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**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 09:48 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Watched the two CBS games on airplane coming home; technology is amazing.

-- I don't watch pregame/halftime shows very much, but friend of mine who knows stuff can't stand Kenny Smith on college games, says he doesn't add anything at all.

-- Jets' owner Woody Johnson sold his co-op apartment in New York for $77.5M.

-- Odd stat of NCAA tournament: Duke beat San Diego State easily last Sunday, but for whole game, they were 2-2 on foul line. Since when does that happen?

-- Dean Smith left every guy who played for him $200 each in his will.

-- Sean Miller is a terrific coach but is 0-3 in regional finals; he is a 1.5-point favorite Saturday against Wisconsin team that beat Arizona in this round last year.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Things I think about on a 5-hour flight........

13) Notre Dame 81, Wichita State 70-- Fighting Irish pass the ball, they shoot the ball, are great fun to watch. They'll give Kentucky a ballgame because of it, but it'll take a near-perfect performance to post an upset.

12) Wisconsin 79, North Carolina 72-- Tar Heels shot 8-13 from arc and still lost; Badgers got nine minutes off bench from PG Traevon Jackson; Gasser played 40:00, Kaminsky played 39:00. Badger bench played total of only 31 minutes.

11) Arizona 68, Xavier 60-- Game was tied at half, but Musketeers were 3-17 on arc, which isn't good enough to post an upset. Underdogs were 2-2 vs spread last night, are now 25-11 in this round the last 4.5 years. Its a sad commentary on our world today that Sean Miller will take some heat if Arizona loses to Wisconsin Saturday, since he is 0-3 in regional final games.

10) Kentucky 78, West Virginia 39-- Al McGuire once said, "The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores", which I'm guessing is what Bob Huggins is thinking about freshman Daxter Miles' trash talk about Kentucky before this game, which might've been the worst game I saw all season.

9) West Virginia isn't good enough to beat Kentucky no matter what, but no one pays to watch referees blow the whistle; I can't remember a game where there were two fouls in the first 0:15- Devin Williams had two fouls in the first 1:14 and left with the score 0-0-- it was 18-2 within a flash after that.

8) Post-game press conferences are high comedy, when players are always referred to as "the student-athletes". Xavier's press conference took place around 1am ET on a Friday morning, about seven hours before classes begin on Xavier's campus in Ohio. Xavier's players are in Los Angeles. Just call them what they are, players. Some are good students, some are not.

7) If Texas is thinking about firing Rick Barnes, who exactly are they going to bring in who is better? He's been in 13 of last 14 NCAA tournaments, but hasn't been higher than a 7-seed since 2011- he is 35-37 in Big X the last four years, but I'll ask another question-- if you fire a guy with Barnes' overall record, is this really a good job? Not all changes result in improvements.

6) Correction: New Nevada coach Eric Musselman didn't work for Trent Johnson at LSU, he worked for Johnny Jones, who succeeded Johnson in Baton Rouge.

5) Bad night for Wichita State last night, and now it could get worse, as Alabama is going to throw $3M a year at Gregg Marshall and if he says no, there's a chance Texas could do the same thing. And for you cocky Kentucky fans out in Las Vegas? The day is coming when Calipari is going to go back to the NBA-- what you going to do then??

4) Victor Martinez homered Thursday, good news for my fantasy baseball team; he isn't and probably won't be catcher-eligible, but I still need his bat at DH.

3) Why would a business refuse service to anyone based on their sexual orientation? Indiana passed a weird and dangerous law this week-- everyone's money is worth the same amount, why should it be legal for a business to exclude gay people-- how would you know who is and who isn't? I'll say this; it sets a dangerous precedent.

2) Hardest part of vacation was dragging my butt out of bed a couple days at 10am to go down to the sportsbook and watch exhibition baseball games. My sleep clock gets all kinds of messed up on my trips to the desert.

1) You know it was a great vacation when it feels like you've been gone for a month when you get back and its only been ten days.

**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 09:51 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Friday, March 27

North Carolina State vs Louisville

Game 877-878
March 27, 2015 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina St
69.286
Louisville
65.134
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Carolina State
by 4
126
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Louisville
by 2 1/2
130
Dunkel Pick:
North Carolina St
(+2 1/2); Under

Michigan State vs Oklahoma

Game 879-880
March 27, 2015 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Michigan State
68.207
Oklahoma
69.751
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma
by 1 1/2
131
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Michigan State
by 2 1/2
134 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(+2 1/2); Under

UCLA vs Gonzaga

Game 881-882
March 27, 2015 @ 7:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
UCLA
63.617
Gonzaga
75.710
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Gonzaga
by 12
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Gonzaga
by 8 1/2
143 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Gonzaga
(-8 1/2); Over

Utah vs Duke

Game 883-884
March 27, 2015 @ 9:45 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
70.258
Duke
78.614
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Duke
by 8 1/2
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Duke
by 5
135
Dunkel Pick:
Duke
(-5); Over

Kent State vs Northern Arizona

Game 885-886
March 27, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kent State
57.675
Northern Arizona
54.518
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kent State
by 3
140
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Arizona
by 1
136 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kent State
(+1); Over

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Friday, March 27

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NC STATE (22 - 13) vs. LOUISVILLE (26 - 8) - 3/27/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOUISVILLE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
NC STATE is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all neutral court games since 1997.
NC STATE is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents this season.
NC STATE is 61-39 ATS (+18.1 Units) in March games since 1997.
NC STATE is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
NC STATE is 53-33 ATS (+16.7 Units) when playing on a neutral court since 1997.
NC STATE is 58-32 ATS (+22.8 Units) in all tournament games since 1997.
NC STATE is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.
NC STATE is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LOUISVILLE is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NC STATE is 1-0 against the spread versus LOUISVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NC STATE is 1-0 straight up against LOUISVILLE 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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MICHIGAN ST (25 - 11) vs. OKLAHOMA (24 - 10) - 3/27/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MICHIGAN ST is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
MICHIGAN ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 1-0 against the spread versus MICHIGAN ST over the last 3 seasons
MICHIGAN ST is 1-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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UCLA (22 - 13) vs. GONZAGA (34 - 2) - 3/27/2015, 7:15 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UCLA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
UCLA is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 42-29 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
UCLA is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
UCLA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game after 15+ games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GONZAGA is 1-0 against the spread versus UCLA over the last 3 seasons
GONZAGA is 1-0 straight up against UCLA 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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UTAH (26 - 8) vs. DUKE (31 - 4) - 3/27/2015, 9:45 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DUKE is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
DUKE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
DUKE is 19-11 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DUKE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
DUKE is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=64 points/game this season.
UTAH is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
UTAH is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 25-12 ATS (+11.8 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 16-4 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DUKE is 52-77 ATS (-32.7 Units) in March games since 1997.
DUKE is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.

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

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KENT ST (23 - 11) at N ARIZONA (21 - 14) - 3/27/2015, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N ARIZONA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
N ARIZONA is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all lined games this season.
N ARIZONA is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 13-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) after a conference game this season.
N ARIZONA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
N ARIZONA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
KENT ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
KENT ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
KENT ST is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Friday, March 27

Sweet 16 Betting Trends

#1 Duke vs. #4 Utah

Duke 6-7 SU & 4-7-2 ATS in Sweet 16
Duke 5-8 Over/Under in Sweet 16
Duke 2-4 SU & ATS last 6 Sweet 16 appearances
Duke 1-4 Over/Under last 5 Sweet 16
Duke's last Sweet 16 appearance in 2013, where they beat MSU 71-61 as 2-pt Favorites (1-0 SU & ATS)
Duke made Sweet 16 appearances in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009
Utah 2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS in Sweet 16
Utah 0-2 Over/Under in Sweet 16
Utah has not been to Sweet 16 since 2005

#1 Seed vs. #4 Seed

#1 seed 14-6 SU & 10-10 ATS when meeting in NCAA March Madness
7-13 Over/Under

#2 Gonzaga vs. #11 UCLA

Gonzaga 1-4 SU, 1-3-1 ATS in Sweet 16
Gonzaga 0-4 SU, 1-3 ATS L4 Sweet 16 appearances
Gonzaga hasn't been in Sweet 16 since 2009, where they lost 98-77 to North Carolina
UCLA 4-5 SU, 1-8 ATS in Sweet 16
UCLA 4-1 Over/Under L5 in Sweet 16

#2 Seed vs. #11 Seed

#2 seed 7-0 SU & 4-2-1 ATS when meeting in NCAA March Madness
3-4 Over/Under

#3 Oklahoma vs. #7 Michigan State

Oklahoma 3-1 SU & 4-0 ATS in Sweet 16
Oklahoma 2-2 Over/Under L4 in Sweet 16
Oklahoma's last appearance in Sweet 16 was in 2009
Michigan St 8-4 SU & 6-6 ATS in Sweet 16
MSU 3-9 Over/Under in Sweet 16
MSU 0-3 ATS L3 in Sweet 16 - 2014, 2013, 2012
MSU 0-3 Over/Under L3 in Sweet 16 2014, 2013, 2012
MSU's last appearance in Sweet 16 was last year (2014), where they beat Virginia 61-59 as 3-pt Favorites (1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS)

#3 Seed vs. #7 Seed

Since 2012, #7 seed is 2-0 SU & ATS in NCAA March Madness

#4 Louisville vs. #8 NC State

Louisville 6-2 SU & ATS in Sweet 16
Louisville 4-2 Over/Under L6 Sweet 16 appearances, 2-0 Over/Under L2 years (2014, 2013)
Louisville's last Sweet 16 appearance was last year (2014), where they lost 74-69 to Kentucky
NC State 0-2 SU & 1-1 ATS in only 2 Sweet 16 appearances
NC State 0-2 Over/Under in Sweet 16
NC State's last appearance was in 2012, where they lost 60-57, but covered as 9-pt Dogs

#4 Seed vs. #8 Seed

#4 seed 1-4 SU & ATS in L6 meetings in NCAA March Madness
2-2 Over/Under

NCAAB

Friday, March 27

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Trend Report
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7:15 PM
UCLA vs. GONZAGA
No trends available
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Gonzaga's last 5 games

7:37 PM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE vs. LOUISVILLE
No trends available
Louisville is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Louisville is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games

9:45 PM
UTAH vs. DUKE
No trends available
Duke is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Duke's last 7 games

10:00 PM
KENT STATE vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA
Kent State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Arizona's last 6 games
Northern Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:07 PM
MICHIGAN STATE vs. OKLAHOMA
No trends available
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma's last 7 games
Oklahoma is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

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**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 09:57 AM

NCAAB

Friday, March 27

Friday's NCAAB tournament betting cheat sheet

UCLA Bruins vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (-8.5, 145.5)

The Bruins have won six of their last seven games with the only defeat in that stretch coming in a tight setback against Arizona in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals. Their first two wins in the Big Dance have proven that UCLA can win with defense (60-59 versus SMU) and with offense (92-75 against UAB), while Bryce Alford has been a constant in both games, averaging 24.5 points on 12-of-16 3-point shooting. “People are going to say whatever they want,” said Alford, who averages 15.6 points, second on the team to Norman Powell (16.4). “But when you look back on it, we’ve been in the Sweet 16 last year, and we’re there again this year. That doesn’t just happen. You’ve got to win big games to do that.”

The Bulldogs are the nation's best shooting team (52.4 percent) and also rank in the top 10 nationally in scoring (79.1, 10th) and assists (16.5, sixth). “It’s without a doubt the best offensive team I’ve ever been associated with,” said coach Mark Few, whose team is led in scoring by Wiltjer (17.1 points) and Kevin Pangos (11.8). “The firepower, the versatility, the ability to share the ball.” Wiltjer is 12-of-17 from 3-point range in his last four games, while Pangos is 12-of-22 from the arc during that span.

LINE HISTORY: Books opened Gonzaga at anywhere form -9.5 to -8.

TRENDS:

* Over is 5-0 in Bulldogs last five overall.
* Bruins are 1-7 ATS in their last eight vs. West Coast.
* Over is 9-4 in Bruins last 13 NCAA Tournament games.

North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. Louisville Cardinals (-3, 130)

The Wolfpack received clutch play from two young forwards in the upset of Villanova, getting double-doubles from freshman Abdul-Malik Abu (13 points, 12 rebounds) and sophomore Lennard Freeman (11 points, 12 rebounds), more than doubling their season averages in each category. “They were relentless rebounding the basketball; that was the difference for us offensively,” N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried told The News & Observer. Anthony Barber (12.3 points, 3.7 assists), who Pitino credited for “dominating the game” after scoring 21 points in the first meeting, is averaging 15.8 points over his last 13 contests after failing to reach 16 in all but three of his first 21 games.

Freshman Quentin Snider (3.8 points) has replaced suspended senior guard Chris Jones in the starting lineup and averaged 13 points and 4.5 rebounds during the Cardinals’ two NCAA Tournament wins. “I don't know what we expected from Quentin Snider; we didn't expect this, to be honest with you. He doesn't get nervous at all, he's a cool customer … and he's gotten a lot better defensively,” Pitino said after the Northern Iowa victory. Leading scorers Terry Rozier (17.2 points) and Montrezl Harrell (15.4) were held to seven points apiece on Feb. 14 – the only game this season in which both players were held to single figures.

LINE HISTORY: Books opened Louisville either -2 or -2.5.

TRENDS:

* Wolfpack are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
* Cardinals are 2-6 ATS in their last eight vs. Atlantic Coast.
* Under is 10-3-1 in Cardinals last 14 overall.

Utah Utes vs. Duke Blue Devils (-5.5, 133.5)

The Utes got past Georgetown 75-64 their last time out as four players scored in double figures, led by gritty point guard Brandon Taylor, who went 4-of-8 from 3-point range en route to 14 points. “He can knock it down. He is really good," said Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, whose other compliments included "Wright is one of the top guards in the country" and Poeltl "is a really good player and he is going to be a big-time pro." Dakarai Tucker has given Utah a boost off the bench in this event, totaling 20 points on 60 percent shooting in the last two rounds.

The Blue Devils are 14-1 in their last 15 games and have held five of their last seven opponents below 57 points, although their overall defensive ranking still sits at 131st nationally. Freshman wing Justise Winslow, a Houston native, has been overshadowed by Okafor all season, although his numbers in this tournament - 9.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks - have provided a huge boost. "It’s big," Cook told reporters after Winslow's terrific all-around effort in the round of 32 win against San Diego State. "I know (Winslow)’s going to see all his family - all his family is going to be there. It’s just great to move onto the next round. I know one of his goals was to get to a Final Four, so we got (to Houston), where we can complete it."

LINE HISTORY: Oddsmakers opened the Blue Devils as 5-point favorites.

TRENDS:

* Under is 4-0 in Blue Devils last four overall.
* Blue Devils are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall.
* Utes are 5-1 ATS in their last six neutral site games.

Michigan State Spartans vs. Oklahoma Sooners (+2, 134.5)

The Spartans, who have won 10 of their last 13 games with two of the losses coming against No. 1 West seed Wisconsin, held Georgia and Virginia to 31.6 percent shooting from the field and 19.4 percent from 3-point range. Branden Dawson, a 6-6 senior swingman, is averaging 14.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in the tournament while senior guard and leading scorer Travis Trice (15 points per game) scored 23 versus Virginia and 15 against Georgia. Michigan State, which has led for more than 76 minutes in its two NCAA games, must improve from the free-throw line as it has converted 31-of-52 in the tournament.

Lon Kruger has utilized the same starting lineup in every game this season with junior guard Buddy Hield - the Big 12 Player of the Year - leading the way at 17.3 points per game after scoring 15 in each of the Sooners' two NCAA contests. The Sooners also possess a pair of threats down low in senior forward TaShawn Thomas (11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds) and junior forward Ryan Spangler (9.9, 8.2), who grabbed 23 boards in the last two contests. Oklahoma, which is in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2009, has 423 assists against 412 turnovers in 34 games - compared to 607 and 410 in 36 contests for Michigan State.

LINE HISTORY: The Sooners opened anywhere from 1-point faves to +2.5.

TRENDS:

* Spartans are 7-1 ATS in their last eight non-conference games.
* Sooners are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
* Under is 7-1 in Sooners last eight neutral site games.

**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 09:58 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, March 27

Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic

Game 851-852
March 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit Pistons
119.009
Orlando Magic
114.957
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Pistons
by 4
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit Pistons
by 1 1/2
196 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Pistons
(-1 1/2); Over

Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers

Game 853-854
March 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Clipp
127.088
Philadelphia 76er
113.583
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles Clippers
by 13 1/2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Clipp
by 11 1/2
203
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(-11 1/2); Over

Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards

Game 855-856
March 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte Hornets
115.601
Washington Wizard
117.193
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Wizards
by 1 1/2
182
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Wizard
by 3 1/2
187
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte Hornets
(+3 1/2); Under

Los Angeles Lakers vs Toronto Raptors

Game 857-858
March 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Laker
114.395
Toronto Raptors
115.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto Raptors
by 1 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto Raptors
by 9 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Laker
(+9 1/2); Under

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets

Game 859-860
March 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland Cavalie
127.868
Brooklyn Nets
117.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Cavaliers
by 10 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 8 1/2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland Cavalie
(-8 1/2); Over

Miami Heat vs Atlanta Hawks

Game 861-862
March 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami Heat
114.643
Atlanta Hawks
128.920
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 14 1/2
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 10
193
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta Hawks
(-10); Over

Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks

Game 863-864
March 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston Celtics
118.049
New York Knicks
113.980
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston Celtics
by 4
190
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston Celtics
by 9 1/2
194 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York Knicks
(+9 1/2); Under

Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans

Game 865-866
March 27, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento Kings
115.395
New Orleans Pelic
119.851
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans Pelicans
by 4 1/2
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans Pelic
by 7
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento Kings
(+7); Under

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Houston Rockets

Game 867-868
March 27, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota Timberw
113.328
Houston Rockets
123.991
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston Rockets
by 10 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston Rockets
by 12 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota Timberw
(+12 1/2); Under

Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies

Game 869-870
March 27, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State Warr
125.355
Memphis Grizzlies
126.401
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis Grizzlies
by 1
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State Warr
by 3 1/2
198 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis Grizzlies
(+3 1/2); Under

Dallas Mavericks vs San Antonio Spurs

Game 871-872
March 27, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas Mavericks
116.622
San Antonio Spurs
129.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 12 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 8 1/2
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio Spurs
(-8 1/2); Over

Utah Jazz vs Denver Nuggets

Game 873-874
March 27, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah Jazz
116.622
Denver Nuggets
125.933
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver Nuggets
by 9 1/2
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver Nuggets
by 1 1/2
195
Dunkel Pick:
Denver Nuggets
(-1 1/2); Over

Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns

Game 875-876
March 27, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland Trail Bl
122.530
Phoenix Suns
124.347
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix Suns
by 2
208 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland Trail Bl
by 1
205
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix Suns
(+1); Over

**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 09:58 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 27

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DETROIT (27 - 44) at ORLANDO (22 - 51) - 3/27/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
DETROIT is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 47-67 ATS (-26.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ORLANDO is 29-44 ATS (-19.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 32-45 ATS (-17.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 5-5 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
ORLANDO is 5-5 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (47 - 25) at PHILADELPHIA (18 - 54) - 3/27/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 31-40 ATS (-13.0 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 62-38 ATS (+20.2 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-46 ATS (-29.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 91-133 ATS (-55.3 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-0 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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CHARLOTTE (30 - 40) at WASHINGTON (40 - 32) - 3/27/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 8-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 8-3 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (19 - 51) at TORONTO (42 - 30) - 3/27/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 3-2 straight up against TORONTO 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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CLEVELAND (47 - 26) at BROOKLYN (30 - 40) - 3/27/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 12-24 ATS (-14.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 49-35 ATS (+10.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 34-25 ATS (+6.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
BROOKLYN is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games this season.
BROOKLYN is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

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

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MIAMI (33 - 38) at ATLANTA (54 - 17) - 3/27/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 5-5 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-5 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (31 - 40) at NEW YORK (14 - 58) - 3/27/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 40-30 ATS (+7.0 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 27-43 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 24-38 ATS (-17.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games this season.
NEW YORK is 10-19 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NEW YORK is 19-29 ATS (-12.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
NEW YORK is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NEW YORK is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
NEW YORK is 16-25 ATS (-11.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 9-8 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 10-7 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (26 - 45) at NEW ORLEANS (37 - 34) - 3/27/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 27-41 ATS (-18.1 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
SACRAMENTO is 13-22 ATS (-11.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
SACRAMENTO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 39-31 ATS (+4.9 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 183-228 ATS (-67.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (16 - 55) at HOUSTON (48 - 23) - 3/27/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 6-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-2 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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GOLDEN STATE (58 - 13) at MEMPHIS (50 - 22) - 3/27/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 38-21 ATS (+14.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-12 ATS (+8.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-2 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE 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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DALLAS (45 - 27) at SAN ANTONIO (45 - 26) - 3/27/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 893-784 ATS (+30.6 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 706-604 ATS (+41.6 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 455-381 ATS (+35.9 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 397-337 ATS (+26.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 182-138 ATS (+30.2 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 257-209 ATS (+27.1 Units) after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 159-115 ATS (+32.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 116-84 ATS (+23.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 319-251 ATS (+42.9 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 46-33 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 224-177 ATS (+29.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-8 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 13-5 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
10 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (31 - 40) at DENVER (27 - 45) - 3/27/2015, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-5 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-4 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (45 - 25) at PHOENIX (38 - 34) - 3/27/2015, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 7-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-3 straight up against PORTLAND 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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**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 09:59 AM

NBA

Friday, March 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
LA Clippers are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ORLANDO
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando's last 12 games when playing Detroit

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

7:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Cleveland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Brooklyn is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Miami
Atlanta is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Miami

7:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. TORONTO
LA Lakers are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games when playing on the road against Toronto
LA Lakers are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games
Toronto is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. NEW YORK
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing New York
New York is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New York is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Boston

8:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. MEMPHIS
Golden State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
Golden State is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Memphis's last 23 games
Memphis is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Golden State

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Minnesota is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. NEW ORLEANS
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of New Orleans's last 12 games when playing Sacramento
New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
DALLAS vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Dallas is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

9:00 PM
UTAH vs. DENVER
Utah is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Utah's last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Denver's last 10 games at home
Denver is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games at home

10:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games on the road
Portland is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Portland
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 10:02 AM

NBA

Friday, March 27

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Game of the Day: Warriors at Grizzlies
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Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies (+3.5, 198.5)

The Golden State Warriors are breaking franchise records and running away with the Western Conference. The Warriors will try to set the franchise record for road wins in a season when they visit the second-place Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Golden State is under no real threat from the Grizzlies, who sit 8 1/2 games back in the West, and clinched the Pacific Division title on Tuesday by starting the four-game road trip off with a 122-108 win at Portland.

The Grizzlies are coming off a 111-89 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday that marked their worst home loss of the season. Memphis tends to control the interior with Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph but was beaten up on the glass and could not get anything going on the perimeter in the loss. While the Warriors have all but wrapped up the No. 1 spot, the Grizzlies have played their way into a battle for the No. 2 spot and lead the Houston Rockets by 1 1/2 games.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (Golden State), SportSouth (Memphis)

LINE HISTORY: Vegas opened the Grizzlies +3 before quickly moving them to +3.5. Books opened the total anywhere from 198 to 199.

INJURY REPORT: Warriors - Shaun Livingston (Ques-Hand) Grizzlies - N/A

POWER RANKINGS: Warriors (-15.7) + Grizzlies (-8.9) + Homecourt (-3) = Grizzlies +3.8

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (58-13 SU, 42-28-1 ATS, 34-37 O/U): Golden State took some time to acknowledge its first Pacific Division title since 1976 while pointing toward bigger goals. “Obviously, we all know the main goal, but it takes baby steps,” forward Draymond Green told reporters. “You reach certain milestones to get to the main goal, and this is one of them. … The goal is still the goal, so the focus must remain the same.” The Warriors have won seven straight and turned close games into routs by dominating the third quarter in the last two contests.

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES (50-22 SU, 34-36-2 ATS, 32-38-2 O/U): Memphis began a string of three straight games against title contenders with the loss to the Cavaliers and is hoping to put the bad performance behind it quickly. “It makes you have a sickness in your stomach because you know that you are better than that,” Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph told reporters. “It’s the NBA, so it’s a good thing because you always have a game the next day. You have to prepare – it’s tough.” Randolph, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds in a 105-98 home win over the Warriors on Dec. 16, was held to five points on 2-of-8 shooting by Cleveland.

TRENDS:

*Warriors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
*Favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
*Over is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 vs. Western Conference.
*Under is 5-0 in Grizzlies last 5 vs. NBA Pacific

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**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 05:38 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, March 27

Detroit at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 31-19 ATS after scoring 105 points or more
Orlando: 6-14 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive losses

Los Angeles at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Los Angeles: 23-32 ATS after playing a game as favorite
Philadelphia: 22-13 ATS in home games

Charlotte at Washington, 7:05 ET
Charlotte: 22-40 ATS after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8 games
Washington: 78-54 ATS after a close loss by 3 points or less

LA Lakers at Toronto, 7:35 ET
LA Lakers: 13-5 ATS after scoring 100 points or more 2 straight games
Toronto: 123-160 ATS in March games

Cleveland at Brooklyn, 7:35 ET
Cleveland: 12-24 ATS in road games after a non-conference game
Brooklyn: 13-5 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more

Miami at Atlanta, 7:35 ET
Miami: n/a
Atlanta: n/a

Boston at NY Knicks, 7:35 ET
Boston: 13-3 ATS in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread
NY Knicks: 15-28 ATS as a home underdog

Sacramento at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Sacramento: 9-19 ATS off an upset win as an underdog
New Orlenas: 8-1 ATS after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread

Minnesota at Houston, 8:05 ET
Minnesota: 7-17 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent
Houston: 30-18 ATS as a favorite

Golden State at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Golden State: 38-21 ATS as a favorite
Memphis: 12-23 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days

Dallas at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Dallas: 15-24 ATS after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
San Antonio: 46-31 ATS after a combined score of 205 points or more

Utah at Denver, 9:05 ET
Utah: 17-8 ATS after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games
Denver: 1-8 ATS after scoring 85 points or less

Portland at Phoenix, 10:05 ET
Portland: 14-30 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog
Phoenix: 41-25 ATS as an underdog

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 27

Hot Teams
-- Pistons won/covered four of their last five games (1-3-1 AF).
-- Clippers won their last five games (3-8 last 11 AF). 76ers are 5-5 in last ten games, covering four of last five (10-4 last 14 HU).
-- Lakers are 3-2 in last five games; they covered 12 of last 16 (7-0 last seven AU).
-- Cavaliers won eight of their last nine games (8-1 last nine AF). Nets won five of their last seven (3-0 last three HU).
-- Sacramento won its last four games (2-4 last six AU).
-- Rockets won five of their last six games (7-3 last ten HF).
-- Golden State won its last six games, covering five of them (3-8 last 11 AF). Memphis won three of last four games (0-1 HU).
-- Spurs won four of their last five games (7-1 last eight HF).
-- Suns won/covered four of their last five games (5-4 HU).

Cold Teams
-- Magic lost eight of their last nine games (3-5 last eight HU).
-- Charlotte lost seven of last nine games (10-5 last 15 AU). Wizards lost last four games (5-2 last seven HF).
-- Toronto lost three of its last four games (2-5 last seven HF).
-- Miami lost five of its last six road games (3-5 last eight AU). Hawks lost three of their last four games (2-4 last six HF).
-- Celtics lost three of their last four games (1-3 AF). Knicks lost seven of last eight (3-6 last nine HU).
-- New Orleans lost five of its last six games (0-8 last eight HF).
-- Minnesota lost eight of its last ten games (3-0 last three AU)
-- Mavericks lost five of last six road games (1-9 last ten AU).
-- Utah/Denver both lost four of their last five games (Utah 6-3 last nine AU; Denver 1-5 last six HF).
-- Portland lost five of its last six games (2-5 last seven AF).

Series Records
-- Pistons are 5-3 in their last eight games with Orlando.
-- Clippers won their last six games with Philadelphia.
-- Hornets won five of last six games with Washington.
-- Lakers won seven of last nine games with Toronto.
-- Nets lost their last four games with Cleveland.
-- Hawks won their last five games with Miami.
-- Celtics won three of last four visits to Madison Square Garden.
-- Kings won four of last five games with New Orleans.
-- Rockets won seven of last eight games with Minnesota.
-- Grizzlies won eight of last ten games with Golden State.
-- Home side won last six Dallas-San Antonio games.
-- Road team won five of last seven Denver-Utah games.
-- Suns won five of last seven games with Phoenix.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Detroit road games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Philly home games stayed under.
-- Last eight Washington home games went over total.
-- Six of last nine Toronto home games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Brooklyn home games went over.
-- Last four Atlanta home games went over total.
-- Four of last five Boston road games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Sacramento road games went over.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Minnesota road games.
-- Last two Memphis home games went over; previous 12 went under.
-- Six of last seven San Antonio home games went over.
-- Seven of last eight Utah road games stayed under.
-- Last seven Portland road games went over the total.

Back-to-Backs
-- None

East vs West
SU: West 235-166 ATS: West 206-192-3
East teams HF vs West: 49-56
East teams HU vs West: 45-46
West teams HF vs East: 81-78-3
West teams HU vs East: 24-19

**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 05:39 PM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 27

Gonzaga is in Sweet 16 for first time since 98-77 loss to North Carolina as 4-seed six years ago; Bulldogs won 87-74 at UCLA Dec 13, shooting 65% inside arc in game where Pangos scored only 9 points- both teams were 9-19 on arc. UCLA won six of last seven games, but five of the wins came against teams ranked #120 or lower- they played 14-seed UAB in last game. WCC teams are 1-5 vs spread thiis postseason, all as favorites; Pac-12 teams are 9-4, 3-0 as an underdog. Since 2005, #2-seeds are 11-12 vs spread in this round; since 2010, 11-seeds who get this far are 2-4 SU, 4-2 vs spread, with losses by 13-18-3-2 points.

Louisville was in same exact spot LY, 4-seed playing 8-seed, only 8-seed was Kentucky and Wildcats upset their rival 74-69 (+4). Underdogs beat spread in Cardinals' last three Sweet 16 games. NC State won 74-65 at Louisville Feb 14, in what was last game for Chris Jones as Cardinal PG; Louisville shot only 29.5% inside arc. Wolfpack were just 16-28 on foul line. NC State won eight of last ten games, with last two wins by total of four points. Underdogs were 2-2 vs spread last night, making them 25-11 vs spread in this round last 4.5 years. Louisville allowed 54 ppg in first two tourney games, beating mid-major teams by 2-13 points.

Since 2005, Duke is 2-4 in this round of NCAAs; they were favored in all six games; Blue Devils are 14-1 in last 15 games; they beat Stanford by 11 in only Pac-12 game this season. Utah allowed 57 ppg in winning couple games last weekend; they're 12-2 outside Pac-12, probably happy just to be here, seeing as they were 3-4 in last seven games before tournament. Utes are #8 in country shooting 3's, making 40.8% from arc. ACC teams are 8-10 vs spread this season, 4-9 as a favorite; Pac-12 teams are 9-4, 3-0 as an underdog. Couple #1-seeds covered last night, making them 5-10 vs spread in last 15 games in this round.

Since 2007, lower-seeded teams who are favored in this round are 1-5 vs spread, with only cover Louisville over Tennessee in '08. Michigan State is 3-3 in this round the last seven years; Spartans lost to Kansas by 5 in only Big X game this season, but allowed 58.5 ppg in two wins last week beating Georgia by 7, Virginia by 6, Oklahoma lost to Wisconsin by 13 in its only Big 14 game; they allowed 63 ppg last week, beating Albany by 9, Dayton by 6. Big 14 teams are 5-8 vs spread this postseason, 3-3 as a favorite; Big X teams are 4-7 vs spread, 0-1 as an underdog. Sooners are last Big X team left, after they had such a strong regular season.

NIT games

CBI games

CIT tournament
Kent State won games at Middle Tennessee, Corpus Christi to get to this round, in Flagstaff, AZ; Golden Flashes have gotten around this month, are 4-1 in last five games, losing by hoop to Akron in MAC tournament. Northern Arizona is 13-3 in its last 16 games; they also won pair of away games to get here- this is their first home game in 20 days. MAC teams are 2-6 vs spread this postseason, 1-2 as underdogs; Big Sky teams are 2-2 this postseason, 1-0 when favored.

**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 05:43 PM

NCAAB

Friday, March 27

Hot betting stat of the day: Gonzaga crushing totals in postseason

Since the start of conference tournaments and spilling into March Madness, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have been a cash cow for fans of betting the Over, going 5-0 Over/Under during the postseason.

No total seems too high as the Bulldogs and their opponents have soared past the closing number by double digits in each instance. They've surpassed the total by 17.5, 11.5, 14, 34, and 17.5 points in their three West Coast Conference games and two NCAA tournament matchups.

The Bulldogs' offense alone has accounted for 62 percent of the total as they've averaged a whopping 84.6 points per game in their last five.

Gonzaga takes the floor against the UCLA Bruins in Sweet 16 action Friday night. The total is presently 145.

UCLA has been very profitable as underdogs

The UCLA Bruins have had no issue covering the spread when tabbed as underdogs, cashing six straight games when books listed them as pups.

That's exactly where they find themselves for Friday's Sweet 16 meeting with Gonzaga. Most shops opened the California-based club at +9, but that's been bumped down a half-point to +8.5 at the time of writing.

**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 05:46 PM

NBA

Friday, March 27

Jordan Hill, L.A. Lakers - Out Fri

Hill will not play Friday against the Raptors due to a scheduled day of rest.

Covering the spread has been a tall order for Mavs

In their last 13 games, the Dallas Mavericks are a paltry 3-10 versus the spread.

They'll seek to buck that trend Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. The reigning champion Spurs are presently healthy 9.5-point home faves for the contest.

The total opened at 205.5 but was sitting at 206.5 at the time of writing.

**Udog** · 03-27-2015, 06:36 PM

NBA

Friday, March 27

Teague out, Schroder in for Hawks Friday

With the news that Atlanta Hawks point guard Jeff Teague has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Miami Heat, Dennis Schroder will fill the injured point guard's spot in the starting five.

“Jeff is tender and will not play tonight,” Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “He is not able to go. We will just wait and see how it goes and err on the side of caution. We’ll see how he does today.”

Schroder is averaging 9.7 points and 4.0 assists per game on the season.

Teague has missed six games this season and the Hawks are 6-0 straight up and 4-1-1 against the spread in those games.

The Hawks are presently 9-point home faves with the Heat in town.

After brief rough patch, Warriors are on fire ATS

On paper, the Golden State Warriors rank as the second best bet in the NBA this season (42-28-1 ATS). But despite briefly hitting a skid at the betting window recently, the Dubs have bounced back nicely as of late.

Through the first two and a half weeks of March, the Warriors covered the spread just three times in seven games. Since March 18, however, they've won and cashed in five straight outings.

Stephen Curry and company travel to Memphis Friday for a date with the Grizzlies. The Grizz are currently 3.5-point underdogs with a total of 198 set for the affair.

Three Under refs working Raptors-Lakers tilt

Patrolling the hardwood for Toronto's Friday night clash with the Los Angeles Lakers will be three zebras who have been cashing Under bets with ease this season.

Zach Zarba, Bennie Adams and Eric Dalen have been tasked with officiating the contest. Collectively, the Over/Under in the trio's 132 appearances this year is 52-80.

Oddsmakers have tabbed the game with a total of 203.5.

Pistons' bettors enjoying recent success

If you are a faithful backer of the Detroit Pistons, you've no doubt enjoyed their current form as they've won three-consecutive games straight up and against the spread heading into their matchup with the Orlando Magic Friday evening.

The Pistons have defeated the Chicago Bulls (107-91 as 3-point dogs), Boston Celtics (105-97, +5.5) and Toronto Raptors (108-104, +4) in their current streak. Furthermore, they've covered the spread in five of their last six games dating back to March 14.

Books currently have Detroit as a 1.5-point road favorite at the Magic. The last time the two met on the Magic's floor resulted in a 109-86 Piston's win as 1.5-point faves.

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