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**Udog** · 12-11-2015, 08:23 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- JJ Watt broke his left hand in practice this week, is expected to play Sunday.

-- NBA commish Adam Silver gave the 76ers' owner a list of names of people who could help him rescue his hideous team; 76-year old Jerry Colangelo was at the top of the list-- thats how Colangelo is now working (and part-owner?) of the Sixers.

-- Cal football coach Sonny Dykes parlayed rumors of his wanting to leave Cal into a contract extension with the school as well as raises for his assistants.

-- Iowa State 83, Iowa 82-- Hawkeyes had their hearts ripped out, after leading by 20 in second half. Veteran teams cannot lose games like this- it'll leave a scar.

-- Cardinals 23, Vikings 20-- Arizona clinched playoff berth, appears headed to #2 seed in NFC playoffs.

-- Our thoughts/prayers to Jay Cutler's family; his wife's brother passed away this week in Utah, at age 30. He had been missing for a couple of weeks.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Baseball thoughts on a mid-December day

Baseball's Winter Meetings were this week so with that in mind, some baseball stuff to ponder, with spring training a little over two months away.......

13) Houston Astros used the most (151) different lineups LY and made the playoffs; KC Royals used the fewest (83) and won World Series. No other big league team used less than 108 (Pirates) lineups.

12) Every NL team issued at least 28 intentional walks LY-- pitchers bat in the NL, so you often walk the #8 hitter to get to the pitcher. Nine of 15 AL teams issued less than 28 intentional walks- Bronx (16), Astros (17) issued the fewest.

Angels (45), Mariners (41) issued most intentional walks of the AL teams.

11) Every NL team attempted at least 48 sacrifice bunts; 11 of 15 AL teams tried fewer than 48 LY, with Oakland (17), Baltimore (26) trying the fewest.

Pirates (81), Braves (80) tried bunting the most; of the AL teams, Rangers (66) tried the most sacrifices. Texas manager Banister used to be Clint Hurdle's right-hand man.

10) Most major league managers are former catchers; Seattle (30) pitched out the most LY, followed by the Reds (28- managed by a former pitcher). Mets, Nationals had only one pitch-out each last year.

9) Every NL team pinch-hit at least 225 (Washington) times; San Diego (311) used the most pinch-hitters. Tampa Bay (219) pinch-hit 58 more times than any other team in the American League (Oakland, 161).

Platooning is an unfortunate epidemic in baseball these days.

8) I read an article that gave Billy Butler a 9% chance of getting to 3,000 career hits; he currently has 1,408 hits and has been putrid the last two years. If Butler has a 9% shot at 3,000 hits, then I have a 9% chance of dating Pamela Anderson, whose sons were once batboys for the Pepperdine baseball team, so you never know........

7) There were 44% more runs scored in Colorado home games than road tilts LY.

6) There were 15% fewer runs scored in Giant home games than road tilts LY.

5) Over last three years, Fenway Park has been friendliest to righty hitters; Camden Yards has been friendliest for lefty hitters (Chris Davis, take note).

4) Batters who came up with most men on base LY, and % of those runners he knocked in:
Carlos Santana 480 (13.8%)...Todd Frazier 468 (11.5%)....Eric Hosmer 457 (16.4%)

3) Of batters with 250+ PA, those who knocked in highest percantage of runners from third base:
1) Ryan Zimmerman (27-45, 60%), 2) Mookie Betts (33-58, 56.9%), 3) Juan Lagares (14-26, 53.8%).

2) Of batters with 250+ PA, those who knocked in lowest percantage of runners from third base:
295) Chris Coghlan (6-42, 14.3%), 294) Justin Maxwell (4-23, 17.4%), 293) Joc Pederson (9-50, 18%).

1) Best record in one-run games LY:
Pirates 36-17, Angels 35-17, Cubs 34-21, Braves 28-18.

Worst record in one-run games LY:
Blue Jays 15-28, A's 19-35, Phillies 16-27, Reds 18-29

**Udog** · 12-11-2015, 08:27 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, December 11

Hot teams
-- Orlando won five of its last seven games (5-0HU).
-- 23-0 Warriors are 10-3 as road favorites; Thompson tweaked an ankle in last game, check status here. Boston won six of its last eight games (1-1HU).
-- Raptors won seven of their last nine games (0-4 last four HF).
-- Hornets won their last three games (4-3AU). Memphis won six of its last nine games (3-6HF).
-- Thunder won seven of their last nine games (2-4AF).
-- San Antonio won eight of its last ten games (7-4 vs spread).
-- Suns won last two games, after losing seven of previous eight (4-5HF).

Cold teams
-- 1-22 Sixers are 2-7 as a home underdog. Detroit lost its last four home games (1-4AF).
-- Indiana lost last three games, allowing 125.3 ppg (3-2HF). Miami lost four of its last seven games (0-2AU).
-- Cavaliers lost three of last four games (1-6AF).
-- Bucks lost six of their last nine games (1-6 last seven AU).
-- New Orleans lost five of its last six games (2-3HF). Wizards lost seven of their last ten games (3-4AU).
-- Jazz lost three of its last five games (2-0HU).
-- Minnesota lost four of its last five games (0-0AF). Denver lost eight of its last ten games (2-6HU).
-- Lakers lost nine of last ten games, are 4-3 vs spread/last seven.
-- Trailblazers lost four of their last six games (6-4AU).

Series records
-- 76ers won four of last five games with Detroit.
-- Home side won eight of last nine Miami-Indiana games.
-- Cavaliers won last 10 games with Orlando (9-0-1 vs spread).
-- Warriors won their last four games with Boston.
-- Raptors won seven of last eight games with Milwaukee.
-- Pelicans lost their last seven games with Washington.
-- Grizzlies won six of last seven games with Charlotte.
-- Thunder won three of last four games with Utah.
-- Timberwolves won last three of last four visits to Denver.
-- Lakers lost eight of last ten games with Spurs (3-6-1 vs spread).
-- Suns won five of last eight games with Portland.

Totals
-- Eight of last ten Philly games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Miami games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Orlando games went over the total.
-- Last seven Golden State games went over the total.
-- Over is 3-1 in last four games for both Raptors/Bucks.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Washington games.
-- Five of last seven Charlotte games stayed under.
-- Seven of last eight Oklahoma City games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Minnesota games went over total.
-- Six of last eight Laker-San Antonio games stayed under.
-- Eight of last ten Portland-Phoenix games stayed under.

**Udog** · 12-11-2015, 08:30 AM

NBA

Friday, December 11

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CLEVELAND vs. ORLANDO
Cleveland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Orlando is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Detroit is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games
Philadelphia is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. INDIANA
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Miami is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana's last 5 games
Indiana is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Miami

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Milwaukee is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 7-13-1 ATS in its last 21 games when playing Milwaukee
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

7:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Golden State is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NEW ORLEANS
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
Washington is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Washington
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

8:00 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. MEMPHIS
Charlotte is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Memphis
Charlotte is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Memphis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DENVER
Minnesota is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games on the road
Minnesota is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Denver
Denver is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. UTAH
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Oklahoma City's last 23 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Utah is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City

9:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. SAN ANTONIO
LA Lakers are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
LA Lakers are 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games when playing LA Lakers
San Antonio is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing LA Lakers

9:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. PHOENIX
Portland is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games
Portland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Phoenix
Phoenix is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Phoenix is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games

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**Udog** · 12-11-2015, 08:33 AM

NBA

Friday, December 11

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Game of the Day: Warriors at Celtics
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The Warriors have a pair of games on their seven-game road trip and have gone 3-2 ATS in five games thus far.

Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics (Off)

Golden State's phenomenal unbeaten streak will be put to the test Friday night at a surging Boston team, especially if sharpshooter Klay Thompson is unable to participate. Thompson, who suffered a sprained ankle near the end of a 39-point performance in a 131-123 win at Indiana on Tuesday, told reporters Thursday he was at about "70 percent" and hoped to play against the Celtics.

If he is absent the 23-0 Warriors will miss a player who has scored at least 20 points in five straight games while burying 27 3-pointers. Golden State's winning streak is 27 dating to last season, which is tied with the 2012-13 Miami Heat for the second-longest run in NBA history and just six behind the Los Angeles Lakers' record of 33 set in 1971-72. Even if Thompson is available, the Celtics are one team that might be able to keep pace; they pulled into Thursday third in the NBA in shots per game (87.8) and 3-pointers per game (28), which is just a shade below Golden State's league-leading pace. Boston has won six of eight games and has scored at least 105 points in five straight contests.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, CSN Bay Area (Golden State), CSN New England (Boston)

LINE HISTORY: The line and total for this game are currently off the board.

INJURY REPORT:

Warriors - SG Klay Thompson (Probable, ankle), SG Leandro Barbosa (Questionable, illness), SF Harrison Barnes (Mid December, ankle), SF Kevon Looney (Late January, hip).

Celtics - SG R.J. Hunter (Questionable, undisclosed), PG Marcus Smart (Early January, knee).

POWER RANKINGS: Warriors (-19.5) + Celtics (-8.5) + home court (-3.0) = Celtics +8.0

WHAT CAPPERS SAY: "The oddsmakers simply cannot catch up with this team, who is a remarkable 12-4 ATS its L16 game despite laying at least 5.5 points in all of them. An argument could be made that the Celtics are the East's best. They have the best per game point differential and nine wins by 15 or more points (trails only Golden State)."

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (23-0, 16-7 ATS, 14-9 O/U): Losing Thompson would mean that Golden State is without two of its top three scorers, since forward Harrison Barnes is expected to miss his seventh straight contest with an ankle injury. In addition, reserve guard Leandro Barbosa - who missed the win in Indiana due to an illness - was unable to practice with the team Thursday and remains a question mark. Veteran Brandon Rush has seen an increase to his role on the team's five-game road trip and had 13 points in a season-high 25 minutes against the Pacers.

ABOUT THE CELTICS (13-9, 13-9 ATS, 10-12 ATS): There's quite a buzz in Boston around this one, as it is seen by many as a potential launching point for an organization showing plenty of life in coach Brad Stevens' third year. "I feel like it's just another game for us," guard Avery Bradley told reporters. "[The Warriors] are playing great as a team right now but we can't go out there thinking like this is the championship. It's not." Eight Celtics finished in double figures in a 105-100 victory over Chicago on Wednesday.

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Warriors are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Boston.
* Warriors are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games.
* Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall.

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**Udog** · 12-11-2015, 09:45 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, December 11

Golden State @ Boston

Game 707-708
December 11, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
130.858
Boston
121.435
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 9 1/2
193
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 7
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-7); N/A

Milwaukee @ Toronto

Game 709-710
December 11, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
113.773
Toronto
125.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 11 1/2
190
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 7 1/2
194
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-7 1/2); Under

Washington @ New Orleans

Game 711-712
December 11, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
116.430
New Orleans
115.294
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 3
216
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(+3); Under

Charlotte @ Memphis

Game 713-714
December 11, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
118.951
Memphis
124.731
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 6
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 3 1/2
193 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-3 1/2); Over

Oklahoma City @ Utah

Game 715-716
December 11, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
125.603
Utah
120.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 5
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 2 1/2
204
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-2 1/2); Over

Minnesota @ Denver

Game 717-718
December 11, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
116.587
Denver
114.150
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 2 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
Pick
202
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
Over

LA Lakers @ San Antonio

Game 719-720
December 11, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
109.781
San Antonio
132.372
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 22 1/2
189
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 14 1/2
194
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-14 1/2); Under

Portland @ Phoenix

Game 721-722
December 11, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
116.275
Phoenix
121.921
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Phoenix
by 5 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 4
209
Dunkel Pick:
Phoenix
(-4); Under

Detroit @ Philadelphia

Game 701-702
December 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
114.698
Philadelphia
110.209
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 4 1/2
187
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 8
193
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+8); Under

Miami @ Indiana

Game 703-704
December 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
120.016
Indiana
122.503
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 2 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 5
195 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+5); Over

Cleveland @ Orlando

Game 705-706
December 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
116.445
Orlando
124.380
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Orlando
by 8
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 3
197
Dunkel Pick:
Orlando
(+3); Over

**Udog** · 12-11-2015, 09:50 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, December 11

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DETROIT (12 - 11) at PHILADELPHIA (1 - 22) - 12/11/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9 points since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-61 ATS (-30.1 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 102-135 ATS (-46.5 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.

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

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MIAMI (12 - 8) at INDIANA (12 - 8) - 12/11/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 9-6 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 8-7 straight up against MIAMI 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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CLEVELAND (14 - 7) at ORLANDO (12 - 10) - 12/11/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 13-28 ATS (-17.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
ORLANDO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
ORLANDO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
ORLANDO is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 8-0 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-0 straight up against ORLANDO 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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GOLDEN STATE (23 - 0) at BOSTON (13 - 9) - 12/11/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-1 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 4-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (9 - 14) at TORONTO (14 - 9) - 12/11/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 33-21 ATS (+9.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 120-86 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-3 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-1 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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WASHINGTON (9 - 11) at NEW ORLEANS (5 - 16) - 12/11/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 132-176 ATS (-61.6 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW ORLEANS is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in home games on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.

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

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CHARLOTTE (13 - 8) at MEMPHIS (13 - 10) - 12/11/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 37-67 ATS (-36.7 Units) against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 139-177 ATS (-55.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 113-83 ATS (+21.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 18-5 ATS (+12.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points over the last 3 seasons.
MEMPHIS is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (14 - 8) at UTAH (10 - 10) - 12/11/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 57-42 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 40-25 ATS (+12.5 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 24-3 ATS (+20.7 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 43-15 ATS (+26.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 5-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 straight up against UTAH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MINNESOTA (9 - 12) at DENVER (8 - 14) - 12/11/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 36-54 ATS (-23.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 26-42 ATS (-20.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games first half of the season this season.
DENVER is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 2-14 ATS (-13.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-4 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 5-4 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (3 - 19) at SAN ANTONIO (18 - 5) - 12/11/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 919-799 ATS (+40.1 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 729-617 ATS (+50.3 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 468-388 ATS (+41.2 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 78-54 ATS (+18.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 190 and 194.5 points since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 310-244 ATS (+41.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 191-133 ATS (+44.7 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 44-28 ATS (+13.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 3-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 5-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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PORTLAND (9 - 14) at PHOENIX (10 - 13) - 12/11/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 104-79 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is between 205 and 209.5 points over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 52-33 ATS (+15.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 62-44 ATS (+13.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 6-4 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 6-4 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**clubgowi** · 12-11-2015, 01:12 PM

NBA Utah Jazz - Oklahoma City Thunder

Recommendation: Thunder - 3

Odds: 1.84

Bookmaker: Pinnaclesports / Sportmarket

Oklahoma looks like the real deal right now, going with strong 7 wins in the last 9 games. They’ve won comfortably against strong opponents like Atlanta and Memphis, and also have recorded an easy W here in Utah in the first game of the series, 111-89.

No reason to expect much improved performance from Jazz tonight. They continue to sorely miss the starting center Gobert. Favors is making for a decent fill in the center position but it would be a high bid for him to contain Ibaka, Adams and Kanter all alone. No need to mention that Durant is back at the very top of his game and Russell is just … Russell. Utah have good defenders but no defender is good enough for these 2 when they’re in the zone.

Everything’s clicking right for Thunder in the moment and any other result but an away win would be a surprise here.

**Udog** · 12-11-2015, 02:08 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, December 11

Detroit at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 21-9 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3
Philadelphia: 27-46 ATS as a home underdog of 6.5 to 9

Miami at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Miami: 5-11 ATS off an upset loss of 15 points or more as a road favorite
Indiana: 6-1 ATS when playing with 2 days rest

Cleveland at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Cleveland: 0-7 ATS off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite
Orlando: 11-3 ATS as an underdog

Golden State at Boston, 7:35 ET
Golden State: 10-2 ATS after playing a game as a road favorite
Boston: 21-27 ATS as a home underdog

Milwaukee at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Milwaukee: 15-5 ATS in road games after having won 2 of their last 3
Toronto: 8-21 ATS in home games off a close home win by 3 points or less

Washington at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Washington: 7-18 ATS after allowing 100 points or more 2 straight games
New Orleans: 11-2 ATS in home games on Friday nights

Charlotte at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Charlotte: 18-5 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 6 points
Memphis: 3-12 ATS after 2 games where opponent was called for 18 or less fouls

Oklahoma City at Utah, 9:05 ET
Oklahoma City: 15-28 ATS on road after covering 2 of their last 3 ATS
Utah: 24-3 ATS revenging a home loss vs opponent

Minnesota at Denver, 9:05 ET
Minnesota: 7-0 ATS in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5
Denver: 1-10 ATS after a combined score of 175 points or less

LA Lakers at San Antonio, 9:35 ET
Los Angeles: 25-37 ATS after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7
San Antonio: 18-6 ATS in home games after playing a road game

Portland at Pheonix, 9:35 ET
Portland: 9-23 ATS off a road loss
Phoenix: 51-30 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5

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