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**Udog** · 03-04-2016, 08:28 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Six of the better minor league prospects for the Minnesota Twins

1) Byron Buxton, OF-- Promoted to majors after only 55 ABs in AAA.

3) Max Kepler, 1B/OF-- Hit .322 in AA Southern League LY.

4) Nick Gordon, SS-- Half-brother of Marlins' 2B Dee Gordon.

7) Byung Ho Park, 1B-- Will be 30 in July; hit over .300 last three years in Korea.

8) Kohl Stewart, P-- Turned down shot to succeed QB Manziel at Texas A&M

25) Huascar Ynoa, P-- Won't be 18 until May; had 2.70 ERA in rookie ball.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.......

13) Warriors 121, Thunder 106-- Oklahoma City has 10 losses when they led in 4th quarter, tied with 76ers for most in NBA this season.

Golden State has 31 games this year with 30+ assists; Thunder has four.

12) Sacramento 104, Dallas 101-- Kings ended an 0-22 skid in Dallas.

11) Longtime Clippers' TV announcer Ralph Lawler got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday; he's worked for Braves/Clippers since 1978, and is probably the best local TV play-by-play guy in the NBA, other than maybe Mike Breen.

10) Golf coach at Arizona State is Tim Mickelson; yes, Lefty's brother. Recruiting probably isn't a real big problem.

9) Arizona 64, California 61-- Wildcats scored last 11 points of game; had the idea after this was over that the better team lost.

8) Manhattan basketball coach Steve Masiello signed a contract extension, which is not going to be worth the paper it is printed on if a big money school comes calling. Chances are when the UNLV job is filled, it is going to create a domino effect with lot of coaching changes all over the country.

7) Louisiana Tech 97, Marshall 94-- This was one of the most fun games I watched all season; two coaches who just let the players have at it. Kid on Tech drained one at the buzzer from halfcourt to win it. Hopefully these teams will meet up again at the Conference USA tournament next week.

6) Georgia 74, South Carolina 72-- Emotional Senior Night may have drained South Carolina some here; Gamecocks' three seniors are all from other countries, and it was a very emotional pre-game ceremony. Frank Martin has built a winning program where there hasn't been one in quite a while- their last NCAA appearance was in 2004.

5) Canisius 102, Niagara 97 3OT-- Rivals played a triple OT thriller in beautiful downtown Albany; I saw Canisius win a 3OT game against UL-Monroe in Las Vegas in December. Griffins have to play Iona tonight; Gaels beat them by 18-8 this year.

4) Oregon State freshman Tres Tinkle got hurt in a walkthrough Wednesdsy; his status for the UCLA game and the Pac-12 tournament is still unknown. he is a skilled scorer and is also the coach's son

3) Pittsburgh Pirates will wear old-fashioned, pillbox hats at Sunday home games this season; lot of teams wore those hats in 1976, for the nation's bicentennial- they were actually called bicentennial caps back then. Pirates were the only team, I think, that wore them after 1976.

2) Marco Rubio had the onions to say on TV last night that people move to Florida, not because of the better weather, but because government in Florida is run better than in the north. Alrighty then. Does this nitwit even listen to himself? Aren't there people who tell him not to say stupid things?

1) Texas Longhorns have an artificial turf baseball field, which is odd, because it doesn't rain that much in Texas, and only two big league teams (Tampa Bay/Toronto) have artificial turf fields and they both play in domed stadiums.

**Udog** · 03-04-2016, 08:31 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 4

Hot teams
-- Miami won six of its last eight games (8-4AF).
-- Hornets won eight of their last ten games (4-2 last 6HF).
-- Raptors won five of last six games (7-2 last 9HF). Portland won nine of its last ten games (5-3 last 8AU).
-- Celtics won five of their last six games (8-3 last 11HF).
-- Washington won seven of its last nine games (7-3 last 10AU). Cavs won seven of their last ten games (3-6HF with Lue).
-- Memphis won four of its last five games (10-4-1 ast 15HF).
-- Nets split last four games, covered five of their last seven.

Cold teams
-- 76ers lost their last ten games (1-6 vs spread in last seven).
-- Indiana lost three of its last four games (3-0 last 3AU).
-- Suns lost 15 of their last 15 games (0-11 last 11AU). Magic lost four of last seven games (8-2 last 10HF).
-- Knicks lost 11 of their last 13 games (5-2 last 7AU).
-- Utah lost five of its last six games (3-9 last 12AU)
-- Bucks lost three of last four games (4-1 last 5HF). Minnesota lost five of its last seven games (4-3 last 7AU).
-- Denver lost five of its last seven games (2-5HF).
-- Hawks lost six of their last nine games (6-9 last 15AF). Lakers lost nine of their last ten games (5-3 last 8HU).

Series records
-- 76ers lost four of last five games with Miami.
-- Pacers are 6-4 in last 10 games with Charlotte, but lost last two.
-- Suns won four of last five games with Phoenix.
-- Trailblazers won four of last five games with Toronto.
-- Knicks lost five of last six games with Boston.
-- Cavaliers won four of last six games with Washington.
-- Jazz won three of their last four games with Memphis.
-- Bucks won their last three games with Minnesota.
-- Nets won their last four games with Denver.
-- Lakers lost four of last six games with Atlanta.

Totals
-- Four of last five Miami road games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Indiana games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Eight of last eleven Toronto games went over total.
-- Under is 3-0 in last three games for both Boston/New York.
-- Five of last seven Cleveland games stayed under total.
-- Over is 17-5 in last 22 Memphis games.
-- Eight of last ten Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Denver games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Laker games went over the total.

Back/backs
-- Phoenix is 3-7 vs spread if it played night before.
-- Miami covered its last four games if it played night before.

**Udog** · 03-04-2016, 08:33 AM

NBA

Friday, March 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. ORLANDO
Phoenix is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Phoenix is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Orlando is 11-3-1 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Phoenix
Orlando is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Phoenix

7:00 PM
MIAMI vs. PHILADELPHIA
Miami is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Miami is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Miami

7:00 PM
INDIANA vs. CHARLOTTE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana's last 6 games
Indiana is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Charlotte is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games when playing Indiana
Charlotte is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. TORONTO
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Portland

7:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. BOSTON
New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
New York is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 17-6 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against New York

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 8 games when playing Memphis
Utah is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing Utah

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Milwaukee's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Milwaukee is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Minnesota

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CLEVELAND
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 9 games when playing at home against Washington

9:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. DENVER
Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
Brooklyn is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Denver is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Denver is 14-6-1 ATS in its last 21 games

10:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. LA LAKERS
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
LA Lakers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing Atlanta
LA Lakers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

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**Udog** · 03-04-2016, 09:47 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 4

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MIAMI (35 - 26) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 53) - 3/4/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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INDIANA (32 - 29) at CHARLOTTE (32 - 28) - 3/4/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
INDIANA is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 55-33 ATS (+18.7 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 31-16 ATS (+13.4 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 204-148 ATS (+41.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-4 straight up against CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PHOENIX (15 - 46) at ORLANDO (27 - 33) - 3/4/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 23-38 ATS (-18.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHOENIX is 7-22 ATS (-17.2 Units) in road games this season.
PHOENIX is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PHOENIX is 7-17 ATS (-11.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PHOENIX is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more this season.
PHOENIX is 4-17 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHOENIX is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 4-15 ATS (-12.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PHOENIX is 16-28 ATS (-14.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ORLANDO is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
ORLANDO is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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PORTLAND (33 - 29) at TORONTO (40 - 19) - 3/4/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 163-205 ATS (-62.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 4-1 straight up against TORONTO 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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NEW YORK (25 - 37) at BOSTON (37 - 25) - 3/4/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 83-62 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
BOSTON is 33-19 ATS (+12.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-34 ATS (+14.6 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW YORK is 196-156 ATS (+24.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
NEW YORK is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 94-125 ATS (-43.5 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-5 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-4 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (30 - 30) at CLEVELAND (42 - 17) - 3/4/2016, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-4 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 6-5 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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UTAH (28 - 32) at MEMPHIS (36 - 24) - 3/4/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
MEMPHIS is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 7-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 5-4 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 (19 - 42) at MILWAUKEE (25 - 36) - 3/4/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 61-79 ATS (-25.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 332-393 ATS (-100.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-27 ATS (-13.7 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MILWAUKEE is 41-26 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
MILWAUKEE is 335-403 ATS (-108.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 234-293 ATS (-88.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 22-38 ATS (-19.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BROOKLYN (17 - 44) at DENVER (24 - 37) - 3/4/2016, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 23-11 ATS (+10.9 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 19-9 ATS (+9.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
BROOKLYN is 26-15 ATS (+9.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 16-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games after allowing 105 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more this season.
DENVER is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 4-1 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 4-1 straight up against DENVER 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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ATLANTA (33 - 28) at LA LAKERS (12 - 50) - 3/4/2016, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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**StarDust Bum** · 03-04-2016, 11:58 AM

NBA (PROFESSIONAL)

DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME

Utah at Memphis - Friday March 4, 2016
The Jazz head to Memphis tonight where they are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 meetings versus the Grizzlies. Utah is the pick (+2) according to Dunkel, which has the Jazz favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Utah (+2).

Indiana
@
Charlotte
Game 823-824
March 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Indiana
119.350
Charlotte
117.829
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Indiana
by 1 1/2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Charlotte
by 3 1/2
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana
(+3 1/2); Under

Phoenix
@
Orlando
Game 825-826
March 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Phoenix
104.009
Orlando
119.195
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Orlando
by 15
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Orlando
by 12 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick: Orlando
(-12 1/2); Over

Portland
@
Toronto
Game 827-828
March 4, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Portland
118.265
Toronto
125.889
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Toronto
by 7 1/2
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Toronto
by 5
208
Dunkel Pick: Toronto
(-5); Over

New York
@
Boston
Game 829-830
March 4, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: New York
111.875
Boston
129.013
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Boston
by 17
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Boston
by 9
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston
(-9); Over

Washington
@
Cleveland
Game 831-832
March 4, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Washington
119.382
Cleveland
124.790
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Cleveland
by 5 1/2
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland
N/A

Utah
@
Memphis
Game 833-834
March 4, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Utah
117.540
Memphis
116.732
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Utah
by 1
188
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Memphis
by 2
194
Dunkel Pick: Utah
(+2); Under

Minnesota
@
Milwaukee
Game 835-836
March 4, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Minnesota
112.741
Milwaukee
114.963
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Milwaukee
by 2
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Milwaukee
by 5
214
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota
(+5); Under

Brooklyn
@
Denver
Game 837-838
March 4, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Brooklyn
113.773
Denver
120.624
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Denver
by 7
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Denver
by 5
208
Dunkel Pick: Denver
(-5); Over

Atlanta
@
LA Lakers
Game 839-840
March 4, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Atlanta
120.092
LA Lakers
115.558
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Atlanta
by 4 1/2
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Atlanta
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta
N/A

Miami
@
Philadelphia
Game 821-822
March 4, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Miami
121.595
Philadelphia
110.700
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Miami
by 11
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick: Miami
N/A

**Udog** · 03-04-2016, 12:33 PM

Thanks, Bum!!!

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, March 4

Miami at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Miami: 7-4 ATS when playing on back-to-back days
Philadelphia: 3-10 ATS against Southeast division opponents

Indiana at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Indiana: 1-10 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite
Charlotte: 9-1 ATS after a blowout win by 15 points or more

Phoenix at Orlando, 7:05 ET
Phoenix: 7-22 ATS in road games
Orlando: 15-7 ATS in non-conference games

Portland at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Portland: 2-13 ATS after 3 consecutive non-conference games
Toronto: 20-11 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 200

New York at Boston, 7:35 ET
New York: 30-43 ATS after 2 or more consecutive losses
Boston: 41-27 ATS after playing a home game

Washington at Cleveland, 8:05 ET
Washington: 3-10 ATS off a road win
Cleveland: 5-1 ATS revenging a SU loss vs opponent as a road favorite

Utah at Memphis, 8:05 ET
Utah: 36-17 UNDER after a non-conference game
Memphis: 5-15 ATS after 2 consecutive covers as a favorite

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8:05 ET
Minnesota: 19-37 ATS after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Milwaukee: 11-3 ATS in home games after 1 or more consecutive losses

Brooklyn at Denver, 9:05 ET
Brooklyn: 18-6 ATS in road games off a road loss
Denver: 3-11 ATS in home games after scoring 105 points or more

Atlanta at LA Lakers, 10:35 ET
Atlanta: 21-18 ATS after a loss by 6 points or less
Los Angeles: 5-11 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more

**Udog** · 03-04-2016, 01:45 PM

NBA

Friday, March 4

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Game of the Day: Wizards at Cavaliers
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Sunday's loss to Washington was the second of two straight and left a sky-is-falling narrative around Cleveland until it pulled out a 100-96 win over the Pacers at home on Monday.

Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers (-8.5, 208)

The Cleveland Cavaliers endured one of their most embarrassing performances of the season last weekend at Washington and will get a chance for some revenge when they host the Wizards on Friday. The Cavaliers gave LeBron James a day off to rest at Washington on Sunday and fell behind by as much as 30 points in a 113-99 loss.

That loss to Washington was the second of two straight and left a sky-is-falling narrative around Cleveland until it pulled out a 100-96 win over the Indiana Pacers at home on Monday and got a few days off to practice and work out the kinks. “You have to be able to adjust no matter what type of game or situation that will be going on,” James told reporters after Monday’s win. “And we’re a team that, we put ourselves in dark spots and we have to build our way out of them.” The Wizards are working out of their own dark spot with four straight wins that have brought them to .500 for the first time since Jan. 15. Washington is tied for ninth place in the East, a half-game behind eighth-place Detroit, and began a stretch of five of six on the road with a 104-98 win at Minnesota on Wednesday.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN Mid-Atlantic (Washington), FSN Ohio (Cleveland)

LINE HISTORY: The Cavaliers opened as 8-point home faves and that line quickly moved up to 8.5. The total opened at 208.5 and has been steady early in the day.

INJURY REPORT:

Wizards – PG G. Neal (out Friday, leg).

Cavaliers – PG M. Williams (out Friday, shoulder).

POWER RANKINGS: Wizards (-1.6) - Cavaliers (-8.5) + home court = Cavaliers -10

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "Rest assured, the Cavs have had this game circled ever since they fell, 113-99, at Washington five days ago with Lebron James voluntarily watching the game on the pines. Look for the Cavs to extend their mark to 7-0 ATS in games with three or more days of rest tonight."

ABOUT THE WIZARDS (30-30, 32-28 ATS, 31-27-2 O/U): Washington is 7-2 since the All-Star break to get back into the race in the East, where the Nos. 5-10 teams are separated by only 2 1/2 games. The Wizards are getting strong contributions from John Wall and Bradley Beal, and got another offensive threat back recently in veteran guard Alan Anderson, who played just his fourth game on Wednesday after dealing with ankle surgery. “We can’t just rely on our starting five to will us to a win every night,” Anderson, who scored 18 points in 21 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, told the Washington Post. “It’s got to be all 12, 13 guys, whoever’s suited up to go out there and contribute.”

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS (42-17, 25-31-3 ATS, 28-31 O/U): James took some time away from Cleveland and worked out in Miami with former teammate Dwyane Wade this week, and the Cavaliers have been aggressive in making sure James gets the proper rest and treatment necessary to keep him at the top of his game deep into June. Last weekend that meant holding him out against Washington, and guard J.R. Smith accused his teammates of a “lack of energy” in the big loss. James certainly looked refreshed against the Pacers on Monday, going for 33 points on 14-of-22 shooting in the win.

TRENDS:

* Wizards are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
* Cavaliers are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
* Under is 5-1 in Wizards last 6 Friday games.
* Under is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

CONSENSUS: The public is giving Cleveland the edge at home against an underachieving Wizards squad with 56 percent of wagers coming in on the Cavaliers. As for the total, the public is pounding the Over at a 72 percent clip.

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Friday's NBA Trends and Indexes - 3/4

Friday's NBA Trends and Indexes - 3/4

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