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**Udog** · 01-05-2017, 08:34 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

— Butler 66, Villanova 58— First loss for the defending national champs.

— Pitt 88, Virginia 76 OT— Second loss in a row for the Cavaliers.

— Syracuse 70, Miami 55— Syracuse played four guys 39:00+; 5th guy played 35:00.

— Providence 76, Georgetown 70— Hoyas are 0-3 in Big East for first time ever.

— Notre Dame 77, Louisville 70— Cardinals lost last six visits to South Bend.

— So Carolina 67, Georgia 61— Sindarius Thornwell had 19 in his return from suspension.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

13) When he starts Saturday’s playoff game in Houston, Oakland’s Connor Cook becomes first-ever NFL QB whose first career start came in a playoff game.

Funny thinking about it now; the biggest question about Cook coming out of Michigan State last spring was that his teammates did not vote him in as a captain as a senior, rare for a multi-year starting QB. Some teams were turned off on him because of that.

12) With Tom Savage in concussion protocol, Houston’s backup QB against the Raiders will be Brandon Weeden.

11) Reading into Mike Zimmer’s comments that Sam Bradford “….has earned the right to be the starting QB” next season, that tells me the Vikings don’t think Teddy Bridgewater will be healthy for the start of next season.

10) For what it is worth (apparently not much) Buffalo Bills were 14-2 in the coin toss this year.

9) At one point this season. Green Bay allowed 153 points in losing four straight games and stood at 4-6; everyone had them dead and buried. Since then, they’ve won six games in a row, and they’ve played pretty good defense. It is strange how quickly they turned things around.

8) Nathan Hale HS in Seattle was 3-18 LY; now they’re 9-0 and one service has them ranked as the best high school team in the country. Team is coached by former Portland Trailblazers star Brandon Roy.

7) When I was a kid, every high school team played zone defense on out-of-bounds under plays; it was an automatic thing. Now it is just the opposite; no one does.

6) Colorado State will lose three of its ten eligible basketball players when spring semester starts January 17; despite fact that everyone knows the kids will be ineligible then, they played last night in a win at San Jose State. Curious if they will recruit a couple of football players to fill out the roster— hard to practice well with seven players.

5) Grayson Allen’s suspension turned out to be one game- big deal. Duke killed Georgia Tech last night and now Mike Krzyzewski begins a leave of absence to get his back operated on.

This will be Krzyzewski’s 4th operation in the last ten months; he turns 70 on February 13. Wouldn’t surprise me a whole lot if this was it for him. The body can only take so much.

4) During/after his playing career, Bill Walton had 37 orthopedic operations. Thats a lot.

3) I’d be in favor of college basketball putting in the NBA’s 8-second to cross half court rule. Would encourage teams to press and make the game a little faster.

2) Russell Westbrook was 10-31 from floor in Oklahoma City’s loss in Charlotte last night; there have been six games this year where a player missed 20+ shots from the floor. Westbrook has four of those six games.

1) ESPN should most definitely hire Lane Kiffin as an analyst for Monday night’s national title game. He would get 3-4 hours of free advertising for his new team at FAU, fans would get some insight into the Alabama offense and into what makes Kiffin such a polarizing figure.

**Udog** · 01-05-2017, 09:45 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, January 5

San Antonio @ Denver

Game 715-716
January 5, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
122.169
Denver
123.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 2 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 7 1/2
213
Dunkel Pick:
Denver
(+7 1/2); Over

LA Lakers @ Portland

Game 713-714
January 5, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
120.202
Portland
116.650
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 3 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 4 1/2
215
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+4 1/2); Under

Phoenix @ Dallas

Game 711-712
January 5, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
112.027
Dallas
123.506
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 11 1/2
195
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 5 1/2
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-5 1/2); Under

Atlanta @ New Orleans

Game 709-710
January 5, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
117.748
New Orleans
122.630
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 5
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 2 1/2
206
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-2 1/2); Under

Oklahoma City @ Houston

Game 707-708
January 5, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
122.849
Houston
125.478
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2 1/2
221
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
by 9
225
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
(+9); Under

Charlotte @ Detroit

Game 705-706
January 5, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
120.131
Detroit
117.354
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Charlotte
by 3
216
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 4
204 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Charlotte
(+4); Over

Utah @ Toronto

Game 703-704
January 5, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
114.927
Toronto
128.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 14
194
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 5 1/2
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-5 1/2); Under

Brooklyn @ Indiana

Game 701-702
January 5, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
109.264
Indiana
122.743
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 13 1/2
207
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 10
218 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-10); Under

**Udog** · 01-05-2017, 09:49 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 5

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BROOKLYN (8 - 25) at INDIANA (18 - 18) - 1/5/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 12-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-4 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 5-4 straight up against BROOKLYN 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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UTAH (22 - 14) at TORONTO (23 - 11) - 1/5/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in all games this season.
UTAH is 35-10 ATS (+24.0 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
UTAH is 68-37 ATS (+27.3 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) after scoring 85 points or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-0 against the spread versus UTAH over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-1 straight up against UTAH 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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CHARLOTTE (20 - 16) at DETROIT (16 - 21) - 1/5/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 12-27 ATS (-17.7 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) off a upset loss as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 108-155 ATS (-62.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 straight up against DETROIT 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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OKLAHOMA CITY (21 - 15) at HOUSTON (27 - 9) - 1/5/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 43-62 ATS (-25.2 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 14-31 ATS (-20.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 24-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
HOUSTON is 15-5 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 19-5 ATS (+13.5 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 163-121 ATS (+29.9 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 8-1 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
HOUSTON is 6-3 straight up against OKLAHOMA CITY 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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ATLANTA (19 - 16) at NEW ORLEANS (14 - 22) - 1/5/2017, 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 3-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 3-2 straight up against NEW ORLEANS 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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PHOENIX (11 - 25) at DALLAS (11 - 24) - 1/5/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 24-36 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 0-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) in road games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 15-26 ATS (-13.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 18-31 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 311-257 ATS (+28.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) after allowing 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-3 straight up against PHOENIX 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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LA LAKERS (13 - 25) at PORTLAND (15 - 22) - 1/5/2017, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 17-32 ATS (-18.2 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 15-28 ATS (-15.8 Units) after scoring 105 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 36-49 ATS (-17.9 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PORTLAND is 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season.
PORTLAND is 73-104 ATS (-41.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PORTLAND is 6-1 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
PORTLAND is 7-0 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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SAN ANTONIO (28 - 7) at DENVER (14 - 21) - 1/5/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 70-56 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 47-27 ATS (+17.3 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 210 since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 67-49 ATS (+13.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 28-15 ATS (+11.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 297-238 ATS (+35.2 Units) after scoring 105 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 87-66 ATS (+14.4 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 7-1 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 01-05-2017, 09:49 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 5

Brooklyn lost eight of its last nine games, is 7-8-1 vs spread as a road underdog. Five of Nets’ last six games stayed under total. Indiana won/covered its last three games; they’re 8-5 as home favorites. Over is 5-1-1 in Pacers’ last seven games. Home side won six of last seven Net-Pacer games; Brooklyn lost by 7-24-21 in last three visits to Indy. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Utah won four of last five games; they’re 1-7 as a road underdog- favorites are 15-2 vs spread in Jazz road games. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Toronto lost three of last four games but they’re 6-2 vs spread in last eight home games. Over is 11-6 in their last 17 games. Raptors won six of last seven games with Utah; Jazz lost last three visits to Toronto by 10-24-18 points. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.

Hornets are 3-5 in last eight road games, 5-1-2 vs spread as road underdogs. Five of last six Charlotte games went over total. Pistons lost eight of last ten games, are 1-5 in last six games as a home favorite. Three of their last four games went over. Home side won six of last seven Charlotte-Detroit games; Hornets lost by 39-7 points in last two visits here. Three of last four series games went over total.

Oklahoma City lost three of last of last four games; they’re 3-7 as road underdogs. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Rockets won their last five games (4-1 vs spread); they’re 9-6 as home favorites. Six of their last seven games went over the total. Thunder lost seven of last ten games with Houston; they’ve lost last four visits here (0-4 vs spread). Three of last four series games stayed under.

Hawks won three of last four games; they covered last four tries as a road underdog. Over is 6-2-1 in their last nine road games. New Orleans won four of last five games; they’re 5-8 as a home favprite. Four of their last five games stayed under the total. Pelicans are 5-3 in last eight games with Atlanta; Hawks won three of last five visits to Bourbon Street. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Phoenix lost its last six road games (1-5 vs spread); they’re 10-9 overall as a road underdog. Suns’ last four games stayed under total. Mavericks are 6-5 in last 11 home games, 1-0 as a home favorite. Over is 6-2 in their last eight home games. Suns lost their last four games with Dallas (1-3 vs spread); Phoenix lost by 3-10 points in last two visits here. Under is 3-2 in last five series games in Dallas.

Lakers lost nine of last ten road games, are 4-8 in last 12 games as a road underdog. Over is 3-1 in their last four road games. Portland lost three of last four home games; they’re 8-3 as home favorites. Blazers’ last six road games stayed under the total. Lakers lost their last eight games with Portland (1-7 vs spread); LA lost its last four visits to Moda Center, by 4-16-12-18 points. Five of last seven series games stayed under.

San Antonio won five of last six games; they’re 11-6 as road favorites. Four of Spurs’ last five games stayed under total. Denver lost its last three games; they’re 2-2 as home underdogs. Last three Nugget games went over the total. Nuggets lost nine of last ten games with San Antonio; over is 5-2 in last seven series games. Spurs won/covered four of last five visits to Denver.

**Udog** · 01-05-2017, 09:52 AM

NBA

Thursday, January 5

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Brooklyn's last 20 games on the road
Brooklyn is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Indiana's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Indiana's last 7 games when playing at home against Brooklyn

7:30 PM
CHARLOTTE vs. DETROIT
Charlotte is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Charlotte is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Charlotte
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Detroit's last 18 games at home

7:30 PM
UTAH vs. TORONTO
Utah is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Utah
Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Utah

8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. NEW ORLEANS
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
New Orleans is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
OKLAHOMA CITY vs. HOUSTON
Oklahoma City is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oklahoma City's last 19 games when playing Houston
Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City
Houston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

8:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. DALLAS
Phoenix is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Dallas's last 13 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Phoenix

9:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. DENVER
San Antonio is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver
San Antonio is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Denver
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 7 games when playing San Antonio

10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games
LA Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Portland's last 16 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games when playing LA Lakers

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