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**Udog** · 04-27-2015, 07:18 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Wizards 125, Raptors 94-- Gutless tank job by Toronto, which was favored to win series but got swept instead, not even bothering to compete in Game 4.

-- Clippers 114, Spurs 105-- Best series on paper has turned out that way.

-- Cavaliers 101, Celtics 93-- Love got hurt, JR Smith got tossed/suspended.

-- Minnesota 4, St Louis 1-- Wild faces Chicago in next round.

-- Montreal 2, Ottawa 0-- Senators had a terrific year, nonetheless.

-- Orioles 18, Red Sox 7-- Think Ben Cherington called Philly last night?

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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports weekend........

13) Kevin Love separated his shoulder Sunday, is expected to miss 2+ weeks, which is pretty much the entire next playoff series. JR Smith will be suspended for Game 1 of next series. Expensive win for Cleveland.

12) Mike Conley has multiple facial fractures, is out for the Grizzlies' game in Portland tonight; he flew back to Memphis over the weekend.

11) If I designed a golf course, there would be a lot of water on it, maybe small streams running parallel to the fairways. Sand traps look nice but are a waste of time. Water is intimidating, makes the course a lot harder.

10) Dodgers' Alex Guerrero has 13 RBI in 23 plate appearances; why doesn't he play more? Its not like they have Mike Schmidt at third base.

9) Dodgers put Yasiel Puig on the DL and replaced him with Andre Ethier, who makes $18M a year. Must be nice to have such well-paid subs.

8) Max Scherzer hurt his thumb batting yesterday, says he now favors using the DH. Adam Wainwright hurt his ankle/achilles batting Saturday, is probably out for the year. I'm against the DH; why can't pitchers be better at hitting?

7) Tampa Bay's Chris Archer allowed one earned run in his last four starts (26.2 IP). Rays get Matt Moore back from injury, they might be better than all of us thought this spring.

6) Bronx 6, Queens 4-- ESPN's Sunday night game was a defensive horror for the first few innings. Mets have to shore up their middle infield defense if they're going to be a serious postseason contender.

5) Curt Schilling brought up a great point last night; it takes 32-35 good major league players to make the playoffs. I remember in 2012, the A's got help from guys like Brandon Hicks (two walk-off HRs), George Kottaras, Seth Smith- they were in first place for one day that year. Fortunately, it was the last day.

Teams only have 25 guys on their active roster, but over the six-month season, all teams will have injuries and need replacements. The teams that compete for championships have solid depth, even in AAA.

4) Former Boston College basketball coach Al Skinner has resurfaced as the coach at Kennesaw State; within 2-3 years, he's going to scare the hell out of some big-name team in the first round of the NCAAs. He can recruit.

3) Indiana got very good news when Yogi Ferrell said he is coming back for his senior year; stuff like that gives a program positive momentum.

2) *********** has posted spreads for NFL games for Weeks 1-16; Oakland is not favored to win any of its games.

1) I love pro football, but good lord I'm sick of all this draft buildup; just wake me up when the draft starts Thursday night. There is too much media and they do way too much speculating. Just tell me what really happens.

**Udog** · 04-27-2015, 07:19 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, April 27

Chicago won eight of last ten games with Milwaukee (covered 8 of last 10)-- six of last eight games stayed under total. Chicago won six of its last seven games. Bucks only turned ball over 37 times in four games (+32)- they forced 28 turnovers in Game 4, but covered only one of last four road games. Six of their last nine games went over total. Bulls' bench was just 5-18 from floor in last game.

Hawks made 22 of 61 from arc, 35-41 on line in pair of home wins, but were 6-30 from arc, 13-17 on line in Game 3 loss. Nets had only 12 fast break points in first three series games, but they won eight of last ten home games. Johnson is just 17-50 in series; he'll have to do better. Hawks lost last three road games- their last road win was here by 3 on April 8. Brooklyn lost seven of last eight games with Atlanta overall.

Memphis PG Conley (facial fractures) is out for this game; Grizzlies were up 19-11-13 at half in three games- they won seven in row, 12 of its last 13 games with Portland, covering 11 of last 12. Portland was 11-27 from arc in Game 3 after being 14-46 in first two games, forcing only 19 turnovers in three games. Memphis sub Calathes played 27:00 without a turnover, playing PG with Conley hurt.

Home favorites are 11-11 in this round, home dogs are 4-4; home teams are 19-11 SU-- over is 13-17.

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
Clev 101-93, -6.5, U201.5
Cavaliers won series, 4-0

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
Wash 125-94, -6.5, O197.5
Wizards win series, 4-0

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
Dal 121-109, +3, O218.5

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
LAC 114-105, +6, O202.5

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

Monday, April 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. BROOKLYN
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 7 games
Brooklyn is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta

8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHICAGO
Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Chicago
Milwaukee is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. PORTLAND
Memphis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Memphis's last 13 games
Portland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games at home

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**Udog** · 04-27-2015, 07:20 AM

NBA

Monday, April 27

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Game of the Day: Monday's NBA Playoffs matchups
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Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets (+4, 195.5)
Hawks lead series 2-1

The Brooklyn Nets came out with a purpose in Game 3 and ensured that their first-round Eastern Conference series would make it to at least five games. The eighth-seeded Nets will try to even things up at two games apiece when they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 on Monday.

Brooklyn leaned on Jarrett Jack and Brook Lopez to pull out Game 3 while turning up the pressure on the defensive end. “Just us playing at home,” Nets guard Joe Johnson told reporters. “It gives us extra motivation, that energy boost that we need. Guys really talking, communicating, moving on defense and switching - switching a lot.” The defensive effort keyed on stopping Atlanta sharpshooter Kyle Korver, who went 1-of-8 from the field. Korver missed all five of his 3-point attempts as the Hawks fell to Brooklyn for the first time in seven games this season.

TRENDS:

*Hawks are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
*Under is 4-0 in Nets last 4 overall.
*Under is 4-0 in Hawks last 4 overall.
*Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls (-8.5, 187.5)
Bulls lead series 3-1

The Chicago Bulls weren’t able to close the series on the first try and will attempt to do so on the second opportunity when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Sixth-seeded Milwaukee salvaged Saturday’s Game 4 on Jerryd Bayless’ last-second basket to halt a nine-game playoff losing streak and keep the Eastern Conference first-round series going.

Bayless eluded the defense of Derrick Rose to haul in Jared Dudley’s stellar inbounds pass and score the winning hoop in a 92-90 victory over the third-seeded Bulls that ranked highly important to Milwaukee. “As a whole, we have a long ways to go,” Bucks coach Jason Kidd told reporters. “But I thought with this being a character game, the group in that locker room showed a lot of character by finding a way to get a win.” Rose has had a strong series but turned the ball over late and then apparently lost his focus with the game on the line. “When you give up a layup for the game-winner, it’s hard,” Rose told reporters. “But I’m happy that I have the teammates I have, the coaching staff I have. I really believe I’m built for this.”

TRENDS:

*Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
*Home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
*Bucks are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
*Over is 4-1 in Bucks last 5 road games.

Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers (-2, 193)
Grizzlies lead series 3-0

TRENDS:

*Grizzlies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
*Grizzlies are 11-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
*Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
*Over is 7-2 in Grizzlies last 9 road games.

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**Udog** · 04-27-2015, 07:20 AM

NBA

Monday, April 27

Mike Conley, Memphis - Out Mon

Conley left Game 3 with a head injury and will not play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Trail Blazers.

**Udog** · 04-27-2015, 08:55 AM

NBA

Monday, April 27

NBA roundup: Cavs, Wizards complete sweeps

BOSTON -- The Cleveland Cavaliers completed their four-game first-round sweep of the Boston Celtics with a 101-93 victory Sunday but also sustained a potentially devastating loss of forward Kevin Love with an injured left shoulder.

ESPN reported Love sustained a dislocated shoulder in the first physical event of a physical day that also saw Cleveland guard J.R. Smith ejected for smacking and injuring Boston forward Jae Crowder in the third quarter -- after Crowder had been flattened by center Kendrick Perkins in the first half. Love reportedly will be out at least two weeks.

Love was injured with 5:22 left in the first quarter of the game that ended Boston's season and sent the second-seeded Cavs into the Eastern Conference semifinals against the winner of the Chicago Bulls-Milwaukee Bucks series.

Forward LeBron James scored 27 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out eight assists as the Cavs built a 21-point halftime lead and held off a Boston charge that brought the Celtics as close as eight early in the fourth quarter. Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving added 24 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Isaiah Thomas led Boston with 21 points and nine assists.

Wizards 125, Raptors 94

WASHINGTON -- Guard Bradley Beal scored 23 points, and center Marcin Gortat added 21 points and 11 rebounds as Washington destroyed Toronto to finish off a 4-0 sweep of the teams' first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Guard John Wall contributed 14 points and 10 assists for the Wizards, who led by at least 14 points after every quarter and by as many as 37 in the second half thanks to a 3-point shooting barrage. Seven players for scored in double figures as Washington posted its highest point total for a regulation game this season.

Toronto got 21 points from guard Kyle Lowry.

Washington never previously swept a best-of-five or best-of-seven series in franchise history. The fifth-seeded Wizards will face the winner of the Atlanta Hawks-Brooklyn Nets series.

Clippers 114, Spurs 105

SAN ANTONIO -- Guard Chris Paul scored 34 points, and forward Blake Griffin added 20 along with 19 rebounds as Los Angeles defeated San Antonio to even their teams' Western Conference first-round series at 2-2.

Griffin and Paul picked up seven assists each. Guard J.J. Redick supplemented the two Clippers stars with 17 points. The Clippers received scoring help from a pair of reserve guards. Austin Rivers scored 16 -- converting seven of eight from the field -- and Jamal Crawford had 15. Rivers and Crawford scored five apiece early in the fourth quarter, when the Clippers forged ahead by 13 points.

Forward Kawhi Leonard led San Antonio with 26 points. Forward Tim Duncan produced 22 points and 14 rebounds, and guard Tony Parker scored 18, but Duncan and Parker missed four free throws apiece.

Mavericks 121, Rockets 109

DALLAS -- The starting backcourt of Monta Ellis and J.J. Barea combined for 48 points, and Dallas staved off elimination by blasting Houston. The Rockets still lead the series 3-1, and they are in position to close out the best-of-seven Tuesday back in Houston.

Ellis backed up a 34-point performance Friday with 31 points on 13-of-21 shooting two nights later. Barea, starting for the first time in the series, provided the kind of effort that Dallas hoped to get from banished point guard Rajon Rondo. Barea scored 17 points -- 12 in the first half -- and dished out 13 assists.

Houston guard James Harden scored a team-high 24 points, but he didn't have near the impact he made while going off for 42 points in Game 3.

**Udog** · 04-27-2015, 10:05 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Monday, April 27

Atlanta Hawks @ Brooklyn Nets

Game 509-510
April 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta Hawks
123.181
Brooklyn Nets
115.053
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 8
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 4
195 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta Hawks
(-4); Over

Milwaukee Bucks @ Chicago Bulls

Game 511-512
April 27, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee Bucks
115.446
Chicago Bulls
130.042
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 14 1/2
193
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 8 1/2
187 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Bulls
(-8 1/2); Over

Memphis Grizzlies @ Portland Trail Blazers

Game 513-514
April 27, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis Grizzlies
123.409
Portland Trail Bl
119.034
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis Grizzlies
by 4 1/2
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland Trail Bl
by 3
193
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis Grizzlies
(+3); Under

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, April 27

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ATLANTA (62 - 23) at BROOKLYN (39 - 46) - 4/27/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 12-30 ATS (-21.0 Units) in road games in all playoff games since 1996.
ATLANTA is 49-33 ATS (+12.7 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 36-24 ATS (+9.6 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 7-7 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 9-5 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (42 - 44) at CHICAGO (53 - 33) - 4/27/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 47-65 ATS (-24.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 47-30 ATS (+14.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 46-37 ATS (+5.3 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games this season.
CHICAGO is 56-77 ATS (-28.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 18-27 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-6 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-5 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (58 - 27) at PORTLAND (51 - 34) - 4/27/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 112-79 ATS (+25.1 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 48-32 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 88-67 ATS (+14.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 25-42 ATS (-21.2 Units) against Southwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PORTLAND is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 11-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 12-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 04-27-2015, 10:19 AM

NBA
Short Sheet

Monday, April 27

Eastern Conference - Round 1 - Best of 7 - Game 4 - ATL leads 2-1

Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: 18-5 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent
Brooklyn: 9-11 ATS in home games after playing a home game

Eastern Conference - Round 1 - Best of 7 - Game 5 - CHI leads 3-1

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls, 8:05 ET
Milwaukee: 22-40 ATS off a close home win by 3 points or less
Chicago: 12-4 ATS off a upset loss as a favorite

Western Conference - Round 1 - Best of 7 - Game 4 - MEM leads 3-0

Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trailblazers, 10:35 ET
Memphis: 17-4 ATS after scoring 105 points or more
Portland: 11-24 ATS after 3 or more consecutive losses

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