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**Udog** · 03-19-2016, 08:24 AM

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Seven #15-seeds who won in first round- how did they do in their second game?

1991-- Richmond beat Syracuse-- Lost 77-64 (+2.5) in next game.

1993-- Santa Clara beat Arizona-- Lost 68-57 (+11) in next game.

1997-- Coppin State beat South Carolina-- Lost 82-81 (+11.5) to Texas.

2001-- Hampton beat Iowa State-- Lost 76-57 (+12.5) to Georgetown

2012-- Norfolk State beat Missouri-- Lost 84-50 (+14) to Florida.

2012-- Lehigh beat Duke-- Lost 70-58 (+4.5) to Xavier.

2013-- Florida Gulf Coast beat Georgetown-- Beat San Diego State 81-71 (+7.5).

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Wrapping up a full day of basketball.......

Middle Tennessee State 90, Michigan State 81-- This was 3rd-biggest upset (MT was +18) in tournament history, but hardly a fluke; Blue Raiders outhustled Michigan State, hit 11-19 3-pointers, beat Spartans to most every loose ball- they jumped out to a 15-2 lead and became more confident as the game went on. Great win for them.

Oregon 91, Holy Cross 52-- If you care about such things, Norfolk State (+21.5) in '12, Santa Clara (+20) in '93, Middle Tennessee (+18) today are three biggest spread upsets in NCAA tournament history. As for Oregon, they'll have their hands full on Sunday, with St Joe's. More on the Hawks later.

Northern Iowa 75, Texas 72-- Kid on UNI made sure he will be on highlight shows in March until the day he dies, banking in a halfcourt shot at buzzer, giving Shaka Smart his third consecutive first round loss. Northern Iowa alum/booster Kurt Warner was in the crowd, and this game proved that indeed, all things are possible.

St Joe's 78, Cincinnati 76-- Rough week for Bearcats, who lost in AAC tourney in four OT's last week, after kid on UConn drained a 60-footer in third OT, then lost at buzzer here, when game-tying dunk was after light came on backboard. I had no idea how good DeAndre' Bembry is; he played all 40:00, its all the little things he does. he must have gobbled up five or six loose balls I thought he had no shot at. Great player.

Stephen F Austin 70, West Virginia 56-- Lumberjacks haven't lost since December; they play great defense and handled West Virginia's press very well. Mountaineers turned ball over 22 times, forced only seven- that doesn't happen much and they play in the best league in country. Brad Underwood will get a higher-level job soon.

Syracuse 70, Dayton 51-- Both teams limped into tournament; Flyers finished year going 4-5 in last nine games, after a 21-3 start. Hard to figure what happens to make a team regress like that- maybe someone was playing hurt. It is part of what makes the art of handicapping a very difficult one.

Villanova 86, NC-Asheville 56-- Villanova plays Iowa next; Wildcats haven't been to Sweet 16 since 2009. Going to be a very long summer if Villanova doesn't get there this year. This is random: Pitt's band stayed after their game to also be the Weber State band- they all got t-shirts and $15 apiece to play the Weber State fight song.

VCU 75, Oregon State 67-- It is ironical that VCU has gone farther in NCAAs this year than its former coach Shaka Smart. Rams shot 64% inside arc- they were down a hoop with 9:05 left, but scored 26 points from there on in. Oregon State had a great year, have a talented, young nucleus, but must replace Gary Payton II.

Iowa 72, Temple 70-- Hawkeyes won at buzzer, on a putback after an airball, when the refs ignored a push-off that would've given the Owls foul shots for the win. Fran McCaffery is from Philly, making his game with Villanova Sunday a little more spicy, In 2008, Villanova beat McCaffery's Siena team in a 2nd round 12-13-seed game.

Hawai'i 77, California 66-- Golden Bears lost PG Wallace on Wednesday in practice, then Jabari Bird had back spasms Friday morning and sat game out. This was the first non-play-in win for the Big West since Pacific in 2005 they aren't even in the league anymore, they're in the WCC now. Big day for Hawai'i- they play Maryland next.

Oklahoma 82, Cal-Bakersfield 68-- Roadrunners were spunky here, running out to an 8-0 lead, but reality set in against veteran Sooner squad that has four kids who have played 100+ games together in Norman. Bakersfield needs to move up to the Big West with the other mid-major state schools in California.

Maryland 79, South Dakota State 74-- Gritty Jackrabbits had ball with chance to tie in last 0:10, but turned it over and fell short of their first tournament win. Terps have to be concerned that they had to sweat out a game they led by 12 at half. Hawai'i is lot more athletic than South Dakota State- Maryland could have its hands full Sunday.

Wisconsin 47, Pitt 43-- Dreadful game, with 54 freakin' possessions. UNLV wants to hire Jamie Dixon; how about hiring a coach who will play a more entertaining style of play? Jesus, Northern Iowa led Texas 44-36 at the half and they both have tempos in the 300's. A 47-43 final? Badgers play Xavier Sunday; they'll have to play faster.

Texas A&M 92, Green Bay 65-- Milwaukee fired coach Rob Jeter this week; his dad played for the Lombardi Packers in the late 60's. Panthers were 20-13 this year, were in NCAAs two years ago-- there is a story out there that the female AD had it out for Jeter and undermined the program so she could fire him. Politics suck.

Xavier 71, Weber State 53-- I go to AAU games in Las Vegas in July; last summer, Xavier coach Chris Mack was there recruiting......with his 9-year old daughter. Mack also coaches his daughter's grade school team, he seems like a good guy. As for the Big Sky, they should have a Monday night midnight game on ESPN-- why not?

Notre Dame 70, Michigan 63-- Pac-12 lost five games as higher seeds the last two days, first team any conference has failed that much. Notre Dame is playing its next game against Stephen F Austin, a bunch of Lumberjacks taking Brooklyn by storm. There is a famous book called A Tree Grows in Brooklyn- could Stephen F Austin be the team that chops that tree down and moves on to the Sweet 16?

**Udog** · 03-19-2016, 08:32 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Saturday, March 19

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DENVER (28 - 41) at CHARLOTTE (39 - 29) - 3/19/2016, 6:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 59-36 ATS (+19.4 Units) in home games in March games since 1996.
DENVER is 31-22 ATS (+6.8 Units) as an underdog this season.
DENVER is 28-14 ATS (+12.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 17-8 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
DENVER is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DENVER is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
CHARLOTTE is 149-189 ATS (-58.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (47 - 22) at INDIANA (36 - 32) - 3/19/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 27-39 ATS (-15.9 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-24 ATS (-12.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 25-34 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in road games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 22-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-18 ATS (-11.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 19-31 ATS (-15.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
INDIANA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
INDIANA is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 150-113 ATS (+25.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
INDIANA is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
INDIANA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 3-2 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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BROOKLYN (19 - 49) at DETROIT (35 - 34) - 3/19/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 7-3 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 6-4 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NEW YORK (28 - 41) at WASHINGTON (33 - 35) - 3/19/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 198-158 ATS (+24.2 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1996.
NEW YORK is 27-17 ATS (+8.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 360-430 ATS (-113.0 Units) in home games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-1 straight up against NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CLEVELAND (49 - 19) at MIAMI (39 - 29) - 3/19/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 25-35 ATS (-13.5 Units) as a favorite this season.
MIAMI is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-4 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 6-3 straight up against CLEVELAND 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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HOUSTON (35 - 34) at ATLANTA (40 - 29) - 3/19/2016, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 30-39 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 91-72 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 68-53 ATS (+9.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 34-20 ATS (+12.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 30-18 ATS (+10.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 50-31 ATS (+15.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
ATLANTA is 55-41 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 301-242 ATS (+34.8 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
HOUSTON is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 3-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 4-1 straight up against HOUSTON 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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UTAH (33 - 35) at CHICAGO (34 - 33) - 3/19/2016, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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LA CLIPPERS (43 - 24) at MEMPHIS (39 - 30) - 3/19/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 241-291 ATS (-79.1 Units) after allowing 105 points or more since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 186-247 ATS (-85.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-2 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-4 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (62 - 6) at SAN ANTONIO (58 - 10) - 3/19/2016, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 40-28 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 40-26 ATS (+11.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 482-397 ATS (+45.3 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 417-355 ATS (+26.5 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) in March games over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 26-14 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 282-228 ATS (+31.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 105-76 ATS (+21.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 266-219 ATS (+25.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 332-279 ATS (+25.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 31-22 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 125-92 ATS (+23.8 Units) in home games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 38-27 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 30-20 ATS (+8.0 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) against Southwest division opponents this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 55-35 ATS (+16.5 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 67-52 ATS (+9.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 56-41 ATS (+10.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 50-35 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 54-35 ATS (+15.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-19-2016, 08:35 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, March 19

Hot teams
-- Hornets won nine of their last ten games (5-3-1 last 9HF).
-- Thunder won five of its last seven games (5-1 last 6AF). Indiana won four of its last six (3-3HU).
-- Cavaliers won eight of their last ten games (3-1 last 4AF). Heat won seven of their last ten games (3-1HU).
-- Rockets won five of their last seven games (3-1 last 4AU) Atlanta won seven of its last eight games (6-1 last 7HF).
-- Utah won its last four games; Chicago won three of its last four home games.
-- Warriors won their last seven games (2-0AU). San Antonio won its last five games (2-4-1 last 7HF).

Cold teams
-- Denver lost its last three games (1-4 last 5AU).
-- Nets lost five of their last six games (2-3 last 5AU). Detroit lost three of its last five games (13-3-1 last 17HF).
-- Wizards won their last three games (4-2 last 6HF). New York lost six of its last nine games (3-2 last 5AU).
-- Memphis lost its last four games (5-1 last 6HU). Clippers are 3-4 in their last seven games (8-1 last 9AF).

Series records
-- Hornets won four of last five games with Denver.
-- Thunder lost three of last four games with Indiana.
-- Nets lost three of last four games with Detroit.
-- Knicks lost eight of last nine games with Washington.
-- Heat won seven of last ten games with Cleveland (3-3 since Lebron went back to the Cavaliers).
-- Hawks won their last four games with Houston.
-- Jazz won three of last four games with Chicago.
-- Clippers won their last three games with Memphis.
-- Spurs won eight of last ten games with Golden State.

Totals
-- Last four Denver games went over the total.
-- Five of last six Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- 8 of last 9 Detroit games went over if Pistons played night before.
-- Nine of last ten New York games stayed under total.
-- Last five Miami games went over the total.
-- Over is 8-0 last eight games if Houston played the night before.
-- Six of last seven Chicago-Utah games stayed under.
-- Six of last eight Memphis games went over the total.
-- Seven of last night Golden State-San Antonio games stayed under.

Back/backs
-- Pistons covered last six games if they played the night before.
-- Thunder is 2-7-1 vs spread on road if they played night before.
-- Cleveland is 6-3 last nine times if it played the night before.
-- Rockets are 2-7 vs spread last nine times they played night before.
-- Warriors covered one of last five games if they played night before.

**Udog** · 03-19-2016, 08:37 AM

NBA

Saturday, March 19

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Trend Report
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6:00 PM
DENVER vs. CHARLOTTE
Denver is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Charlotte
Charlotte is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games when playing at home against Denver

7:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Oklahoma City's last 12 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Indiana is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home

7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. DETROIT
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Brooklyn is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Brooklyn
Detroit is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

7:00 PM
NEW YORK vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New York's last 10 games
New York is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against New York
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games

7:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. ATLANTA
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Houston's last 18 games on the road
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

7:30 PM
CLEVELAND vs. MIAMI
Cleveland14-5-1 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Cleveland7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games
Miami is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Cleveland
Miami is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games

8:00 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. MEMPHIS
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the LA Clippers last 18 games
Memphis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Memphis is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Utah's last 23 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Utah

8:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. SAN ANTONIO
Golden State is 1-24 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Golden State's last 13 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Antonio's last 12 games

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**Udog** · 03-19-2016, 12:56 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Saturday, March 19

Denver @ Charlotte

Game 501-502
March 19, 2016 @ 6:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
116.620
Charlotte
121.659
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 5
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 9
217
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+9); Over

Oklahoma City @ Indiana

Game 503-504
March 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
122.247
Indiana
124.639
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 2 1/2
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 3 1/2
210 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(+3 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Detroit

Game 505-506
March 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
109.824
Detroit
121.451
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 11 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 8 1/2
209
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(-8 1/2); Over

New York @ Washington

Game 507-508
March 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
111.565
Washington
121.400
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 10
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 7 1/2
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-7 1/2); Under

Cleveland @ Miami

Game 509-510
March 19, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland
123.137
Miami
124.542
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 3
209
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+3); Over

Houston @ Atlanta

Game 511-512
March 19, 2016 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
118.508
Atlanta
122.455
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 4
222
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 7
214
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(+7); Over

Utah @ Chicago

Game 513-514
March 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
118.536
Chicago
123.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 5
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 3
196 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-3); Over

LA Clippers @ Memphis

Game 515-516
March 19, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
121.250
Memphis
109.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 12
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 10 1/2
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-10 1/2); Over

Golden State @ San Antonio

Game 517-518
March 19, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
131.249
San Antonio
128.749
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 2 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 3 1/2
217
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(+3 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 03-19-2016, 01:44 PM

NBA

Saturday, March 19

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Game of the Day: Warriors at Spurs
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The Spurs put their undefeated home record on the line Saturday night when they welcome the Warriors to town/

Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs (-3.5, 217)

The Golden State Warriors take another swipe at ending their dismal performances in San Antonio when they clash with the Spurs on Saturday. Golden State has lost 32 consecutive regular-season visits to San Antonio with the last victory occurring Feb. 14, 1997.

The Warriors had no issues when hosting the Spurs on Jan. 25 as they rolled to a 120-90 victory and they now attempt to halt San Antonio's 43-game homecourt winning streak. This matchup is the first of three between the clubs during the final 3 1/2 weeks of the regular season and the Spurs represent the biggest threat in keeping the Warriors from breaking the 72-win record held by the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls. Golden State reached 62 victories Friday when it delivered a 130-112 road victory over the Dallas Mavericks for its seventh consecutive win. San Antonio is one victory away from matching the Bulls for the second-longest home winning streak in NBA history and also is just six victories away from setting a franchise single-season record.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC

LINE HISTORY: The Spurs have opened as 3.5-point home favorites for this huge Wester Conference matchup against the Dubs and the line has yet to move off that number. The total however, has been bet down a point and a half from 218.5 to 217. Check out the complete line history here.

INJURY REPORT:

Warriors - C A. Bogut (Doubtful Saturday, toe), SF K. Looney (Out Saturday, hip), SF A. Iguodala (Out Saturday, ankle), C F. Ezeli (Out Saturday, knee).

Spurs - No injuries to report.

POWER RANKINGS: Warriors (-15.1) - Spurs (-16.5) + home court (-3) = Spurs -4.5

WHAT BOOKS SAY: "The Spurs put their 34-0 home record on the line tonight has they host the 62-6 defending champion Warriors in a battle of Western Conference powerhouses. The Spurs look to move with in three games of the Warriors tonight and are a 3-point favorite. The Warriors are coming of a win in Dallas last night and are getting just over 55 percent of the action to cover the +3."

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (62-6, 39-27-2 ATS, 40-27-1 O/U): Reigning MVP Stephen Curry was 8 years old the last time Golden State won in San Antonio and he is fully aware of the history and of San Antonio's homecourt winning streak. "A lot of talk about this record," Curry told reporters after scoring 31 points against the Mavericks. "It's there and we want to get there and do it the right way, but our mission from New Year's and even after the All-Star break was to continue to get better and reach our stride as we move toward the playoffs. I believe we're on that trend." Shooting guard Klay Thompson was on his game against the Mavericks with 39 points and made 10 3-point baskets to raise his career total to 1,008.

ABOUT THE SPURS (58-10, 40-28 ATS, 30-36-2 O/U): San Antonio has won five consecutive games and is looking to avenge the shellacking it received from Golden State in the first matchup. "We're going to show up for the game and we're going to play it," center Tim Duncan told reporters. "It's not going to change our season or anything else. It'll be a great matchup for us, two of the best records in the league, and they're playing exceptionally well. So it's a good test for us — a playoff type of atmosphere, playoff type of intensity, a good experience for us." Not only was the Spurs' defense suspect by allowing a season high for points in the first contest but San Antonio also committed 26 turnovers.

TRENDS:

* Warriors are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 5-0 in Warriors' last five versus a team with a winning SU record.

CONSENSUS: The public is strongly backing the Warriors here, with 58 percent of wagers taking them as 3.5-point pups. As for the total, 61 percent of wagers are on the over.

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