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**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 08:40 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

-- David Price signs with the Red Sox; seven years, $217M; they could've had Jon Lester for less than that- he makes around $25M a year.

-- Orioles acquired Mark Trumbo from Seattle in exchange for a backup catcher.

-- Texas 80, Tex-Arlington 73 OT-- Mavericks have beaten Ohio State/Memphis.

-- North Carolina 89, Maryland 81-- Marcus Paige returned for Tar Heels.

-- Iona 101, Fairfield 77-- AJ English had 46 in first conference game of season.

-- Sounds like Georgia will hire Alabama DC Kirby Smart as its new coach.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: My worst 5, best 8 teams in NFL.......

32) Titans-- They've lost 11 home games in row; they're 1-5 in games decided by 7 or less points. Will they go after Chip Kelly to coach Mariota? Is playing Mariota the best move, long-term? Titans have only 14 TD drives of 60+ yards- no bueno.

31) Saints-- Struggling team with an aging star QB; owner is in his late 80's, there is a squabble in his family over who inherits the team. In a more normal scenario, blowing the whole thing up and rebuilding would be wise, but do you change coaches to do it? Your coach and QB won a Super Bowl together; tough thing to break up.

30) Rams-- Nothing worse than a team that thinks they're contenders, then falls flat on their faces. Changing coaches this winter won't help; continuity wins, but they better fix the offensive line-- thats what holding this team back. Foles can play if he is given time-- they could use a tight end who can catch the ball, too.

29) Browns-- Maybe they'd be better off if Kevin Costner really was the GM, instead of playing him in a movie? They're trying to showcase Manziel for a trade, but he is such a damn fool, he can't stay off social media long enough to get dealt- who wants to deal with all his BS? If Browns are smart, they dump Manziel, play Austin Davis.

That said, I do think Manziel could become a good player, if he wises up, but he's run out of chances with Cleveland. Maybe he just wants out of there.

28) Cowboys-- How this team hasn't drafted a young QB is beyond me; now we get Matt Cassel for the next five weeks, then another spring/summer of how great Tony Romo is, despite his 2-4 playoff record. 10 years as a starter, two playoff wins, only six playoff games. They have to draft a quarterback in April.

8) Chiefs-- No one thinks Alex Smith is very good, but look at his record: 63-52-1 in the NFL, 22-2 in two years as the starter in college at Utah. He doesn't screw things up, he can run if he has to. You could do a lot worse than him.

7) Seahawks-- Secondary got torched by Big Ben Sunday but they also picked off four passes in a 39-30 win. Just when they started throwing ball more to Jimmy Graham, he blew out his knee and is done for the year. I know this; I'd be very nervous if I'm a #1 or #2 seed playing them in the playoffs.

6) Broncos-- Father Time is undefeated, something Peyton Manning is finding out; they've played better offense with Osweiler than they had with Manning at QB this season. Tall QB trivia: tallest QB in NFL history was Dan McGwire, a 6-10 guy out of San Diego State whose brother Mark is a little bit more well-known.

5) Vikings-- Minnesota has allowed one TD drive of less than 60 yards and no TDs on defense or special teams; they don't beat themselves. Vikings run ball with Peterson and Bridgewater is poised and doesn't screw things up- this is their last year playing home games outdoors. Good darkhorse playoff team.

4) Bengals-- Compare Tony Romo's adulation to Andy Dalton, who gets booed in his home city during the offseason; similar careers, similar lack of postseason success. This is a very good Bengal team; hope they win a playoff game this year. Maybe the nitwits in Cincinnati will appreciate what they have.

3) Cardinals-- I enjoy coach Arians' aggressive approach; they throw the ball down the field and they blitz, even when they're ahead. They play to win the game.

2) Patriots-- Gronkowski, Edelman, Amendola are all out; pretty soon, they're going to sign Gino Capelletti and Stanley Morgan to catch Brady's passes. Patriots have 14 TD drives of less than 60 yards, most in NFL; their defense/special teams are stellar.

1) Panthers-- Read a thing on Twitter yesterday that said how Panthers are the worst 11-0 team ever. What jackass writes stuff like this? They're 11 and freakin' 0, they are an undefeated team in December, with a QB who does nothing but win games. They're not getting enough credit, because all the media cares about are a handful of teams in the bigger markets. Probably works to the Panthers' advantage.

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 08:40 AM

Football bettors must react quickly to these NFL Week 13 odds

Most of Houston’s damage of late has been done at home, and now the Texans are embarking on a road-centric final stretch.

Spread to bet now

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions (+3)

Has someone kidnapped the Packers and if so, will you return them in time for the December playoff run? Four losses in five games, with only a bizarre Week 11 out-of-body-experience victory over the Vikings in Minnesota spliced in, have the Packers scratching their heads and trying to figure out exactly who they are. Which is never a good place to be when the winds of December start to howl in the NFC North.

Doubts start to creep in when you do crazy things like lose to the Bears at home. Is Aaron Rodgers OK? If you think so, you have to believe that Green Bay can put a stop to this. It’s not possible that the Packers could lose back-to-back division games to the Bears and Lions. Is it? Fans don’t think so, because early money melted an opening 5.5-point line down to three almost immediately.

Spread to wait on

Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills (-3)

The worm has turned in Houston, where the buzzards had been circling the Texans. Four straight victories, including a signature win at (previously undefeated) Cincinnati, has raised both hope and expectations. But be careful here. Most of Houston’s damage of late has been done at home, and now the Texans are embarking on a road-centric home stretch.

After this one, the Texans have a home game against the Patriots, who will no doubt be in a foul mood. Then comes a game at Indianapolis that could determine whether this recent run has been a mirage. This line has already moved down half a point, and it might be worthwhile to see if it changes anymore in what figures to be a low-scoring game.

Total to watch

New York Jets at New York Giants (45)

It’s not often that these teams play a game that matters to both, but here we are. The Jets could go to 7-5 and remain in the thick of the AFC wild card scrum with a win, and the Giants need a victory to stay at the top of the NFC East as they hope to launch another improbable Super Bowl march.

Forty-five is attainable in any game in today’s flag-happy NFL, but both teams should be emphasizing ball control in this one in an attempt to avoid any mistake that might cost a playoff spot. Under has a good chance of cashing Sunday in East Rutherford.

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 08:48 AM

NBA

Wednesday, December 2

NBA roundup: 76ers finally taste victory

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers said farewell to Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers' retiring star, and hello to their first victory of the season on Tuesday night.

Robert Covington scored 23 points and Jerami Grant contributed 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots as the Sixers (1-18) beat the Lakers.

Nerlens Noel also scored 14 points for the Sixers, who fell one defeat short of the worst start in NBA history. They share that record with the 2009-10 New Jersey Nets, who also dropped their first 18 games. Philadelphia also ended a 28-game losing streak, longest in the history of the four major North American sports.

Wizards 97, Cavaliers 85

CLEVELAND -- John Wall scored a season-high 35 points, and coach Randy Wittman's seat cooled ever so slightly after Washington's impressive victory.

It was the Cavs' first home loss of the season following a 9-0 start at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland had won 29 of its previous 30 home games.

The Wizards badly underperformed throughout the early stages of this season, but they belted the best team in the East on its home floor after dropping three of four to the Cavs last season.

Nets 94, Suns 91

NEW YORK -- Brook Lopez scored 23 points and reserves Shane Larkin and Wayne Ellington each scored 11 points, making some clutch plays in the fourth quarter, leading Brooklyn to its fourth straight home win.

The win was the second straight for the Nets, the first time this season that Brooklyn won consecutive games. They trailed by nine in the opening stages of the fourth quarter.

The Nets used a 17-4 run in the fourth quarter to take over the game. Ellington had five and Larkin four during that stretch.

Grizzlies 113, Pelicans 104

NEW ORLEANS -- Marc Gasol scored a career-high 38 points, including all 16 free-throw attempts, and grabbed 13 rebounds to power Memphis past New Orleans.

In his first game of the season after having preseason knee surgery, Evans led the Pelicans with 20 points and 10 assists.

But Anthony Davis had a difficult shooting night, making just 4 of 15 from the floor. But Davis had nine blocks and finished with 17 points.

Magic 96, Timberwolves 93

MINNEAPOLIS -- Nikola Vucevic was one of six players in double figures for Orlando.

The Magic nearly led the entire game, Minnesota scored the first basket of the game but was never able to regain the lead after that.

Down by two points late, Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins had a chance to tie the game at 94 with 5.7 seconds remaining, but missed the second of two free throws.

Mavericks 115, Trail Blazers 112 (OT)

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Deron Williams scored nine of his season-high 30 points in overtime as Dallas stole a victory over Portland.

Dirk Nowitzki collected 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Dallas. Center Zaza Pachulia added 14 points and tied his career high with 21 rebounds for the Mavericks, who trailed by seven points with 1:40 to go in regulation.

Damian Lillard totaled 25 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, and forward Meyers Leonard scored a season-high 23 points for the Trail Blazers.

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 08:48 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, December 2

Hot teams
-- 19-0 Warriors covered six of their last seven games. Charlotte won four of its last five games (1-0-1HU).
-- Bulls won six of their last eight games (1-6HF).
-- Toronto won last three road games, covered four of last five. Atlanta won its last three home games (4-5HF).
-- Spurs won five of their last six games (6-3HF).
-- Indiana won its last five games, covered 11 of last 13. Clippers won last three games, by 21-8-15 points (4-7HF).

Cold teams
-- Lakers lost their last six games (3-7AU). Washington lost four of its last five games (2-2HF).
-- Suns lost five of their last six games (3-3AU). Detroit lost four of its last six games (2-3HF).
-- Knicks lost last four games (1-2HF). 1-18 76ers covered their last six games (8-3AU).
-- Denver lost its last seven games (0-6 vs spread last six).
-- Pelicans lost their last three games (3-7AU). Houston lost seven of its last ten games (0-8HF).
-- Milwaukee lost six of its last eight games (1-4 last five AU).

Series records
-- Lakers lost their last five games with Washington.
-- Warriors won four of last six games with Charlotte.
-- Pistons won four of last six games with Phoenix.
-- 76ers lost five of last six games with New York.
-- Nuggets won six of last eight games with Chicago.
-- Rockets won six of last nine games with New Orleans.
-- Raptors won five of last seven games with Atlanta.
-- Spurs won last six games with Milwaukee (5-1 vs spread).
-- Clippers won last two games with Indiana by 2-7 points.

Totals
-- Under is 10-3 in last thirteen Laker games.
-- Six of last eight Golden State games went over.
-- Five of last seven Phoenix games went over.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in last 14 New York games.
-- Last four Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Houston games went over total.
-- Five of last six Toronto games stayed under total.
-- Eight of last ten Milwaukee games went over total.
-- Four of last five Indiana games went over the total.

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 08:50 AM

NBA

Wednesday, December 2

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. CHARLOTTE
Golden State is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Golden State's last 19 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Charlotte's last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Charlotte's last 19 games when playing Golden State

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DECEMBER 2, 7:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Lakers last 13 games
LA Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Washington
Washington is 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home

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DECEMBER 2, 7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Phoenix is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing Phoenix

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DECEMBER 2, 7:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW YORK
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing New York
New York is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

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DECEMBER 2, 8:00 PM
DENVER vs. CHICAGO
Denver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Denver is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Chicago is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

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DECEMBER 2, 8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. HOUSTON
New Orleans is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Orleans's last 11 games on the road
Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games

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DECEMBER 2, 8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. ATLANTA
Toronto is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Atlanta
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Atlanta is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Toronto
Atlanta is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

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DECEMBER 2, 8:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. SAN ANTONIO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games
Milwaukee is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

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DECEMBER 2, 10:30 PM
INDIANA vs. LA CLIPPERS
Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games
LA Clippers are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games at home

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**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 09:28 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, December 2

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LA LAKERS (2 - 15) at WASHINGTON (7 - 8) - 12/2/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 40-57 ATS (-22.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 346-416 ATS (-111.6 Units) in home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 2-2 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-0 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (19 - 0) at CHARLOTTE (10 - 7) - 12/2/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 70-48 ATS (+17.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 65-42 ATS (+18.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 40-24 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 43-26 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 139-176 ATS (-54.6 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 2-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (8 - 10) at DETROIT (9 - 9) - 12/2/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 102-76 ATS (+18.4 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 55-32 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 63-41 ATS (+17.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.
PHOENIX is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 39-24 ATS (+12.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 16-37 ATS (-24.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-0 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (1 - 18) at NEW YORK (8 - 10) - 12/2/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (6 - 12) at CHICAGO (10 - 5) - 12/2/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 18-30 ATS (-15.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 114-152 ATS (-53.2 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 54-84 ATS (-38.4 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 3-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW ORLEANS (4 - 14) at HOUSTON (7 - 11) - 12/2/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 41-24 ATS (+14.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
HOUSTON is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games this season.
HOUSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 5-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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TORONTO (11 - 7) at ATLANTA (12 - 8) - 12/2/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 64-50 ATS (+9.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 35-19 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-3 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (7 - 11) at SAN ANTONIO (14 - 4) - 12/2/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 225-281 ATS (-84.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after allowing 85 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 916-797 ATS (+39.3 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 726-615 ATS (+49.5 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 467-387 ATS (+41.3 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 307-243 ATS (+39.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 305-249 ATS (+31.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 190-133 ATS (+43.7 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 48-31 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 41-28 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 31-19 ATS (+10.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 4-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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INDIANA (11 - 5) at LA CLIPPERS (10 - 8) - 12/2/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 23-37 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 2-2 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 09:28 AM

Sharp bettors are drooling over these can't-miss spot bet opportunities

Long Beach State plays four games in six days this week, featuring a trip to the thin air at Colorado State and back-to-back games this weekend.

Letdown spot

The USC Trojans are coming off a big week. Not only did the program name interim head coach Clay Helton its permanent head coach but it also scored a victory over rival UCLA, knocking off the Bruins in blowout fashion 40-21 as a 3-point favorite Saturday. It snapped a three-year losing skid to its California cousins and punched the Trojans ticket to the Pac-12 title game, facing Stanford as 4.5-point underdogs.

Southern Cal’s big win and improbable path to the conference championship game sets USC up for a possible letdown. The Trojans’ season was marred by the firing of Steve Sarkisian after his problem drinking was brought to the forefront and many counted out Southern Cal, which could give USC a false sense of accomplishment entering Saturday’s game. The Trojans lost 41-31 to Stanford as 9.5-point home favorites in September.

Lookahead spot

It’s hard to look past a lineup with guys like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook at the top, but the Miami Heat find themselves in a tough spot hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday with former star LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers next on the schedule. Miami plays host to the Cavs on Saturday in what will be an intense game between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams.

The Heat went 1-3 SU and ATS in their four games before playing Cleveland last season, which was James’ first back with the Cavaliers after opting out with Miami and shunning the franchise in free agency. The Heat lost both matchups with the Thunder SU and ATS last year and have gone 5-1 SU versus the West but just 3-3 ATS so far this season.

Schedule spot

Long Beach State knows that if you want to impress the selection committee come March, you have to test your mettle against some big-name programs. The 49ers have already played power conference members like Oklahoma State (twice), Virginia, and Seton Hall as well as mid-major contender BYU in their tune-up slate before Big West play tips off.

But Long Beach State isn’t done there. It plays a hectic schedule this week, starting with a home game against San Diego State Tuesday. Then the 49ers travel to Colorado State Thursday, are back home to play New Mexico State Saturday, then head to UCLA to take on the Bruins Sunday evening. That’s a stretch of four games in six days, including a trip to the thin air of Fort Collins, Colorado.

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 09:31 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, December 2

LA Lakers @ Washington

Game 501-502
December 2, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
107.853
Washington
121.710
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 14
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 9 1/2
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-9 1/2); Over

Golden State @ Charlotte

Game 503-504
December 2, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
131.446
Charlotte
118.996
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 12 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 8 1/2
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-8 1/2); Under

Phoenix @ Detroit

Game 505-506
December 2, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
116.995
Detroit
118.825
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 4
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(+4); Over

Philadelphia @ New York

Game 507-508
December 2, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
110.100
New York
115.747
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 5 1/2
184
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 9
192
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+9); Under

Denver @ Chicago

Game 509-510
December 2, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
111.182
Chicago
125.038
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 14
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 9 1/2
197
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-9 1/2); Over

New Orleans @ Houston

Game 511-512
December 2, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
112.955
Houston
118.917
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 6
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 4
212
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-4); Under

Toronto @ Atlanta

Game 513-514
December 2, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
118.744
Atlanta
125.114
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 6 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3
198
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-3); Over

Milwaukee @ San Antonio

Game 515-516
December 2, 2015 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
112.220
San Antonio
128.697
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 16 1/2
182
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 12
190 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-12); Under

Indiana @ LA Clippers

Game 517-518
December 2, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
125,601
LA Clippers
124.999
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 1
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 3
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+3); N/A

**clubgowi** · 12-02-2015, 11:23 AM

NBA Houston Rockets - New Orleans Pelicans

Recommendation: Rockets - 4

Odds: 1.952

Bookmaker: Pinnaclesports / Sportmarket

I liked very much what I saw yesterday from Pelicans, in terms of how they failed to hold on to their lead and fell miserably to the pressure applied by veteran Grizzlies. No reason to quit the boat now then and I continue to fade New Orleans. They’re obviously back to back and play in Houston where the clock is also ticking for Rockets to finally turn their season around a bit.

It’s not that I like Houston as a team, they rely solely on Dwight and The Beard, yet having 2 go-to guys is always better than having only one (Davis for Pelicans). Rockets improved their game, albeit by a small degree after the coach change. Harden should be happy now and let’s hope he will finally start delivering too. Once in a shooting rhythm, he is hard to stop in making 3’s and penetrating to the rim, even against excellent rim protector and paint defender like Anthony Davis. Dwight Howard have rested a bit after coming home from Houston last game in Detroit and should be able to contain Davis scoring threat on Rockets behalf subsequently.

New Orleans are tragic on the road so far with 1-9 record and have lost 7 of 8 against this opponent here. They truly split the series last season 2-2 (each team winning also a road game) but Pelicans were better then, plus it’s a tough spot for them and I’ll be surprised to see anything different than a Rockets win here.

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by clubgowi View Post

NBA Houston Rockets - New Orleans Pelicans

Thanks, clubgowi! I've been enjoying playing these! These are money makers. Good luck tonight!

After watching them against Memphis last night, I couldn't agree more. I woke up this morning thinking the Rockets were the play of the day!

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 12:48 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, December 2

LA Lakers at Washington, 7:05 ET
Los Angeles: 39-20 ATS on road after allowing 100 pts or more 4 games
Washington: 9-19 ATS when playing 6 or more games in 10 days

Golden State at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Golden State: 32-17 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points
Charlotte: 11-2 UNDER in home games after a win by 6 points or less

Phoenix at Detroit, 7:35 ET
Phoenix: 49-28 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5
Detroit: 16-37 ATS at home where where the total is between 200 and 204.5

Philadelphia at New York, 7:35 ET
Philadelphia: 8-1 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders
New York: 21-34 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses

Denver at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Denver: 0-10 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or less assists
Chicago: 33-19 ATS after playing a home game

New Orleans at Houston, 8:05 ET
New Orleans: 11-2 ATS after failing to cover 3 of last 4 against the spread
Houston: 1-9 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses

Toronto at Atlanta, 8:05 ET
Toronto: 4-17 ATS when playing 6 or less games in 14 days
Atlanta: 26-12 ATS after 2 games where they were called for 18 or less fouls

Milwaukee at San Antonio, 8:35 ET
Milwaukee: 3-13 ATS after allowing 85 points or less
San Antonio: 17-5 ATS in home games after playing a road game

Indiana at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
Indiana: 26-13 ATS when playing 4 or less games in 10 days
Los Angeles: 9-22 ATS in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins

**Udog** · 12-02-2015, 05:00 PM

NBA

Wednesday, December 2

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Game of the Day: Warriors at Hornets
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The Warriors had covered the spread in six-straight games before failing to cover as 7.5-point faves at the Jazz Monday.

Golden State Warriors at Charlotte Hornets (+9, 211.5)

The next stop on the Golden State Warriors’ march to history is a visit to Stephen Curry’s home state. Curry, who played his college ball at Davidson in North Carolina, will try to guide the Warriors to their 20th straight win to begin the season when they visit the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday.

Curry stepped up with a go-ahead 3-pointer and the clinching free throws in Monday’s 106-103 win at Utah, which opened up a seven-game road trip for Golden State. “I think everybody has gotten used to us beating everybody by 20, and then we have a close game,” Warriors forward Draymond Green told reporters. “We’re not surprised. We know that’s going to happen throughout the course of the season, but I think we responded well.” The Hornets are playing the finale of a seven-game homestand that has seen them rip off five wins thus far, with the lone setback coming against the East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Things got a little tougher for Charlotte in a win over Milwaukee on Sunday, when center Al Jefferson went down with a calf strain that is expected to keep him out two to three weeks.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (Golden State), FSN Southeast (Charlotte)

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Warriors as 9-point road faves and the total at 212.

INJURY REPORT:

Warriors - SF Harrison Barnes (Out, ankle), SF Kevon Looney (Late January, hip).

Hornets - PG Jeremy Lin (Questionable, ankle), C Al Jefferson (Late December, calf), SF Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Out for season, shoulder).

POWER RANKINGS: Warriors (-16.5) + Hornets (-8.5) + home court (-3.0) = Warriors -5.5

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "What else can be said? The Warriors are off to the best start in NBA history, outscoring teams by 15.4 PPG, and they won't be an underdog in a game until March (at San Antonio)."

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (19-0 SU, 13-6 ATS, 10-9 O/U): Golden State figures to be tested on its road trip and proved it could still operate at the end of a close game on Monday after the previous five victories came by double digits. “The more pressure, the bigger the moment, the more comfortable our guys feel,” interim head coach Luke Walton told reporters. Green came up with the key rebound in the final seconds on Monday but fell just short of his third straight triple-double with 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

ABOUT THE HORNETS (10-7 SU, 9-7-1 ATS, 7-8-2 O/U): Jefferson could be replaced in the starting lineup by Cody Zeller, with Charlotte putting even more responsibility into the hands of its talented backcourt. Jefferson is averaging 13.7 points and 6.4 rebounds – his lowest marks since the 2005-06 campaign – and occasionally operates alone on the inside with the Hornets employing a perimeter-based attack. Marvin Williams, Kemba Walker, Nicolas Batum and Jeremy Lamb each buried three 3-pointers in Sunday’s 87-82 triumph.

TRENDS:

* Warriors are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall.
* Hornets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven vs. Western Conference.
* Over is 5-0 in Warriors last five road games.
* Under is 10-4 in Hornets last 14 home games.

CONSENSUS: Fifty-two percent of users are backing the Hornets.

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**Udog** · 12-03-2015, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by clubgowi View Post

NBA Houston Rockets - New Orleans Pelicans

Recommendation: Rockets - 4

Bingo! Another winner!

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