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**Udog** · 01-04-2016, 06:33 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Westgate Super Contest (1,727 entrants-- prize pool is $2.5M)

Most popular picks in Week 17 season record: 52-50-2

6) Buccaneers, +10.5 (254)-- Will Carolina rest its starters? L

5) Steelers -10.5 (317)-- Steelers need win and Jets to lose in Buffalo. W

T3) Jets, -3 ((327)-- Lot of opinions both ways in this critical game. L

T3) Giants, -3 (327)-- One coach is already fired; other one will be Monday L

2) Packers -3 (392)-- Winner gets home field in playoff game next week. L

1) Bills +3 (403)-- Rex Ryan can knock his old team out of the playoffs. W
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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Sunday.....

13) Vikings 20, Packers 13-- Second abominable week in row for Green Bay, which now goes to Washington next week, while Seahawks visit Minnesota. If my team had Aaron Rodgers, I'd sure as hell find him some receivers who can get open.

12) Bills 22, Jets 17-- Jets had ball in red zone down 19-17 with just over 4:00 left; you figure they at worst get go-ahead FG, but Fitzpatrick threw INT in end zone and their season comes to an unfortunate end. Jets were +18 in turnovers in their ten wins, -15 in their six losses. Sometimes its that simple.

11) Steelers 28, Browns 12-- Cleveland fired its GM before the game, the coach after the game. Next year they'll have their sixth HC in nine years. Pittsburgh has had three head coaches since 1969. Hire a coach, then give some freakin' time. Oy.

10) Eagles 35, Giants 30-- Tom Coughlin will be in the Hall of Fame; he obviously doesn't want to retire, but Giants have had three straight losing seasons and only one playoff spot in last seven- that gets you fired.

But when you've won two Super Bowls you get to "resign" or "mutually agree to part ways". Has to be very awkward for the Giants' front office-- "....nothing ends well or else it wouldn't end". That line from the bartender in the Tom Cruise movie, Cocktail, whose name, coincidentally, was Doug Coughlin.

9) Colts 30, Titans 24-- Tennessee clinches first pick in draft; you know they're not taking a QB-- maybe they'll deal the pick for multiple selections. Cleveland will pick #2 and Dallas #3- those two teams will have very interesting offseasons.

8) Seahawks 36, Cardinals 6-- Seattle goes on road in playoffs next week but they are a team no one wants to play. Arizona gets the #2 seed and has next week off- they will want the #3 seed to win next week so they don't have to play Seahawks again.

7) Broncos 27, Chargers 20-- Peyton Manning came out of the bullpen with Broncos down 13-7 in third quarter, promptly led go-ahead TD drive, and has his starting job back. This winter, what will Denver do with Osweiler? Manning will be retired and the Broncos are going to need a franchise QB.

6) Texans 30, Jaguars 6-- Houston recovers from its 2-5 start to win the AFC South; when I watched Hard Knocks last summer, wasn't impressed with Bill O'Brien at all- thought he butchered the QB situation, and Texans did wind up starting five different QBs this season, but now they're in the playoffs, thanks to Andrew Luck being hurt and the division being a bad division.

5) Dolphins 20, Patriots 10-- New England is 2-4 in its last six games after their 10-0 start; Patriots had only 12 first downs, 196 TY. Hard to tell if they're playing possum or if they have real issues, but they'll have next week off to work on them.

4) Redskins 34, Cowboys 23-- Dallas went 1-7 at home this year; they'll have the #3 pick in April's draft. Tony Romo will turn 36 right around the time the draft happens; might be a good time to pick a franchise quarterback.

3) Lions 24, Bears 20-- Detroit won six of its last eight games and one of the losses was the Green Bay Hail Mary in that Thursday night game- the question is now, will they fire Jim Caldwell after almost everyone else got fired during the season?

2) Chiefs 23, Raiders 17-- KC started season 1-5, so just making playoffs is big deal; they head to Houston to face a team they're better than. Chiefs won 27-20 in season opener at Houston, then didn't win again for six weeks.

1) Panthers 38, Buccaneers 10-- Carolina is highly underrated; they're heading into playoffs at 15-1 and the #1 seed in the NFC. Last two Super Bowls were #1-seed vs #1-seed; in 20 years before that, it only happened once.

**Udog** · 01-04-2016, 06:36 AM

NFL Wildcard Weekend opens with three of four road teams favored

Kansas City is one of three of four road teams that are favored on Wildcard Weekend.

Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans

Wildcard weekend opens in Houston with the Texans hosting the red-hot Kansas City Chiefs, who have won 10 straight games and opened as three-point road favorites. The total opened at 41.

The Chiefs were 7-3 ATS during their 10 game win streak, but were just 1-3 ATS in their last four games. Meanwhile the Texans were 5-3 ATS at home and closed the season going 3-0 SU/ATS.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals

In the second AFC Wildcard matchup, Cincinnati hosts rival Pittsburgh and with Bengals' starting quarterback Andy Dalton's status uncertain, the Steelers have opened as 2.5-point favorites. The total opened at 46.5.

The AFC North foes split the two games this season with Cincy winning in Week 8 16-10 in a game that closed as a Pick and Pittsburgh taking the Week 14 33-20 as 1-point dogs. The games went 1-1 O/U.

Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings

Sunday's Wildcard action kicks off in Minnesota, with two of the leagues hottest teams clash when the Seahawks visit the Vikings.

While it was Minnesota who went into Lambeau Field to take the NFC North crown from the Packers, it is the Seahawks who open as 3.5-point road favorites.

Seattle heads into the game covering six of the last seven games, including a 36-6 thumping of division rival Arizona in Week 17, while Minny was one of the NFL's best bets this season at 13-3 ATS. Seattle did go into Minnesota and thrash the Vikings 38-7 as 2.5-point faves in Week 12.

Green Bay Packers at Washington

Washington, perhaps surprisingly, opens as the lone home favorite in the final game of Wildcard weekend, hitting the board at -1 against visiting Green Bay. The total opened at 46.

Washington enters the game winner of four straight games SU and ATS, going over in each game. Meanwhile the Packers head into the playoffs losers of two in a row SU/ATS, getting outscored 58-21 in the process.

**Udog** · 01-04-2016, 06:42 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Monday, January 4

Youngstown State @ Oakland

Game 521-522
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Youngstown State
44.583
Oakland
65.986
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 21 1/2
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 17 1/2
171 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-17 1/2); Under

Niagara @ Iona

Game 543-544
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Niagara
43.849
Iona
62.856
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iona
by 19
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iona
by 17
149
Dunkel Pick:
Iona
(-17); Under

North Carolina @ Florida State

Game 523-524
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
North Carolina
73.217
Florida State
66.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Carolina
by 6 1/2
155
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Carolina
by 3
161 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
North Carolina
(-3); Under

St. Peter's @ Marist

Game 545-546
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Peter's
48.945
Marist
51.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marist
by 2 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marist
Pick
133
Dunkel Pick:
Marist
Over

West Virginia @ TCU

Game 525-526
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
West Virginia
67.647
TCU
60.372
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
West Virginia
by 7 1/2
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
West Virginia
by 10
138
Dunkel Pick:
TCU
(+10); Over

Siena @ Manhattan

Game 547-548
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Siena
57.216
Manhattan
51.264
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Siena
by 6
147
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Siena
by 2
143
Dunkel Pick:
Siena
(-2); Over

Cleveland State @ Detroit

Game 527-528
January 4, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland State
48.846
Detroit
53.836
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 5
153
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 7 1/2
148
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland State
(+7 1/2); Over

Alcorn State @ Texas Southern

Game 549-550
January 4, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alcorn State
32.517
Texas Southern
47.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Southern
by 15
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Southern
by 17 1/2
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
Alcorn State
(+17 1/2); N/A

Wright State @ Green Bay

Game 529-530
January 4, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Wright State
53.450
Green Bay
61.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Green Bay
by 8 1/2
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Green Bay
by 6
148 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Green Bay
(-6); Under

Northern Kentucky @ Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Game 531-532
January 4, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Northern Kentucky
46.408
Wisconsin-Milwauk
61.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wisconsin-Milwauk
by 14 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin-Milwauk
by 11 1/2
144 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wisconsin-Milwauk
(-11 1/2); Under

Virginia @ Virginia Tech

Game 533-534
January 4, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Virginia
73.801
Virginia Tech
63.369
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Virginia
by 10 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Virginia
by 13
133
Dunkel Pick:
Virginia Tech
(+13); Over

Oklahoma @ Kansas

Game 535-536
January 4, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
75.766
Kansas
79.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 3 1/2
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 6 1/2
156
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma
(+6 1/2); Over

Dartmouth @ Fairfield

Game 537-538
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dartmouth
50.478
Fairfield
51.905
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Fairfield
by 1 1/2
149
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Fairfield
by 5 1/2
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dartmouth
(+5 1/2); Over

Rider @ Quinnipiac

Game 539-540
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Rider
50.496
Quinnipiac
51.273
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Quinnipiac
by 1
132
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Rider
by 1
126 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Quinnipiac
(+1); Over

Canisius @ Monmouth

Game 541-542
January 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Canisius
54.126
Monmouth
63.510
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Monmouth
by 9 1/2
159
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Monmouth
by 8
164
Dunkel Pick:
Monmouth
(-8); Under

**Udog** · 01-04-2016, 06:45 AM

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, January 4

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YOUNGSTOWN ST (5 - 9) at OAKLAND (9 - 5) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
YOUNGSTOWN ST is 26-46 ATS (-24.6 Units) after allowing 80 points or more since 1997.
OAKLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in all lined games this season.
OAKLAND is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OAKLAND is 3-1 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 5-0 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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N CAROLINA (13 - 2) at FLORIDA ST (10 - 3) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA ST is 1-1 against the spread versus N CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-0 straight up against FLORIDA ST over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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W VIRGINIA (12 - 1) at TCU (8 - 5) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
W VIRGINIA is 38-59 ATS (-26.9 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
TCU is 85-128 ATS (-55.8 Units) in all home games since 1997.
TCU is 85-128 ATS (-55.8 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
TCU is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 135 to 139.5 since 1997.
TCU is 133-170 ATS (-54.0 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
TCU is 23-44 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.
TCU is 27-48 ATS (-25.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
TCU is 52-79 ATS (-34.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
TCU is 32-58 ATS (-31.8 Units) in home games off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
TCU is 48-75 ATS (-34.5 Units) after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
TCU is 145-194 ATS (-68.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
W VIRGINIA is 3-1 against the spread versus TCU over the last 3 seasons
W VIRGINIA is 4-0 straight up against TCU 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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CLEVELAND ST (5 - 9) at DETROIT (7 - 5) - 1/4/2016, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 54-93 ATS (-48.3 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 19-39 ATS (-23.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND ST is 4-1 straight up against DETROIT 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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WRIGHT ST (7 - 7) at WI-GREEN BAY (8 - 5) - 1/4/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WRIGHT ST is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WRIGHT ST is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WI-GREEN BAY is 3-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
WI-GREEN BAY is 4-0 straight up against WRIGHT ST 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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N KENTUCKY (4 - 8) at WI-MILWAUKEE (9 - 5) - 1/4/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N KENTUCKY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 178-134 ATS (+30.6 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
WI-MILWAUKEE is 173-131 ATS (+28.9 Units) after a conference game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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VIRGINIA (12 - 1) at VIRGINIA TECH (9 - 5) - 1/4/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VIRGINIA is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 35-22 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VIRGINIA is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VIRGINIA TECH is 3-1 against the spread versus VIRGINIA over the last 3 seasons
VIRGINIA is 4-0 straight up against VIRGINIA TECH 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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OKLAHOMA (12 - 0) at KANSAS (12 - 1) - 1/4/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
KANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) as a favorite this season.

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

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DARTMOUTH (4 - 7) at FAIRFIELD (6 - 6) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DARTMOUTH is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DARTMOUTH is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
DARTMOUTH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
DARTMOUTH is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.
DARTMOUTH is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
DARTMOUTH is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) after scoring 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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RIDER (4 - 9) at QUINNIPIAC (4 - 8) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
RIDER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
RIDER is 97-65 ATS (+25.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
RIDER is 51-22 ATS (+26.8 Units) in road games in January games since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
RIDER is 3-1 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
RIDER is 3-1 straight up against QUINNIPIAC 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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CANISIUS (7 - 6) at MONMOUTH (9 - 4) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONMOUTH is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
CANISIUS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CANISIUS is 19-6 ATS (+12.4 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
CANISIUS is 37-21 ATS (+13.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONMOUTH is 4-2 against the spread versus CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
MONMOUTH is 4-2 straight up against CANISIUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NIAGARA (3 - 11) at IONA (6 - 6) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
IONA is 2-2 against the spread versus NIAGARA over the last 3 seasons
IONA is 4-0 straight up against NIAGARA 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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ST PETERS (4 - 7) at MARIST (4 - 8) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MARIST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in home games after allowing 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MARIST is 4-0 against the spread versus ST PETERS over the last 3 seasons
MARIST is 2-2 straight up against ST PETERS 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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SIENA (9 - 5) at MANHATTAN (4 - 8) - 1/4/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SIENA is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
MANHATTAN is 3-2 against the spread versus SIENA over the last 3 seasons
MANHATTAN is 3-2 straight up against SIENA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ALCORN ST (3 - 9) at TEXAS SOUTHERN (2 - 11) - 1/4/2016, 8:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEXAS SOUTHERN is 1-0 against the spread versus ALCORN ST over the last 3 seasons
TEXAS SOUTHERN is 5-0 straight up against ALCORN ST over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-04-2016, 06:49 AM

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, January 4

Oakland is 5-0 vs Youngstown in Horizon play, winning 86-85/82-71 in two games played here. Grizzlies won six of last eight games, are 3-4 in true road games with win at Washington- they're 6-0 vs teams outside top 200, with five wins by 11+. Penguins lost last five D-I games, are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 31-49-9 points- their only road win was at #307 Niagara.

North Carolina won its last five games with Florida State, winning three in row played here by 20-21-4 points. Tar Heels are 0-2 in true road tilts, losing by 4 at Northern Iowa, 2 at Texas. UNC still isn't getting much on 3-point line, but they have #36 eFG%. FSU had 6-game win streak ended at Clemson Saturday; Seminoles are 1-2 in true road games, with the three decided by total of 14 points.

West Virginia scored 87.5 ppg in winning its two true road games, by 25-4 points; Mountaineers force turnovers 29% of time (#1)- they're 6-0 vs TCU in Big X play, winning by 13-5-11 points in three games played in Ft Worth. Horned Frogs turn ball over 21% of time (#320); they lost by 18 at Oklahoma State in Big X opener- they're 0-4 vs top 100 teams, with three of four losses by 9 or less points.

Cleveland State won four of last five games with Detroit, but lost by one to Titans here LY; Vikings are 2-7 in last nine D-I games; they're making 28.7% of 3's (#331), have #333 eFG%. Detroit is 7-0 at home, 0-5 on foreign soil; they've got #337 eFG% defense. Titans scored 95+ points in each of last three wins; they're 2-0 vs teams outside top 200, winning by 15-9 points.

Wright State won its last four games after 3-7 start; they're making 39.3% on arc, just 42.3% inside it. Raiders lost last four games with Green Bay, by 10-7-24-12 points- they lost three of last four visits here. UWGB has new coach, is playing faster (#2 pace); they're 2-5 vs top 100 teams, 5-2 in last seven D-I games- they also have two non-D-I wins. UWGB has forced turnovers on 22.1% of possessions (#25).

Northern Kentucky is in its first year in Horizon League; they lost first Horizon game 86-70 at Green Bay Saturday, going 4-18 on arc. Norse are 0-6 vs top 200 teams, with four losses by 16+ points. Milwaukee lost two of last three games, with both losses in OT- their last three losses all came in OT. Panthers are 4-1 vs teams outside top 200, with wins by 13-6-6-13 points, and an OT loss at South Dakota.

Virginia won its last seven games with Virginia Tech, winning last five in Blacksburg by 3-2-21-4-3 points. Cavaliers won by 6 at Ohio State, lost at GW in its two true road games. UVa has #23 eFG%, making 40.9% on arc, 53.9% inside it. Hokies beat NC State in OT Saturday after losing to West Va by 25 in previous game; Tech is improved on defense- they are 9-0 when they allow less than 79 points.

Kansas is 13-2 in last 15 games with Oklahoma, winning last eight here, last two by 8-7 points. Jayhawks made 11-19 on arc, pounded Baylor in Big X opener Saturday; Kansas won last ten D-I games; they're shooting 45.2% on arc (#3). Oklahoma is one of three unbeatens left; they're 2-0 vs top 20 teams, beating Villanova/Iowa State. Sooners scored 83+ points in last six games; they had tough game with Iowa State Saturday, while the Jayhawks were pounding Baylor by 28.

MAAC teams are 7-6 vs Ivy teams TY; they're 2-3 vs spread as favorite vs Ivy squads. Dartmouth is 4-7 vs schedule #318; they're 4-3 vs teams ranked #200 or lower- they force turnovers 22.9% of time, but shoot just 44.7% inside arc. Fairfield split its last six games; three of its last three wins were in OT. Stags play #22 tempo- they lost to Yale by 13, beat Columbia in OT in its two games vs Ivy squads.

Rider won three of last four games after a 1-8 start; Broncs won three of four vs Quinnipiac in MAAC play, winning by 3 here LY after losing by 21 year before. Rider is 1-9 vs teams ranked in top 280. Quinnipiac lost last four games; they turn ball over 22.2% of time (#331), shoot 40.2% inside arc, 62.7% on foul line- they lost their last three home games. Best win for Rider is over #272 Houston Baptist.

Canisius made 16-35 from arc in 96-86 upset of Monmouth Dec 4, after Hawks had upset Notre Dame/USC in Orlando tourney- it was Griffins' first win in last five games with Monmouth- they lost by 1-4 points in last two visits here. Hawks had won five in row before losing to Army last game; Monmouth has #38 eFG% defense but tends to play better against bigger name teams.

Iona won 10 of last 11 games with Niagara, winning last five, three by six or less points; Gaels are 4-0 at home with wins by 15-24-10-7 points. Eagles lost last six visits here by 17-24-12-11-18-23 points. Niagara lost last six games, losing MAAC games by 14-12 since upset of Quinnipiac in MAAC opener. Niagara is turning ball over 22.7% of time (#339), has made 27.8% on arc (#342).

Home side won last six St Peter's-Marist games; Peacocks lost last four visits to McCann Center by 4-11-10-2 points. St Peter's won its first two MAAC games but is 2-7 in all other games- they're 1-5 in true road games, with only win at #214 Rider. Four of last five Marist games were decided by 6 or less points; Red Foxes are 3-3 vs teams outside top 200; only one of their four wins is by more than six points.

Siena crushed Manhattan 89-54 Dec 5, outscoring Jaspers 31-9 on foul line; teams split last 12 meetings-- Saints lost last five visits here, by 19-3-20-22-8 points. Jaspers swept Siena LY after losing four of previous six series games. Siena won four of last five games- they lost last three on road by 1-4-9 points. Manhattan's bench is #334 in minutes played; they won three of last four games after a 1-7 start.

**Udog** · 01-04-2016, 06:56 AM

NCAAB

Monday, January 4

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7:00 PM
CANISIUS vs. MONMOUTH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Canisius's last 5 games on the road
Canisius is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Monmouth is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Monmouth is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
WEST VIRGINIA vs. TCU
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia's last 7 games on the road
West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
TCU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing West Virginia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of TCU's last 6 games when playing West Virginia

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
RIDER vs. QUINNIPIAC
Rider is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Quinnipiac is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Quinnipiac is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
SIENA vs. MANHATTAN
Siena is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Siena is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Manhattan
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Manhattan's last 6 games when playing Siena
Manhattan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Siena

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
SAINT PETER'S vs. MARIST
Saint Peter's is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Marist
Saint Peter's is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Marist
Marist is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Saint Peter's
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Marist's last 5 games when playing Saint Peter's

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
NORTH CAROLINA vs. FLORIDA STATE
North Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 5 games on the road
Florida State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Florida State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
DARTMOUTH vs. FAIRFIELD
Dartmouth is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Fairfield is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Fairfield is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE vs. OAKLAND
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Oakland
Youngstown State is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Youngstown State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Youngstown State

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JANUARY 4, 7:00 PM
NIAGARA vs. IONA
Niagara is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iona
Niagara is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Iona
Iona is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iona's last 6 games when playing Niagara

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JANUARY 4, 7:30 PM
CLEVELAND STATE vs. DETROIT
Cleveland State is 4-12 ATS in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Cleveland State is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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JANUARY 4, 8:00 PM
WRIGHT STATE vs. WISC-GREEN BAY
Wright State is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Wright State's last 10 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay
Wisc-Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Wisc-Green Bay is 19-2 SU in its last 21 games at home

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JANUARY 4, 8:00 PM
NORTHERN KENTUCKY vs. WISC-MILWAUKEE
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Wisc-Milwaukee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
Wisc-Milwaukee is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games

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JANUARY 4, 9:00 PM
VIRGINIA vs. VIRGINIA TECH
Virginia is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Virginia's last 10 games when playing on the road against Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is 2-3-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Virginia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Virginia Tech's last 10 games when playing at home against Virginia

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JANUARY 4, 9:00 PM
OKLAHOMA vs. KANSAS
Oklahoma is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Kansas
Oklahoma is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas's last 5 games when playing Oklahoma
Kansas is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oklahoma

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**Udog** · 01-04-2016, 11:03 AM

Football bettors must react quickly to these NFL Wild Card odds

Are oddsmakers making a mistake by settling such a low total for the Seahawks and Vikings' Wild Card showdown?

Spread to bet now

Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans (+3)

The Texans are a home dog, as well they should be. Kansas City is - on paper anyway - the most dangerous Wild Card team in the field. The Chiefs come in with 10 wins in a row (cautionary note: they were just 1-3 ATS in the final four games of the regular season) and still somewhat under the radar.

Most importantly, over the second half of the season, the Chiefs dominated teams when they go on the road: 20-point win at Baltimore, 14-point win at Oakland, 30-point win at San Diego, 16-point win at Denver.

Early betting is heavily on the Chiefs in this one, so if you can grab Kansas City and have to lay only the field goal, it could be a smart move. Books are cautious about adding that extra half point, but may have no choice in this one.

Spread to wait on

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (+2.5)

Reputation could be one factor as bettors have jumped hard on the Steelers in this one in early wagering. The Bengals always seem to find a way to lose playoff games and the foundation of the team came crumbling down in mid-December when franchise QB Andy Dalton suffering a thumb fracture trying to make a tackle. A.J. McCarron is 1-1 as the replacement, and McCarron brings oodles of confidence and zero experience into the biggest game of his pro life.

Home field might not be of much help in this one, because the road team won both games this season: the Steelers winning that Dalton/thumb game only a few weeks ago, 33-20. The Steelers scored a lot of points over the final half of the regular season, averaging almost 32 points per game in their final eight games. That production is appealing to public bettors.

Total to watch

Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings (42)

What? 42? Yes, Pete Carroll gets all weird when the Seahawks get near the goal line, but Seahawks have been crushing it lately. Books must be looking at the game these teams played in Minnesota in early December (Seattle, 38-7) and figuring that coaches get a little more conservative in the playoffs.

But the Vikings aren’t the same team they were a month ago, and they are averaging almost 33 points a game over the last three. Point-loving football bettors have to be banging the Over pretty hard on this one.

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