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**Udog** · 03-11-2016, 09:31 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

Six of the top minor league prospects of the Philadelphia Phillies.....

1) JP Crawford, SS-- 21-year old figures to play in AAA this year.

2) Nick Williams, OF-- Acquired from Texas in Cole Hamels deal.

3) Nick Thompson, P-- Was 5-1, 1.80 in seven Eastern League starts.

4) Andrew Knapp, C-- Hit .360 in half a season in Eastern League

6) Cornelius Randolph, OF-- Won't be 19 years old until June.

19) Aaron Brown, OF-- Alum of Pepperdine, where a few years ago, the batboys were Pamela Anderson's sons.

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

13) What a day, always one of the best of the year. College basketball conference tournaments, just under 14 hours of them, from Brooklyn to Birmingham, Orlando to Las Vegas- there are three tournaments in Vegas, within three miles of each other. I'm tired and need some sleep, so on with today's list.........

12) Thirteen conference tournaments are over; Chattanooga is still the only #1-seed to win. It makes the NIT a strong tournament (I'm not sure how many people care about that) but it will also weaken the NCAA tournament field. Top seeds who lose in their conference tournament get an automatic invite from the NIT.

11) Western Kentucky 88, UAB 77-- Another #1 seed goes down

10) Coaching carousel started spinning faster; four coaches got the boot Thursday, as Rutgers, Central Florida, Tex-San Antonio and Saint Louis fired their coaches. It is looking like Rutgers will target Danny Hurley to replace Eddie Jordan at Rutgers.

9) Bill Murray was at Madison Square Garden last night, rooting on the Xavier Musketeers-- his son Luke is an assistant coach for Chris Mack's team.

8) Ivy League finally caved in, will have a four-team conference tournament starting next year, a Saturday/Sunday deal. Welcome to the 21st century.

7) Holy Cross was 0-9 in Patriot League road games; then conference tournament started and the Crusaders won four games, all on the road. Next stop for them will be Dayton for the play-in games next week.

6) Illinois 68, Iowa 66-- Hawkeyes are falling apart in March for second time in three years; they're officially a suspect for next week's NCAA tournament.

5) Notre Dame 84, Duke 79 OT-- Irish were down 16 in second half, rallied to beat a tired, thin Duke team that can't defend anymore. Notre Dame is 5-1 against Duke since the teams become conference rivals.

4) Providence 74, Butler 60-- Friars went 3-0 against Butler this season, surprising for teams with basically similar talent levels.

3) Tennessee 67, Vanderbilt 65-- Brutal loss for the Commodores, who are now probably on the outside looking in. You lose your first conference tournament game to a bad team playing without its leading scorer, there are no excuses.

2) Rumors have Colin Kaepernick getting traded to Denver for a 3rd-round draft pick. If the Broncos had to play a game today, their QB would be Trevor Siemian, who wouldn't even be a good QB in the Arena League. John Elway has some work to do.

1) Not as much hoop action during the day today, but what a card of games tonight, lot of semi-final games, high-level competition. Good time to order more pizza.

**Udog** · 03-11-2016, 09:40 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, March 11

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BROOKLYN (18 - 46) at PHILADELPHIA (8 - 56) - 3/11/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 44-31 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 35-61 ATS (-32.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-35 ATS (-13.5 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-33 ATS (-24.3 Units) in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-5 against the spread versus BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 7-3 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (33 - 31) at CHARLOTTE (35 - 28) - 3/11/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 57-34 ATS (+19.6 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
CHARLOTTE is 32-16 ATS (+14.4 Units) against Central division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 6-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (32 - 32) at BOSTON (39 - 26) - 3/11/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 84-64 ATS (+13.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
BOSTON is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 53-35 ATS (+14.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 24-13 ATS (+9.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
HOUSTON is 33-18 ATS (+13.2 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 300-241 ATS (+34.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-39 ATS (-24.9 Units) in home games against Southwest division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 94-126 ATS (-44.6 Units) in home games after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.

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

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NEW ORLEANS (24 - 39) at MEMPHIS (38 - 26) - 3/11/2016, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW ORLEANS is 7-4 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 6-5 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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MINNESOTA (20 - 45) at OKLAHOMA CITY (44 - 20) - 3/11/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 63-81 ATS (-26.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 334-395 ATS (-100.5 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 13-23 ATS (-12.3 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
MINNESOTA is 190-237 ATS (-70.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 18-28 ATS (-12.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-26 ATS (+17.4 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 24-37 ATS (-16.7 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 23-32 ATS (-12.2 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-25 ATS (-13.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-20 ATS (-12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 17-29 ATS (-14.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 13-25 ATS (-14.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-5 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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MIAMI (37 - 27) at CHICAGO (32 - 31) - 3/11/2016, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 5-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-4 straight up against CHICAGO 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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WASHINGTON (30 - 33) at UTAH (29 - 35) - 3/11/2016, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-2 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1 straight up against UTAH 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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ORLANDO (27 - 36) at SACRAMENTO (25 - 38) - 3/11/2016, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against ORLANDO 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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NEW YORK (27 - 39) at LA CLIPPERS (41 - 22) - 3/11/2016, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 197-157 ATS (+24.3 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
NEW YORK is 26-16 ATS (+8.4 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
NEW YORK is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) as a home favorite of 9.5 to 12 points over the last 2 seasons.
LA CLIPPERS are 240-289 ATS (-77.9 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 210-258 ATS (-73.8 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA CLIPPERS is 5-0 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-0 straight up against NEW YORK 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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PORTLAND (34 - 31) at GOLDEN STATE (57 - 6) - 3/11/2016, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 91-68 ATS (+16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 51-37 ATS (+10.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 84-62 ATS (+15.8 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 45-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 52-34 ATS (+14.6 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 49-35 ATS (+10.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
PORTLAND is 37-28 ATS (+6.2 Units) in all games this season.
PORTLAND is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
PORTLAND is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 27-18 ATS (+7.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 6-3 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-11-2016, 09:42 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, March 11

Hot teams
-- Charlotte won its last five games (4-1 last 5HF). Detroit won six of its last eight games (2-4 last 6AU).
-- Celtics won six of last seven games (9-4 last 13HF). Houston won three of its last four games (3-1 last 4AU).
-- Memphis won six of its last nine games (10-5-1 last 16HF).
-- Miami won five of its last six games (4-2 last 6AU).
-- Clippers won four of their last six games (4-6 last 10HF).
-- Golden State won nine of its last ten games (5-8 last 13HF).

Cold teams
-- 76ers lost their last ten games (3-6 last 9HU). Nets lost four of their last five games (1-0AF).
-- Pelicans lost five of their last six games (6-4 last 10AU).
-- Thunder is 4-6 in its last ten games (1-4 last 5HF). Minnesota lost five of its last six games (4-7 last 11AU).
-- Chicago lost five of its last seven games (1-3 last 4HF).
-- Washington lost its last three games (7-5 last 12AU). Jazz lost seven of their last eight games (1-4 last 5HF).
-- Orlando lost four of its last five games (4-2 last 6AU). Kings lost seven of their last eight games (4-2 last 6HF).
-- Knicks lost six of their last nine games (6-3 last 9AU).
-- Portland lost three of its last four games (6-4 last 10AU).

Series records
-- 76ers lost six of last eight games with Brooklyn.
-- Hornets won six of last eight games with Detroit.
-- Rockets won four of their last five games with Boston.
-- Grizzlies won six of last eight games with New Orleans.
-- Thunder won last 10 games with Minnesota (6-4 vs spread).
-- Heat won three of its last four games with Chicago.
-- Washington won its last four games with Utah.
-- Kings won five of their last seven games with Orlando.
-- Clippers won last seven games with New York (6-1 vs spread).
-- Blazers lost four of last five games with Golden State.

Totals
-- Five of last six Philly games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Charlotte-Detroit games.
-- Last seven Houston-Boston games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven New Orleans games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Minnesota games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Miami-Chicago games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-2-1 in last eight Utah games.
-- Seven of last ten Orlando-Sacramento games went over.
-- Six of last seven Clipper-Knick games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Blazer-Warrior games went over total.

Back/backs
-- Chicago is 2-8 vs spread last ten times they played night before.

**Udog** · 03-11-2016, 09:48 AM

NBA

Friday, March 11

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CHARLOTTE
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Charlotte
Charlotte is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Brooklyn is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Brooklyn

7:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. BOSTON
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing at home against Houston

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games at home
Oklahoma City is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. CHICAGO
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Miami is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games

8:00 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. MEMPHIS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Memphis's last 15 games at home

9:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. UTAH
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games at home
Utah is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

10:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. SACRAMENTO
Orlando is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Orlando's last 11 games on the road
Sacramento is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Sacramento's last 18 games

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Portland's last 13 games
Portland is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Portland

10:30 PM
NEW YORK vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New York's last 19 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
New York is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing New York
LA Clippers are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against New York

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**Udog** · 03-11-2016, 10:41 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, March 11

Houston @ Boston

Game 505-506
March 11, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
119.138
Boston
126.939
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 8
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
by 5 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Houston

New Orleans @ Memphis

Game 507-508
March 11, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Orleans
114.387
Memphis
120.392
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 6
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
N/A

Minnesota @ Oklahoma City

Game 509-510
March 11, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
112.563
Oklahoma City
122.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 10
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 12 1/2
225 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+12 1/2); Under

Miami @ Chicago

Game 511-512
March 11, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
118.656
Chicago
120.185
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1 1/2
190
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
N/A

Washington @ Utah

Game 513-514
March 11, 2016 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
116.156
Utah
120.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Utah
by 4
208
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington

Orlando @ Sacramento

Game 515-516
March 11, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
110.980
Sacramento
118.560
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 7 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Sacramento
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
N/A

New York @ LA Clippers

Game 517-518
March 11, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
117.440
LA Clippers
124.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 7 1/2
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 10
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+10); Under

Portland @ Golden State

Game 519-520
March 11, 2016 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland
117.931
Golden State
128.558
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 10 1/2
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 13
227
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+13); Under

Brooklyn @ Philadelphia

Game 501-502
March 11, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
111.825
Philadelphia
112.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 3 1/2
211 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+3 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Charlotte

Game 503-504
March 11, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
121.201
Charlotte
123.158
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 4 1/2
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+4 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 03-11-2016, 12:12 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, March 11

Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Brooklyn: 30-17 ATS off a road loss
Philadelphia: 9-18 ATS as a home underdog

Detroit at Charlotte, 7:05 ET
Detroit: 0-8 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog
Charlotte: 32-16 ATS against Central division opponents

Houston at Boston, 7:35 ET
Houston: 25-12 ATS after playing 2 consecutive road games
Boston: 94-126 ATS in home games after scoring 105 points or more

New Orleans at Memphis, 8:05 ET
New Orleans: 2-9 ATS on Friday nights
Memphis: 11-3 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 8:05 ET
Minnesota: 16-7 ATS in road games revenging a loss vs opponent
Oklahoma City: 7-16 ATS after a win by 10 points or more

Miami at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Miami: 13-5 ATS after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread
Chicago: 1-12 ATS against Southeast division opponents

Washington at Utah, 9:05 ET
Washington: 2-5 ATS against Northwest division opponents
Utah: 16-14 ATS in home games

Orlando at Sacramento, 10:05 ET
Orlando: 16-9 ATS in non-conference games
Sacramento: 5-17 ATS after 2 games with 10 or less offensive rebounds

New York at LA Clippers, 10:35 ET
New York: 26-16 ATS revenging a loss vs opponent
Los Angeles: 25-45 ATS after allowing 120 points or more

Portland at Golden State, 10:35 ET
Portland: 4-14 ATS after 3 consecutive non-conference games
Golden State: 21-9 ATS after a blowout win by 20 points or more

**Udog** · 03-11-2016, 01:15 PM

NBA

Friday, March 11

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Game of the Day: Trail Blazers at Warriors
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Two of the league's hottest players face off Friday when Damian Lillard and the Blazers visit Steph Curry and the Warriors.

Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors (-13, 225)

The Golden State Warriors will try to avenge one of their six losses when the Portland Trail Blazers visit on Friday. The Warriors looked off in the first game after the All-Star break and were crushed 137-105 at Portland but have won nine of 10 since to stay ahead of the pace set by the record-setting 1995-96 Chicago Bulls.

Golden State was answering some questions about itself after an embarrassing 112-95 loss at the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend and a series of close wins, but again looked like a dominant team in a 115-94 thrashing of the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Stephen Curry’s heroics had bailed the Warriors out several times since the All-Star break but he needed only 12 points on Wednesday as the rest of the team shot 61.1 percent from the field. The Trail Blazers were in the middle of a run of 14 wins in 16 games when they knocked off Golden State, but they dropped three in a row against teams fighting for playoff spots in the East before returning home and bouncing back on Tuesday. Damian Lillard, who put up 51 points in that win over the Warriors on Feb. 19, went for 41 points and 11 assists in the 116-109 overtime triumph over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, CSN Northwest (Portland), CSN Bay Area (Golden State)

LINE HISTORY: The Warriors opened as 13-point home favorites. While the total opened at 224 and has been bet up to 225.

INJURY REPORT:

Trail Blazers - No injuries to report.

Warriors - C F. Ezeli (Out Friday, knee).

POWER RANKINGS: Trail Blazers (-3.5) - Warriors (-14.7) + home court (-3) = Warriors -14

WHAT SHARPS SAY: "A 3-9-1 ATS slide that includes an embarrassing outright loss to the Lakers puts the Warriors' rating behind that of the Spurs by the largest margin we have seen all season in my power rankings. When it comes to the Blazers, barring some kind of collapse, I'm going to stump for Terry Stotts to be Coach of the Year every week in this space. The Blazers have already eclipsed the win total the oddsmakers had projected for them at the start of the season."

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (34-31, 37-28 ATS, 36-29 O/U): Lillard is putting himself in some historic company with his performances of late and joined Oscar Robertson and LeBron James as the only players to record at least 1,500 points and 400 assists in each of their first four seasons when he pushed past those numbers on Tuesday. “Not a lot of guys get that opportunity to shoot the ball as many times as I did from the jump, had the ball in their hand as many times,” Lillard told reporters. “I give a lot of credit to Coach (Terry) Stotts for that, for having that trust in me and allowing me to be able to accomplish something like this.” Lillard’s strong play has lifted Portland into sixth place in the West, one game ahead of the Dallas Mavericks.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (57-6, 35-26-2 ATS, 36-26-1 O/U): Golden State’s point differential in its first 10 games following the All-Star break was only plus-1.4, leading to some concern heading into Wednesday. The Warriors eased those concerns with the strong effort against the Jazz and now need to go 16-3 over their final 19 games to break Chicago’s record and hold off the San Antonio Spurs for the No. 1 seed in the West. “Coach (Steve Kerr) preached that the last 20 games are about getting ready for the playoffs, so guys got focused, guys went out there and played good basketball, and we ended up with a win,” Marreese Speights, who scored 16 points in 15 minutes off the bench against the Jazz, told reporters.

TRENDS:

* Trail Blazers are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games playing on two days rest.
* Warriors are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight versus Western Conference opponents.
* Over is 5-0 in Trail Blazers last five versus Western Conference opponents.
* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings.

CONSENSUS: Early on, 62 percent of wagers are backing the underdog Trail Blazers. As for the total, bettors love the over, with 78 percent of wagers on it.

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