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**Udog** · 04-15-2015, 08:49 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- Steph Curry recently made 77 straight 3-pointers at practice. 77. In a row.

-- Mets lost David Wright (hamstring) for a while; Eric Campbell comes up from AAA to take his place on roster, if need be.

-- Happy belated 74th birthday to Pete Rose; hsi birthday was yesterday.

-- Miami Heat are first defending champs to miss NBA playoffs since '05 Lakers.

-- Oakland A's are 4-0 when they score in first inning, 1-4 when they don't.

-- Justise Winslow leaves Duke after one season; he is the 34th undergraduate to enter the NBA Draft- there are only 60 picks in the whole draft.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Some mid-week thoughts........

13) On Steph Curry making 77 3-pointers in a row at a Warriors' practice; long time ago, I rebounded for a guy who made 106 foul shots in a row. As student manager of the basketball team in college, rebounding for shooters was part of the job, actually one of the better parts, unless it was a bad shooter, then it was too damn much running for this rebounder, even at age 20.

Anyway, this got boring real fast; all I did was hold my right hand under the basket and flip the ball back to him, 106 times in a row. He was a player who never played a significant minute during games, I wanted to go home (this was right before end of practice), but it was cool to see how someone could shoot the ball so well. Practice makes perfect.

12) Milt Pappas went 209-164 during a 17-year pitching career that ended in 1973; he was on the Cubs' TV broadcast last night, before he sang Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the 7th inning stretch.

Pappas sparked a quick, interesting discussion about whether pitchers get hurt a lot these days because they do too much weightlifting. he seemed adamant that they do, but half-inning ended before they could get too much more into the subject. Too bad, it was a different perspective that deserves to be heard.

11) Kid from Arizona named Markus Howard is going to finish his high school years at Findlay Prep in Las Vegas, to enhance his basketball career. Who do these kids live with when they move to another state for high school? Giving up your senior year in high school at home is a big sacrifice, I would think.

10) Can you imagine the internal discussions in San Diego that apparently are going on about trading Philip Rivers for a draft pick? Peoples' jobs are on the line with a move like this; Rivers doesn't want to move his family to LA if the Chargers move there, which is partially sparking this debate.

9) Wisconsin-Green Bay hired Linc Darner as its new basketball coach; he comes to Green Bay from Northern Florida, where he won the national title in D-II this season. This is the opposite of Bobby Hurley winning the weather lottery, going from Buffalo to Arizona State; Lakeland, FL to Green Bay is one of the worst weather trades you can make. Good luck recruiting, coach.

8) Russell Wilson's agent must get an angina attack every time he sees his client wearing a baseball uniform. Wilson played 93 games over two summers in Class A ball for Colorado farm teams; he hit .229, so he's not a major league prospect, seeing as this was 4-5 years ago. Why he would risk injury before he gets his big payday is a mystery to me.

7) Christian Yelich of the Marlins made a great catch in leftfield Monday night in Atlanta, which the Braves stupidly challenged, even though it was obvious on the replay that Yelich caught the ball. Doesn't every team have an eye in the sky to advise on replay reviews? Atlanta might not have one, for sure and if they do, they need a new one.

6) It is amazing to me how many people are talking SEC football.....in April. On the SEC Network, there is this radio show and the guy talks about football 364 days a year. They discuss Ole Miss special teams or Florida's lack of depth on the offensive line all spring/summer and they know a lot of stuff. It is intense.

5) Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL have training camp in Florida; is it still snowing in Regina? It can't still be snowing there, can it?

4) Dick LeBeau was forced out as defensive coordinator of the Steelers; their defense is going to be a lot younger this season. Five defenders who played 200+ plays LY have already departed Steel City and three of the five retired. As for LeBeau, he has moved on to coach the defense with the Tennessee Titans- he has been in the NFL as a player or coach for the last 56 years.

3) Actor Kevin James is a huge Met fan; he even wore a Mets road jersey to the Hollywood premiere of **** Cop 2. If there is a God in heaven, there will be no **** Cop 3; America can have only so much fun.

2) I watch the A's every night on DirecTV; I'm trying to figure out how Seattle and Arizona fired Bob Melvin as manager. He is really good, very calm and his teams reflect that. Platooning drives me nuts a little but it is what the A's do and it has been mostly very good for them. They're lucky to have Melvin.

1) NHL playoffs start tonight, the best playoffs of any sport. 7-game series are better in hockey than the NBA, with so many more variables in a single game because of the bouncing puck. Takes 16 wins to win the Cup; its a grind.

**Udog** · 04-15-2015, 09:02 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 15

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CHARLOTTE (33 - 48) at TORONTO (48 - 33) - 4/15/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 23-41 ATS (-22.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 50-37 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 160-200 ATS (-60.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-4 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 7-3 straight up against TORONTO 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (44 - 37) at MINNESOTA (16 - 65) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 34-45 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 37-59 ATS (-27.9 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 326-386 ATS (-98.6 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more this season.
MINNESOTA is 35-52 ATS (-22.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 181-232 ATS (-74.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 42-55 ATS (-18.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-5 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-3 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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ATLANTA (60 - 21) at CHICAGO (49 - 32) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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PORTLAND (51 - 30) at DALLAS (49 - 32) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 6-4 straight up against PORTLAND 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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UTAH (38 - 43) at HOUSTON (55 - 26) - 4/15/2015, 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 UTAH over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 7-3 straight up against UTAH 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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SAN ANTONIO (55 - 26) at NEW ORLEANS (44 - 37) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW ORLEANS is 44-35 ATS (+5.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 99-85 ATS (+5.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 83-69 ATS (+7.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 405-339 ATS (+32.1 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 73-53 ATS (+14.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 323-268 ATS (+28.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 186-230 ATS (-67.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game since 1996.

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

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WASHINGTON (46 - 35) at CLEVELAND (52 - 29) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 7-3 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 7-3 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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ORLANDO (25 - 56) at BROOKLYN (37 - 44) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 30-47 ATS (-21.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 34-47 ATS (-17.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 25-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) in road games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-4 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 8-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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BOSTON (39 - 42) at MILWAUKEE (41 - 40) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 45-33 ATS (+8.7 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) against Atlantic division opponents this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BOSTON is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
BOSTON is 31-21 ATS (+7.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
BOSTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 50-70 ATS (-27.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 327-392 ATS (-104.2 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 48-80 ATS (-40.0 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 74-102 ATS (-38.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-4 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 7-3 straight up against BOSTON 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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DETROIT (31 - 50) at NEW YORK (17 - 64) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 21-7 ATS (+13.3 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW YORK is 34-45 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games this season.
NEW YORK is 31-40 ATS (-13.0 Units) as an underdog this season.
NEW YORK is 33-48 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 7-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-4 straight up against DETROIT 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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INDIANA (38 - 43) at MEMPHIS (54 - 27) - 4/15/2015, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against MEMPHIS 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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MIAMI (36 - 45) at PHILADELPHIA (18 - 63) - 4/15/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 6-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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DENVER (30 - 51) at GOLDEN STATE (66 - 15) - 4/15/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 46-31 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 42-25 ATS (+14.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 111-80 ATS (+23.0 Units) in April games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 30-16 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 62-46 ATS (+11.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 49-32 ATS (+13.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 35-18 ATS (+15.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 10-6 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 8-8 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SACRAMENTO (28 - 53) at LA LAKERS (21 - 60) - 4/15/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SACRAMENTO is 30-46 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all games this season.
SACRAMENTO is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
SACRAMENTO is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SACRAMENTO is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SACRAMENTO is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
LA LAKERS are 158-200 ATS (-62.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 138-177 ATS (-56.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 40-53 ATS (-18.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 54-83 ATS (-37.3 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA LAKERS are 37-50 ATS (-18.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 68-96 ATS (-37.6 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 8-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 7-4 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 04-15-2015, 09:03 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, April 15

Hot Teams
-- Raptors won three of their last four games.
-- Chicago won its last three games by 11-7-27 points.
-- Mavericks won three of their last four games.
-- Jazz won four of last five games (4-0-1 vs spread). Houston won five of its last seven games.
-- Spurs won their last 11 games (9-2 vs spread). Pelicans are 7-3 in last ten games, make playoffs with win here.
-- Wizards won five of their last seven games. Cavaliers are 7-3 in last ten games, covered one of last five.
-- Celtics won/covered their last five games. Milwaukee won five of its last seven games.
-- Knicks won last two games by total of five points.
-- Pacers won last six games; they need win to make playoffs.
-- Warriors won eight of last ten games, covered one of last five.

Cold Teams
-- Hornets lost last five games (1-3 vs spread last four).
-- Thunder lost five of their last seven games. Minnesota lost 10 of last 11 games, is 3-2 vs spread in last five.
-- Hawks lost last two games, by 4-9 points.
-- Portland lost four of its last five games.
-- Orlando lost last three games by total of ten points. Nets lost three of last four games to jeopardize playoff slot.
-- Pistons lost five of last seven games.
-- Memphis lost last two games, is 4-6 in its last ten.
-- Heat lost six of last eight games, has been eliminated. 76ers lost last nine games (3-6 vs spread).
-- Denver lost six of its last eight games (3-1 last four vs spread).
-- Kings lost eight of their last ten games. Lakers lost seven of last eight games.

Series Records
-- Hornets won six of last seven games with Toronto.
-- Thunder won last six games (4-2 vs spread) with Minnesota.
-- Hawks beat Chicago this season by 7-8 points, after losing six in row to Bulls before that.
-- Mavericks are 5-3 in last eight games with Portland.
-- Rockets won seven of last nine games with Utah.
-- Spurs won six of last eight games with New Orleans.
-- Cavaliers won seven of last ten games with Washington.
-- Nets won eight of last ten games with Orlando.
-- Bucks won six of last eight games with Boston.
-- Knicks lost three of last four games with Detroit.
-- Pacers lost seven of last ten games with Memphis.
-- Heat won seven of last ten games with Philly (4-5-1 vs spread).
-- Warriors covered seven of last ten games with Denver.
-- Home side won last five Sacramento-Laker games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Charlotte-Toronto games went over.
-- Six of last nine Thunder games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Atlanta games went over total.
-- Seven of last eight Dallas games went over; four of Portland's last five stayed under.
-- Last five Utah games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven New Orleans games stayed under.
-- Seven of last ten Washington-Cleveland tilts stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Orlando games stayed under.
-- Last three Boston games stayed under; three of Bucks' last four games went over.
-- Seven of last nine Detroit-NY games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Indiana-Memphis stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Miami games went over total.
-- Three of last four Denver games went over total.
-- Three of last four Laker games went over the total.

East vs West
SU: West 242-177 ATS: West 214-202-3
East teams HF vs West: 56-57
East teams HU vs West: 46-52
West teams HF vs East: 81-79-3
West teams HU vs East: 24-21

**Udog** · 04-15-2015, 09:06 AM

NBA

Wednesday, April 15

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Charlotte's last 18 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games when playing at home against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing Charlotte

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games

8:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. NEW ORLEANS
San Antonio is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
PORTLAND vs. DALLAS
Portland is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 9 games at home

8:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Orlando's last 7 games
Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Brooklyn is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Atlanta's last 15 games when playing Chicago
Atlanta is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Chicago's last 15 games when playing Atlanta

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
Miami is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. MINNESOTA
Oklahoma City is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 13 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. HOUSTON
Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Houston
Utah is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston
Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Utah
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games

8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. NEW YORK
Detroit is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing New York
New York is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
New York is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Detroit

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CLEVELAND
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cleveland
Washington is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland's last 14 games when playing Washington

9:30 PM
INDIANA vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Memphis's last 20 games at home
Memphis is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home

10:30 PM
DENVER vs. GOLDEN STATE
Denver is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
Denver is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Golden State's last 22 games when playing at home against Denver
Golden State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Denver

10:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. LA LAKERS
Sacramento is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento's last 9 games when playing LA Lakers
LA Lakers are 17-7 SU in their last 24 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 9 games when playing Sacramento

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**Udog** · 04-15-2015, 09:07 AM

NBA

Wednesday, April 15

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Game of the Day: Spurs at Pelicans
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San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans (OFF, OFF)

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing a must-win in the final game of the regular season as they attempt to hold off the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference. The Pelicans won’t get much sympathy on Wednesday from the visiting San Antonio Spurs, who are fighting for the No. 2 spot.

New Orleans is tied with the Thunder but owns the head-to-head tiebreaker, meaning the Pelicans get the spot opposite top-seeded Golden State in the first round if both win on Wednesday. Anthony Davis helped ensure New Orleans would control its own destiny by putting up 24 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks in a 100-88 win at Minnesota on Monday. “We know that we’ve got the upper hand,” Davis told reporters. “We know if we tie we are in (the playoffs) so we just need to go out there and play. The pressure is really on (the Thunder).” Just going out and playing might not be enough against the Spurs, who are coming in with an 11-game winning streak.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (San Antonio), FSN New Orleans

INJURY REPORT: Spurs - F Matt Bonner (Ques-Calf), C Tiago Splitter (Out-Calf) Pelicans - G Jrue Holiday (Prob-Leg)

POWER RANKINGS: Spurs (-11.2) + Pelicans (-6) + Homecourt (-3) = Pelicans +2.2

ABOUT THE SPURS (55-26 SU, 41-38-2 ATS 38-43 O/U): San Antonio was battling for the No. 7 seed at the end of February but has since won 21 of 24 to reestablish itself as a title contender. The Spurs are battling the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies for the second-best record in the West and can lock up homecourt advantage in the first round with a win on Wednesday. San Antonio is riding 38-year-old Tim Duncan of late, and the future Hall of Famer has responded with 51 points on 19-of-26 shooting, 20 rebounds and five blocks combined in the last two games.

ABOUT THE PELICANS (44-37 SU, 44-37 ATS, 41-40 O/U): New Orleans has won seven of its last 10 games to put itself in this position, but those three losses have all come against West teams above it in the standings. Those three all came on the road, however, and the Pelicans have taken four straight in their own building. “We’re learning how to win big games and we have a chance to do something that this group hasn’t done before, and that’s play in the playoffs,” guard Quincy Pondexter told reporters. “It’s (Davis’) first time and a couple other guys’ first time, so they just need to embrace the moment, have fun with it and hopefully we make it.”

TRENDS:

*Home team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
*Spurs are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
*Under is 6-1 in Pelicans last 7 overall.
*Over is 6-1 in Spurs last 7 games following a ATS loss.

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**Udog** · 04-15-2015, 09:09 AM

NBA

Wednesday, April 15

Bulls' C Joakim Noah, out Wednesday

Noah did not play Monday due to left knee tendinitis and will miss Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Gordon Hayward, Utah - Doub Wed

Hayward is expected to miss Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to a sore achilles.

DeMar DeRozan, Toronto - Doub Wed

DeRozan is nursing a groin injury and will likely miss Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

Knicks have been covering spreads to end the year

Despite dropping seven out of their last 10 games, the New York Knicks have gone 6-3-1 ATS during that span.

The Knickerbockers wrap up an extremely dissapointing season Wednesday at home against Detroit.

Books are currently dealing New York +6.5 with a total of 196.5.

**Udog** · 04-15-2015, 11:39 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, April 15

Miami Heat @ Philadelphia 76ers

Game 523-524
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami Heat
116.338
Philadelphia 76er
113.947
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami Heat
by 2 1/2
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia 76er
by 3
196 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami Heat
(+3); Over

Oklahoma City Thunder @ Minnesota Timberwolves

Game 503-504
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City Thu
120.980
Minnesota Timberw
114.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City Thu
by 6 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City Thu
by 14
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota Timberw
(+14); Over

Denver Nuggets @ Golden State Warriors

Game 525-526
April 15, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver Nuggets
117.883
Golden State Warr
126.745
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State Warr
by 9
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State Warr
by 11 1/2
220
Dunkel Pick:
Denver Nuggets
(+11 1/2); Over

Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls

Game 505-506
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta Hawks
114.682
Chicago Bulls
124.853
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 10
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 3
194 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Bulls
(-3); Under

Sacramento Kings @ Los Angeles Lakers

Game 527-528
April 15, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Sacramento Kings
112.717
Los Angeles Laker
111.220
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento Kings
by 1 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Laker
by 3 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento Kings
(+3 1/2); Over

Portland Trail Blazers @ Dallas Mavericks

Game 507-508
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland Trail Bl
113.232
Dallas Mavericks
122.164
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas Mavericks
by 9
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas Mavericks
by 6
206
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas Mavericks
(-6); Under

Utah Jazz @ Houston Rockets

Game 509-510
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah Jazz
115.415
Houston Rockets
128.714
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston Rockets
by 13 1/2
191
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston Rockets
by 9 1/2
195
Dunkel Pick:
Houston Rockets
(-9 1/2); Under

San Antonio Spurs @ New Orleans Pelicans

Game 511-512
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio Spurs
131.027
New Orleans Pelic
123.595
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 7 1/2
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 5 1/2
193 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio Spurs
(-5 1/2); Under

Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Game 513-514
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Wizard
119.561
Cleveland Cavalie
124.341
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 5
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 10
194
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Wizard
(+10); Over

Orlando Magic @ Brooklyn Nets

Game 515-516
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando Magic
112.897
Brooklyn Nets
118.510
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn Nets
by 5 1/2
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn Nets
by 9
203
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando Magic
(+9); Over

Boston Celtics @ Milwaukee Bucks

Game 517-518
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston Celtics
115.812
Milwaukee Bucks
123.709
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee Bucks
by 8
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee Bucks
by 4
198
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee Bucks
(-4); Under

Detroit Pistons @ New York Knicks

Game 519-520
April 15, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit Pistons
121.604
New York Knicks
111.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Pistons
by 10
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit Pistons
by 5 1/2
195 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Pistons
(-5 1/2); Under

Indiana Pacers @ Memphis Grizzlies

Game 521-522
April 15, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana Pacers
123.682
Memphis Grizzlies
125.258
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis Grizzlies
by 1 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis Grizzlies
by 4 1/2
185
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana Pacers
(+4 1/2); Over

Charlotte Hornets @ Toronto Raptors

Game 501-502
April 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte Hornets
112.034
Toronto Raptors
118.516
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto Raptors
by 6 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto Raptors
by 12 1/2
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte Hornets
(+12 1/2); Over

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