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**Udog** · 09-02-2016, 08:20 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— UNLV added a 4-star forward from Florida last night who is eligible right now; Troy Baxter Jr de-committed from South Florida because of NCAA-related issues. Good get for the Rebels.

— Wake Forest 7, Tulane 3– Thank the Lord this wasn’t on TV.

— Over last 20 years, St Mary’s is 2-11 in WCC tourney vs Gonzaga, 14-4 in all other tourney games.

— St John’s is 4-12 in its last 16 Big East tourney games, 0-5 the last five years- all the games are played on their home court. Oy.

— Mariners’ manager Scott Servais was the Cubs’ catcher in the first game played at Turner Field in 1997. Why are the Braves getting another stadium so soon?

— South Carolina 13, Vanderbilt 10– Gamecocks got a FG with 0:35 left for the win. Carolina coach Will Muschamp looks a lot like former NHL player/coach Mike Milbury.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random thoughts after a busy Thursday

13) Tennessee 20, Appalachian State 13 OT– Nine years ago, App State shocked the college football world by winning at Michigan; they were a I-AA team back then, but they’re I-A now, in the Sun Belt. ASU was 11-2 LY, beat Wyoming 31-13, so they’re a program on the rise……..

…..but they screwed this game up. ASU coaches didn’t use their last timeout when they were driving at the end of regulation. Big mistake. App State also has a freshman kicker, who missed a PAT and a makeable field goal- they should do well in the Sun Belt this year.

Tennessee GOT SO LUCKY in this game. QB Dobbs, who for a senior hasn’t improved much, fumbled at the goal line in OT, but a teammate recovered for the eventual winning TD. When the Vols have to play against similar athletes in the SEC, hard to envision them as the best team.

12) Tennessee OC Mike DeBord quit a head coaching job at Central Michigan to join Butch Jones in Knoxville; he was on the Michigan staff when the Wolverines lost to Appalachian State. he had to be having deja vu up in the booth, but Tennessee survives; people in Knoxville can exhale.

11) How great is Charles Barkley? He recently had a hip replaced and had not been cleared to travel by his doctor, but when he heard Craig Sager’s wife was sick and couldn’t be with him in the hospital, Barkley flew from Phoenix to Houston to be with Sager, who got his third bone marrow transplant this week. That is a real friend.

10) There are seven NFL special teams coaches who have been in their current job longer than the head coach they work for.

9) Chris Sale has started 142 major league games; Wednesday was first time he didn’t strike a hitter out in the first four innings.

8) Mets 2B Neil Walker needs a back operation, is out for the year.

7) NFL Draft next April is in Philadelphia; now the Eagles’ job this fall is to make sure they don’t draft too early in the first round.

6) In 7th inning of Arizona-SF game Wednesday afternoon, three birds stationed themselves in between the mound and home plate, munching on some grass. Luckily for them, no one crushed one of them with a batted ball. Never saw that before.

5) Why in God’s name is there a team from Nebraska in the Big East? Not to mention Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Cincinnati. Makes no sense.

4) I read on the Interweb today that Beyoncé Knowles is obsessed with the number 4; not really sure why, but could it be she was a Biff Pocoroba fan?

3) Ken Whisenhunt led the Cardinals to the Super Bowl as its coach, but went 3-20 as coach of the Titans and was fired after seven games LY. November 6, Tennessee visits the Chargers, where Whisenhunt is the Bolts’ offensive coordinator.

2) Two similar situations in Week 1; Dennis Allen is the Saints’ new DC; he was the Oakland HC from 2012-14, going 8-28 before he was fired after four games in ’14. Raiders visit the Superdome next Sunday.

Former Falcons’ coach Mike Smith is Tampa Bay’s new DC; Bucs visit the Georgia Dome next week. Funny how stuff like this happens in Week 1; schedule makers like to have their fun.

1– There were 176 replay reversals in the NFL last year, 2nd-most ever. There were 415 replay reviews, the fewest since 2011; remember, not all reviews are challenges. Turnovers/scoring plays are often reviewed.

**Udog** · 09-02-2016, 08:21 AM

WNBA

Friday, September 2

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. CONNECTICUT
Phoenix is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
Connecticut is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut's last 6 games when playing Phoenix

8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MINNESOTA
Washington is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Washington's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Minnesota's last 9 games at home
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:30 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. DALLAS
Los Angeles is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Dallas is 17-6-2 ATS in its last 25 games when playing Los Angeles
Dallas is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home

8:30 PM
SEATTLE vs. CHICAGO
Seattle is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Seattle is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Seattle

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**Udog** · 09-02-2016, 10:12 AM

WNBA
Dunkel

Friday, September 2

Phoenix @ Connecticut

Game 651-652
September 2, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
113.731
Connecticut
116.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Connecticut
by 2 1/2
172
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Phoenix
by 4
165
Dunkel Pick:
Connecticut
(+4); Over

Washington @ Minnesota

Game 653-654
September 2, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
104.039
Minnesota
121.107
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 14
165
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 12
159
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-12); Over

Seattle @ Chicago

Game 655-656
September 2, 2016 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Seattle
110.785
Chicago
114.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 3 1/2
157
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 6
165 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+6); Under

Los Angeles @ Dallas

Game 657-658
September 2, 2016 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
112.112
Dallas
105.550
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 8 1/2
172
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
by 6 1/2
165 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-6 1/2); Over

WNBA
Long Sheet

Friday, September 2

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PHOENIX (13 - 14) at CONNECTICUT (10 - 17) - 9/2/2016, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 26-37 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 16-29 ATS (-15.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 17-9 ATS (+7.1 Units) in all games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
CONNECTICUT is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CONNECTICUT is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against Western conference opponents this season.
CONNECTICUT is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 127-90 ATS (+28.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1997.
CONNECTICUT is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 75 points or more this season.
CONNECTICUT is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15+ games after 15+ games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games this season.
CONNECTICUT is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CONNECTICUT is 5-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-2 straight up against CONNECTICUT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (10 - 16) at MINNESOTA (22 - 5) - 9/2/2016, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 291-347 ATS (-90.7 Units) in all games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 44-67 ATS (-29.7 Units) in road games in August or September games since 1997.
WASHINGTON is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

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

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SEATTLE (11 - 16) at CHICAGO (13 - 13) - 9/2/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SEATTLE is 71-99 ATS (-37.9 Units) in road games after a division game since 1997.
SEATTLE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) on Friday this season.
CHICAGO is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in home games after allowing 75 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games after scoring 75 points or more this season.

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

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LOS ANGELES (22 - 5) at DALLAS (9 - 19) - 9/2/2016, 8:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 27-42 ATS (-19.2 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-18 ATS (-9.8 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
DALLAS is 9-17 ATS (-9.7 Units) after allowing 75 points or more this season.

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

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