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**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 07:16 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Odds on who will get the most saves this season (William Hill Sports):

4-1— Kenley Jansen

9-2— Zach Britton

7-1— Mark Melancon, Aroldis Chapman

8-1— Edwin Diaz

10-1— Jeurys Familia

12-1— Craig Kimbrel, Wade Davis

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but……..

13) You don’t read enough uplifting stories these days; saw one on Twitter Sunday night on how former Indiana coach Tom Crean is a terrific guy, doing random acts of kindness around the Bloomington area throughout his seven years coaching the Hoosiers.

Crean was being mentioned for the LSU job (he didn’t get it); he got Marquette to the Final Four when he had Dwyane Wade. The man can coach; am guessing he’ll have a new job soon, but being selfish, would actually be curious to hear him on TV for a season.

12) In 1980, Duke’s basketball coach quit to go to South Carolina, in part because the Duke AD didn’t have the coaches’ parking lot paved, even though the coach requested it after he made the Final Four in ’78. When the coach left, Duke hired a young coach named Krzyzewski to replace him, so Duke fans shouldn’t be too annoyed the Blue Devils lost to Carolina Sunday.

If the Gamecocks hadn’t hired Bill Foster away from Duke 37 years ago, maybe the Coach K era never would’ve happened.

11) Counting all four postseason tournaments, ACC teams are 5-15 against the spread. All this “Which conference is best/worst?” arguments are cyclical, it changes from year to year.

10) Last three times Arkansas made the NCAA tournament, they were eliminated by North Carolina, in 2008, 2015, 2017.

9) Ominous stats for UCLA (South), Oregon (Midwest), who are playing in regional semifinals this week: since ’06, Pac-12 teams are 10-6 in West Region semis/finals, but 1-11 in other region’s semis/finals. Arizona is still playing in the West region.

8) Hey, they found Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey; now I can sleep better.

7) Since 2010, Wisconsin/Kentucky (six each) have most Sweet 16 appearances.

6) Greg Maddux faced 20,421 hitters in his career; of those, only 310 times did he have a 3-0 count. Of the 310 3-0 counts, 177 of them were intentional walks.

5) NFL is considering shortening overtime to 10:00 instead of 15:00. They should eliminate it altogether in preseason games.

4) QB Josh McCown gets $6M for one year from the Jets, where he’ll have a chance to start.

3) LIU went 20-12 this season, 13-5 in the NEC, but they fired their coach Monday. Must be an interesting backstory there. Guy went 46-42 in five years in the NEC, making the NCAA’s in his first year. Doesn’t seem like a record that merited a dismissal.

2) Philadelphia 76ers’ studio show is unique; former St Joe’s coach Jim Lynam is an analyst, and so is his daughter Dei Lynam. I’m old enough to remember when St Joe’s won a tournament game way back when and his daughter ran on the court and hugged him- she was a kid back then.

1— Our thoughts/prayers go out to former NFL WR Dwight Clark, who announced he has ALS and is fighting that crippling disease. One thing, though…….

My mother passed away in 2004; she had Alzheimer’s, dementia and arthritis in her knees, but she never played one down of football. Football isn’t responsible for everything.

**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 07:28 AM

NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 21

Chicago lost seven of last nine games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last nine road games. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games. Raptors won three of last four games, are 4-1 vs spread in last five home games. Under is 11-5 in their last sixteen home games. Bulls won/covered last ten games with Toronto, winning last four visits to Canada, by 13-7-2-2 points. Eight of last nine series games went over total.

Detroit lost three of last four games; they’re 1-5 vs spread in last six road games. Five of their last six games stayed under total. Nets lost three of last four games, are 0-3 vs spread in last three home games. Eight of their last ten games went over. Home side won six of last seven Detroit-Brooklyn games, with Pistons winning three of last four; Detroit lost four of last five games (0-5 vs spread) in Barclays Center. Last three series games went overt total.

Phoenix lost its last four games; they’re 2-4 vs spread in last six road games. Suns’ last five games stayed under the total. Heat won six of its last eight games; they’re 9-2 vs spread in last 11 home games. Last three Miami games went over total. Miami won eight of last nine games with Phoenix; Suns lost last five visits to Miami (1-4 vs spread). Six of last eight games stayed under total.

Grizzlies won/covered last four games; they’re 7-5 vs spread in last 12 road games. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Pelicans won four of last five games; they’re 5-1 vs spread in last six home games. Four of last five New Orleans games went over. Memphis won seven of last eight games with New Orleans; Grizzlies won/covered last three visits to Bourbon Street. Five of last seven series games went over.

Golden State is 4-9 vs spread on road if they played night before; Warriors won last four games, are 2-7 vs spread in last nine road games. Last seven Warrior games stayed under. Mavericks won six of last nine games, are 7-3 vs spread in last 10 games. Four of their last six games stayed under. Golden State won nine of last ten games with Dallas (7-3 vs spread); Warriors won/covered three of last four games in Dallas. Four of last five series games went over.

San Antonio split its last six games; they’re 0-3 vs spread in last three road games. Six of their last eight games went over. Timberwolves lost four of last five games; they’re 4-0 vs spread in last four home games. Wolves’ last four games went over total. Spurs won their last ten games with Minnesota (7-3 vs spread, 2-3 last five); they won last five visits to Twin Cities (5-0 vs spread). Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.

Milwaukee won eight of last ten games; they’re 1-3 vs spread in last four road tilts. Under is 11-1-1 in their last thirteen games. Portland won four of last five games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven home games. Over is 9-3 in their last 12 games. Home side won last six Milwaukee-Portland games; Bucks lost last three visits to Portland by 5-7-12 points. Six of last eight series games stayed under total.

Clippers split their last eight games; they’re 2-6 vs spread in last eight games at Staples. Under is 6-4-2 in their last twelve games. Lakers lost five in row, 13 of last 14 games; six of their last eight games went over total. Clippers won nine of last ten games with Lakers, but Lakers covered five of last seven. Eight of last nine series games stayed under total. Obviously, this is both teams’ home court.

**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 07:28 AM

NBA

Tuesday, March 21

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 9 games when playing Toronto
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing Chicago
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. BROOKLYN
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Brooklyn
Brooklyn is 1-19 SU in its last 20 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Brooklyn's last 20 games when playing Detroit

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. MIAMI
Phoenix is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games

8:00 PM
MEMPHIS vs. NEW ORLEANS
Memphis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New Orleans's last 16 games

8:30 PM
GOLDEN STATE vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Dallas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Golden State

9:30 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. MINNESOTA
San Antonio is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Antonio

10:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. PORTLAND
Milwaukee is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games on the road
Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Portland is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Milwaukee

10:30 PM
LA CLIPPERS vs. LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
LA Clippers are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games

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**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 08:39 AM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 21

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CHICAGO (33 - 37) at TORONTO (41 - 29) - 3/21/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 14-27 ATS (-15.7 Units) off an upset win as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-6 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 10-0 against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 10-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (34 - 36) at BROOKLYN (13 - 56) - 3/21/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 12-21 ATS (-11.1 Units) in road games this season.
DETROIT is 11-25 ATS (-16.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after a win by 10 points or more this season.
DETROIT is 13-29 ATS (-18.9 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 6-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
BROOKLYN is 4-4 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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PHOENIX (22 - 48) at MIAMI (34 - 36) - 3/21/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 4-1 against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 4-1 straight up against PHOENIX 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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MEMPHIS (40 - 30) at NEW ORLEANS (29 - 41) - 3/21/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
MEMPHIS is 129-95 ATS (+24.5 Units) off an upset win as an underdog since 1996.
MEMPHIS is 46-29 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 7-4 against the spread versus NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 8-3 straight up against NEW ORLEANS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (56 - 14) at DALLAS (30 - 39) - 3/21/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 10-23 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-32 ATS (-20.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 374-307 ATS (+36.3 Units) as an underdog since 1996.
DALLAS is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games this season.
DALLAS is 318-265 ATS (+26.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
DALLAS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 147-123 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 137-113 ATS (+12.7 Units) as a favorite over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 83-60 ATS (+17.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 7-3 against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 9-1 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (53 - 16) at MINNESOTA (28 - 41) - 3/21/2017, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 22-9 ATS (+12.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 991-864 ATS (+40.6 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 81-66 ATS (+8.4 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
SAN ANTONIO is 183-140 ATS (+29.0 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 150-104 ATS (+35.6 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 404-323 ATS (+48.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 48-67 ATS (-25.7 Units) in home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 7-3 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 10-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MILWAUKEE (34 - 35) at PORTLAND (32 - 37) - 3/21/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MILWAUKEE is 4-1 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
MILWAUKEE is 3-2 straight up against PORTLAND 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 CLIPPERS (42 - 29) at LA LAKERS (20 - 50) - 3/21/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA CLIPPERS are 9-19 ATS (-11.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 66-83 ATS (-25.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
LA LAKERS are 170-214 ATS (-65.4 Units) in home games in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 6-4 against the spread versus LA CLIPPERS over the last 3 seasons
LA CLIPPERS is 9-1 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 09:03 AM

NBA betting road map: Grizzlies mauling recent opponents

The Grizzlies had an impressive week. David Fizdale's crew won and covered four games, and capped it with a 104-96 upset win of the Spurs.

The NBA was probably happy that basketball fans turned their attention this weekend to the college version of the sport, as controversy surrounded the league for the second straight weekend when its nationally televised game lost its luster due to the resting of star players.

Of course, with the Playoffs on the horizon this issue will be soon forgotten. Al McMordie takes a look at what's ahead this week in the NBA.

Spread Watch

The Memphis Grizzlies had a most impressive week. David Fizdale's crew won and covered four games, and capped it with a 104-96 upset win of the San Antonio Spurs. And this stretch of strong play came out of nowhere, as Memphis had plunged to its lowest emotional point of the season right before, with five straight losses (including three at home).

This week, the Grizz will face three teams that they have beaten twice each this season: New Orleans (2-1), San Antonio (2-0) and Golden State (2-1). Remarkably, Memphis is the only team in the league to own multiple wins this season against both the Warriors and Spurs. And they have held the Spurs, who average over 106 points, to just 85 points per game.

Manu Ginobili touched upon exactly why that is after Saturday's loss, "They're a tough team. They are physical. They got us out of our comfort zone."

But as we saw in Memphis' third meeting this season vs. Golden State, it's tough to beat a great team three times in a row. After losing the season's first two tilts with Memphis, Golden State blew them out, 122-107, on February 10.

Look for San Antonio to react similarly Wednesday, as the Spurs are 18-5 SU and 15-8 ATS as a favorite when playing with double-revenge from losses in the first two meetings of a season.

Totals Watch

The Milwaukee Bucks' defense has finally started to click. It's held seven of its last 13 opponents to under 100 points, and has gone Under the total in three straight, and 11 of its last 13 games.

Coach Jason Kidd subscribes to the theory that defense wins games, and Milwaukee's 9-4 record in its last 13 games certainly supports that. And they currently own the NBA's second longest win streak (14 games) when holding its opponent to under 100 points (only the Rockets' streak, at 20 games, is longer).

Milwaukee currently sits in seventh place in the congested Eastern Conference - three games out of fifth place, but also two games out of tenth. Thus, you should expect the Bucks' intensity on the defensive end to remain constant as they makes a push toward the playoffs.

This week, the Bucks will travel out west to Portland and Sacramento, before returning home to host Atlanta and Chicago. The Kings (11-5 Under), Hawks (11-4 Under) and Bulls (9-2 Under) are all on extended streaks of their own playing low-scoring games, so consider taking the Under when the Bucks meet up with each of them this week.

Injury Watch

The Miami Heat have been sizzling hot since January 17, as they've won 23 of 29 games (24-5 ATS) to move into a tie for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. But the Heat's good fortune took a hit in Friday night's win over Minnesota when starting shooting guard Dion Waiters suffered a sprained ankle. Waiters - Miami's 3rd leading scorer - has been a big part of Miami's resurgence, but he's likely to miss several weeks. Josh Richardson and Wayne Ellington will pick up extra minutes, and are both capable players, but Waiters' absence will surely have a negative impact.

Indeed, in Miami's very first game following this injury, they were upset at home by Portland and saw their seven-game ATS win streak snapped in the process.
This week, the Heat will host the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors, before heading north Sunday to play Boston. That game against the Celtics will be a tall task for Erik Spoelstra's men, as Boston's won all three meetings this season, and six straight, overall.

Schedule Watch

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a dogfight with the Clippers and Grizzlies for the all-important fifth seed, which would enable them to avoid the Warriors, Spurs and Rockets in the first round. This week, the Thunder have to play two of the NBA's top three teams (Warriors, Rockets) sandwiched around a game on Wednesday vs. the league's hottest ATS team (76ers).

Oklahoma City has defeated Philly 15 straight times (10-5 ATS), which is the second longest active win streak against an opponent (only Cleveland's 16-game win streak vs. Orlando is longer).

The Thunder are also the second hottest ATS team, with five straight point spread wins, so they don't have to be too worried about the fact that Philly has covered six straight games, and 15 of 18.

But the games vs. the Warriors and Rockets are another matter, entirely, as OKC is on an 0-6 SU/ATS run vs. the Warriors (including all three meetings this season), and are 3-8 SU and 2-9 ATS vs. the Rockets.

The good news, though, for OKC in Monday's game vs. the Warriors is that it's a super 41-19 ATS in the regular season when playing with revenge vs. an opponent off a SU/ATS win. So, don't be surprised if Russell Westbrook & Co. snap their losing streak to the Warriors.

**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 09:07 AM

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, March 21

LA Clippers @ LA Lakers

Game 665-666
March 21, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Clippers
119.392
LA Lakers
108.265
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Clippers
by 11
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Clippers
by 8
221
Dunkel Pick:
LA Clippers
(-8); Over

Milwaukee @ Portland

Game 663-664
March 21, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
118.758
Portland
122.809
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Portland
by 4
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Portland
N/A

San Antonio @ Minnesota

Game 661-662
March 21, 2017 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
121.465
Minnesota
123.017
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 5
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+5); Under

Golden State @ Dallas

Game 659-660
March 21, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
124.576
Dallas
127.173
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 4 1/2
209 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+4 1/2); Under

Memphis @ New Orleans

Game 657-658
March 21, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
119.908
New Orleans
127.586
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Orleans
by 7 1/2
212
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Orleans
by 2 1/2
205
Dunkel Pick:
New Orleans
(-2 1/2); Over

Phoenix @ Miami

Game 655-656
March 21, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Phoenix
109.668
Miami
126.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 17
215
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
N/A

Detroit @ Brooklyn

Game 653-654
March 21, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
115.174
Brooklyn
117.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 2 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 5 1/2
214
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(+5 1/2); Under

Chicago @ Toronto

Game 651-652
March 21, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
114.803
Toronto
118.399
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3 1/2
196
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
by 7
201 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(+7); Under

**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 01:21 PM

NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, March 21

Chicago at Toronto, 7:05 PM ET
Chicago: 22-12 UNDER after playing a home game
Toronto: 8-20 ATS revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite

Detroit at Brooklyn, 7:35 PM ET
Detroit: 3-12 ATS in road games after playing a home game
Brooklyn: 60-37 ATS after having lost 2 of their last 3 games

Phoenix at Miami, 7:35 PM ET
Phoenix: 35-22 UNDER after a non-conference game
Miami: 14-5 ATS as a home favorite

Memphis at New Orleans, 8:05 PM ET
Memphis: 12-22 ATS after playing a home game
New Orleans: 16-5 OVER in home games off a home win

Golden State at Dallas, 8:35 PM ET
Golden State: 4-15 ATS after 3 straight games where they made 47% of their shots or better
Dallas: 21-7 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent

San Antonio at Minnesota, 9:35 PM ET
San Antonio: 18-8 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days
Minnesota: 10-24 ATS in a home game where the total is 200 to 209.5

Milwaukee at Portland, 10:05 PM ET
Milwaukee: 7-22 ATS after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
Portland: 21-10 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins

LA Clippers at LA Lakers, 10:35 PM ET
LA Clippers: 24-13 OVER in road games
LA Lakers: 16-32 ATS off a home loss

**Udog** · 03-21-2017, 01:31 PM

NBA

Tuesday, March 21

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Tuesday's NBA Game of the Day: Los Angeles Clippers At Los Angeles Lakers
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The Clippers are just one game behind Utah after posting back-to-back victories and have a crucial contest against the Jazz on Saturday.

Los Angeles Clippers At Los Angeles Lakers (+9, 219.5)

The Los Angeles Clippers are closing in on the fourth-place Utah Jazz in the Western Conference playoff chase and look to create more pressure on Utah when they play the host Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Clippers are just one game behind Utah after posting back-to-back victories and have a crucial contest against the Jazz on Saturday.

The Clippers received 30 points from power forward Blake Griffin while posting a 114-105 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. Griffin is averaging 26.5 points over the past two games and he is physically strong after dealing with injuries earlier in the season. The Lakers have lost five straight games during their fourth consecutive 50-loss campaign as they limp to the finish line. D'Angelo Russell started at shooting guard Sunday for the first time and poured in a career-best 40 points in Sunday's 125-120 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Prime Ticket (Los Angeles), Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

LINE HISTORY: The "road team" Clippers opened the betting as 8-point favorites over the Lakers and that spread has been bumped up to 9 points at most shops. The total hit the board at 221 and has been dropped to 219.5 as of Tuesday afternoon.

INJURY REPORT:

Clippers - C D. Stone (Out Indefinitely, knee).

Lakers - SG N. Young (Probable Tuesday, flu), PG T. Ennis (Questionable Tuesday, shoulder), SF L. Deng (Out For Season, coach's decision), C T. Mozgov (Out For Season, coach's decision).

POWER RANKINGS: Clippers (-6.1) - Lakers (4.3) + home court (-3) = Clippers -7.4

ABOUT THE CLIPPERS (42-29 SU, 34-37 ATS, 38-32-1 O/U): Numerous players were able to draw rest in the final quarter after the Clippers led the Knicks by 25 points through three quarters, a situation Griffin found pleasing. "I'd like to see us execute like this in a little more stressful environment on the road, different situations," Griffin told reporters. "It's always nice to have a game where most everybody's under 30 minutes. You get to rest in the fourth quarter and get ready for the Lakers." Point guard Chris Paul recorded 13 points and 13 assists after having poor shooting performances — 0-of-8 and 2-of-10 — in two of the previous three games.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (20-50 SU, 30-38-2 ATS, 39-30-1 O/U): Russell started at shooting guard due to Nick Young's illness and he took a much more aggressive approach while making 14-of-22 shots, including 7-of-12 from 3-point range. "I feel like when you're playing shooting guard, you've got to score the ball or make plays for your teammates," Russell told reporters. "Playing the point guard, it's harder to do that, be aggressive, try to score the ball every time, because you've got to make at least one pass. But figuring it out, whatever position I'm in, I'm going to try to make the best of it." Russell recently was demoted as the starting point guard and coach Luke Walton is employing Jordan Clarkson as the starter at that position.

TRENDS:

* Clippers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
* Lakers are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
* Under is 8-1 in Clippers last 9 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
* Under is 9-1 in Lakers last 10 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Under is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.

CONSENSUS: 60 percent of users are taking chalk with the road favorite Clippers and Over is picking up 61 percent of the totals wagers.

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