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**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 08:00 AM

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

Six of the best minor league prospects for the Oakland A's.......

1) Franklin Barreto, SS-- Will be 20-year old playing in AA Texas League/

2) Sean Manaea, P-- One concern is he has been hurt a lot, but he has skills.

3) Matt Chapman, 3B-- Cal State Fullerton alum could be in Oakland next year.

6) Matt Olson, 1B/OF-- Has 310 walks in 1,957 minor league plate appearances.

8) Dillon Overton, P-- Went 5-2, 3.06 in hitter-friendly Texas League. Not bad.

12) Bubba Derby, P-- San Diego State alum had 47 K's in 37 IP last year.

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

13) Boston College's athletic program may make money, but on the field, its move to the ACC has been a complete debacle. Eagles are 0-16 in ACC basketball games- in football, the Eagles were 0-8 in ACC play. This is not good. Hasn't happened in one of the major conferences since World War II.

12) Up until this season, Dwight Howard had earned $144,726,223 in salary as an NBA player; assuming he makes roughly the same $21M he made last year, that puts him around $166M for his NBA career, just in salary. Not bad, so it was surprising when Howard showed his gratitude this week......by firing his agent. No bueno.

John Wall and DeAndre Jordan have also fired the same agent within last six months, claiming he doesn't do enough for them, off the court. Being an agent must be fun.

11) Burger King sells hot dogs now? Why? The two Burger Kings closest to my house both went out of business- its been a while since I've been to one. I don't have best diet in America, but if I ever go to Burger King to buy a weiner, God help me.

10) So Duke's Grayson Allen gets away with tripping two opponents on purpose and also getting a technical foul AFTER he fouled out at Louisville- Where is Coach K the educator? Shouldn't the school sit Allen down for being a total jerk? What if one of Kentucky's players did that? Media would want the book thrown at him.

I don't think the ACC should've suspended the kid, but Coach K should've stepped up and sat the kid for a game, for his own sake. But because Duke has zero despth, if they sit Allen, they're basically forfeiting that game, so you know that won't happen.

9) I'll give Duke credit for this; in their last 19 NCAA tournaments, they've been a #1 or a #2 seed 16 times- thats quite an accomplishment, to be that good for that long.

8) Dave Dombrowski replaced Ben Cherington as Red Sox GM; both are married to past or present ESPN anchors- Dombrowski to Karie Ross, Cherington to Wendi Nix. Cherington went to Amherst, a fancy school, relied heavily on analytics and new school thinking. Dombrowski went to Western Michigan, a good ol' state school!!!! Red Sox wised up and will use a more traditional approach under Dombrowski.

People who go to fancy schools should do more important stuff than running ballclubs.

7) There is such a thing as the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament- this year was the 38th one. 567 people entered and competed. Thought you'd like to know.

6) Iowa Hawkeyes lost at Ohio State Sunday, their 4th loss in five games; since it won the Big 14 tournament in 2006, Iowa is 2-9 in conference tournament games, 1-2 in NCAA tourney games. Iowa has four seniors in its nucleus- if they flop again this March, it could be a while before they're back in the NCAA tournament.

5) Wide receivers averaged 4.56 in their 40-yard dashes this week at the Combine, slowest average time in many years; not by much, but slowest nonetheless.

4) Of the top 10 college basketball teams last week, eight of them lost this week.

3) Per capita, Utah has the most plastic surgeons of any state in the country.

2) Ian Desmond gets $8M to play for the Rangers this year; they're rumored to be using him in LF. Desmond may be firing his agent soon, too.

1) Lebron James didn't play at Washington Sunday; I'd hate to be a guy who brought his kid(s) to the game (it ain't cheap) and then Lebron doesn't play because he is "resting". If he is hurt, say so. People would understand. But lot of teams utilize this tiered pricing, where it costs more to see the better teams play, and guys rest?

Without Lebron, the Cavaliers are nothing special (3-12 the last two years).

**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 08:08 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Monday, February 29

Oklahoma State @ Iowa State

Game 715-716
February 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma State
59.280
Iowa State
69.345
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Iowa State
by 10
152
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Iowa State
by 14
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma State
(+14); Over

Syracuse @ North Carolina

Game 717-718
February 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Syracuse
66.027
North Carolina
76.185
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
North Carolina
by 10
151
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
North Carolina
by 12 1/2
145 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Syracuse
(+12 1/2); Over

Kansas @ Texas

Game 719-720
February 29, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas
75.278
Texas
71.658
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 3 1/2
137
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 1 1/2
141 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas
(-1 1/2); Under

Chattanooga @ VMI

Game 721-722
February 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chattanooga
53.628
VMI
39.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chattanooga
by 14
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chattanooga
by 11
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chattanooga
(-11); Under

Alabama State @ Texas Southern

Game 723-724
February 29, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Alabama State
43.953
Texas Southern
52.618
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas Southern
by 8 1/2
148
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Texas Southern
by 11
142 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama State
(+11); Over

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Monday, February 29

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OKLAHOMA ST (12 - 17) at IOWA ST (20 - 9) - 2/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA ST is 74-104 ATS (-40.4 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 or more points since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 78-110 ATS (-43.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 78-110 ATS (-43.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
OKLAHOMA ST is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA ST is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
IOWA ST is 89-61 ATS (+21.9 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
IOWA ST is 30-15 ATS (+13.5 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.

Head-to-Head Series History
IOWA ST is 4-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA ST over the last 3 seasons
IOWA ST is 5-0 straight up against OKLAHOMA ST 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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SYRACUSE (19 - 10) at N CAROLINA (23 - 6) - 2/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SYRACUSE is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
N CAROLINA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
N CAROLINA is 1-1 against the spread versus SYRACUSE over the last 3 seasons
N CAROLINA is 2-1 straight up against SYRACUSE 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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KANSAS (25 - 4) at TEXAS (19 - 10) - 2/29/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent this season.
TEXAS is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
TEXAS is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 44-26 ATS (+15.4 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game since 1997.
KANSAS is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
KANSAS is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all lined games this season.
KANSAS is 16-8 ATS (+7.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
KANSAS is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in February games this season.

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

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UT-CHATTANOOGA (25 - 5) at VMI (9 - 19) - 2/29/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 68-98 ATS (-39.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest since 1997.
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) after a conference game this season.
VMI is 6-13 ATS (-8.3 Units) as an underdog this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 2-1 against the spread versus VMI over the last 3 seasons
UT-CHATTANOOGA is 3-0 straight up against VMI 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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ALABAMA ST (12 - 15) at TEXAS SOUTHERN (15 - 12) - 2/29/2016, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ALABAMA ST is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) when the total is 140 to 149.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 29

Iowa State made 10-18 on arc, won 64-59 at Oklahoma State Feb 6, 6th series win in a row for Cyclones, who trailed 10-0 in game at Stillwater. Cowboys lost last four visits to Ames, by 3-11-4-2 points. Oklahoma State lost its best two guards for season; they've lost four games in row, seven of last eight, losing last two home games by 10-14 points. Big X double digit home favorites are 10-8 against the spread.

North Carolina outscored Syracuse 34-17 over last 8:28 in 84-73 win at Syracuse Jan 9- Tar Heels shot 64% inside arc in brickfest where teams shot combined 12-47 from arc. Orange lost 93-83 here LY in first ACC visit to Deandome; Syracuse is 9-3 in its last 12 games, 3-2 in last five on road- three of their last four losses are by 11+ points ACC double digit home favorites are 14-11 against the spread.

Kansas won its last nine games, with four on road; they beat Texas at home 76-67 Jan 23, making 10-25 on arc after falling behind 17-5 early in game. Jayhawks won nine of last ten games with Texas, winning four of last five visits here. Longhorns had 22-0 run late in win over Oklahoma Saturday; Texas is 7-1 in Big X home games, with only loss to Baylor. Big X home underdogs of 4 or less points are 5-9 vs spread.

Chattanooga is 3-2 in its last five games after starting season 22-3; Mocs hammered VMI 85-59 at home 11 days ago, shooting 67% inside arc- they were up 40 with 13:10 left in game. LY, Mocs beat VMI by 22-4 points, in first season as SoCon rivals. VMI scored 101 ppg in winning last two games, after losing 13 of previous 15 games. SoCon double digit favorites are 9-7 against the spread, 0-1 on the road.

Texas Southern is 14-1 in SWAC after going 1-11 in its non-conference schedule; they won their last five games, winning last two on road by 2-31 points. TSU struggled but won 75-72 at Alabama State Jan 30- they were down 62-61 with 5:21 left. Alabama State won six of its last seven games after starting season 6-14; they scored 77.7 ppg in winning three in row at home. Three of their last seven losses came in overtime.

NCAAB

Monday, February 29

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
OKLAHOMA STATE vs. IOWA STATE
Oklahoma State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games on the road
Iowa State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Iowa State's last 6 games

7:00 PM
SYRACUSE vs. NORTH CAROLINA
Syracuse is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games at home
North Carolina is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

7:00 PM
CHATTANOOGA vs. VMI
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chattanooga's last 5 games on the road
Chattanooga is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
No trends available

9:00 PM
KANSAS vs. TEXAS
Kansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Kansas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games

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**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 08:11 AM

NCAAB

Monday, February 29

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Game of the Day: Kansas at Texas
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The red-hot Jayhawks have won nine straight, but their eight game cover streak ended Saturday vs. Texas Tech.

Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Longhorns (+1.5, OFF)

Second-ranked Kansas has clinched at least a share of the Big 12 regular-season title for the 12th straight season and turns its focus on making it an outright crown when it visits No. 25 Texas on Monday. The Jayhawks clinched the title with Saturday's 67-58 win over Texas Tech and are one title shy of UCLA's 13 straight crowns in the Pac-10 from 1967-79 under legendary coach John Wooden.

Kansas has won nine consecutive games but coach Bill Self is wary of the short turnaround associated with the road game against the Longhorns. "These guys deserve a little reward," Self said at a press conference. "I wish the Texas game was on a Tuesday or Wednesday but it's not. We'll be ready to play, doesn't guarantee we play well, but these guys need to have some fun and enjoy themselves." Texas has won three of its past four games and stands 14-2 at home after using a 22-0 run to rally for a 76-63 victory over No. 4 Oklahoma on Saturday. The Longhorns will be trying to even the season series after suffering a 76-67 setback at Kansas on Jan. 23.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN

LINE HISTORY: The Jayhawks opened as 1.5-point road favorites over the Longhorns. The total is currently off the board.

INJURY REPORT:

Kansas - No injuries to report.

Texas - C C. Ridley (out indefinitely, foot).

POWER RANKINGS: Kansas (-17.95) - Texas (-11) + home court (-3) = Texas +3.95

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "Texas has been a tough out at home all year, but the Jayhawks have been taking care of business on the road since that loss to Iowa State in late January. There’s certainly a lot more for the Longhorns to get up for in this one, but right now we’re seeing the square players back the hottest squad in the country. Average Joe Public looking for a play Monday night is going to see the top-ranked team as a short favorite and lay the chalk. We haven't seen any smart bets so far so it will be interesting to see if they want to get involved."

ABOUT KANSAS (25-4, 18-9 ATS, 9-18 O/U): The depth was on display against Texas Tech when sophomore guard Svi Mykhailiuk came off the bench to score 17 points and make all five of his 3-point attempts. Mykhailiuk (5.8 scoring average) ranks fourth on the team with 31 3-point baskets and Self and the Jayhawks are hoping his streaky nature will become a thing of the past. "We always believed in Svi. Every day, even in practice, we try to tell him to keep his confidence," junior guard Frank Mason III (13.6 average) told reporters. "We tell him he's a great player and a great shooter and try to keep him going because we know he is a huge part of our team."

ABOUT TEXAS (19-10, 15-13 ATS, 13-15 O/U): First-year coach Shaka Smart is one win away from a 20-win campaign that would mark the Longhorns' 16th such season in the last 17 campaigns. Junior point guard Isaiah Taylor had 18 points against the Sooners for his 23rd double-digit outing of the season and he leads the Longhorns in scoring (15.5) and assists (5.0). Senior center Prince Ibeh was superb in the first outing against Kansas by swatting away a career-best seven shots and he has a team-leading 55 rejections.

TRENDS:

* Kansas is 4-0 ATS in its last four road games.
* Texas is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games overall.
* Under is 7-1 in Kansas' last eight games overall.
* Over is 4-1 in Texas' last five games overall.

CONSENSUS: The early bettors love Kansas in this Big 12 matchup, with 70 percent of wagers on the Jayhawks.

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**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 08:50 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Monday, February 29

Indiana @ Cleveland

Game 701-702
February 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Indiana
116.797
Cleveland
122.789
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 6
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 8
208
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+8); Under

Philadelphia @ Washington

Game 703-704
February 29, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
110.810
Washington
119.827
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 9
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 11 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+11 1/2); Under

Utah @ Boston

Game 705-706
February 29, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
117.417
Boston
125.614
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 8
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 5 1/2
202 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-5 1/2); Over

Houston @ Milwaukee

Game 707-708
February 29, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
120.593
Milwaukee
117.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 3 1/2
217
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 1
212 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-1); Over

Memphis @ Denver

Game 709-710
February 29, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
120.710
Denver
116.233
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 4 1/2
210
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-2); Over

Oklahoma City @ Sacramento

Game 711-712
February 29, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
119.810
Sacramento
118.623
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 1
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
N/A

Brooklyn @ LA Clippers

Game 713-714
February 29, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
115.336
LA Clippers
126.520
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 11
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 13
210
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+13); Under

**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 08:53 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 29

Hot teams
-- Washington won five of its last seven games (3-5 lat 8HF).
-- Celtics won seven of their last ten games (7-2 last 9HF).
-- Memphis won four of its last six games (8-6AF).
-- Nets won last two games, by 10-2 points (3-1 last 4AU). Clippers won six of their last nine games (6-4 last 10HF).

Cold teams
-- Indiana lost three of its last four games (3-7 last 10AU). Cavs also lost three of last four games (3-5HF with Lue).
-- 76ers lost their last eight games (6-4 last 10AU).
-- Utah lost three of its last four games (2-8 last 10AU).
-- Rockets lost five of last seven games (5-6AF). Milwaukee is 4-6 in its last ten games (10-5 last 15HU).
-- Denver lost four of its last five games (4-1 last 5HU).
-- Thunder lost four of last five games (1-9 lst 10AF). Sacramento lost six of its last nine games (3-6HU).

Series records
-- Cavaliers won their last four games with Indiana.
-- 76ers lost eight of last nine games with Washington.
-- Celtics won eight of last ten games with Utah.
-- Rockets won their last five games with Milwaukee.
-- Grizzlies won their last four games with Denver.
-- Thunder won eight of last ten games against Sacramento, but the Kings covered last four games.
-- Clippers won four of last six games with Brooklyn.

Totals
-- Four of last six Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Philly games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Boston games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Houston games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Memphis games went over the total.
-- Seven of last eight Sacramento games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Brooklyn games went over total.

Back/backs
-- Cavaliers covered four of last five if they played the night before. Indiana is 1-7 vs spread last eight times they played night before.
-- Washington is 6-8 vs spread if it played night before. 76ers are 2-7 vs spread last nine times they played night before.

**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 08:56 AM

NBA

Monday, February 29

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. WASHINGTON
Philadelphia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Philadelphia's last 24 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CLEVELAND
Indiana is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Indiana is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cleveland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana

7:30 PM
UTAH vs. BOSTON
Utah is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Utah is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games

8:00 PM
HOUSTON vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Milwaukee is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston

9:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. DENVER
Memphis is 4-21 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Denver's last 7 games when playing Memphis
Denver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Memphis

10:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. SACRAMENTO
Oklahoma City is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Sacramento's last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 8 games

10:30 PM
BROOKLYN vs. LA CLIPPERS
Brooklyn is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Brooklyn is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games at home
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing Brooklyn

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**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 11:43 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, February 29

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INDIANA (31 - 28) at CLEVELAND (41 - 17) - 2/29/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 34-51 ATS (-22.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent this season.
INDIANA is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CLEVELAND is 20-30 ATS (-13.0 Units) as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 7-3 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 5-5 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHILADELPHIA (8 - 51) at WASHINGTON (28 - 30) - 2/29/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-60 ATS (-33.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-32 ATS (-12.2 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) as a road underdog of 12.5 to 15 points over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
WASHINGTON is 358-428 ATS (-112.8 Units) in home games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-3 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (28 - 30) at BOSTON (35 - 25) - 2/29/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 40-63 ATS (-29.3 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
BOSTON is 82-62 ATS (+13.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 32-19 ATS (+11.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 50-33 ATS (+13.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 8-0 ATS (+8.0 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 3-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-2 straight up against UTAH 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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HOUSTON (29 - 30) at MILWAUKEE (24 - 35) - 2/29/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 298-239 ATS (+35.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 52-81 ATS (-37.1 Units) in home games in February games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 334-402 ATS (-108.2 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 233-293 ATS (-89.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 76-104 ATS (-38.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 14-26 ATS (-14.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 5-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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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MEMPHIS (34 - 24) at DENVER (23 - 36) - 2/29/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 29-19 ATS (+8.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
DENVER is 27-15 ATS (+10.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
MEMPHIS is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
MEMPHIS is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DENVER is 21-36 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 5-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 7-2 straight up against DENVER 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (41 - 18) at SACRAMENTO (24 - 33) - 2/29/2016, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 5-4 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-2 straight up against SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (17 - 42) at LA CLIPPERS (38 - 20) - 2/29/2016, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) against Pacific division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 102-138 ATS (-49.8 Units) in February games since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 239-288 ATS (-77.8 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 4-1 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 3-2 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 12:20 PM

NBA

Monday, February 29

Beware the high Thunder-Kings total – the teams have played to the Under in 10 of their last 12 head-to-head meetings.

The Wizards have played to the Under in 10 of their last 11 home games against teams with losing road records.

The favorite has covered the spread eight times in the last 12 meetings between the Jazz and the Celtics, with two pushes.

Milwaukee is a dreadful 1-7-1 ATS in its previous nine games against Western Conference opponents.

Memphis has won four consecutive meetings with Denver, though the last three games have all been decided by single digits.

**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 02:33 PM

NCAAB

Monday, February 29

Syracuse has struggled against the Atlantic Coast Conference in recent years, going just 13-27-2 ATS.

Oklahoma State has failed to cover in four straight, and is 0-7 ATS in its last seven games following a double-digit home loss.

The Jayhawks have covered in eight of their last nine games, but are just 1-4 ATS in their previous five games following an ATS loss.

**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 03:26 PM

Five steps to safely bet MLB Spring Training action

There is almost zero consistency in Spring Training, so when you start to see a pattern – winning or losing – jump on it.

Betting MLB Spring Training is right up there with eating that week-old slice of pizza at the back of your fridge and lending your car to that sweet girl with the tramp stamp you met at the bar last night (she said she had to pick up her aunt from the hospital) – not the best idea.

But for those of you dealing with massive intestinal discomfort or the ones describing your 1997 Isuzu Trooper to the local police, you know that sometimes you just can’t help yourself.

If you are going to bet on Cactus and Grapefruit League action this spring, at least follow these guidelines.

Do your homework

Like betting any preseason sport, you have to know what the gameplan is before even thinking of putting your hard-earned coin on the line. Read, read and read some more.

“One advantage that bettors have in these exhibition games is information,” Covers Expert Matt Fargo says. “Similar to NFL preseason games where coaches give out their player rotations and game plans, managers in baseball are very up front on how long starters will be pitching for and what sort of lineups they are going with.”

Listen to what the manager is hoping to accomplish this spring: Is he working in prospects or trying to sure up the rotation? And study up on key players and how they approach spring ball: Do they pace themselves in March or come out swinging? We hate to sound like a public service announcement, but “The more you know…”

Start cautiously

The first few games of spring training might as well be a high school science fair. Managers are experimenting with lineups and rotations, mixing this guy with that guy and swapping bodies like he’s rolling out hockey lines. A new managers are working with players for the first time, still getting an idea of how to best use their talents.

Players are also a tough read in the opening slate of exhibition games. Some guys are easing into the action, others are battling for positions, and others are just trying to stay healthy. Keep an ear to the base paths or sit back and watch how a manager is treating the first weeks of spring ball.

Find the right pitching matchups

As Spring Training marches on, starting pitchers take on more and more work. Guys will go at least five innings, giving you a pretty good idea of what to expect from the staff. The best situation is when you have an ace matched up against a No. 4 or No. 5 starter, or a young prospect trying to break into the bigs. Managers aren’t quick to change up pitchers in the spring, even if a guy is getting hammered.

Betting the “better” team

Roster depth and a surplus of talent can go a long way in Spring Training. Since veterans tend to limit themselves in the exhibition slate, knowing who’s behind them is imperative to betting spring baseball.

A talent-loaded lineup can make up for the absence of one or two big bats, while a shallow roster struggles without those elite hitters at the plate. It’s the reason baseball bettors see many of the same clubs excelling spring after spring.

Ride hot teams, fade cold ones

There is almost zero consistency in Spring Training, so when you start to see a pattern – winning or losing – jump on it. Managers couldn’t care less about the results, so don’t expect them to rush to right the ship if their club struggles in the spring. And if a team is winning, the skip must be doing something right and will only tweak minor details.

**Udog** · 02-29-2016, 03:32 PM

NCAAB

Monday, February 29

The Hampton Pirates have covered in 11 of their last 12 games, including six of seven times against MEAC foes.

The home team has covered the spread in four straight meetings between Chattanooga and VMI.

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