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**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 08:24 AM

Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

-- Warriors 109, Pelicans 98-- Golden State first NBA team to advance.

-- Bucks 92, Bulls 90-- Good side out of bounds play got Bucks winning hoop.

-- Grizzlies 115, Blazers 109-- Is Memphis the most obscure good team in all of professional sports?

-- Calgary 7, Vancouver 4-- Flames' first playoff series win since 2004.

-- Orioles 5, Red Sox 4 (10)-- Weird night in Baltimore; fans were told to stay inside the ballpark, even if the game ended, due to protests outside the stadium. Then the Orioles tied the game; extra inning gave cops enough time to quell the protests.

-- Cardinals 5, Brewers 3-- St Louis may have lost Wainwright for season.

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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday........

13) There are rumors about that the Bulls will fire coach Tom Thibodeau when the season ends, despite his 255-139 regular season record; Scott Brooks got canned despite a terrific record, Lionel Hollins, Vinny Del Negro and George Karl all got sacked two years ago-- they all had won 56+ regular season games.

To paraphrase Vince Lombardi on that NFL Films clip, "What the hell's going on out there?!?!" Seems like there is too much politics in NBA coaching.

12) New York media has already declared Matt Harvey to be the next Koufax, but Al Leiter had a good tidbit during Saturday's game; when CC Sabathia was Harbey's age, he had already started 178 big league games and won a Cy Young. award-- he got a much earlier start and may be finished earlier, too.

11) The dimensions in Yankee Stadium are a joke; its a softball park in right field and its going to prevent them from having good pitchers, because who in their right mind wants to pitch half their games there? It is every bit as bad as pitching in Coors Field.

10) Minnesota Twins scored a total of four runs in losing Phil Hughes' first four starts; Toronto scored 13-12-12 runs in Mark Buehrle's first three starts.

9) I'm not a big fan of strict platooning in baseball; one team pinch-hit for a lefty hitter in the 4th inning of a game last summer, because the other side put a lefty pitcher in. If a guy isn't good enough to play the first five innings of a game, then he shouldn't be starting in the first place.

8) Through Friday's games, the major league batting average was .245; if the first pitch of an at-bat was put into play, that went up to .318.

7) Ben Zobrist is out 4-6 weeks after getting his knee scoped; A's got taken by Tampa Bay on this trade; Zobrist is damaged goods, a 33-year old who played several years on artficial turf. Go figure.

Oakland's season is already headed for the ashcan; their bullpen sucks, they can't hit lefties-- they're 30-45 since trading Yoenis Cespedes last July 31.

6) Speaking of the Rays, they're 0-10 on replay challenges this season.

5) Mets' rookie catcher Kevin Plawecki hit his first career homer in the Bronx yesterday; my question is this-- if you caught that ball in the bleachers, how much you charging him for it? You have him over a barrel, its his first career home run ball-- HE HAS TO HAVE IT!!!

Let me know what your ideas are....I have my own idea.

4) Steve Stricker missed the cut in New Orleans this week, meaning longest current streak of consecutive cuts made on Tour is Matt Kuchar, at 22.

3) Wow I was watching the Houston-Dallas game on TV Friday night; I'd get tired of the Dallas PA guy pretty darn quick if I went to games there. Tone it down a little, big fella. No need to make everyone deaf.

2) There are betting lines out on some NFL games already; draft is next week, so how you betting games so long before the season starts, before you even know who all the starting quarterbacks are?

1) Peyton Manning donated $3M to Tennessee's football program; thats three million, with an M. How much money does this guy have?

**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 08:24 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 26

Lebron James is 40-7 in first round games in his career; Cleveland won nine of last 11 games overall, covering three of its last nine; they were 32-88 on ar in first three wins, as Irving was on court for 120 minutes, James 126- they get lot of rest if they win this game and end series. Boston covered nine of its last 12 games overall; they had only 25 fast break points in first three games, were -20 on the boards.

Gortat was huge in Game 3, with 24 points, 13 boards, four blocks, as Wizards took 3-0 series edge; NBA teams with 3-0 series edge are 111-0 in those series. Toronto has only 25 fast break points in two games. Raptors won four of last seven road games. Five of their last eight Toronto games stayed under total. Wizards won five of last six at home. Toronto bench is -85 in last two games.

Houston won seven of last eight games with Dallas; five of last seven series games stayed under total. Rockets won nine of last eleven overall; seven of their last nine games went over. Dallas is 4-4 in its last eight games; 10 of its last 12 went over. Both teams shot 50%+ in Game 3, as defense took night off; Dallas had 72 at the half and still lost- they had 33 fast break points, most by any team in playoffs so far.

Whatever Clippers have left in tank, would expect best effort here after they got bamboozled in Game 3. Defending champ Spurs are 12-2 in last 14 first round series, 3-1 in years after they won a title. Clippers had won seven in row before losing Games 2-3; they got eviscerated Friday, losing by 27 and it wasn't that close. Spurs won 13 of last 15 games; five of their subs played 15+ minutes in Game 3, thats how stress-free the game was.

Home favorites are 10-10 in this round, home dogs are 3-3; home teams are 17-9 SU-- over is 10-16.

2015 playoffs
Brooklyn vs Atlanta
Atl 99-92, -10, U201.5
Atl 96-91, -9.5, U202
Brook 91-83, +3.5, U199

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
Mil 92-90, +4, U190

Washington vs Toronto
Wash 93-86 OT, +4, U194.5
Wash 117-106, +5, O193.5
Wash 106-99, -4.5, O195.5

New Orleans vs Golden State
GSt 106-99, -12, U205
GSt 97-87, -13, U206.5
GSt 123-119 OT, -5, O203
GSt 109-98, -6.5, U208
Warriors win series, 4-0

Dallas vs Houston
Hst 118-108, -5.5, O212.5
Hst 111-99, -6.5, U214
Hst 130-128, +1, O214.5

San Antonio vs LA Clippers
LAC 107-92, -1.5, U207
SA 111-107 OT, +1.5, O207.5
SA 100-73, -5, U203.5

Portland vs Memphis
Mem 100-86, -5.5, U188.5
Mem 97-82, -6, U189
Mem 115-109, +3.5, O189

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

Sunday, April 26

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home

3:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Clippers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 12 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
San Antonio is 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing LA Clippers

6:30 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

9:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. DALLAS
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 11 games at home
Dallas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 08:25 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 26

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Game of the Day: Sunday's NBA Playoffs matchups
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (+7, 203)
Cavaliers lead series 3-0

The scrappy Boston Celtics are giving it they’re all, but the Cleveland Cavaliers might just be too much for them to handle. The Cavaliers will try to wrap up a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference series when they visit the Celtics on Sunday.

Cleveland star LeBron James has increased his scoring and rebounding in each of the first three games, up to 31 points and 11 boards in Game 3. “LeBron’s leadership is obviously a huge factor, because he’s the guy that not only guys follow but they feel him, they sense him,” Cavaliers coach David Blatt told reporters, “and his control in these games has been outstanding both in terms of seizing the moment, but also talking guys through situations.” Boston is trying to make history as the first NBA team ever to come back from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series. “You have a game Sunday,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters. “You prepare for the game. Play to the best of your ability.”

TRENDS:

*Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
*Celtics are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 home games.
*Under is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
*Under is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs (-6, 200)
Spurs lead series 2-1

Kawhi Leonard and the sixth-seeded San Antonio Spurs annihilated Los Angeles to take the series lead and attempt to stretch it to a 3-1 advantage when they host the Clippers on Sunday in the Western Conference first-round series. Leonard scored a career-best 32 points in Friday’s Game 3 as the Spurs rolled to a 100-73 dismantling of third-seeded Los Angeles.

Leonard was awarded his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy prior to the game and then went on an offensive splurge by making 13-of-18 shots. “He can put on a show like that in a situation like this,” power forward Tim Duncan told reporters. “It’s not only great for us but it’s impressive to watch.” The Clippers will be focused on improvement and evening up a series that started out well when they won Game 1 before the Spurs rebounded. “I just know we got our butts kicked,” Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers told reporters after the worst playoff defeat in franchise history. “They played terrific basketball and we didn’t.”

TRENDS:

*Clippers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
*Spurs are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games.
*Over is 6-1 in Clippers last 7 games after scoring less than 75 points in their previous game.
*Under is 8-2 in Spurs last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards (-5.5, 197.5)
Wizards lead series 3-0

Paul Pierce and the fifth-seeded Washington Wizards look to finish off the visiting Toronto Raptors when Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series commences on Sunday. No NBA team has recovered from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series so fourth-seeded Toronto faces a monumental task.

Pierce tossed verbal intimidation at the Raptors prior to the series and has been tormenting them on the court during it. The veteran forward scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter of Game 3 as Washington recorded a 106-99 victory. The Toronto players are having a hard time with the notion of now having to win four straight games but coach Dwane Casey insists his squad won’t be rolling over. “We’re still on life support. It’s not over yet,” Casey told reporters. “There’s no ‘give-up’ on this team.”

TRENDS:

*Raptors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.
*Wizards are 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
*Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
*Over is 9-2 in Wizards last 11 home games.

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks (+2.5, 220)
Rockets lead series 3-0

The Houston Rockets are bullying their way to the Western Conference semifinals, at least according to the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets have been the more physical team in the first three games will try to wrap up a four-game sweep when they visit the Mavericks for Game 4 on Sunday.

Houston and Dallas were each whistled for 28 personal fouls in Game 3, but Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle felt there could have been more on the visitors. “Look, referees miss calls, but there's just a lot of physical stuff going on out there that just doesn't look kosher to me,” Carlisle told reporters. “They're a more physical team, but this series has got to be played within the rules.” Carlisle called out Rockets center Dwight Howard, who grabbed a postseason career-high 26 rebounds, in particular after the contest. “It's a long series, and my job is to be dominant in the paint and just do my best,” Howard told reporters in response. “I don't think about it when I'm out there. I just go out there and play.”

TRENDS:

*Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
*Mavericks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
*Over is 7-1 in Rockets last 8 vs. Western Conference.
*Over is 8-1 in Mavericks last 9 overall.

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**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 08:25 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 26

NBA roundup: Nets beat Hawks; series now at 2-1

NEW YORK -- Center Brook Lopez scored 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets pulled away early in the fourth quarter for a 91-83 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of their first-round series on Saturday afternoon.

Rookie forward Bojan Bogdanovic added 19 points and forward Thaddeus Young, who apologized to teammates for having subpar games in Atlanta, added 18.

Six of Young's points came late in the third quarter, when he started Brooklyn's decisive 18-0 run that ensured Monday would not be an elimination game. Atlanta leads the best-of-seven series 2-1.

Bucks 92, Bulls 90

MILWAUKEE -- Jerryd Bayless hit a wide open layup as time expired, and Milwaukee staved off elimination with a victory over Chicago at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Shooting guard O.J. Mayo gave the Bucks a nine-point lead, sinking a long 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 3:01 left. Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol rallied the Bulls and the game was tied in the closing seconds when Chicago star Derrick Rose was stripped of the ball.

After a Bucks' timeout, Khris Middleton inbounded to Bayless, whose layup went through the net as time expired.

Warriors 109, Pelicans 98

NEW ORLEANS -- Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green combined for 86 points to power Golden State to a first-round playoff sweep over New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center.

After hitting the miracle 3-pointer from the left corner to pave the way for a dramatic victory over the Pelicans on Thursday, Curry scored 27 of his game-high 39 points in the first three quarter as the Warriors built an 88-67 lead.

Thompson scored 25 points and Green added 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors, who advanced to play the winner of the Memphis-Portland series in the second round.

**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 10:00 AM

Las Vegas betting odds released for every 2015 NFL game

Want to get the first sneak peek at opening lines for every NFL game this upcoming 2015 season? Well CG Technology in Nevada has given Covers an exclusive first look at their lines, which will hit the boards Monday.

Below is each and every game for the upcoming season:

Week 1:

Steelers at Patriots (-6.5, 54)
Packers at Bears (+4, 51)
Chiefs at Texans (-1, 42)
Browns at Jets (-2, 41)
Colts at Bills (+1.5, 47)
Dolphins at Redskins (+2, 45)
Panthers at Jaguars (+4, 43)
Seahawks at Rams (+3.5, 43)
Saints at Cardinals (-3, 47)
Lions at Chargers (-1.5, 45.5)
Titans at Buccaneers (-3, 42.5)
Bengals at Raiders (+3.5, 44)
Ravens at Broncos (-4, 52)
Giants at Cowboys (-5.5, 50)
Eagles at Falcons (+1, 53.5)
Vikings at 49ers (-4.5, 41)

Week 2:

Broncos at Chiefs (+1)
Texans at Panthers (-2.5)
Buccaneers at Saints (-6.5)
Dolphins at Jaguars (+4)
Ravens at Raiders (+5)
Patriots at Bills (+1)
Chargers at Bengals (-3)
Titans at Browns (-4.5)
49ers at Steelers (-2.5)
Falcons at Giants (-3.5)
Cowboys at Eagles (-2)
Rams at Redskins (+2)
Cardinals at Bears (+1)
Seahawks at Packers (-1)
Lions at Vikings (Pick'em)
Jets at Colts (-7.5)

Week 3:

Redskins at Giants (-2)
49ers at Cardinals (-2.5)
Bears at Seahawks (-9)
Steelers at Rams (-1)
Buccaneers at Texans (-6.5)
Colts at Titans (+5)
Bills at Dolphins (-2)
Jaguars at Patriots (-11.5)
Eagles at Jets (+2.5)
Bengals at Ravens (-3)
Raiders at Browns (-4.5)
Falcons at Cowboys (-5.5)
Broncos at Lions (Pick'em)
Chargers at Vikings (Pick'em)
Chiefs at Packers (-5.5)

Week 4:

Ravens at Steelers (-2.5)
Texans at Falcons (-1)
Cowboys at Saints (Pick'em)
Panthers at Buccaneers (+2.5)
Rams at Cardinals (-3.5)
Packers at 49ers (Pick'em)
Jaguars at Colts (-10.5)
Vikings at Broncos (-7)
Browns at Chargers (-6)
Raiders at Bears (-6)
Giants at Bills (-3)
Chiefs at Bengals (-3)
Jets at Dolphins (-3.5)
Eagles at Redskins (+2.5)
Lions at Seahawks (-6)

Week 5:

Colts at Texans (Pick'em)
Redskins at Falcons (-3.5)
Jaguars at Buccaneers (-3.5)
Bills at Titans (+3)
Bears at Chiefs (-4)
Broncos at Raiders (+6.5)
Browns at Ravens (-7)
Seahawks at Bengals (+2)
Patriots at Cowboys (Pick'em)
49ers at Giants (Pick'em)
Saints at Eagles (-4)
Cardinals at Lions (-1.5)
Rams at Packers (-5.5)
Steelers at Chargers (-1)

Week 6:

Falcons at Saints (-3.5)
Ravens at 49ers (-2)
Panthers at Seahawks (-8)
Patriots at Colts (-1)
Texans at Jaguars (+3.5)
Dolphins at Titans (+3)
Bengals at Bills (-1)
Redskins at Jets (-2)
Broncos at Browns (+4.5)
Cardinals at Steelers (-2.5)
Bears at Lions (-5)
Chargers at Packers (-5.5)
Chiefs at Vikings (-1)
Giants at Eagles (-4)

Week 7:

Seahawks at 49ers (+1.5)
Eagles at Panthers (Pick'em)
Browns at Rams (-6)
Saints at Colts (-5)
Falcons at Titans (+1)
Steelers at Chiefs (-1)
Raiders at Chargers (-8)
Texans at Dolphins (-3)
Jets at Patriots (-8.5)
Bills at Jaguars (+6)
Cowboys at Giants (Pick'em)
Buccaneers at Redskins (-4)
Vikings at Lions (-5)
Ravens at Cardinals (-2)

Week 8:

Dolphins at Patriots (-5.5)
Buccaneers at Falcons (-5.5)
Giants at Saints (-2)
49ers at Rams (-1)
Titans at Texans (-7)
Packers at Broncos (-1.5)
Jets at Raiders (Pick'em)
Chargers at Ravens (-3.5)
Cardinals at Browns (+3)
Bengals at Steelers (-3)
Lions at Chiefs (+1)
Seahawks at Cowboys (+1.5)
Vikings at Bears (-2)
Colts at Panthers (+1)

Week 9:

Browns at Bengals (+2.5)
Titans at Saints (-7)
Giants at Buccaneers (+2)
Falcons at 49ers (-6)
Broncos at Colts (-1)
Rams at Vikings (Pick'em)
Dolphins at Bills (-2)
Redskins at Patriots (-8.5)
Jaguars at Jets (-5)
Raiders at Steelers (-9.5)
Eagles at Cowboys (-2.5)
Bears at Chargers (-4)

Week 10:

Bills at Jets (+1)
Cowboys at Buccaneers (+4.5)
Cardinals at Seahawks (-5.5)
Bears at Rams (-4.5)
Panthers at Titans (+2.5)
Chiefs at Broncos (-5)
Vikings at Raiders (+1.5)
Jaguars at Ravens (-10.5)
Browns at Steelers (-7.5)
Patriots at Giants (+1.5)
Dolphins at Eagles (-3.5)
Saints at Redskins (Pick'em)
Lions at Packers (-5)
Texans at Bengals (-4)

Week 11:

Titans at Jaguars (-1.5)
Colts at Falcons (+2)
Redskins at Panthers (-5)
Bengals at Cardinals (-3)
49ers at Seahawks (-5.5)
Jets at Texans (-5)
Chiefs at Chargers (-2.5)
Cowboys at Dolphins (-1)
Rams at Ravens (-3.5)
Buccaneers at Eagles (-8.5)
Broncos at Bears (+2.5)
Raiders at Lions (-8.5)
Packers at Vikings (+3)
Bills at Patriots (-5.5)

Week 12:

Panthers at Cowboys (-4.5)
Eagles at Lions (-2)
Bears at Packers (-7.5)
Vikings at Falcons (-1.5)
Cardinals at 49ers (-2)
Steelers at Seahawks (-5.5)
Saints at Texans (-2)
Buccaneers at Colts (-9.5)
Chargers at Jaguars (+4.5)
Raiders at Titans (-2)
Patriots at Broncos (-2.5)
Bills at Chiefs (-2.5)
Dolphins at Jets (+1.5)
Rams at Bengals (-2.5)
Giants at Redskins (+1)
Ravens at Browns (+3)

Week 13:

Packers at Lions (Pick'em)
Panthers at Saints (-2)
Falcons at Buccaneers (+1)
Cardinals at Rams (-1)
Jaguars at Titans (-3)
Chiefs at Raiders (+3.5)
Broncos at Chargers (Pick'em)
Texans at Bills (-3)
Ravens at Dolphins (Pick'em)
Eagles at Patriots (-4)
Bengals at Browns (+2)
Colts at Steelers (-2.5)
Jets at Giants (-5)
49ers at Bears (+1)
Seahawks at Vikings (+4.5)
Cowboys at Redskins (+3)

Week 14:

Vikings at Cardinals (-5.5)
Falcons at Panthers (-3.5)
Saints at Buccaneers (+2.5)
Lions at Rams (-1.5)
Patriots at Texans (+1.5)
Colts at Jaguars (+6)
Raiders at Broncos (-10.5)
Chargers at Chiefs (-2)
Titans at Jets (-4)
Seahawks at Ravens (+1)
Steelers at Bengals (-1)
49ers at Browns (+2.5)
Bills at Eagles (-3.5)
Redskins at Bears (-4)
Cowboys at Packers (-4.5)
Giants at Dolphins (-3)

Week 15:

Buccaneers at Rams (-8)
Jets at Cowboys (-7.5)
Browns at Seahawks (-10.5)
Bengals at 49ers (-3)
Texans at Colts (-5)
Falcons at Jaguars (+2)
Packers at Raiders (+7)
Dolphins at Chargers (-3)
Titans at Patroits (-10.5)
Chiefs at Ravens (-3.5)
Broncos at Steelers (-1)
Panthers at Giants (-2)
Cardinals at Eagles (-1.5)
Bills at Redskins (+1)
Bears at Vikings (-2.5)
Lions at Saints (Pick'em)

Week 16:

Chargers at Raiders (+3.5)
Redskins at Eagles (-7)
Panthers at Falcons (-1)
Jaguars at Saints (-8)
Bears at Buccaneers (+1.5)
Packers at Cardinals (Pick'em)
Rams at Seahawks (-6.5)
Texans at Titans (+2.5)
Browns at Chiefs (-5.5)
Cowboys at Bills (-1)
Colts at Dolphins (Pick'em)
Patriots at Jets (+4.5)
Steelers at Ravens (-2)
49ers at Lions (-1.5)
Giants at Vikings (-1.5)
Bengals at Broncos (-4.5)

**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 10:09 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 26

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CLEVELAND (56 - 29) at BOSTON (40 - 45) - 4/26/2015, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 49-35 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-7 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-7 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (57 - 28) at SAN ANTONIO (57 - 28) - 4/26/2015, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TORONTO (49 - 36) at WASHINGTON (49 - 36) - 4/26/2015, 6:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-47 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 37-45 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-48 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

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

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HOUSTON (59 - 26) at DALLAS (50 - 35) - 4/26/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
HOUSTON is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 115-74 ATS (+33.6 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 32-23 ATS (+6.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 34-47 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
DALLAS is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a division game this season.
DALLAS is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-6 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 9-6 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 10:15 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, April 26

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics

Game 501-502
April 26, 2015 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland Cavalie
125.250
Boston Celtics
124.446
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 1
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 7 1/2
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston Celtics
(+7 1/2); Over

Los Angeles Clippers @ San Antonio Spurs

Game 503-504
April 26, 2015 @ 3:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Clipp
127.430
San Antonio Spurs
131.721
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 4 1/2
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio Spurs
by 6 1/2
200
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles Clipp
(+6 1/2); Over

Toronto Raptors @ Washington Wizards

Game 505-506
April 26, 2015 @ 6:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto Raptors
116.268
Washington Wizard
125.149
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Wizard
by 9
185
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Wizard
by 5 1/2
198
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Wizard
(-5 1/2); Under

Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks

Game 507-508
April 26, 2015 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston Rockets
125.885
Dallas Mavericks
121.224
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston Rockets
by 4 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston Rockets
by 2 1/2
220
Dunkel Pick:
Houston Rockets
(-2 1/2); Under

**Udog** · 04-26-2015, 11:27 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 26

Wizards' PG John Wall, probable Sunday

Wall is dealing with a shoulder injury but is expected to play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Raptors.

Celtics' PF Jared Sullinger, probable Sunday

Sullinger is dealing with a tailbone injury but is expected to play Sunday against the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers and Celtics have been playing to the under

The under is 5-1 in the last six meetings between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, and is 2-1 in the series.

The total for Sunday's Game 4 is the lowest the series has seen so far at 203.5.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-26-2015, 11:46 AM

Sunday's Early Tips

April 26, 2015

Sunday's Late Tips

The NBA Playoffs continue Sunday afternoon with a nationally televised double-header as Cleveland looks to sweep Boston before the Clippers and Spurs meet in a crucial game in their Western Conference series.

Playoffs Betting Results

Cleveland at Boston (ABC, 1:00 p.m. ET)

The Cavaliers have jumped out to a 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven series against the Celtics and for all intent purposes, this matchup is over. One offshore sportsbook, 5Dimes.eu, is still giving Boston a shot to win the series but it’s a longshot. The Celtics are 30,000/1 underdogs (Bet $100 to win $30,000) to rip off four consecutive victories against the Cavaliers.

Oddsmakers aren’t expecting Boston to get one, installing Cleveland as a seven-point road favorite in Game 4.

VegasInsider.com NBA expert Kevin Rogers believes the Cavs are a decent look in this spot just based on betting tendencies.

He explained, “The Cavaliers have responded well as road favorites since early March, posting a solid 7-4 against the spread record, which includes their Game 3 win and cover at Boston. Meanwhile, the Celtics fell to 3-5 both straight up and against the spread in their last eight games at TD Garden, while owning a 1-6 both SU and ATS mark this season at home off a home loss.”

Cleveland definitely has the edge with the above trends but the key factor in this series is talent. The Cavaliers have won all five meaningful games against the Celtics this season and even though Boston has been somewhat competitive in this series, it’s never been a major threat.

Rogers believes Boston has one legit player and he needs to step up on Sunday. “Boston has struggled from three-point range in this series (19 of 63), as the Celtics need a strong effort from Isaiah Thomas if they have any shot at extending this series, scoring just five points in the Game 3 loss,” said Rogers.

The Cavaliers haven’t been much better, shooting just 36 percent as a team, but their best sharpshooters in Kevin Love (10-of-19) and Kyrie Irving (10-of-20) have both lit up Boston from 3-point land.

In Saturday’s NBA Playoffs, bettors had two teams in Milwaukee and New Orleans looking to avoid sweeps on their homecourts. The Bucks nipped the Bulls but the Pelicans fell short to the Warriors.

The ‘under’ has cashed in two of the first three meetings in this series and Sunday’s total opened 203 ½ and has dropped to 202 ½, which is the lowest number thus far.

If necessary, the two teams will meet in Game 5 at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday from Cleveland.

L.A. Clippers at San Antonio (ABC, 3:30 p.m. ET)

It’s often been said that bad losses tend to linger in the postseason and that was the case on Friday. After losing Game 2 at home in overtime 111-107 last Wednesday to the Spurs, the Clippers followed up that setback with a complete dud.

San Antonio dominated Los Angeles 100-73 as a five-point home favorite in Game 3. The 27-point margin was the largest in this year’s postseason and the 73 points posted by the Clippers was also the worst offensive effort and a franchise record low for points scored in a playoff game.

I’m one of the so-called pundits that believed Los Angeles could win this series but Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the rest of the team are living up to their billing as a “soft” team.

VI’s Kevin Rogers wasn’t surprised by the outcome on Friday in Game 3. He said, “Following Friday’s loss, the Clippers dropped to 3-12 in their last 15 road playoff games, with nine of those losses coming by double-digits. To make matters worse for Los Angeles, the Clippers have covered just five of their previous 21 postseason contests since 2013, while losing six of eight playoff contests since beating the Thunder in the second round opener last season. “

Including the loss in Game 3, San Antonio has won 18 of its last 21 home meetings against the Clippers and it’s listed as a six-point favorite at home in Game 4.

Can the Clippers steal a win and even up the series? Rogers answered, “Since blowing a late lead to Cleveland in an early March setback, the Spurs have won 10 straight games at the AT&T Center, with all 10 victories coming by double-digits. Nobody has come close to beating them at home recently and the effort from the Clippers in Game 3 doesn’t provide much confidence.”

Los Angeles All-Star point guard Chris Paul struggled in Game 3 with seven points after putting up a combined 53 in the first two games. It’s rare to see him play poorly in back-to-back spots and he appears to be ready to go after losing Game 3. "We beat them Game 1, they beat us Game 2," Paul said. "They came out, did what we did in Game 1 against us here. Now we've got to show some resolve."

Most would also expect Paul to exploit the Spurs’ Tony Parker, who is playing injured and its showing. He hasn’t logged over 30 minutes in any game and he’s shooting 25 percent (7-of-28) with just nine assists in the series. If the Clippers can’t beat the Spurs with a banged-up Parker, then you wonder who could they get past in the Western Conference.

The ‘under’ has gone 2-1 in the series and could be 3-0 if Game 2 didn’t go to overtime. Books sent out an opener of 202 for Game 4 and that number has been bet down to 199 ½ at some betting shops.

For those believing the Clippers will knot the series at 2-2 on Sunday, you might want to check out the adjusted series prices at Sportsbook.ag where Los Angeles is a plus-330 (Bet $100 to win $330) underdog to win the best-of-seven series.

Game 5 will take place on Tuesday from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-26-2015, 11:48 AM

Warriors confident after sweep of Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Golden State coach Steve Kerr dead-panned that he'd be relaxing on the beaches of Cabo San Lucas while waiting to find out who would be the Warriors' second-round playoff opponent.

''I'll be in Cabo all week. I told the guys just to get some work in if they want,'' Kerr said, unable to stop himself from smiling before he got to the end of the sentence.

Among those who won't be laughing is the Warriors' next opponent, which will have to figure out how to stop Stephen Curry and Co. from scoring in bunches, as they did in their convincing four-game sweep of burgeoning young All-Star Anthony Davis and the upstart New Orleans Pelicans.

Now Golden State awaits the winner of the Memphis-Portland matchup. Memphis leads the series 3-0.

On Saturday night, the Warriors came through with their most complete performance of the first-round, building a 13-point lead at halftime, widening it to 24 late in the third quarter and squelching the Pelicans' desperate, last-gasp bid in the fourth quarter, 109-98.

Curry scored against anyone the Pelicans sent out to guard him, including 6-foot-10 Anthony Davis, in the clinching game. He also hit 6 of 8 3s he put up to finish with 39 points.

When he wasn't scoring, he had plenty of help from Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

Curry averaged 33.8 points during the series, while Thompson averaged 25 points and Green, 15.8.

''You play great defense and all of a sudden it looks like they're throwing up a shot, but it goes in,'' Davis said. ''It's tough. Hats off to them. They made incredible shots through the course of the series. We tried our best to stay attached to them, but they did a great job. Some of it was us and some of it was them hitting tough shots.''

Meanwhile, Andrew Bogut made it hard on any Pelican player trying to score inside, blocking eight shots in the series and altering many more.

''They're built to win a championship. They're probably the most complete team that we faced, them and San Antonio,'' Pelicans coach Monty Williams said. ''I had to watch games that they lost just to see what teams did against them because you just don't see it when they're winning games. You're like, `Where's the weakness?' So to me, they just don't have many weaknesses, if any. Obviously they're well coached and they have great players.''

While the Pelicans narrowly made the playoffs as the Western Conference's eighth seed, they appeared to improve through the season, winning eight of their last 11 high-pressure games to pass Oklahoma City for the conference's final playoff spot.

Jrue Holiday, who had missed three months with a lower right leg injury, got healthy enough to play about 15 or so minutes per game just before the playoffs began, adding a boost to a team that already was already getting double-digit scoring from Davis, Tyreke Evans, Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson.

Meanwhile, 7-footer Omer Asik was averaging nearly 10 rebounds as he helped Davis protect the paint.

Yet the Warriors were in control for most of the series. The exception was Game 3, when they trailed by 20 entering the fourth quarter - on the road - yet still found a way to tie it at the end of regulation and win in overtime.

If there was a character-defining moment for the Warriors in their first-round series, that was it, and they celebrated as if it was a clinching triumph. For practical purposes, it may well have been as no NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 playoff series hole.

''We still have a long way to go to accomplish what we want to do,'' Thompson said. ''We've had a bull's eye on our back the whole year, but that makes it more fun. If you want to be great, you have to have high expectations. ... We've still got guys who really want to go deep in the postseason, including myself, who haven't had that experience yet.''

The Warriors foresee tougher challenges ahead, but appear confident they'll improve on last season's second-round exit.

''If we just keep our composure to start games, especially on the road, we'll be fine,'' Curry said. ''Our defense is what it is; it's carried us all season, and that will be there for us. But, offensively, if we just stick to who we are, moving the basketball, looking for the best shot every possession, our talent will shine across the board and we'll be in good shape.''

**StarDust Bum** · 04-26-2015, 11:51 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, April 26

Lebron James is 40-7 in first round games in his career; Cleveland won nine of last 11 games overall, covering three of its last nine; they were 32-88 on ar in first three wins, as Irving was on court for 120 minutes, James 126- they get lot of rest if they win this game and end series. Boston covered nine of its last 12 games overall; they had only 25 fast break points in first three games, were -20 on the boards.

Gortat was huge in Game 3, with 24 points, 13 boards, four blocks, as Wizards took 3-0 series edge; NBA teams with 3-0 series edge are 111-0 in those series. Toronto has only 25 fast break points in two games. Raptors won four of last seven road games. Five of their last eight Toronto games stayed under total. Wizards won five of last six at home. Toronto bench is -85 in last two games.

Houston won seven of last eight games with Dallas; five of last seven series games stayed under total. Rockets won nine of last eleven overall; seven of their last nine games went over. Dallas is 4-4 in its last eight games; 10 of its last 12 went over. Both teams shot 50%+ in Game 3, as defense took night off; Dallas had 72 at the half and still lost- they had 33 fast break points, most by any team in playoffs so far.

Whatever Clippers have left in tank, would expect best effort here after they got bamboozled in Game 3. Defending champ Spurs are 12-2 in last 14 first round series, 3-1 in years after they won a title. Clippers had won seven in row before losing Games 2-3; they got eviscerated Friday, losing by 27 and it wasn't that close. Spurs won 13 of last 15 games; five of their subs played 15+ minutes in Game 3, thats how stress-free the game was.

Home favorites are 10-10 in this round, home dogs are 3-3; home teams are 17-9 SU-- over is 10-16.

2015 playoffs
Brooklyn vs Atlanta
Atl 99-92, -10, U201.5
Atl 96-91, -9.5, U202
Brook 91-83, +3.5, U199

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
Mil 92-90, +4, U190

Washington vs Toronto
Wash 93-86 OT, +4, U194.5
Wash 117-106, +5, O193.5
Wash 106-99, -4.5, O195.5

New Orleans vs Golden State
GSt 106-99, -12, U205
GSt 97-87, -13, U206.5
GSt 123-119 OT, -5, O203
GSt 109-98, -6.5, U208
Warriors win series, 4-0

Dallas vs Houston
Hst 118-108, -5.5, O212.5
Hst 111-99, -6.5, U214
Hst 130-128, +1, O214.5

San Antonio vs LA Clippers
LAC 107-92, -1.5, U207
SA 111-107 OT, +1.5, O207.5
SA 100-73, -5, U203.5

Portland vs Memphis
Mem 100-86, -5.5, U188.5
Mem 97-82, -6, U189
Mem 115-109, +3.5, O189

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

Sunday, April 26

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Trend Report
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1:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. BOSTON
Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Boston is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games at home

3:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Clippers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 12 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
San Antonio is 17-8 SU in their last 25 games when playing LA Clippers

6:30 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

9:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. DALLAS
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 11 games at home
Dallas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home

**StarDust Bum** · 04-26-2015, 11:52 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 26

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Game of the Day: Sunday's NBA Playoffs matchups
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Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (+7, 203)
Cavaliers lead series 3-0

The scrappy Boston Celtics are giving it they’re all, but the Cleveland Cavaliers might just be too much for them to handle. The Cavaliers will try to wrap up a four-game sweep in the Eastern Conference series when they visit the Celtics on Sunday.

Cleveland star LeBron James has increased his scoring and rebounding in each of the first three games, up to 31 points and 11 boards in Game 3. “LeBron’s leadership is obviously a huge factor, because he’s the guy that not only guys follow but they feel him, they sense him,” Cavaliers coach David Blatt told reporters, “and his control in these games has been outstanding both in terms of seizing the moment, but also talking guys through situations.” Boston is trying to make history as the first NBA team ever to come back from a 3-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series. “You have a game Sunday,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens told reporters. “You prepare for the game. Play to the best of your ability.”

TRENDS:

*Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.
*Celtics are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 home games.
*Under is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
*Under is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 Conference Quarterfinals games.

Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs (-6, 200)
Spurs lead series 2-1

Kawhi Leonard and the sixth-seeded San Antonio Spurs annihilated Los Angeles to take the series lead and attempt to stretch it to a 3-1 advantage when they host the Clippers on Sunday in the Western Conference first-round series. Leonard scored a career-best 32 points in Friday’s Game 3 as the Spurs rolled to a 100-73 dismantling of third-seeded Los Angeles.

Leonard was awarded his NBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy prior to the game and then went on an offensive splurge by making 13-of-18 shots. “He can put on a show like that in a situation like this,” power forward Tim Duncan told reporters. “It’s not only great for us but it’s impressive to watch.” The Clippers will be focused on improvement and evening up a series that started out well when they won Game 1 before the Spurs rebounded. “I just know we got our butts kicked,” Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers told reporters after the worst playoff defeat in franchise history. “They played terrific basketball and we didn’t.”

TRENDS:

*Clippers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
*Spurs are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games.
*Over is 6-1 in Clippers last 7 games after scoring less than 75 points in their previous game.
*Under is 8-2 in Spurs last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.

Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards (-5.5, 197.5)
Wizards lead series 3-0

Paul Pierce and the fifth-seeded Washington Wizards look to finish off the visiting Toronto Raptors when Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series commences on Sunday. No NBA team has recovered from a 3-0 deficit in a playoff series so fourth-seeded Toronto faces a monumental task.

Pierce tossed verbal intimidation at the Raptors prior to the series and has been tormenting them on the court during it. The veteran forward scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter of Game 3 as Washington recorded a 106-99 victory. The Toronto players are having a hard time with the notion of now having to win four straight games but coach Dwane Casey insists his squad won’t be rolling over. “We’re still on life support. It’s not over yet,” Casey told reporters. “There’s no ‘give-up’ on this team.”

TRENDS:

*Raptors are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.
*Wizards are 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
*Over is 4-0 in Raptors last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
*Over is 9-2 in Wizards last 11 home games.

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks (+2.5, 220)
Rockets lead series 3-0

The Houston Rockets are bullying their way to the Western Conference semifinals, at least according to the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets have been the more physical team in the first three games will try to wrap up a four-game sweep when they visit the Mavericks for Game 4 on Sunday.

Houston and Dallas were each whistled for 28 personal fouls in Game 3, but Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle felt there could have been more on the visitors. “Look, referees miss calls, but there's just a lot of physical stuff going on out there that just doesn't look kosher to me,” Carlisle told reporters. “They're a more physical team, but this series has got to be played within the rules.” Carlisle called out Rockets center Dwight Howard, who grabbed a postseason career-high 26 rebounds, in particular after the contest. “It's a long series, and my job is to be dominant in the paint and just do my best,” Howard told reporters in response. “I don't think about it when I'm out there. I just go out there and play.”

TRENDS:

*Rockets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
*Mavericks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
*Over is 7-1 in Rockets last 8 vs. Western Conference.
*Over is 8-1 in Mavericks last 9 overall.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-26-2015, 11:53 AM

NBA

Sunday, April 26

NBA roundup: Nets beat Hawks; series now at 2-1

NEW YORK -- Center Brook Lopez scored 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets pulled away early in the fourth quarter for a 91-83 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of their first-round series on Saturday afternoon.

Rookie forward Bojan Bogdanovic added 19 points and forward Thaddeus Young, who apologized to teammates for having subpar games in Atlanta, added 18.

Six of Young's points came late in the third quarter, when he started Brooklyn's decisive 18-0 run that ensured Monday would not be an elimination game. Atlanta leads the best-of-seven series 2-1.

Bucks 92, Bulls 90

MILWAUKEE -- Jerryd Bayless hit a wide open layup as time expired, and Milwaukee staved off elimination with a victory over Chicago at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

Shooting guard O.J. Mayo gave the Bucks a nine-point lead, sinking a long 3-pointer as the shot clock expired with 3:01 left. Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol rallied the Bulls and the game was tied in the closing seconds when Chicago star Derrick Rose was stripped of the ball.

After a Bucks' timeout, Khris Middleton inbounded to Bayless, whose layup went through the net as time expired.

Warriors 109, Pelicans 98

NEW ORLEANS -- Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green combined for 86 points to power Golden State to a first-round playoff sweep over New Orleans at the Smoothie King Center.

After hitting the miracle 3-pointer from the left corner to pave the way for a dramatic victory over the Pelicans on Thursday, Curry scored 27 of his game-high 39 points in the first three quarter as the Warriors built an 88-67 lead.

Thompson scored 25 points and Green added 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors, who advanced to play the winner of the Memphis-Portland series in the second round.

**StarDust Bum** · 04-26-2015, 11:54 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, April 26

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CLEVELAND (56 - 29) at BOSTON (40 - 45) - 4/26/2015, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 49-35 ATS (+10.5 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 33-22 ATS (+8.8 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-7 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-7 straight up against CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA CLIPPERS (57 - 28) at SAN ANTONIO (57 - 28) - 4/26/2015, 3:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

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TORONTO (49 - 36) at WASHINGTON (49 - 36) - 4/26/2015, 6:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 37-47 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 37-45 ATS (-12.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 35-48 ATS (-17.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) on Sunday games this season.
WASHINGTON is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

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

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HOUSTON (59 - 26) at DALLAS (50 - 35) - 4/26/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 51-33 ATS (+14.7 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
HOUSTON is 36-21 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 115-74 ATS (+33.6 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
HOUSTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
HOUSTON is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
HOUSTON is 32-23 ATS (+6.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 20-10 ATS (+9.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 34-47 ATS (-17.7 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
DALLAS is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) after a division game this season.
DALLAS is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
DALLAS is 15-30 ATS (-18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 18-33 ATS (-18.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
DALLAS is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 9-6 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 9-6 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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