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**Udog** · 04-24-2015, 09:58 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Top six picks in ESPN.com's last NFL mock draft........

6) Jets-- Todd Gurley, RB Georgia-- Has been cleared medically.

5) Redskins-- Shane Ray, LB Missouri-- Skins need an edge pass rusher.

4) Raiders-- Amari Cooper, WR Alabama-- Derek Carr needs some receivers.

3) Jaguars-- Dante Fowler, DE Florida-- Can also play outside linebacker.

2) Titans-- Marcus Mariota, QB Oregon-- Could very easily trade this pick.

1) Buccaneers-- Jameis Winston, QB Florida State-- If you made $1M a year and your job depended on getting this pick right, who would you choose?

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

13) Warriors 123, Pelicans 119 OT-- Golden State was down 20 after the third quarter; Curry was 7-18 on the arc, Thompson 6-12, everyone else 1-11.

12) Bulls 113, Bucks 106 2OT-- In a double OT game, Chicago was +18 if Pau Gasol was on the court, -11 if he wasn't and he was only off for 14:00.

11) Reason #7,142 that NBA playoff series are too long; teams down 3-0 are a combined 0-110 in playoff series. Thats oh and 110.

10) Rajon Rondo will go down as one of the NBA's all-time strangest people; there was a story on the Interweb this year about when he was with Boston, during a film session, he took a water bottle, fired it at the 50-inch flatscreen TV that was playing the video of the game and shattered it. For no reason other than than the coach was critiquing his play. Oy.

9) Over/under on Lebron James' points Thursday was 26.5; he had 31. One of the great joys of being in Las Vegas is all the odd things you can bet on- there is no shortage of prop bets for any big event.

8) More college basketball transfers: Manu Lecomte from Miami to Baylor; Drexel's leading scorer Damion Lee was poached by Louisville.

7) Speaking of Louisville, they're taking a trip to Puerto Rico in August, where they will play six exhibition games. Trips like this are invaluable.

6) Maryland-Georgetown have finally agreed to play a game in November, which will be very big in that area of the world- they've only met three times since 1980, when Georgetown became a national power.

5) Mississippi State is expected to land Malik Newman today, the first prime recruit of the Ben Howland era; Newman's dad played for State. Problem is if he is any good, he's likely a 1-and-done, but he puts the Bulldogs on the map.

4) NFL schedule oddity: this will be the second year in a row no AFC team will play on Thanksgiving Day.

3) Mets are the 28th team since 2000 to win 11 games in a row; only two of previous 27 wound up that season with a losing record: the '04 Rays went 70-91 despite a 12-game win streak. The '13 Blue Jays won 11 games in a row, but wound up 74-88 anyway.

2) Major league teams whose pitchers walk more than they strike out are 4-25 this season, wth two of the four wins coming Wednesday night.

1) Baseball season is 18 days old; Phillies have played 16 games (5-11) but they still haven't led a game (0-13-3) after the fifth inning.

**Udog** · 04-24-2015, 09:59 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, April 24

Los Angeles Clippers @ San Antonio Spurs

Game 743-744
April 24, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Clipp
129.626
San Antonio Spurs
131.525
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 2
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 4 1/2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(+4 1/2); Under

Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks

Game 739-740
April 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston Rockets
119.195
Dallas Mavericks
126.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas Mavericks
by 7 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas Mavericks
by 1
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas Mavericks
(-1); Over

Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards

Game 741-742
April 24, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto Raptors
116.533
Washington Wizard
124.884
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Wizard
by 8 1/2
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Wizard
by 4
195 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Wizard
(-4); Over

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, April 24

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HOUSTON (58 - 26) at DALLAS (50 - 34) - 4/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 224-181 ATS (+24.9 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
HOUSTON is 50-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 23-13 ATS (+8.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
HOUSTON is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 28-17 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 19-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 34-46 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 12-22 ATS (-12.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a division game this season.
DALLAS is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 15-29 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 18-32 ATS (-17.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-6 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 8-6 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (49 - 35) at WASHINGTON (48 - 36) - 4/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-46 ATS (-13.6 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
TORONTO is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 158-200 ATS (-62.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 17-5 ATS (+11.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 36-45 ATS (-13.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 40-53 ATS (-18.3 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 34-48 ATS (-18.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 129-173 ATS (-61.3 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-28 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 7-6 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (57 - 27) at SAN ANTONIO (56 - 28) - 4/24/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 225-277 ATS (-79.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 171-235 ATS (-87.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 130-170 ATS (-57.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 902-788 ATS (+35.2 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 714-607 ATS (+46.3 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 460-382 ATS (+39.8 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 73-47 ATS (+21.3 Units) in home games in all playoff games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-12 ATS (+12.8 Units) when tied in a playoff series since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 73-54 ATS (+13.6 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 256-210 ATS (+25.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 21-8 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 30-21 ATS (+6.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 120-85 ATS (+26.5 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 CLIPPERS is 7-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-6 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 24

Washington has two of three road wins by lower seeded teams in this round; they shot 53% from floor in Game 2, one of only three teams to shoot 50% in playoffs so far- they were also 10-21 on arc. Toronto subs scored more points than starters in first two games- they have only 16 fast break points in two games. Raptors won four of last six road games. Five of their last seven Toronto games stayed under total. Wizards won four of last five at home.

Houston won six of last seven games with Dallas; five of last six series games stayed under total. Rockets won eight of last ten overall; six of their last eight games went over. Dallas is 4-3 in its last six games; nine of its last 11 went over. There were total of 24 points scored on fast break in Game 2, compared to 50 in Game 1. Rockets took 80 FTs, Dallas 55 in first two games. Mavericks won last two home games- their last four losses are all by 10+.

Defending champ Spurs are 12-2 in last 14 first round series, 3-1 in years after they won a title. SA lost three of last three games with Clipper, losing 107-92 in Game 1- Spurs' starting G's shot combined 9-34 from floor in first two games; Parker is hurt-- Mills had 18 off the bench to save Game 2. LA won seven of its last eight games overall, winning last four on road. Spurs won 12 of last 14 games; they lost first playoff game in three of four championship seasons

Home favorites are 8-8 in this round, home dogs are 1-2; home teams are 13-6 SU, with four of six road wins in OT-- over is 7-12.

2015 playoffs
Brooklyn vs Atlanta
Atl 99-92, -10, U201.5
Atl 96-91, -9.5, U202

Boston vs Cleveland
Clev 113-100, -11.5, O203
Clev 99-91, -11, U206
Clev 103-95, -4, U204

Milwaukee vs Chicago
Chi 103-91, -8, O186
Chi 91-82, -8, U190.5
Chi 113-106, 2OT, -2.5, O187

Washington vs Toronto
Wash 93-86 OT, +4, U194.5
Wash 117-106, +5, O193.5

New Orleans vs Golden State
GSt 106-99, -12, U205
GSt 97-87, -13, U206.5
GSt 123-119 OT, -5, O203

Dallas vs Houston
Hst 118-108, -5.5, O212.5
Hst 111-99, -6.5, U214

San Antonio vs LA Clippers
LAC 107-92, -1.5, U207
SA 111-107 OT, +1.5, O207.5

Portland vs Memphis
Mem 100-86, -5.5, U188.5
Mem 97-82, -6, U189

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

NBA

Friday, April 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. DALLAS
Houston is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing Houston
Dallas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 14 games on the road
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games when playing Toronto
Washington is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 11 games when playing San Antonio
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of San Antonio's last 11 games when playing LA Clippers

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**Udog** · 04-24-2015, 09:59 AM

NBA

Friday, April 24

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Game of the Day: Friday's NBA Playoffs matchups
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Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks (-1, 214.5)
Rockets lead series 2-0

The Rajon Rondo experiment is having disastrous effects for the Dallas Mavericks, and the Houston Rockets are taking advantage. The Rockets will try to move to 3-0 in the best-of-seven series when they visit the Mavericks for Game 3 on Friday.

Rondo was brought in to stabilize the point guard spot but has done anything but in his short tenure in Dallas. The mercurial former All-Star was on the court for just 10 minutes in Game 2 before finally heading to the bench permanently after drawing a technical foul for shoving Houston guard James Harden less than a minute into the second half, and he will sit out Game 3 with a back injury. "All I know right now is that we need everybody at their competitive best,” Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told reporters. “This isn't about one guy who did or didn't play. This is about everybody pulling in the same direction for the organization.” A more pressing matter might be finding a way to stop Rockets center Dwight Howard, who put up 28 points and 12 rebounds in Game 2.

TRENDS:

*Rockets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
*Mavericks are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
*Over is 8-2 in Mavericks last 10 home games.
*Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards (-4, 195.5)
Wizards lead series 2-0

The Toronto Raptors have dug themselves a hole and badly need a victory when they visit the Washington Wizards in Friday’s Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Toronto lost the first two games at home and Washington can further take control of the series by delivering another salvo.

Wizards coach Randy Wittman knows his squad has carved out an advantage but he continues to view the series as wide open. “It’s hard winning four games in a series, and as you continue to move on, the harder it gets,” Wittman told reporters. “Game 3 on Friday is going to be harder to play in than these first two games. It just gets that way as the series moves on.” The Raptors are well aware of the situation they face but aren’t willing to concede anything. “It’s far from over,” Toronto guard DeMar DeRozan told reporters. “Our confidence is still high. All we’ve got to do is take it game by game.”

TRENDS:

*Raptors are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games.
*Wizards are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS win.
*Under is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.
*Over is 9-1 in Wizards last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.

Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs (-4, 204.5)
Series tied 1-1

Tim Duncan doesn’t play basketball like someone who turns 39 on Saturday and he is the sole reason why the host San Antonio Spurs gained a split of two games in Los Angeles to begin the Western Conference first-round series. Duncan had 28 points to lead the Spurs to a 111-107 overtime win on Wednesday and he attempts to help sixth-seeded San Antonio take the lead over the third-seeded Clippers on Friday.

Duncan was 14-of-23 shooting and collected 11 rebounds in his latest grand performance and continues to show no sign of declining. “He was spectacular. He continues to amaze me with the things that he is able to do,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told reporters. “He knows he had to stay on the court and he figured out a way to do it. He continued to be aggressive, which is pretty amazing.” Los Angeles power forward Blake Griffin had a big Game 2 with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists but it was tainted by five turnovers, including a highly costly one at the end of the regulation that led to the Spurs tying the game and forcing overtime. “You know, that game is pretty much 100 percent on me,” Griffin told reporters. “I’ve just got to take care of the ball.”

TRENDS:

*Underdog is 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings.
*Spurs are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.
*Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
*Under is 6-1 in Clippers last 7 games following a S.U. loss.

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**Udog** · 04-24-2015, 10:00 AM

NBA

Friday, April 24

Tony Parker, San Antonio - Ques Fri

Parker left Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Clippers with a tight right achilles and is questionable for Game 3.

NBA roundup: Warriors, Bulls work OT for wins

NEW ORLEANS -- Stephen Curry hit a miracle 3-pointer from the left corner over Anthony Davis to force overtime, and the Golden State Warriors erased a 20-point, fourth-quarter deficit behind Curry's game-high 40 points for an improbable 123-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night at the Smoothie King Center.

The incredible comeback gave the Warriors a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Curry was unstoppable in the fourth quarter and in overtime. The point guard's 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds left in regulation gave him 10 points for the quarter and tied the game at 108. Curry then opened overtime by burying another 3-pointer from the right wing.

Davis led New Orleans with 29 points and 15 rebounds. Golden State guard Klay Thompson scored 28 points.

Bulls 113, Bucks 106 (2OT)

MILWAUKEE -- Derrick Rose scored 34 points, Jimmy Butler had 24, and Chicago took a commanding 3-0 lead in its first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against Milwaukee with a double-overtime victory.

Rose scored nine points in the third quarter, and he added seven in the final overtime as the Bulls scored 13 straight points. Chicago forward Pau Gasol added 17 points and 14 rebounds.

Milwaukee missed its first four shots from the field and turned the ball over three times during the second overtime, allowing the Bulls to pull away.

Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Bucks, who got 19 points from point guard Michael Carter-Williams, 18 points from guard Khris Middleton and 15 points and 14 rebounds from forward John Henson.

Cavaliers 103, Celtics 95

BOSTON -- LeBron James scored 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, helping Cleveland move within one game of advancing in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Cavaliers, seeded No. 2 in the East, can complete a four-game sweep of feisty seventh-seeded Boston on Sunday.

James added four assists and four steals. He shot 13-for-26 from the floor and also blocked two shots. Cleveland forward Kevin Love had 23 points and nine rebounds, and guard J.R. Smith added 15 points.

Guard Evan Turner led the Celtics with 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. Guard Avery Bradley added 18 points, and forward Jae Crowder finished with 16 points.

**Udog** · 04-24-2015, 10:31 AM

NBA

Friday, April 24

Bulls extend winning steak, paying out for bettors

With a double overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks the Chicago Bulls extend their winning streak to seven games, while winning their fifth consecutive game against the spread.

The Bulls have won their past seven games by an average of 11 points. Their five game ATS winning streak is the longest of the Bulls series.

Chicago will look to make it six straight covers and close out their Round 1 series against the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday.

Warriors continue to win on court, lose at window

The Golden State Warriors may have a 3-0 series lead over the New Orleans Pelicans, but they have now failed to cover in six straight after Thursday. Despite winning all six of those games, the Warriors continue their longest ATS losing streak of the season.

Golden State has been winning by an average of just under seven points per game over their past six, but have faced an average closing spread of -11.5.

The Warriors will look to correct their poor ATS play and close out their first round series with the Pelicans Saturday.

**Udog** · 04-24-2015, 10:42 AM

NBA

Friday, April 24

Rockets a poor wager with Callahan as referee

The Houston Rockets are 4-1 straight up but just 1-4 against the spread in five games during the regular season with referee Mike Callahan part of the officiating crew.

Callahan will be on the floor calling Game 3 between the Rockets and Dallas Mavericks along with Michael Smith and Tom Washington. Mark Lindsay is the alternate.

The Rockets are presently 1-point road underdogs for Game 3.

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