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**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 08:35 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Billy Joel has played 73 concerts at Madison Square Garden, most by anyone

-- One of every seven students at George Washington U is a foreign student.

-- Valparaiso center Vashil Fernandez has 16 brothers and sisters. Sixteen.

-- In his college days, WWE wrestler Titus O'Neill played defensive end for Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators.

-- Eldrick Woods is now the 472nd-ranked golfer in the world.

-- Looks like none of the NHL's seven Canadian team will make the playoffs.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud......

13) NBA coaches make a lot of money; but when you read about D'Angelo Russell secretly taping a conversation with a teammate, where the teammate admits cheating on his girlfriend, and then the tape goes public, you realize that some of these teams are traveling circuses where 19-year old millionaires can blow the whole team up.

12) Some football people tweeted Wednesday, ".....he (Russell) is lucky he isn't on a football team, or else........"; well if he played football, he'd still be in college, since football players can't bolt for the NFL until they have three years in college. Growing up emotionally is a big part of why staying in college is often a good idea.

11) If you're the Lakers, don't you have to trade Russell? He has a lot of talent, but it'll take a lot to rebuild trust between his teammates and himself. Dicey situation.

10) Apple and Major League Baseball signed a multi-year deal to equip teams with stats, matchups, video stuff in the dugout area. Baseball is a game of numbers, so much so that you can drown in them- different teams use them different ways.

9) Cubs averaged 15,000+ fans for their spring training home games this month.

8) Oakland Grizzlies started five lefties in a game this week; don't see that a lot.

7) Oakland sharpshooter Max Hooper (he hasn't taken a 2-point shot all year), lost his dad last month. Chip Hooper was once manager of the Dave Matthews Band- his loss has been felt both in the Oakland community and in the music world.

6) Billy Donovan's first head coaching job was at Marshall in 1994, but before he took the job, Mike Brey (then a Duke assistant) turned it down. Brey became coach at Delaware the next year. Both guys have obviously had great careers.

5) Coaching carousel: Travis Ford to Saint Louis, Kyle Smith from Columbia to San Francisco, Zach Spiker from Army to Drexel.

Random fact: Travis Ford appeared in the movie The Sixth Man, playing role of Danny O'Grady. Ford coached at UMass, Eastern Kentucky before Oklahoma State.

4) Nevada 77, Morehead State 68-- Wolf Pack outscored Morehead 27-13 on the foul line, reversing Game 1 results; Eagles were 1-18 on arc in a physical game that saw tempers flare couple times. Decisive Game 3 of series is Friday night in Reno.

3) Old Dominion 68, Oakland 67-- Monarchs had 16 offensive rebounds, were +16 on boards as they won first Vegas 16 tournament, an event with only eight teams in it. Oakland allowed the CBS TV crew incredible access; the sideline reporter sat next to coach Greg Kampe and talked to him for a couple possessions each game, while the game was being played.

2) Good news for Jose Reyes and much more importantly, my fantasy baseball team; domestic violence charges against Reyes will be dropped- his wife won't cooperate with authorities. Reyes makes $22M a year, so the couple stood to lose a fortune if the trial went on as scheduled (Monday), but he isn't totally off the hook yet.

Unfortunately, Reyes might still be suspended by MLB, which suspended Aroldis Chapman 30 games, but then declined to suspend Yasiel Puig for domestic violence incidents. In the meantime, the shortstop for the Armadillos will be Marcus Semien, who hopefully won't get arrested before the season starts.

1) NFL linebacker Sean Weatherspoon was moving last week; during the move, his fiancee found an uncashed game check from last year, worth $138,235. Must be nice that you don't cash all your paychecks and don't notice the difference.

**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 08:40 AM

NCAAB
Dunkel

Thursday, March 31

George Washington @ Valparaiso

Game 713-714
March 31, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
George Washington
63.222
Valparaiso
67.693
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Valparaiso
by 4 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Valparaiso
by 2
132 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Valparaiso
(-2); Over

NCAAB
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 31

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GEORGE WASHINGTON (27 - 10) vs. VALPARAISO (30 - 6) - 3/31/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 42-63 ATS (-27.3 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1997.
GEORGE WASHINGTON is 78-105 ATS (-37.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
VALPARAISO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing with one or less days rest this season.

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

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NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 31

George Washington at Valparaiso, 7:00 ET
G Washington: 3-11 ATS after 2 straight games committing 11 or less turnovers
Valparaiso: 10-2 ATS when playing with one or less days rest

NCAAB
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 31

NIT
George Washington scored 83.8 ppg in winning first three NIT games, then shut down San Diego State 65-46 in semis; Colonials are 15-2 out of conference, 5-4 vs top 50 teams- they're #26 experience team whose two best NIT games were both away from home, at Monmouth and the semis Tuesday. Valpo is 12-3 out of conference, 3-1 vs teams in the top 60. A-14 teams are 3-1 vs Horizon teams this year, but Valpo got only Horizon win, 58-55 over URI. Valpo played two kids 31:00+ Tuesday; GW played three guys 31+, but their win was fairly stress-free.

NCAAB

Thursday, March 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
GEORGE WASHINGTON vs. VALPARAISO
No trends available
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Valparaiso's last 9 games
Valparaiso is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

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**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 08:43 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 31

Hot teams
-- Cavaliers won three of last four home games (1-4 last 5HF).
-- Clippers won their last four games (7-7AU). Oklahoma City won eight of its last nine games (5-3 last 8HF).
-- Celtics won four of their last five games (2-9 last 11AU). Portland is 3-1 in its last four games (0-3 last 3HF).

Cold teams
-- Magic lost their last six road games (2-5 last 7AU). Indiana is 3-4 in its last seven games (3-5 last 8HF).
-- Nets lost five of their last seven games (2-6 last 8AU).
-- Chicago lost four of its last five games (2-4 last 6AU). Houston lost four of its last six games (1-7 last 8HF).
-- Nuggets lost six of their last nine games (4-1AF). Pelicans lost seven of last ten games (2-3 last 5HU).

Series records
-- Pacers won/covered last seven games with Orlando.
-- Nets lost six of their last eight games with Cleveland.
-- Bulls won three of last four games with Houston.
-- Nuggets won five of last seven games with New Orleans.
-- Clippers lost three of last four visits to Oklahoma.
-- Celtics won last two games with Portland, after losing previous four.

Totals
-- Seven of last nine Indiana games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Brooklyn-Cleveland games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Denver-New Orleans games went over.
-- Six of last nine Clipper-Thunder games stayed under.
-- Last four Portland games stayed under the total.

Back/backs
-- Denver is 6-3 vs spread last nine times they played night before.
-- Clippers are 7-9 vs spread if they played the night before.

**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 08:45 AM

NBA

Thursday, March 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. CLEVELAND
Brooklyn is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cleveland is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Cleveland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games

7:00 PM
ORLANDO vs. INDIANA
Orlando is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Orlando is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Indiana
Indiana is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Indiana is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home

7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. HOUSTON
Chicago is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Houston's last 22 games when playing Chicago

8:00 PM
DENVER vs. NEW ORLEANS
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver's last 9 games on the road
Denver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New Orleans's last 16 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games at home

9:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
LA Clippers are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games when playing LA Clippers
Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
BOSTON vs. PORTLAND
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Portland
Boston is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing Portland
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

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**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 10:00 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 31

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ORLANDO (31 - 43) at INDIANA (39 - 35) - 3/31/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
INDIANA is 8-2 against the spread versus ORLANDO over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 9-1 straight up against ORLANDO 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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BROOKLYN (21 - 53) at CLEVELAND (52 - 22) - 3/31/2016, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND is 27-39 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

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

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CHICAGO (37 - 37) at HOUSTON (37 - 38) - 3/31/2016, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2 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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DENVER (32 - 44) at NEW ORLEANS (27 - 47) - 3/31/2016, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DENVER is 162-211 ATS (-70.1 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
NEW ORLEANS is 53-40 ATS (+9.0 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 23-14 ATS (+7.6 Units) in road games this season.
DENVER is 13-3 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games after allowing 105 points or more this season.
DENVER is 28-16 ATS (+10.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DENVER is 32-21 ATS (+8.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
NEW ORLEANS is 32-42 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
DENVER is 6-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
DENVER is 6-4 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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LA CLIPPERS (47 - 27) at OKLAHOMA CITY (52 - 23) - 3/31/2016, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 83-116 ATS (-44.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 187-250 ATS (-88.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
LA CLIPPERS are 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
LA CLIPPERS are 64-39 ATS (+21.1 Units) in road games after allowing 85 points or less since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 31-41 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 16-26 ATS (-12.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 20-33 ATS (-16.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 19-28 ATS (-11.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-7 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-7 straight up against LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (43 - 31) at PORTLAND (39 - 36) - 3/31/2016, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 87-70 ATS (+10.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-11 ATS (+13.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 55-40 ATS (+11.0 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 52-36 ATS (+12.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 3-2 straight up against BOSTON 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** · 03-31-2016, 12:31 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 31

Orlando at Indiana, 7:05 ET
Orlando: 10-1 ATS after a blowout win by 15 points or more
Indiana: 19-37 ATS after playing 4 consecutive games as favorite

Brooklyn at Cleveland, 7:05 ET
Brooklyn: 20-9 ATS in road games off a road loss
Cleveland: 27-39 ATS as a favorite

Chicago at Houston, 7:05 ET
Chicago: 2-9 ATS off an upset win as an underdog
Houston: 27-11 after 2 consecutive non-conference games

Denver at New Orleans, 8:05 ET
Denver: 13-4 ATS in road games after one or more consecutive overs
New Orleans: 0-7 ATS in home games after 2 or more consecutive unders

LA Clippers at Oklahoma City, 9:35 ET
Los Angeles: 14-5 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent
Oklahoma City: 8-20 ATS after a non-conference game

Boston at Portland, 10:05 ET
Boston: 20-9 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3
Portland: 14-31 ATS at home revenging a road loss vs opponent of 20 pts or more

**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 12:36 PM

NCAAB long sheet and short sheet have updated.

**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 01:07 PM

NBA

Thursday, March 31

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Game of the Day: Clippers at Thunder
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With the Clippers resting their star players in this contest, we should be treated to the Russell Westbrook show Thursday night.

Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder (-16, 209.5)

The Los Angeles Clippers aim to pick up their fifth consecutive victory when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Los Angeles has been especially good the past three games, winning by an average of 19.7 points after cruising to a 99-79 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City also has been rolling up the victories but had an eight-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday when it suffered an 88-82 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Thunder averaged 117.3 points during the stretch of wins before recording a season-low point total against the Pistons on a night in which All-Star small forward Kevin Durant was rested. Los Angeles is thriving and led by as many as 33 points while routing the Timberwolves. The Clippers plan to rest point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard J.J. Redick and center DeAndre Jordan on Thursday.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: The Thunder opened as 8.5-point favorites at home and the total opened at 214. With confirmation that the Clippers will be resting most of their starting lineup the spread was adjusted to -16 and the total came down to 209.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Clippers - PG C. Paul (Out Thursday, rest), SG J. Redick (Out Thursday, rest), C D. Jordan (Out Thursday, rest), SF P. Pierce (Out Thursday, ankle), PF B. Griffin (Out Thursday, suspension).

Thunder - No injuries to report.

POWER RANKINGS: Clippers (-7.9) - Thunder (-10.2) + home court (-3) = Thunder -5.3

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (47-27, 35-36-3 ATS, 30-44 O/U): Los Angeles is 4 1/2 games behind the third-place Thunder in the Western Conference standings and resting three starters seems to indicate the Clippers feel that rising above fourth place isn't feasible with just eight games remaining. Los Angeles will get power forward Blake Griffin (hand, suspension) back on Sunday and will have to get Griffin plenty of playing time during the final six games. Backup shooting guard Jamal Crawford has scored in double digits in five straight games and backup point guard Austin Rivers is averaging 13 points over the past two games.

ABOUT THE THUNDER (52-23, 33-41-1 ATS, 34-41 O/U): Oklahoma City badly missed Durant during the loss to the Pistons but coach Billy Donovan said he can't factor in the opponent when it comes to resting a player. "We have to make decisions of what's best for our team," Donovan told reporters. "It's not necessarily who we're playing against, but where we're at right now — physically, mentally, emotionally. Games, minutes, all those things, I think you have to evaluate that after games and do what's best for your team." All-Star point Russell Westbrook had 24 points for his third consecutive 20-point scoring effort but was just 8-of-28 shooting against the Pistons.

TRENDS:

* Clippers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Thunder are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Under is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 vs. Western Conference.
* Underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

CONSENSUS: With the Clippers catching eight and a half points early and moving to +16, the public has favored them at a rate of 57 percent. The public is pounding over 209.5 with 79 percent of the totals wagers coming in on that side.

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**Udog** · 03-31-2016, 02:22 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, March 31

Orlando @ Indiana

Game 701-702
March 31, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Orlando
110.295
Indiana
120.657
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 10 1/2
200
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 7 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-7 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Cleveland

Game 703-704
March 31, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
106.988
Cleveland
123.844
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 17
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 15
210
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-15); Under

Chicago @ Houston

Game 705-706
March 31, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
120.069
Houston
124.027
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 4
220
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 6 1/2
214 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+6 1/2); Over

Denver @ New Orleans

Game 707-708
March 31, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
115.029
New Orleans
120.450
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 5 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 6
206 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(+6); Over

LA Clippers @ Oklahoma City

Game 709-710
March 31, 2016 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
114.490
Oklahoma City
131.970
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 17 1/2
205
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 15 1/2
210
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(-15 1/2); Under

Boston @ Portland

Game 711-712
March 31, 2016 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
114.994
Portland
120.472
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 5 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 3 1/2
213
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(-3 1/2); Under

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