heels (-2.5)

No. 19 North Carolina looks to turn the page after an inconsistent regular season with a berth in the ACC tournament championship game. The fifth-seeded Tar Heels take on top seed Virginia in the semifinals on Friday night at Greensboro, N.C. after solid performances against Boston College and Louisville the last two days. North Carolina has posted 151 points in a pair of games in the tournament and faces a fourth-ranked Virginia team that ranks first in the nation in scoring defense.

Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and eight rebounds in the tournament while point guard Marcus Paige scored 17.7 per game in his last three contests. The Cavaliers took a 17-point halftime lead before holding off a rally by Florida State for a 58-44 victory on Thursday and got second-leading scorer Justin Anderson back in the lineup. Anderson missed the previous eight games with a fractured finger, followed by an appendectomy.

TRENDS:

*Cavaliers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
*Under is 5-1 in Tar Heels last 6 overall.
*Favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
*Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Duke Blue Devils (-6.5)

Guards Quinn Cook and Tyus Jones have combined to fuel Duke’s 12-game winning streak and a berth in Friday’s ACC semifinals. The second-seeded and No. 2 ranked Blue Devils meet third-seeded and No. 9 ranked Notre Dame for a trip to the conference title game, sparked by Cook’s 18.6 points per game and Jones’ 12.9 points and 7.2 assists during the winning streak. Duke smashed North Carolina State 77-53 in Thursday’s quarterfinals, shooting 58.6 percent from the field.

The Fighting Irish are one victory away from playing for the ACC championship in their second season in the conference, and Notre Dame is one of three teams to beat Duke this season. Jerian Grant, one of the top players in the ACC, scored 23 points with 12 assists in Notre Dame’s 77-73 home victory over Duke on Jan. 28, but the Blue Devils smashed the Fighting Irish 11 days later, 90-60. Notre Dame blew a 20-point lead Thursday before downing Miami (Fla.), 70-63.

TRENDS:

*Blue Devils are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
*Fighting Irish are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 4-0 in Blue Devils last 4 neutral site games.
*Over is 5-1 in Fighting Irish last 6 Friday games.

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 09:53 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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Villanova Wildcats vs. Providence Friars (+9)

Providence got off to an impressive start in its Big East tournament title defense but is about to run into some stiff competition. The fourth-seeded Friars will have to get through No. 1 seed Villanova in the semifinals in New York on Friday to earn a second straight trip to the final. The Wildcats won their second straight regular season title by closing with 12 straight victories and opened their Big East tournament run in dominating fashion.

Villanova matched school and Big East tournament records with 17 3-pointers in an 84-49 thrashing of Marquette in Thursday’s quarterfinal as Josh Hart buried 5-of-7 from beyond the arc off the bench. Providence will challenge those perimeter shooters with co-Big East Defensive Player of the Year Kris Dunn, who rolled an ankle late in Thursday’s 74-57 win over St. John’s but is expected to be ready for the Wildcats. Dunn shared the overall Big East Player of the Year award with Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono.

TRENDS:

*Friars are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 neutral site games.
*Wildcats are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
*Over is 5-1 in Wildcats last 6 overall.
*Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

Georgetown Hoyas vs. Xavier Musketeers (+2)

When D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera plays at a high level, Georgetown can be as dangerous as any team in the Big East. The Hoyas hope to ride their junior star to a second straight victory in the conference tournament when they face Xavier on Friday at Madison Square Garden. This semifinal matchup features two teams coming off close victories Thursday with the sixth-seeded Musketeers surviving No. 3 seed Butler 67-61 in overtime. Earlier in the night, Smith-Rivera scored 12 of his 25 points in the final five minutes to help the second-seeded Hoyas overcome No. 10 seed Creighton 60-55.

"We got to the point where we needed someone to step up," Hoyas coach John Thompson III said to the media. "You've heard me say all year that when we need baskets, everyone knows who we're going to. ... He answered today." Smith-Rivera, a Big East first-team selection, has made 16-of-31 3-pointers over his last four games and has scored at least 20 points in five of his last nine outings. The Musketeers received balanced scoring Thursday and will be looking to defeat the Hoyas for the third time this season.

TRENDS:

*Musketeers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
*Hoyas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big East.
*Under is 6-2 in Musketeers last 8 overall.
*Under is 7-3 in Hoyas last 10 Friday games.

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 09:56 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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Baylor Bears vs. Kansas Jayhawks (-1)

Freshman Kelly Oubre Jr. experienced the top game of his young career in the Big 12 quarterfinals and looks to have another stellar outing when top-seeded Kansas faces fourth-seeded Baylor in Friday’s semifinals of the conference tournament in Kansas City. With leading scorer Perry Ellis (knee) sidelined, it was Oubre who stepped up for the No. 10 Jayhawks with a career-best 25 points in Thursday’s 64-59 victory over TCU. No. 16 Baylor advanced with an 80-70 victory over West Virginia.

The Bears lost both regular-season meetings to Kansas and look to exact some revenge while winning for the seventh time in the last eight games. Baylor is one of four teams nationwide to hold all its opponents to less than 75 points and Oubre is aware the Bears will be tough to beat a third time. “They have great players on the offensive and defensive end,” Oubre said at the postgame press conference. “We have to bring our game, play with heart and come ready to play because we can be beat on any given night if we’re not ready to play.”

TRENDS:

*Jayhawks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
*Over is 12-3-1 in Bears last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
*Bears are 0-3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
*Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Iowa State Cyclones vs. Oklahoma Sooners (PICK)

Iowa State nearly was headed home and the second-seeded Cyclones aim to avoid a double-digit deficit to overcome when they square off with third-seeded Oklahoma on Friday in the Big 12 tournament semifinals in Kansas City. No. 15 Iowa State never led in Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup against Texas until guard Monte Morris swished a jumper with no time remaining to cap a career-best 24-point outing as the Cyclones posted a 69-67 victory. No. 14 Oklahoma advanced by posting a 64-49 victory over Oklahoma State.

The Sooners also had some early game troubles – their 21 first-half points were a season low – before dominating the final 10 minutes against Oklahoma State. It sure didn’t look like Iowa State was going to beat Texas and reach the semifinals and only a game-ending 12-0 run saved the day. “I’m proud of these guys for finding a way and sticking together and gutting out an impressive win against a very good Texas team,” Cyclones coach Fred Hoiberg said in the postgame press conference.

TRENDS:

*Sooners are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
*Cyclones are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 vs. Big 12.
*Over is 37-17-1 in Cyclones last 55 games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 5-0 in Sooners last 5 neutral site games.

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 09:58 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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Pac-12 tournament semifinals: NCAAB betting cheat sheet
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Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins (+11)

The two most-decorated teams in the Pac-12 conference will meet up Friday night when top-seeded Arizona takes on No. 4 UCLA in the semifinals of the conference tournament in Las Vegas. Both teams have won this tournament four times since 1987, though the Wildcats haven’t captured a title since 2002, losing in the championship game four times since then, including last year to UCLA. Arizona went on to advance to the Elite 8 at the NCAA Tournament and is poised for another deep postseason run.

The teams met for the only time this season Feb. 21 in Arizona and the Wildcats came out on top 57-47 in a sloppily played game. Arizona starters Stanley Johnson, Brandon Ashley and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson were a combined 4-for-25 from the field, but the Wildcats made up for it by allowing one offensive rebound and outscoring the Bruins 16-0 in second-chance points. UCLA shooting guard Isaac Hamilton is coming off a career-high 36 points in Thursday's quarterfinal victory against USC, but the Bruins could be without starting forward Kevon Looney, who was hospitalized after suffering a facial injury against the Trojans.

TRENDS:

*Wildcats are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
*Under is 15-6 in Bruins last 21 overall.
*Underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
*Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Oregon Ducks vs. Utah Utes (OFF)

Oregon guard Joseph Young looks to send another message to his detractors Friday when he leads the second-seeded Ducks against No. 3 seed Utah in the Pac-12 tournament semifinal at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Young’s selection as Pac-12 Player of the Year surprised some experts, but Young answered his critics with 30 points in Thursday’s 93-85 quarterfinal victory over Colorado. Oregon has won three straight against the Utes, including a 69-58 defeat in Eugene on Feb. 22.

Utah lost three of its final five regular-season games and struggled early in Thursday’s matchup against Stanford before outscoring the Cardinal 47-16 in the second half and cruising to an 80-56 victory. Utes guard Delon Wright showed why he belonged in the player of the year discussion with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Wright scored 20 points against Oregon in last month’s loss, when the Utes were outrebounded 35-31 and shot 8-of-29 from 3-point range.

TRENDS:

*Utes are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games.
*Ducks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. Pacific-12.
*Over is 13-3 in Utes last 16 Friday games.
*Under is 4-1 in Ducks last 5 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 10:00 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

Virginia has UNC's number at betting window

The Virginia Cavaliers against the spread victories over the North Carolina Tar Heels in back-to-back games as well as four of the last five meetings heading into Friday's ACC semifinal.

Virginia posted a 75-64 victory over North Carolina as a 1-point fave back on Feb. 2.

The Cavaliers are 1-0 ATS in the ACC tournament after defeating Florida State 58-44 as 13-point faves Thursday. The Tar Heels have posted back-to-back covers in the tournament with wins over Boston College (-12) and Louisville (-2.5).

**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 10:04 AM

I don't know what's going on with this source, guys. This is all they have up for today.

NCAAB

Friday, March 13

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Trend Report
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2:30 PM
TEMPLE vs. MEMPHIS
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games
Memphis is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Temple

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**Udog** · 03-13-2015, 10:07 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 13

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CHICAGO (40 - 26) at CHARLOTTE (28 - 35) - 3/13/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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SACRAMENTO (22 - 41) at PHILADELPHIA (14 - 50) - 3/13/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 87-61 ATS (+19.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 90-133 ATS (-56.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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ORLANDO (21 - 45) at BOSTON (27 - 36) - 3/13/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 29-42 ATS (-17.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 5-17 ATS (-13.7 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 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games this season.
ORLANDO is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BOSTON is 47-77 ATS (-37.7 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

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

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MIAMI (29 - 35) at TORONTO (38 - 26) - 3/13/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 32-46 ATS (-18.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
MIAMI is 37-22 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 156-196 ATS (-59.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 120-155 ATS (-50.5 Units) in March games since 1996.
TORONTO is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 8-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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MINNESOTA (14 - 49) at OKLAHOMA CITY (35 - 29) - 3/13/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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LA CLIPPERS (42 - 23) at DALLAS (41 - 25) - 3/13/2015, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-4 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 7-2 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (51 - 12) at DENVER (24 - 41) - 3/13/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 64-94 ATS (-39.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DENVER is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-24 ATS (+8.6 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 59-42 ATS (+12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 26-35 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
DENVER is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 10-5 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-7 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (50 - 14) at PHOENIX (34 - 32) - 3/13/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 86-58 ATS (+22.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 205 and 209.5 points over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PHOENIX is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 40-22 ATS (+15.8 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games this season.
ATLANTA is 22-10 ATS (+11.0 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ATLANTA is 23-6 ATS (+16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 24-11 ATS (+11.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-1 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-1 straight up against ATLANTA 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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DETROIT (23 - 41) at PORTLAND (42 - 20) - 3/13/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 66-80 ATS (-22.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 195 and 199.5 points this season.
DETROIT is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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