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**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 08:33 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

— North Carolina 89, Clemson 86 OT— Tigers missed FT to win it with 0:00.5 left in regulation.

— TCU 60, Oklahoma 57— Big win for Jamie Dixon’s rebuilding Horned Frogs.

— Kansas 90, Kansas State 88— Jayhawks won it at buzzer, but K-State is better than anyone thought.

— Texas Tech 77, West Virginia 76 OT— Wild game; Red Raiders hit a 3-pointer with 0:04.6 left for the win.

— Wisconsin 75, Indiana 68— Hoosiers are 0-2 in Big 14, with two home losses.

— Home favorites were 4-1 vs spread in MAC games last nite, 2-8 everywhere else.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 16: Hump Day knowledge…..

13) Over the last 12 years, Big 14 teams are 41-64 in bowl games; 4-0 vs MAC teams, 14-23 vs SEC teams, 7-12 vs Pac-12 teams.

Against spread, Big 14 teams are 11-15-2 vs spread when favored, 39-35-3 as an underdog.

12) Jets fired six assistant coaches Tuesday; well, officially OC Chan Gailey “retired” but guys like that seldom retire.

11) Football coaches are somewhat nomadic; not only are the Jets looking for six assistants, but six NFL teams are looking for head coaches and new staffs. Will be interesting to see which jobs get filled first, and by whom.

10) Stumbled upon a pretty good movie: One More Time, with Christopher Walken playing an aging lounge singer who in one scene is teaching his young (7-8ish) grandson how to play blackjack, using playing cards with naked women on them. Offbeat movie, but pretty good.

9) Tony Romo’s brief performance in Philly Sunday probably will net Dallas a slightly better draft pick than they would’ve gotten for Romo otherwise.

Chuckled at the story that Chip Kelly wanted to draft Dak Prescott last April, but GM Trent Baalke wouldn’t do it. Maybe it was the supposed DUI arrest in March that made him hesitant.

Eight months after the draft, it is easy for people to claim they wanted to draft Prescott; didn’t hear from any of those people last spring.

8) Denver media had great respect for Gary Kubiak; when he finished his final press conference with the Broncos the other day, media actually applauded him as he left the room. Doesn’t happen much.

7) I used to say it was worth getting NFL Sunday Ticket just to watch Barry Sanders run with the ball; now I feel the same way about watching Aaron Rodgers play QB. Tremendous ability in the scramble drill to find open receivers.

6) College administrators are weasels; Minnesota fired football coach Tracy Claeys because he supported his players when they threatened to boycott their bowl game because ten players had been suspended after an off-field incident in which no one has been charged with anything.

But because they don’t want protests, the easiest thing to do to make everything go away was to fire the coach. Lets see if the players protest their coach’s firing after he supported them.

5) There were only seven punts blocked in the NFL all season; three of them came Sunday, in Week 17.

4) South Florida fired basketball coach Orlando Antigua, who didn’t win much and got USF in trouble with the NCAA for alleged academic fraud. Not winning was the worst of those two.

3) New Orleans Saints gained 6,816 yards this season (426.0 per game) most yards gained by any team ever that didn’t make the playoffs.

2) Houston will start Brock Osweiler at QB against Oakland this week; Raiders are likely going to start rookie 3rd-string QB Connor Cook, who has never started an NFL game.

1— Speaking of the Texans, they scored only 25 touchdowns this year, fewest by any playoff team since 1978, when the NFL went to a 16-game schedule.

**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 08:37 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, January 4

Atlanta is 7-5 in its last 12 games, 5-1 vs spread in its last six road games; they’re 1-4 as road favorites. Over is 6-1-1 in their last eight road games. Orlando is 6-5 in its last 11 games, 4-2 vs spread in its last six home games; their last four games went over total. Magic won last three games with Atlanta; road team won four of last six series games. Hawks are 3-2 in last five visits here. Last two series games went over total.

Oklahoma City won five of last seven games but lost last two on road; they’re 3-6 as road dogs. Last four Thunder games stayed under the total. Hornets lost last two games but won five of last six at home; they’re 5-1 in last six games as a home favorite. Four of their last five games went over total. Thunder won their last ten games with Charlotte (9-1 vs spread); they won last four visits here (3-1 vs spread). Three of last four series games stayed under.

Bucks won three of their last four games; they’re 6-9 vs spread on road, 4-7 as road underdogs. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games. New York lost its last five games; they’re 9-2 vs spread as home favorites. Four of their last five home games went over the total. Knicks lost six of last eight games with Milwaukee; Bucks won three of last four visits to MSG, with three of the four staying under the total.

Chicago lost its last six road games (0-6 vs spread); they’re 5-8 as road underdogs. Bulls’ last three games went over the total. Cleveland won its last nine home games; they’re 8-3-1 in last 12 games as a home favorite. Three of their last four home games stayed under. Bulls won four of last five games with Cleveland; they lost three of last four visits to Lake Erie but covered last three. Under is 4-2 in last six series games.

Memphis lost to the Lakers in Staples last nite; they’re back tonite. Grizzlies lost four of last six road games, are 5-6 as road underdogs. Five of their last six games went over total. LA lost six of its last seven games, is 3-6-1 in last ten games as a home favorite. Under is 6-1 in their last seven games. Clippers won five of last seven games with Memphis; under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Grizzlies lost three of last four visits here but covered four of last five.

Portland lost seven of last nine games, is 4-10 as a road underdog. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Golden State won its last eight home games, is 6-3 in its last nine games as a home favorite. Under is 10-4 in their last fourteen games. Warriors won eight of last nine games with Portland (7-2 vs spread); Trailblazers lost last six visits to Oakland (1-5 vs spread). Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Miami lost its last six games (2-4 vs spread); they’re 8-4 in last 12 games as a road underdog. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Sacramento won five of last seven games; they’re 4-4 as home favorites. Four of their last five games went over the total. Heat won nine of last ten games with Sacramento (5-5 vs spread); they won three of last four visits here. Nine of last ten series games went over total.

**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 08:38 AM

NBA

Wednesday, January 4

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. CHARLOTTE
Oklahoma City is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Charlotte is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Charlotte is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

7:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. ORLANDO
Atlanta is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Orlando
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando
Orlando is 4-10-2 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Orlando is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

7:30 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. NEW YORK
Milwaukee is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New York
Milwaukee is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New York
New York is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New York's last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. CLEVELAND
Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 9-3-1 ATS in its last 13 games at home

10:30 PM
MIAMI vs. SACRAMENTO
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games on the road
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Sacramento's last 11 games when playing Miami
Sacramento is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. LA CLIPPERS
Memphis is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Memphis's last 8 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games

10:30 PM
PORTLAND vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Portland's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Portland's last 13 games when playing Golden State
Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Golden State's last 11 games when playing at home against Portland

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**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 09:48 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 4

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ATLANTA (18 - 16) at ORLANDO (16 - 20) - 1/4/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ORLANDO is 121-158 ATS (-52.8 Units) in January games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ORLANDO is 6-3 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 5-4 straight up against ORLANDO 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (21 - 14) at CHARLOTTE (19 - 16) - 1/4/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 3-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) as a road underdog of 3 points or less over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 43-61 ATS (-24.1 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 1-9 ATS (-8.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-30 ATS (-19.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 155-195 ATS (-59.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-0 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 4-0 straight up against CHARLOTTE 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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MILWAUKEE (17 - 16) at NEW YORK (16 - 18) - 1/4/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW YORK is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
MILWAUKEE is 124-90 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 5-3 against the spread versus NEW YORK over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 6-2 straight up against NEW YORK 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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CHICAGO (17 - 18) at CLEVELAND (26 - 7) - 1/4/2017, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-5 against the spread versus CLEVELAND over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-7 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (22 - 15) at LA CLIPPERS (23 - 14) - 1/4/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 6-3 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 5-4 straight up against MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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PORTLAND (15 - 21) at GOLDEN STATE (30 - 5) - 1/4/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
PORTLAND is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 131-105 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 121-96 ATS (+15.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 71-50 ATS (+16.0 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) in home games against Northwest division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 62-45 ATS (+12.5 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 11-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 12-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
11 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (10 - 26) at SACRAMENTO (15 - 19) - 1/4/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 against the spread versus SACRAMENTO over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 5-0 straight up against SACRAMENTO 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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**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 11:32 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, January 4

Miami @ Sacramento

Game 513-514
January 4, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
116.101
Sacramento
114.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 2
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

Portland @ Golden State

Game 511-512
January 4, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Portland

Golden State
131.637
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 13 1/2
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 16
224
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
(+16); Under

Memphis @ LA Clippers

Game 509-510
January 4, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
120.138
LA Clippers
117.267
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 3
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
N/A

Chicago @ Cleveland

Game 507-508
January 4, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
118.588
Cleveland
124.229
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 5 1/2
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
N/A

Milwaukee @ New York

Game 505-506
January 4, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
117.030
New York
121.607
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 4 1/2
219
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
by 1 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(+1 1/2); Over

Oklahoma City @ Charlotte

Game 503-504
January 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
114.816
Charlotte
126.364
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 11 1/2
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Charlotte
by 2
208 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(-2); Over

Atlanta @ Orlando

Game 501-502
January 4, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
121.704
Orlando
114.282
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 7 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(-3 1/2); Over

**Udog** · 01-04-2017, 01:40 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Wednesday, January 4

Atlanta at Orlando, 7:05 PM ET
Atlanta: 11-23 ATS after playing a game as an underdog
Orlando: 20-7 ATS after playing 3 consecutive games as an underdog

Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 7:05 PM ET
Oklahoma City: 7-18 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less
Charlotte: 4-2 ATS after scoring 105 points or more 2 straight games

Milwaukee at New York, 7:35 PM ET
Milwaukee: 7-18 ATS after playing a game as a home favorite
New York: 13-3 ATS after allowing 110 points or more

Chicago at Cleveland, 8:05 PM ET
Chicago: 25-41 ATS when the total is 200 to 209.5
Cleveland: 12-3 ATS in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent

Memphis at LA Clippers, 10:35 PM ET
Memphis: 23-11 ATS off a road loss
Los Angeles: 9-22 ATS after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the spread

Portland at Golden State, 10:35 PM ET
Portland: 3-11 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins
Golden State: 18-4 ATS after 2 straight games where they were called for 18 or less fouls

Miami at Sacramento, 10:35 PM ET
Miami: 19-8 ATS after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread
Sacramento: 4-14 ATS in home games after allowing 100 points or more 5 straight games

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