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**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 08:26 AM

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

— For the record, Joe Blanton was the last MLB pitcher to throw an intentional walk.

— Best NBA teams against the spread: 76ers 34-22, Wizards 32-23, Heat 33-24

— Worst NBA teams against the spread: Trailblazers 23-34, Bucks 22-33, Magic 23-34

— Arizona State didn’t sub in entire first half of their game with UCLA last night.

— Lou Williams scored 22 points in 20:00 in his debut for Houston.

— Cardinals-Cowboys is the Hall of Fame Game in Canton in August.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Wrapping up a Thursday night of basketball

13) UCLA 87, Arizona State 75— Sun Devils didn’t sub in the whole first half; they went 14-34 on the arc, fought like hell, but they don’t have many tall players, which is a problem.

12) Michigan State 88, Nebraska 72— Joe Lunardi has the Spartans as a 10-seed right now, opposite Oregon in a second round game. No matter what, some really high seed might play Michigan State in that second round and they’re going to be very nervous about it.

11) Georgia 60, Alabama 55— Dawgs are 8-0 vs spread as an SEC road underdog this year; JJ Frazier had 28 of their 60 points here. Georgia played without injured star Maten.

10) Northeastern 105, Elon 104, 2OT— Teams combined to go 30-70 on the arc, with only 13 turnovers in the whole game. Elon had won six in a row at home.

9) Texas-El Paso 60, FAU 55— UTEP was 2-10 in non-conference games, but now they’re 10-5 in Conference USA. Not sure if they’ve improved a lot or if C-USA is not so good.

8) South Dakota 92, Western Illinois 81— Coyotes have won five games in row, own a half-game lead over North Dakota State in Summit standings; conference tourney is a neutral site, so not as big a deal as in other leagues, but this is South Dakota’s best season since 2010.

7) Arizona 90, USC 77— UCLA comes to Tucson Saturday; big weekend for the Wildcats.

6) Cal-Davis 96, Northridge 85— Aggies are tied for first in Big West with Cal-Irvine.

5) IUPUI 83, Fort Wayne 82— Revenge for IUPUI, which lost first meeting this season with the Mastodons 103-73.

4) Rice 72, Southern Miss 71, OT— Owls are 19-9, 9-6 in C-USA; this is their first winning season since 2012, their first winning conference season since ’05.

3) Eastern Washington 82, Weber State 72— EWU knocks Wildcats out of a tie for first in Big Sky tournament; these teams are now tied for second, could meet again in Big Sky semis.

2) Rockets 129, Pelicans 99— Houston’s bench outscored New Orleans’ bench 79-26. Cousins/Davis combined for 56 points; look at the rest of their squad— not lot of top-flight talent there.

1— New Orleans 82, Central Arkansas 65— Privateers dropped basketball for two years, are in fifth year back in D-I, are in first place in Southland Conference. Good story.

**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 08:48 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Friday, February 24

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MEMPHIS (34 - 24) at INDIANA (29 - 28) - 2/24/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 11-22 ATS (-13.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
INDIANA is 209-155 ATS (+38.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
INDIANA is 20-32 ATS (-15.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 4-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 4-0 straight up against INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (34 - 21) at PHILADELPHIA (21 - 35) - 2/24/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 145-185 ATS (-58.5 Units) on Friday nights since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-21 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-19 ATS (+13.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-15 ATS (+12.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-0 ATS (+10.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 32-23 ATS (+6.7 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-4 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BOSTON (37 - 20) at TORONTO (33 - 24) - 2/24/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
BOSTON is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games this season.
BOSTON is 247-202 ATS (+24.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 172-214 ATS (-63.4 Units) in home games in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 181-224 ATS (-65.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-3 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 7-4 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MIAMI (25 - 32) at ATLANTA (32 - 24) - 2/24/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 33-24 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
MIAMI is 139-105 ATS (+23.5 Units) in February games since 1996.
MIAMI is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 6-4 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 7-4 straight up against MIAMI 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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UTAH (35 - 22) at MILWAUKEE (25 - 30) - 2/24/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 22-33 ATS (-14.3 Units) in all games this season.
MILWAUKEE is 54-83 ATS (-37.3 Units) in home games in February games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 346-420 ATS (-116.0 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 247-302 ATS (-85.2 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 3 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 426-511 ATS (-136.1 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=98 points/game since 1996.
MILWAUKEE is 189-264 ATS (-101.4 Units) versus good defensive teams - allowing <=98 points/game - 2nd half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
UTAH is 4-1 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
UTAH is 5-0 straight up against MILWAUKEE 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 LAKERS (19 - 39) at OKLAHOMA CITY (32 - 25) - 2/24/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 195-242 ATS (-71.2 Units) after a division game since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 18-9 ATS (+8.1 Units) in home games this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 171-124 ATS (+34.6 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 12-26 ATS (-16.6 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 since 1996.
OKLAHOMA CITY is 19-33 ATS (-17.3 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA CITY is 6-3 against the spread versus LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-1 straight up against LA LAKERS 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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PHOENIX (18 - 39) at CHICAGO (28 - 29) - 2/24/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
CHICAGO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 42-64 ATS (-28.4 Units) in home games against Pacific division opponents since 1996.
CHICAGO is 121-165 ATS (-60.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 58-90 ATS (-41.0 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
CHICAGO is 45-66 ATS (-27.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 3-2 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 3-2 straight up against CHICAGO 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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DALLAS (22 - 34) at MINNESOTA (22 - 35) - 2/24/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 370-305 ATS (+34.5 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 476-399 ATS (+37.1 Units) in road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 314-262 ATS (+25.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 24-33 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
MINNESOTA is 29-43 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 347-408 ATS (-101.8 Units) in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-34 ATS (-17.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 3-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 5-18 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 22-40 ATS (-22.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 7-2 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 8-1 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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BROOKLYN (9 - 47) at DENVER (25 - 32) - 2/24/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BROOKLYN is 60-75 ATS (-22.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 13-24 ATS (-13.4 Units) after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 8-19 ATS (-12.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
BROOKLYN is 9-20 ATS (-13.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
BROOKLYN is 11-1 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
DENVER is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
DENVER is 11-23 ATS (-14.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 5-0 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 5-0 straight up against DENVER 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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**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 08:49 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, February 24

Grizzlies lost three of last five games overall, but won five of last six on road; they’re 15-10-1 vs spread in last 26 road games. Pacers lost their last six games, losing last four home games- they’re 0-5 vs spread in last five at home. Three of their last four home games went over. Memphis won its last five games with Indiana, winning last two games here by 8-9 points. Six of last eight series games stayed under total.

four in row, 14 of last 17 games; they’re 6-1 vs spread in last seven road games. Six of their last eight games went over total. Philly won three of last four games, covered last five; they’re 10-0 vs spread in their last ten home games. Four of their last five games went over. 76ers lost seven of last eight games with Washington; four of last six series games stayed under. Wizards won three of last four games in Philly.

Celtics won 11 of last 13 games, are 4-2 vs spread in last six road games. Four of their last five games went over total. Toronto lost three of last four games, is 2-6 vs spread in last eight home games. Seven of their last nine games stayed under the total. Raptors won five of last seven games with Boston; four of last five series games stayed under. Celtics lost last three games in Canada, by 6-14-8 points.

Miami won 14 of its last 16 games, is 5-1 vs spread in last six road games. Six of their last eight games went over. Hawks are 7-6 in their last 13 games, 2-4 vs spread in last six home games. Five of their last seven home games went over the total. Heat won four of last six games with Atlanta; teams split last four games played in Atlanta. Seven of last nine series games stayed under the total.

Jazz lost three of last four games, is 2-8 vs spread in its last ten road games. Five of their last seven games went over total. Milwaukee won tis last three games, is 1-4 vs spread in its last five home games. Five of their last seven games went over the total. Utah won its last five games with Bucks, winning by 2-9 points in last two visits to Milwaukee. Last four series games stayed under total.

Lakers lost three of their last four games, are 6-2 vs spread in their last eight road games. Six of their last eight games went over the total. Oklahoma City is 4-6 in its last ten games, but 9-2 in their last 11 home games, both SU and ATS. Thunder won nine of last ten games with the Lakers, winning last five played here (5-0 vs spread). Four of last six series games stayed under.

Phoenix lost 10 of last 13 games, is 2-3 vs spread in last five road games. Four of their last six games stayed under total. Bulls won/covered their last three home games; they’re 6-3 vs spread in last nine games overall. Suns won last two games with Chicago by 2-18 points; they covered three of last four series games, but lost three of last five visits to Windy City (3-2 vs spread). Under is 5-3 in last eight series games.

Mavericks lost four of last six games, are 2-4 vs spread in last six road games. Over is 7-4 in their last 11 games. Timberwolves won three of last five games, are 3-7 vs spread in last ten home games. 11 of last 13 Minnesota games went over. Dallas won eight of its last nine games with Minnesota, winning three of last four games in the Twin Cities. Under is 6-1-1 in last eight series games.

Brooklyn lost its last 14 games but covered four of last five; they’re 5-1 vs spread in last six road games. Four of last five Net games went over the total. Nuggets lost three of last four games; they got smoked in Sacramento last night. Denver won/covered seven of its last nine home games. Four of their last six games went over. Nets won their last six games with Denver, winning by 23-1-28 points in last three visits here. Last three series games went over total.

Spurs won seven of last nine games, are 3-4 vs spread in last seven road games. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Clippers had 4-game win streak ended in Oakland last night; they won seven of last nine home games. Three of their last four games stayed under. Clippers won five of last seven games with San Antonio, winning last three meetings here, by 2-5-19 points. Six of last nine series games went over.

**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 08:51 AM

NBA

Friday, February 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. INDIANA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Indiana's last 18 games
Indiana is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Washington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. TORONTO
Boston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Boston is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Toronto's last 24 games at home
Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 11 games on the road
Phoenix is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 17 games when playing at home against Phoenix

8:00 PM
UTAH vs. MILWAUKEE
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Utah's last 20 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
Milwaukee is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Utah

8:00 PM
MIAMI vs. ATLANTA
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Miami's last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games
Atlanta is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing Minnesota
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
LA Lakers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

9:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. DENVER
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Brooklyn's last 9 games
Denver is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Denver is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games at home

10:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. LA CLIPPERS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Antonio's last 9 games
San Antonio is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
LA Clippers are 8-17 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against San Antonio
LA Clippers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing San Antonio

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**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 10:41 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Friday, February 24

San Antonio @ LA Clippers

Game 859-860
February 24, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
123.297
LA Clippers
124.351
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 1
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
N/A

Brooklyn @ Denver

Game 857-858
February 24, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Brooklyn
112.531
Denver
117.983
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver
by 5 1/2
238
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver
by 10
230
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+10); Over

Dallas @ Minnesota

Game 855-856
February 24, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
117.552
Minnesota
123.665
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 6
197
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
by 3
203
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-3); Under

Phoenix @ Chicago

Game 853-854
February 24, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
108.526
Chicago
123.127
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 14 1/2
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
by 6 1/2
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-6 1/2); Over

LA Lakers @ Oklahoma City

Game 851-852
February 24, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
113.710
Oklahoma City
121.290
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 7 1/2
227
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
by 10
221
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(+10); Over

Utah @ Milwaukee

Game 849-850
February 24, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
118.668
Milwaukee
123.782
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 5
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Utah
by 3
200 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+3); Under

Miami @ Atlanta

Game 847-848
February 24, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
120.402
Atlanta
119.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
213
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta
by 3 1/2
207
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+3 1/2); Over

Boston @ Toronto

Game 845-846
February 24, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
122.919
Toronto
117.070
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 6
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 3
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(+3); Over

Washington @ Philadelphia

Game 843-844
February 24, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
131.141
Philadelphia
113.756
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 17 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
by 8
217
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-8); Under

Memphis @ Indiana

Game 841-842
February 24, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
124.978
Indiana
114.800
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Memphis
by 10
201
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Memphis
by 1
207
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis
(-1); Under

**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 01:11 PM

NBA

Friday, February 24

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Friday’s NBA Game of the Day: Celtics at Raptors
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The Celtics emerge from the All-Star break three games behind Cleveland in the Eastern Conference after a 24-8 surge but are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 meetings against Toronto

Boston Celtics at Toronto Raptors (-3, 215.5)

The Boston Celtics chose to stand pat at the NBA trade deadline while the Toronto Raptors continued to tweak their roster in advance of the two teams meeting Friday night in Canada. The Celtics emerge from the All-Star break three games behind first-place Cleveland in the Eastern Conference after a 24-8 surge and they hope to continue to ride the momentum with the current roster.

"I don't think that, when you're in a position where you're playing at a pretty good level, you should anticipate much change," coach Brad Stevens told ESPN as the deadline approached Thursday afternoon. The Raptors felt otherwise amid a recent 4-11 swoon and bolstered their ranks with the acquisitions of veteran forwards Serge Ibaka, who came from Orlando prior to the All-Star break, and P.J. Tucker, acquired from Phoenix in exchange for center Jared Sullinger and draft picks on Thursday. "He's an excellent defender,’’ coach Dwayne Casey said of Ibaka at practice Wednesday. "I remember the days of going at him from down in Dallas (where Casey served as an assistant). The game has changed from a shot blocking perspective, but it's still there. He can still protect the rim." The Celtics had won four in a row before a one-point loss at Chicago prior to the break, while Toronto snapped a three-game slide with a 90-85 victory over Charlotte, although Ibaka did not suit up for that one.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ESPN, CSN New England (Boston), Sportsnet ONE (Toronto)

LINE HISTORY: The Raptors opened as 3-point home favorites against the Atlantic division leading Celtics and the total is set at 215.5. As of Friday morning neither of those numbers has moved. Check out the complete line history here.

INJURY REPORT:

Celtics - SF Jaylen Brown (Probable, hip), SF Gerald Green (Questionable, heel), SG Avery Bradley (Questionable, achilles), PG Demetrius Jackson (Out Indefinitely, illness)

Raptors - PF Patrick Patterson (Probable, knee), SF P.J. Tucker (Questionable, back)

POWER RANKINGS: Celtics (-6.4) - Raptors (-7.9) + home court (-3) = Raptors -4.5

ABOUT THE CELTICS (37-20 SU, 29-26-2 ATS, 31-25-1 O/U): Boston was linked in rumors to several big names - notably Indiana's Paul George and Chicago's Jimmy Butler - but chose to hold onto several of the draft picks they've stockpiled in recent years. "It's pretty well-known it's a good draft (this year)," general manager Danny Ainge told reporters. "We have very good fortune right now. ... We need to make the most of that." All-Star guard Isaiah Thomas carries a franchise-record streak of 41 straight games with at least 20 points, while fellow guard Avery Bradley (Achilles) - who has missed 20 of the last 21 games - remains uncertain after reportedly going through a small portion of Thursday's practice.

ABOUT THE RAPTORS (33-24 SU, 31-25-1 ATS, 35-25 O/U): While the front office was busy Thursday, guards DeMar DeRozan (personal matter) and Kyle Lowry (travel issues) were absent from practice, depriving the team of another chance to get their All-Stars in sync with Ibaka. Lowry had 32 points in a 109-104 loss at Boston earlier this month while DeRozan was out with a sore ankle, but the latter went for a season-high 41 points and a career-high 13 rebounds in the previous meeting, a 114-106 win for the Raptors at home Jan. 10. DeRozan averaged 29 points in his first three games since returning from the ankle injury but then went 5-for-19 from the floor in back-to-back outings prior to the break.

TRENDS:

* Celtics are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Atlantic.
* Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Over is 10-2-1 in Celtics last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
* Over is 13-3 in Raptors last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Celtics are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

CONSENSUS: 51 percent of users are siding with the home favorite Raptors and Over is picking up 65 percent of the totals wagers.

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**Udog** · 02-24-2017, 01:13 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Friday, February 24

Memphis at Indiana, 7:05 PM ET
Memphis: 64-38 UNDER in road games after a loss by 6 points or less
Indiana: 10-2 ATS in a home game where the total is 200 to 209.5

Washington at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET
Washington: 15-6 OVER after playing a road game
Philadelphia: 20-11 ATS as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5

Boston at Toronto, 8:05 PM ET
Boston: 10-2 ATS in road games after playing a road game
Toronto: 19-9 OVER after playing a home game

Miami at Atlanta, 8:05 PM ET
Miami: 17-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins
Atlanta: 8-18 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games

Utah at Milwaukee, 8:05 PM ET
Utah: 111-68 ATS after 3 straight games outrebounding opponent by 5 or more
Milwaukee: 3-13 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins

LA Lakers at Oklahoma City, 8:05 PM ET
Los Angeles: 41-69 ATS off a road loss against a division rival
Oklahoma City: 16-7 ATS as a home favorite

Phoenix at Chicago, 8:05 PM ET
Phoenix: 13-5 ATS in non-conference games
Chicago: 15-33 ATS after having won 2 of their last 3

Dallas at Minnesota, 8:05 PM ET
Dallas: 17-7 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
Minnesota: 20-9 OVER against Southwest division opponents

Brooklyn at Denver, 9:05 PM ET
Brooklyn: 11-1 ATS in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest
Denver: 14-5 OVER as an underdog of 10 or more points

San Antonio at LA Clippers, 10:35 PM ET
San Antonio: 35-19 ATS after a non-conference game
Los Angeles: 20-9 UNDER in home games after playing a road game

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